AI Architect · For SMEs in the DACH region

Sovereign AI solutionsfrom idea to operation.

Conception, PoC, MVP, production use. One person who connects strategy, architecture and engineering – built on 25+ years of web development, platform operations and digitalisation.

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25+
Years of digital practice
300+
Projects, incl. regulated
100%
Open source & EU hosting
Thomas Stermole, KI-Architekt

Thomas Stermole

Your AI partner from strategy to operations · Certified AI Manager (Austrian Standards)

YOUR PATH TO A SOLUTIONv.01

From idea to a running system

  • 01Workshop & idea
  • 02Architecture & guardrails
  • 03PoC & MVP
  • 04PROD & operations
Result: a solution that works

One path, four phases. You start wherever your project currently stands.

01

Workshop & idea

Clarify use cases, feasibility and scope together in a workshop.

02

Architecture & guardrails

Data, stack, security and governance.

03

PoC & MVP

Quickly prove assumptions, then build hands-on with real users.

04

PROD & operations

Monitoring, maintenance and continuous improvement.

Even with an existing project: you can enter at any phase.

Those who skip phases pay for them twice later.

Services

From orientation to implementation.

Three modular entry points – you choose what fits your maturity level.

Workshop

The structured entry point for management, IT and business units

When clarity comes first: a workshop instead of jumping straight to tooling. Sort out potential, risks, conditions and next steps together.

Suited to companies that want to start in a structured way and need a sound basis for decisions.

  • Prioritise relevant AI use cases cleanly
  • Assess cloud, local or hybrid realistically
  • Clarify risks and governance
  • Sound next steps for pilot or roadmap
Consulting

Strategic and technical guidance for sound decisions

When the direction is clearer: guidance on architecture, stack selection, target picture and implementation preparation – with a technical reality check.

Suited to companies that want to bring AI into processes and systems in a controlled way.

  • AI strategy and target architecture
  • RAG, knowledge systems and secure AI assistance
  • Data flows, integrations and technical guardrails
  • Sparring for pilot and implementation planning
Implementation

Pragmatic support from pilot to operations

When decisions should turn into solid solutions: technical support, prototypes, integrations and a controlled handover into everyday work.

Suited to companies that want to evaluate AI not only conceptually, but bring it cleanly into existing processes.

  • Prototypes and pilots with a clear learning goal
  • Integration into existing data and system landscapes
  • Technical reviews on architecture, security and operations
  • Handover with traceable decisions and next steps

I work on a small number of projects in parallel – but with full attention.

AI architect & AI manager
Thomas Stermole — Your AI partner from strategy to operations · Certified AI Manager
About me

Not from the AI hype. But from 25+ years of digital practice.

My AI expertise builds on years of experience in web development, platform architecture, UX, and systems thinking – sharpened by my own products like FlowMind. That sharpens the view: AI is never isolated, but always part of data, processes, people, and business reality.

This combination of strategy, architecture, and operational implementation ensures that decisions not only sound good conceptually but also hold up in everyday use.

Thomas Stermole

Your AI partner from strategy to operations · Certified AI Manager

  • 01

    Strategic and technical

    Business understanding and architecture combined with real implementation experience – instead of just recommending tools.

  • 02

    Sovereignty as a principle

    Open source, local models, and controlled data flows are not an add-on but part of clean architecture.

  • 03

    Hands-on, not theoretical

    Real projects, real constraints, maintainability, and sensible next steps – not generic AI promises.

Trust and references

Experience from demanding projects.

Close to the mid-market, with experience from larger organisations and regulated environments.

View references

Projects for, among others

Microsoft
Generali
BAWAG
experdoo
Henkel
Orange Business
Lancom Systems
logicline
Microsoft
Generali
BAWAG
experdoo
Henkel
Orange Business
Lancom Systems
logicline
Thomas grasped the complex project quickly, communicated clearly, and delivered reliably. That blend of technical understanding and professional collaboration makes the difference.

Martin Guntermann

Managing Director · experdoo GmbH

AI & Ethics

Responsible AI is not an add-on. It is the foundation.

  • 01

    Empower people

    AI should relieve teams, prepare decisions, and keep responsibility visible.

  • 02

    Protect data

    Sensitive information needs clear data flows, secure architecture, and transparent rules.

  • 03

    Reject misuse

    No AI for mass surveillance, weapons, manipulation, or the wholesale replacement of staff.

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Where does your project stand right now?

For companies that want to implement AI seriously. Clear, honest, without sales pressure.

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