Roland Cernat - Founder & Chief AI Officer

Q: Where is Roland based?

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

Q: What languages does Roland speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Founder & Chief AI Officer at AI for Business .

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

In recent years, Roland has worked for AI for Business , Miba Group , verlag moderne industrie GmbH , Independent Consultant , and Project and Product Manager .

Q: Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Automotive . Roland also has some experience in Manufacturing , Real Estate , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Roland also has some experience in Sustainability Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Founder & Chief AI Officer

AI for Business

Lead ARRCH® & AI Design Sprint® implementations (1:1, team, org-level)
Drive ROI-in-Weeks pilots: average pay-back in 8 weeks, 25 %+ cost-to-value delta
Coach decision-makers to own an AI narrative that sticks with boards & teams
Build repeatable systems, no one-off hacks, so capabilities scale, not just demos
Trained 300+ professionals, achieving 72 % daily ARRCH adoption after 30 days
Validated a median of 4 use-cases per sprint, with 2 entering production within one quarter
Rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot with 10 % month-on-month adoption across 5 departments

Mar 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 10 months

Digital Business Expert (Innovation & GenAI)

Miba Group

Seamlessly integrated AI into workflows, identifying optimal AI opportunities and cultivating an AI-first mindset
Developed a robust AI strategy and led change management for internal ChatGPT implementation
Project leader for the Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption and evaluation; developed the adoption strategy
Increased generative AI adoption (ChatGPT) by 10 % monthly over 12 months
Led and developed tailored GenAI workshops for 300+ employees across departments
Conducted AI use case discovery sessions across 5 departments
Implemented AI use cases with >25 % ROI per case

May 2021 - Jan 2022

9 months

Munich, Germany

Innovation and Digital Strategy Manager

verlag moderne industrie GmbH

Crafted and refined innovation processes, spotting opportunities and risks, and devising actionable plans
Established a monitoring system for internal innovation, competitor analysis, and trends to optimize product-market alignment
Developed digital strategies and executed go-to-market plans from inception to implementation
Assessed conventional business models and adapted them to dynamic digital landscapes for heightened competitiveness

Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

2 years 6 months

Germany

Innovation, Digital Strategy and Transformation Management

Independent Consultant

Consulted at the intersection of design, business, strategy, and technology for established companies and startups
Identified and refined new business opportunities to improve products and differentiate from competitors
Launched 1–3 new products, services, categories, or experiences per client by exploring complex scenarios
Implemented lean trend screening processes, resulting in a 20 % average increase in customer satisfaction per client
Enhanced product-market fit, driving a 25 % average increase in brand recognition and 10 % average increase in market share per client
Aligned teams under a common leitmotiv, yielding a 20 % average increase in employee morale and 15 % average business growth per customer

Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

3 years 4 months

Germany

Project and Product Manager

Conducted comprehensive market research, informing strategies that increased clients' market share by an average of 20 %
Devised and executed go-to-market strategies, boosting customer retention rates by 15 %
Spearheaded testing of pioneering design concepts and tech innovations, launching 1–3 innovative features per client
Harmonized client platforms with corporate identity, amplifying user engagement by an average of 10 %
Strategically optimized resource allocation, yielding a 30 % increase in efficiency

Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

1 year 10 months

Germany

Head of Department (Automotive)

Creative Wave GmbH

Led automotive projects of varying scale from local to global with a flexible leadership style
Managed a team of 14 employees and up to 20 contractors, balancing budget, resources, and project requirements
Completed over 25 projects on schedule and within budget; managed contracts valued up to €1 million each
Tracked up to 5 simultaneously running projects and created comprehensive project plans
Reduced cost overruns by 10 % through staffing demand forecast documents and proactive risk identification

Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 6 months

Germany

Co-Founder

Zyncd

Led development of an AI-driven smart CV platform to match job ads with candidates, boosting match accuracy by 25 %
Coordinated with technical teams to set clear goals and track progress
Mapped out a product strategy introducing 14 AI features, resulting in a 45 % increase in user engagement and satisfaction
Strategically positioned the platform to grow the customer base by 30 % and reduce churn by 40 %

