Dr. Michael Drass

Dr. Michael Drass

Chief AI Officer | Enterprise AI Strategy & Governance | Scaling Platform-based AI Ecosystems | Digital Transformation of Large Enterprises | Board Advisor

Deutsche Bahn•Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area, Germany

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Experience12+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Visionary leader in Artificial Intelligence and Data Strategy with a proven track record of implementing transformative AI ecosystems, driving regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation at scale. Recognized expert in AI, delivering business value through strategic alignment, and operational excellence in complex, multidisciplinary environments.▪︎ Scale: Led the development of a platform-based AI ecosystem, resulting in scalable, reusable assets across multiple business units.▪︎ Efficiency: Established impact KPIs and portfolio steering to maximize ROI and minimize time-to-market for AI products.▪︎ Recognition: Winner of the German Innovation Award 2024 and the 10th & 11th Data Privacy Award.▪︎ Expertise: Deep technical background (Dr.-Ing. Summa Cum Laude) combined with executive leadership of large-scale cross-functional teams.Signature Themes: GenAI Industrialization (BahnGPT), Scalable AI Platforms, High-Performance Leadership. CTA: Specialized in CAIO and Senior VP AI mandates. Let's connect

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BitkomCurrent
    Apr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Board Member | Artificial IntelligenceCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
  • Nov 2021–Present· 5 yrs
    • Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
    • Chief Expert, AI
      Nov 2023–Apr 2025
    • Senior AI Development Manager | AI Factory & House of AI
      Nov 2021–Nov 2023
  • Jun 2024–Mar 2025· 9 mos
    • Co-Founder & Interim Co-CEO
      Jun 2024–Mar 2025
  • Sep 2018–Apr 2025· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • Co-Founder
      Sep 2018–Apr 2025
  • Sep 2014–2021· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Group Head Artificial Intelligence, Glass and Polymers in Construction
      Sep 2019–2021
    • PHD Student
      Sep 2014–Sep 2019

Education

Doctor's Degree

Civil Engineering

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Master of Engineering - MEng

Civil Engineering

Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences

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UnternehmertumResearch LeadershipData ScienceInnovationsmanagementAI ProductizationStrategische KommunikationAcademic MentorshipTechnisches SchreibenVenture buildingPlatform EconomicsChange Management (CM)Agiles ProjektmanagementLarge Language Model Operations (LLMOps)Research ExecutionGenerative AI & AI AgentsDigital SovereigntyIndustry Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical ModelingProjektmanagementVisionäre Planung