Expert profile

Christoph Maerz

I am an AI lecturer, consultant, and researcher specializing in generative artificial intelligence, automation, and digital work processes. As head of a research group on large language models at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and as managing director, I combine current AI research with practical implementation in companies, administration, and education. My focus is on the strategic introduction of AI, the automation of knowledge and business processes, and the development of sustainable AI expertise. The focus is not on individual tools, but on robust use cases.

training focus

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Professional experience

Trainer / Coach / Consultant (2007 - 2025)
- Department: IT & AI
- Industry: Consulting
- Company size: Up to 9 employees
- Description: Freelance IT and AI consultant
Project manager:in (2022 - 2025)
- Department: IT & AI
- Industry: IT
- Company size: 1,000 or more employees
- Description: Head of the research groups for LLMs and Gen AI, as well as project manager for industry projects
Project manager:in (2020 - 2024)
- Department: IT & AI
- Industry: Services
- Company size: 50 to 249 employees
- Description: IT department introduction of M365 and development and introduction of AI strategy