Tobias Zwingmann

As the co-founder and managing partner, I led the creation of RAPYD.AI, an AI-as-a-service platform designed to simplify and accelerate AI solution prototyping.

My primary contributions included defining the product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy. RAPYD.AI empowered companies to quickly prototype AI solutions without requiring specialized AI expertise, significantly reducing time-to-market. The platform was instrumental in driving innovation, with multiple businesses successfully deploying AI-driven products, resulting in an immediately positive ROI within the first year.

In 2022, I sold the technology behind RAPYD.AI and have since retained the brand, transforming it into a boutique AI agency that continues to deliver bespoke AI solutions to select clients.

As a digital product manager, I spearheaded the creation of an AI-driven digital visitor analytics tool for one of the world’s largest industry trade shows. The tool processed data from over 200,000 visitors in a GDPR-compliant manner, providing exhibitors with advanced insights to enhance their trade show success.

My involvement spanned from concept development to market launch, ensuring the product met the complex needs of exhibitors.

The tool not only provided the business with unprecedented customer insights that they could leverage to enhance the development of the trade shows but also led to the generation of a new digital product for exhibitors that generated six-figure revenues and delivered a positive ROI in its first year.

As the head of data strategy at Deutsche Messe AG, I was responsible for crafting and executing a company-wide data strategy that aligned data initiatives with business goals.

My role involved initiating and driving the overall project, assessing the organization’s data capabilities, identifying opportunities in the form of use cases, and developing a roadmap that guided the digital transformation efforts.

Key pillars included data governance, permission management, KPI definition as well as data architecture.

This strategy not only streamlined data utilization across departments but also fostered a culture of innovation, setting the foundation for the company to leverage AI for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.

As a freelance AI product manager, I developed a face detection and removal system for a leading dashcam manufacturer. The system automatically detects and anonymizes faces in video footage, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and enhancing customer trust.

My role involved leading the project from initial concept to implementation, delivering a scalable solution rapidly integrated across the company’s product line. This innovation not only improved the product’s market differentiation but also increased customer confidence in the brand’s commitment to privacy.

In this role, I managed the deployment of ChatGPT for various business functions, focusing on building custom GPTs, user enablement, and training.

I conducted workshops and developed training materials that empowered business users to effectively integrate ChatGPT into their workflows.

My efforts resulted in increased productivity, enhanced customer interactions, and widespread AI adoption within the organizations. By providing hands-on support and tailored training sessions, I ensured that users were equipped to maximize the benefits of interacting with this tool responsibly and effectively, driving tangible improvements in daily operations.

I led the development and implementation of AI-powered chatbots for B2B services, transforming customer support operations by providing instant, accurate responses to customer inquiries and leveraging advanced RAG infrastructures.

My responsibilities included overseeing the design, development, and deployment of the chatbots, ensuring they met the specific needs of the business and its customers.

The chatbots significantly reduced response times and operational costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

This project not only improved customer engagement but also enabled 24/7 customer interaction without the need for additional staffing, making it a key success in the client’s digital transformation journey.

Collaborated with a leading B2B insurance company to design and launch a Generative AI Academy to equip their workforce with the necessary skills to harness AI technologies.

I developed customized training materials and a comprehensive curriculum that addressed the specific needs and challenges of the insurance industry. The academy focused on practical applications, allowing employees to directly implement AI solutions in their workflows.

This initiative not only enhanced the company’s internal AI capabilities but also accelerated the adoption of AI across various business units, leading to the successful realization of key AI-driven use cases.

Partnered with a top private equity firm to build an LLM-based investment summary engine that transformed how they evaluated incoming investment proposals.

This AI-driven solution automatically generated concise, executive-level summaries, enabling the firm to quickly scan, prioritize, and assess opportunities.

My role included designing the AI architecture, customizing the LLM on industry-specific data, and integrating the engine into the firm’s workflow.

The implementation significantly improved the speed and efficiency of their investment decision-making process, giving them a competitive edge in identifying high-potential opportunities.