Manuel Forrer, MSc · Digital Transformation & AI
From digital strategy to AI that works in everyday business.
As a bridge between management, IT and data, I translate complex topics into clear decisions and actionable plans – backed by more than 15 years of experience in data science, AI and IT.
Services
How I can help
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Digital strategy & roadmap
I analyse departments, systems and processes, assess their potential and derive a prioritised roadmap with investment and impact planning – a sound basis for decisions by owners and management.
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AI & governance
Together with business units, I identify use cases that create real value, support the introduction of AI tools across the organisation and set clear rules for data, security and AI – in line with the GDPR and the EU AI Act.
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IT, cloud & data architecture
I develop target architectures that replace siloed solutions with connected, scalable systems, and I design, build and operate cloud and workplace environments – from planning to day-to-day operations.
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Data science & predictive maintenance
From proof of concept to production-ready model: more than ten years in heavy industry have shown me how data-driven predictions can complement the experience of domain experts.
About me
Technically grounded, focused on results
I understand both sides of the table: I discuss technical details with engineers just as well as strategic priorities with management. I address difficult issues openly, drive decisions forward and bring people along through change.
My background is in data science and AI in industry – from research and proofs of concept to scalable software products. Most recently, as Digitalization Lead at a pharmaceutical and healthcare company, I was responsible for the digital strategy, AI governance and the functional leadership of IT.
- 15+ years
- of experience in data science, AI and IT
- Teams of up to 20
- built and led – grown from a research project I started on my own
- Since 2011
- self-employed with ferrisol
Contact
Let’s talk about your project
Are you planning a digitalisation or AI initiative, or would you like a second opinion? I am open to projects, partnerships and collaborations – as well as to the right permanent position. Send me an e-mail or give me a call.