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Munich, Germany

Co-Founder

ImmoMatch

Co-founded an AI-driven online platform for tenant-landlord matching in real estate, streamlining processes for efficiency
Developed and optimized business processes and a user-friendly interface for seamless interactions
Mastered AI applications in real estate innovation under resource constraints

Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

5 years

Germany

Founder and Freelance Designer

ObeyaDesign Agency

Founded an agency focused on sustainable product design, balancing user needs and company goals
Crafted a unique design philosophy combining work ethics, aesthetics, and technical excellence
Engaged with customers to inform design decisions and deliver impactful solutions

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (10 years), Information Technology (8.5 years), Automotive (4.5 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Real Estate (1 year), and Media and Entertainment (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (11.5 years), Project Management (10.5 years), Strategy (7.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Sustainability Management (5 years), and Marketing (3.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Sustainability Management

Marketing

Summary

I help leaders, team managers and executives who feel the heat.

The urge to show AI impact fast, visibly, and without risking reputation.

ARRCH® Framework: a thinking system for reliable AI answers
AI Design Sprint®: a fast path to validated use-cases with measurable ROI
Power AI Sessions: clarity-building sessions that shift your mindset to motion

“You don’t need to master AI. You need to move with it - confidently.”

“I stopped experimenting. Now I’m executing with confidence.” Markus H., Executive

“Now I have a way to lead the conversation, not just follow it.” Christina F., Head of Transformation

“Roland is someone who instantly understood me and gave me the frameworks and confidence to work with AI. No BS. No hype.” Thomas K., Managing Director

Skills

Ai Consulting
Ai Training
Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption
How To Found And Drive Startup 101
Understanding Ai Technology 101
Product Design
Industrial Design
Automotive Design
Web & App Design
Graphic Design
Design Patents
Trade Marks
Corporate Identity
Brand Identity
Taxonomy & Terminology
Design Thinking
Design Strategy
Design Research
Ux / User Experience
Ui / User Interface

Languages

German

Native

Romanian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

Ohio State University

Industrial Design · Columbus, United States

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Fachhochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd

Diploma · Digital and Product Design · Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI Design Sprint Facilitator

Certified Member Of The AI Class ➜ Power AI Sessions: clarity-building sessions that shift your AI For Business Leaders mindset to motion

Generative AI Business Strategy ➜ ARRCH® Framework: a thinking system for reliable AI answers

How To Research And Write Using ➜ AI Design Sprint®: a fast path to validated use-cases with Generative AI Tools measurable ROI

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Roland based?

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

What languages does Roland speak?

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

How many years of experience does Roland have?

Roland has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Roland has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Roland may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Roland be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Roland would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Chief AI Officer, Digital Business Expert (Innovation & GenAI), Innovation and Digital Strategy Manager.

What is Roland's latest experience?

Roland's most recent position is Founder & Chief AI Officer at AI for Business.

What companies has Roland worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Roland has worked for AI for Business, Miba Group, verlag moderne industrie GmbH, Independent Consultant, and Project and Product Manager.

Which industries is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Automotive. Roland also has some experience in Manufacturing, Real Estate, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Roland most experienced in?

Roland is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Roland also has some experience in Sustainability Management, Information Technology (IT), and Marketing.

Which industries has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Roland worked in recently?

Roland has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

What is Roland's education?

Roland attended Ohio State University for Industrial Design.

Does Roland have any certificates?

Roland has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Design Sprint Facilitator, Certified Member Of The AI Class ➜ Power AI Sessions: clarity-building sessions that shift your AI For Business Leaders mindset to motion, and Generative AI Business Strategy ➜ ARRCH® Framework: a thinking system for reliable AI answers.

What is the availability of Roland?

Roland is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Roland?

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