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Lukas Sontheimer
Freelance AI Consultant
Experience
Jul 2024 - Present
1 year 8 monthsFreelance AI Consultant
Sontheimer Consulting
- Helped 10+ SMEs to take their first steps in AI
- Held over 30 workshops on AI strategy and AI training
- Conducted audits through the identification and evaluation of AI uses
- Developed dedicated AI strategies and roadmaps for transformation
- Implemented AI workflows, AI agents and dedicated AI solutions
- Developed AI product roadmaps
- Delivered interactive trainings on prompting, EU AI Act, benefits and challenges of AI
Apr 2023 - Feb 2025
1 year 11 monthsScrum Master & Product Owner
BMW AG
- Led Agile testing operations as Scrum Master for the Connected Drive upgrades
- Managed project and stakeholders
- Performed requirements management
- Acted as Product Owner for "Qlocktwo @ BMW"
- Oversaw quality management
Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
5 monthsProject Manager
Volkswagen AG
- Strategically steered and developed the process mining platform
- Coordinated and managed diverse stakeholders
- Performed requirements engineering and management
- Utilized process mining to identify optimization potentials
- Implemented and integrated solutions using Celonis
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022
11 monthsLead of Product
greenAir GmbH
- Held strategic product responsibility for four digital platforms
- Developed and executed product and platform strategy
- Captured requirements and continuously refined products
- Designed and conceptualized the frontend
- Led a team of four developers
- Managed projects and ensured quality
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
8 monthsLead of Digital Transformation
Messerli Services SA
- Digitalized all business processes
- Led and coordinated nine business services
- Ensured a structured change management process
- Engaged stakeholders and maintained structured communication
- Developed and implemented company-wide IT and governance strategy
Dec 2018 - Jun 2021
2 years 7 monthsProject Lead
University of Hildesheim
- Built the founder ecosystem from scratch including securing funding
- Managed stakeholders intensively for needs analysis and alignment
- Led and coordinated between students, professors and administration
- Organized and conducted events and entrepreneurship formats
- Networked regionally with companies, alumni and institutions
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (2.5 years), Education (2.5 years), Professional Services (2 years), and Information Technology (1 year).
Automotive
Education
Professional Services
Information Technology
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Experienced in Project Management (6 years), Product Development (2.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), Business Intelligence (2 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Strategy (2 years).
Project Management
Product Development
Quality Assurance
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Strategy
Summary
I help businesses to integrate AI strategically and systematically, leveraging 5+ years of experience in product and project management to become the AI leaders of tomorrow.
Skills
IT
- Ai Advanced Prompting, Nocode & Lowcode Tools, Rag Systems, Cursor
- Python, Java, Javascript, Sql
- Tensorflow, Pandas, Anaconda, Django
- Figma, Miro, Make.com, Bubble.io
Agile
- Ms365 Business, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Notion
Business Management
- Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup
Analysis Frameworks
- Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Ai Design Sprint, Lego® Serious Play®
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
University of British Columbia
Semester abroad · Cognitive systems · Vancouver, Canada
Oct 2015 - Jul 2021
University of Hildesheim
B.A. & M.A., Minors: computer science, psychology, business · International Information Management · Hildesheim, Germany
Certifications & licenses
AI Strategy Fundamentals Course
AI Strategy Institute
Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master
Scaled Agile Inc.
LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator
SERIOUSWORK
Certified SAFe® 6 Product Owner/Product Manager
Scaled Agile Inc.
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Where is Lukas based?
Lukas is based in Hanover, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Lukas speak?
Lukas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Lukas have?
Lukas has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Lukas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Lukas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Lukas be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Lukas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance AI Consultant, Scrum Master & Product Owner, Project Manager.
What is Lukas's latest experience?
Lukas's most recent position is Freelance AI Consultant at Sontheimer Consulting.
What companies has Lukas worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Lukas has worked for Sontheimer Consulting, BMW AG, Volkswagen AG, greenAir GmbH, and Messerli Services SA.
Which industries is Lukas most experienced in?
Lukas is most experienced in industries like Education, Automotive, and Professional Services. Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).
Which business areas is Lukas most experienced in?
Lukas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA). Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Strategy and Planning, and Business Intelligence.
Which industries has Lukas worked in recently?
Lukas has recently worked in industries like Education, Automotive, and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Lukas worked in recently?
Lukas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).
What is Lukas's education?
Lukas holds a Master in International Information Management from University of Hildesheim.
Does Lukas have any certificates?
Lukas has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Strategy Fundamentals Course, Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master, and LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator.
What is the availability of Lukas?
Lukas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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