Andreas Welsch

Intelligence Briefing

● Advised business & technology leaders on defining their business’s AI strategy, organization, idea pipeline, and multiplier community; consulted on product/ go-to-market strategy, and pricing;  customers: AIxBlock, SavorHealth, Sema.
● Authored best-selling "AI Leadership Handbook—A Practical Guide to Turning Technology Hype into Business Outcome" and courses on Agentic AI for business leaders with LinkedIn; 30,000+ learners.
● Inspired and educated audiences of up to 10,000 attendees on using AI in business through keynotes, panel discussions, and trainings; customers: Amazon, Astra Zeneca, Generative AI Week, Germany’s Employment Agency, Packt Publishing, PMI, Potter Electric Signal, Similarweb, Wizly, WOW AI.
● Provided expert perspective to private equity firms and investors on enterprise AI market & technologies.
● Supported influencer campaigns with AWS, Domo, IBM, monday.com, Rossum, Salesforce.

Founder & Chief AI Strategist

Provide expert perspective to industry analyses and news stories (See details below).

Senior Industry Analyst

Keynote Speaker

LinkedIn

Trained 30,000+ business leaders on Agentic AI. Courses recorded in English & German and localized into the world’s most-spoken languages incl. Spanish and Mandarin.

Developed and recorded online courses for LinkedIn Learning for Business Leaders: 
● Agentic AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership
● AI Agents: Preparing Your Organization for Change as a Business Leader
● Mitigating AI Business Risk: A Guide for Senior Leaders and Executives
● Currently working on two new courses for leaders and professionals and guiding their use of AI agents (stay tuned…)

Course Instructor

Maven

Developed an online course to teach product managers, product marketers/ GTM leaders, and founders the foundations of monetizing Agentic AI solutions—and how to set up their commercial models.

Prophets of AI

Prophets of AI is the leading resource for engagement with the world's most celebrated experts in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Andreas Welsch serves as an indispensable interpreter of modern technology for the business world, untangling the complexities of AI. In an age where hype can be blinding, he advocates for a measured, outcome-driven approach. Recognizing that not all AI projects realize their full potential, he underscores the necessity of looking beyond the buzz and narrative constructs, positioning AI as a profoundly human topic. To him, the essence of AI lies not in technology but in its profound implications for humanity, a theme he masterfully articulates in his pursuit of transforming AI hype into tangible outcomes.

Speakers Associates Ltd

Bots & People

● Advise leadership team on strategic opportunities in the U.S. market and on emerging content topics

● Develop and deliver hybrid learning courses for leading organizations to enable their early adopters on Generative AI. Large enterprise clients in Retail, Biopharma, etc.

Strategic Advisor & Instructor

academy4.ai

● Developed and delivered module on AI Leadership (based on the AI Leadership Handbook) as part of the “Master Management for AI” program.

● Engaged with learners in monthly AMA meetings to offer additional value and deepening of learning concepts.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

● Taught “Introduction to Management Information Systems” and "Production and Operations Management" to cohorts of up to 95 undergraduate students, spanning modules such as Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Databases, Cybersecurity, Ethics, and more. Instructor rating exceeded department average.

● Developing hands-on course “AI Applications in the Workplace” to prepare the next generation of leaders with the foundation of Generative AI and AI assistants.

● Contributed to defining West Chester University’s Generative AI Responsible Use policy.

● Received 4 teaching awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to bringing AI into the classroom.

Adjunct Professor

Accelerated market position in AI through end-to-end responsibility, contributing to +36% in market cap:
● Established global product marketing unit to drive vision, messaging & positioning, launches, and third-party events for Business AI and AI copilot, Joule, across 7 product CMOs, analyst/ public relations.
● Spearheaded partner marketing, including negotiating joint announcements, press releases, and launches with senior executives at Apple, AWS, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Mistral, and NVIDIA.
● Conveyed value proposition of AI capabilities as a company spokesperson in dozens of media and analyst interviews; demonstrated traction by securing 7 public reference videos and 123 customer logos within the first 6 months (exceeded goal by 23%).
● Defined commercial model for Generative AI capabilities to double total addressable market & revenue.

