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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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
- BitkomCurrentApr 2024–Present· 2 yrs 7 mos
- Board Member | Artificial IntelligenceCurrentApr 2024–Present
- Deutsche BahnCurrentNov 2021–Present· 5 yrs
- Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerCurrentApr 2025–Present
- Chief Expert, AINov 2023–Apr 2025
- Senior AI Development Manager | AI Factory & House of AINov 2021–Nov 2023
- Jun 2024–Mar 2025· 9 mos
- Co-Founder & Interim Co-CEOJun 2024–Mar 2025
- Sep 2018–Apr 2025· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Co-FounderSep 2018–Apr 2025
- Sep 2014–2021· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Group Head Artificial Intelligence, Glass and Polymers in ConstructionSep 2019–2021
- PHD StudentSep 2014–Sep 2019
Education
Doctor's Degree
Civil Engineering
Technische Universität DarmstadtMaster of Engineering - MEng
Civil Engineering
Hochschule Mainz - University of Applied Sciences