Andre Cramer - Co-Founder & Co-Lead Human-Centered Technology Community

Q: Where is Andre based?

Andre is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andre speak?

Andre speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andre have?

Andre has at least 2 years of experience. During this time, Andre has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Andre may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andre's latest experience?

Andre's most recent position is Co-Founder & Co-Lead Human-Centered Technology Community at Deutsche Telekom .

Q: What companies has Andre worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andre has worked for Deutsche Telekom .

Q: Which industries is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning and Sustainability Management .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Co-Founder & Co-Lead Human-Centered Technology Community

Deutsche Telekom

Building a company-wide grassroots movement with over 500 employees around digital responsibility topics, tech ethics, and a human-centered focus
Connecting top-down initiatives from innovation, corporate responsibility, and compliance with engaged employees
Organizing flagship events like barcamps, dialogue formats, workshops, and discussion series
Promoting ethical reflection, diversity, and societal perspectives in innovation and decision-making processes

Digital Strategies, Innovation Design & Implementation

Deutsche Telekom

End-to-end concept and management of Deutsche Telekom’s re:publica sponsorship and stage activities: #rp22, #rp23, #rp24
Project lead for the foresight book project 'Weak Signals' in collaboration with the University of the Arts
Orchestrating and publishing the 'AI Zeitgeist' study together with YouGov
Initiating and orchestrating the Female Excellence Award 'Ethics of Digitization' in partnership with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Project lead for tech-related implementation projects such as the implementation of the European Aviation Network, ideation and implementation of mobile digital assistant devices for a German retail group, mobile search and advertising products with Yahoo!, and partner services between Deutsche Telekom and Groupon, Jawbone, and SaaS providers

Strategic Communication & Concept Development

Deutsche Telekom

Developing positioning, narratives, and communication roadmaps for Deutsche Telekom / Claudia Nemat, Executive Board Member Technology & Innovation
Designing strategic guidelines for C-level communication, thought leadership, and innovation topics – from big-topic definitions to messaging architectures
Building integrated topic and communication strategies for tech & innovation and developing consistent narratives for topics like 5G, AI, network innovations, and quantum communication
Developing and managing the human-centered technology narrative for Deutsche Telekom / Claudia Nemat; examples include: re:publica promotional film, Europe/Ethics/GenAI, Creating Technology with a Heartbeat, #Hack4Humans, STEM for Girls, female empowerment in tech, diversity in tech, human-centered tech barcamp, solidarity, diversity, lifelong learning
Concept, strategy development, setup, and management of Claudia Nemat's LinkedIn Top Voice profile, growing from 0 to 30k+ followers by the end of 2024; focus areas: technology, innovation, mindset
Ideation, guest scouting, and conversation design for various thought leadership formats and events with guests such as Shoshana Zuboff, Simon Sinek, Meredith Whittaker, Rebecca Henderson, Maja Göpel, Björn Ommer, Frances Haugen, Benedict Evans, Ferdinand von Schirach, Adrian Daub, Bruce Schneier, Azeem Azhar, Rebekka Reinhard, Christoph Möllers, Ryan Broderick, Daniela Rus, Robbie Williams, Hannah Fry, Henning Beck, Judith Simon, Caja Thimm, Katharina Zweig, Philip Haeusser

Writing, Storytelling & Production

Deutsche Telekom

Supporting board members in preparing speeches and public appearances, e.g., the Corona speech in the DomGedanken series, Heinrich Hertz guest professorship, ifo/Leibniz Institute: Resilience in Crisis Times, Digital X stage talk with Meredith Whittaker, Federal Government Digital Summit, RWI economic talk, Day of German Industry, Handelsblatt Female All-Star Board, Deutsche Telekom annual meeting, Hannover Messe Leaders' Dialogue
Ideation, guest scouting, conversation design, and production for Deutsche Telekom's 'Meet the CXO Podcast' with Claudia Nemat; guests include Maja Göpel, Meredith Whittaker, Adrian Daub, Henning Beck, Björn Ommer, Ferdinand von Schirach, Christoph Keese, Johannes Ceh, Benedict Evans
Concept and moderation of Deutsche Telekom EXPLAINED – The AI podcast covering topics such as biases in AI images, AI agents & co., prompting, AI in schools, AI in ESG, AI simulations, market research, AI prompting, open ecosystems
Concept and agency orchestration for image and narrative films for Deutsche Telekom Technology & Innovation, e.g., The Future of Home Experience, 5G campus networks, Open RAN/ORAN, Clean Tech Commitment

Responsible AI & Leadership Enablement

Independent Consultant

Basic training 'Understanding and Using Generative AI Responsibly' for effective use of generative AI and chatbots with hands-on exercises and ethical foundations
Training 'AI in Leadership Practice: Rethinking Leadership' for executives on using AI as a sparring partner for reflection, communication, and decision-making as part of a leadership training program for a major German retailer

Keynotes & Moderation

Self-Employed

Keynote "Why We Need Human-centered Technology Now" at the Deutsche Telekom Barcamp 2022
Keynote "What Is Human-centered Technology?" at Hack4Humans Hackathon 2023
Keynote "About Generative AI & Prompting" at AI Promptathon 2023
Keynote "Understanding the Future Better Through Weak Signals" at Weak Signals Launch Event 2023
Keynote "How Does Generative AI Relate to Human-centered Technology?" at Barcamp 2023
Moderated panel "Ethics in Business – Boom or Bust?" at Barcamp 2023
Masterclass "Securing Sustainable Business Success with Human-Centered Technology" at Digital X 2024
Keynote "Radical Humanity – Technology with People at the Center" at Barcamp 2024
Keynote "From Hype to Craft: Using AI with Confidence" at ALBIS Leasing Group 2025

Summary

My work happens at the intersection of technology, communication, and responsibility. Here is a selection of experiences, projects, formats, and initiatives that show how this connection works in practice: from strategic communication and innovation consulting to workshops, podcasts, and stage appearances.

Skills

Ai Literacy & Human-centered Ai
Digital Strategy & Innovation Enablement
Structuring Complex Technology Topics
Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment
Change Communication
Community Building & Internal Engagement
Strategic Tech Storytelling
Basic Process Thinking & Digital Workflows
Human Before System.
Technology Must Serve Life, Not The Other Way Around.
Clarity Over Noise.
Good Strategy Feels Simple - Because It’s Deeply Understood.
Integrity In Leadership.
Impact Without Ego, Purpose Without Pose.
Empathy As Method.
True Leadership Listens First.
Beauty Through Integrity.
Aesthetics Without Ethics Are Decoration.
Imagination With Consequence.
Vision Only Matters When It Moves Something - Or Someone.

Languages

German

Native

English

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Created

December 2025

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Where is Andre based?

Andre is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andre speak?

Andre speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andre have?

Andre has at least 2 years of experience. During this time, Andre has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Andre may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andre be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andre would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & Co-Lead Human-Centered Technology Community, Digital Strategies, Innovation Design & Implementation, Strategic Communication & Concept Development.

What is Andre's latest experience?

Andre's most recent position is Co-Founder & Co-Lead Human-Centered Technology Community at Deutsche Telekom.

What companies has Andre worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andre has worked for Deutsche Telekom.

Which industries is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Andre most experienced in?

Andre is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning and Sustainability Management.

What is the availability of Andre?

Andre is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andre?

Andre's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.