Vice President & Head of Product Marketing  — Artificial Intelligence

Built and led global AI Center of Excellence (CoE) of 55 product managers, data scientists, developers, business analysts, and 3 managers to embed AI capabilities into flagship products:
● Partnered with product teams and customers to create portfolio of AI use cases; delivered 3 AI use cases and proved feasibility of 9 AI pilots and secured €2.3MM board-level funding; customers: Bayer, Trumpf.
● Collaborated with senior executives across engineering units to establish governance program and resolve common challenges for implementing AI; grew product roadmap from 5 to 19 AI capabilities.
● Built multiplier network to accelerate AI literacy for 20% of workforce via formal training, technology enablement, and hands-on workshops. Attendee rating of 4.5 out of 5 points on relevance and value.

Vice President & Head of AI Center of Excellence, SAP S/4HANA Product Management

Led customer adoption of AI solutions from discovery to reference, contributing to $8.1MM revenue, leading a team of GTM experts:
● Identified high-value AI scenarios in Fortune 100 businesses by conducting stakeholder interviews and developing innovation proposals; examples: Merck & Co., ExxonMobil.
● Won first deal in region for early-stage product by demonstrating customer-first mindset during sales cycle and implementation, resulting in go-live within 4 months.
● Advised senior stakeholders in 83 innovation projects with Fortune 500 customers by connecting technology portfolio to customers’ business outcomes, directly supporting $2MM pipeline.

Head of Go-to-Market, Artificial Intelligence

Prepared Chief Technology Officer for strategic customer meetings and programs with key stakeholders:
● Represented CTO and aligned priorities with executives, customers, partners, analysts, and board, leading to effective execution of strategic meetings and follow-ups.
● Generated input for corporate AI strategy by gathering customer feedback on AI & digital transformation of their businesses during site visits; customers: Walmart, ExxonMobil.

Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Newtown Square, PA (Oct 2010 – Sep 2016) | Markdorf, Germany (Aug 2001 – Sep 2010)
● Developed and implemented governance model for $17M service transition program to external provider, leading to adoption of 4 additional services within 6 months of project start.
● Coordinated service level reviews with team of 23 professionals in 5 countries, resulting in implementation of corrective actions with supplier and in ensuring go-live on time.
● Optimized support processes for business-critical systems with IT staff in North America and Asia, resulting in 12% increase of user satisfaction through training and standardized procedures.

Project Manager, IT Process Automation

Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized top 10 AI leader and one of today’s most sought-after thought leaders and keynote speakers for business and technology audiences. With over two decades of global leadership experience—most recently as Vice President at SAP—Andreas has helped Fortune 500 companies cut through AI hype to deliver measurable business outcomes.

He is the Founder of AI consulting firm Intelligence Briefing, the best-selling author of the AI Leadership Handbook, and a leading voice on AI strategy, adoption, and transformation. 

At the heart of Andreas’s work lies a clear value proposition: he helps business leaders understand how to apply AI responsibly, effectively, and profitably by addressing the questions that decision-makers face:

• How do we turn AI into business value, not just experimentation?
• How can we prepare our workforce for AI-driven transformation?
• What practical steps can we take to avoid ethical, operational, or financial pitfalls?

Andreas’s keynotes and workshops are known for their clarity, strategic relevance, and deep insight. Drawing from more than two decades in the software industry, he offers real-world frameworks and practical steps tailored to leadership audiences. He introduces leaders to the growing landscape of AI agents, leading hybrid teams of humans and AI, and AI-driven business models, explaining not only what’s next—but what matters most and why.

During his tenure at SAP, Andreas accelerated the integration of AI across enterprise applications and positioned SAP as an AI leader. He brings first-hand experience and a global perspective to every business and has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leader in AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, DataIQ's Data & AI Leader of the Year, The Futurum Group's Top 14 AI Influencer, PEX Network’s Top 30 AI Leader, and SwissCognitive’s Top 50 Global AI Ambassador.

His work has appeared in CIO.com, VentureBeat, and InformationWeek. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of AI, Robotics and Workplace Automation and as an adjunct professor at West Chester University.

Whether advising boardrooms or delivering compelling mainstage keynotes, Andreas empowers organizations to lead with confidence in the era of AI. For leaders looking for clarity, action, and strategy—not hype—Andreas delivers a transformative experience.

Join his private community “AI Leadership Circle” and follow his “What’s the BUZZ?” live stream & podcast and newsletter, “The AI MEMO”, and work with Andreas to turn hype into outcome for your business.

Vice President & Head of Marketing & Solution Management — Artificial Intelligence

Defined GTM and product marketing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) across SAP’s product portfolio, incl. AI Business Services on SAP Business Technology Platform in the context of embedded AI capabilities and intelligent process automation via Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low-code/ no-code offering. Led global team of product marketers and solution managers

El Puerto de Liverpool

I help teams create useful data products — not just files nobody uses. I work on the vision, strategy, and plan for data and AI projects, using a Data Mesh approach. This means each business team can manage and grow their data products in a responsible way.

I work closely with technical and business teams to turn unclear needs into clear, scalable solutions using Google Cloud Platform, like BigQuery and Vertex AI. In simple words: I make sure data is useful, well organized, and ready to support smart decisions.

Data & AI Product Strategist

Instituto Politécnico Nacional

Professor, IPN. 
Research Interests:
- Multi-objective optimization.
- GPU computing.
- Big Data.
- Applications of information systems.

Researcher in Computational Cognitive Sciences at the National Polytechnic Institute

ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara

Reviewer and advisor for master's and doctoral theses on deep learning at ITESO

FinTech, InsurTech & Competitive Intelligence: AI for Data

Responsible for leading the production process of the advanced analytics model for our clients in Mexico. Management of the Data Science, Data Engineering, and Analytics teams.

Understanding of needs and areas of opportunity to be addressed through Artificial Intelligence solutions, based on Data Science, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence using Scientific Mathematical and Statistical Methods.

Artificial Intelligence Manager

Banco Multiva

La ingeniería de datos ha evolucionado para enfrentar desafíos cada vez más complejos en la gestión, análisis y uso de grandes cantidades de datos. Nuevas tecnologías, herramientas y prácticas se han desarrollado en los últimos años para mejorar la eficiencia y la efectividad de la gestión de datos. Algunos de los cambios más importantes en la evolución de la ingeniería de datos incluyen:

Mayor volumen y variedad de datos: Con la adopción de nuevas tecnologías y la cantidad de dispositivos conectados a Internet, ha habido un crecimiento exponencial en la cantidad y variedad de datos disponibles para las organizaciones.

Tecnología de bases de datos: Desde las bases de datos relacionales tradicionales hasta las bases de datos NoSQL y la tecnología de Big Data, las tecnologías de bases de datos han evolucionado significativamente, lo que ha permitido a las empresas gestionar y analizar grandes cantidades de datos de manera más eficiente.

Nuevas herramientas de análisis de datos: El aumento en la cantidad y variedad de datos ha llevado al desarrollo de nuevas herramientas de análisis de datos, como el aprendizaje automático y la inteligencia artificial.

Enfoque en la automatización y la eficiencia: Con la cantidad de datos que deben ser gestionados y analizados, ha habido un enfoque en la automatización y la eficiencia para permitir que las organizaciones manejen grandes cantidades de datos con menos recursos.

Gerente de ingeniería de datos 

Telcel

Las tecnologías más modernas de virtualización de datos permiten a los usuarios acceder y manipular datos en tiempo real, sin tener que preocuparse por la ubicación física o el formato de los datos. Las soluciones actuales de virtualización de datos también pueden integrar y unificar datos de diversas fuentes, tanto estructuradas como no estructuradas, y proporcionar una única vista de los datos a los usuarios.

Además, estas soluciones están cada vez más incorporando inteligencia artificial y aprendizaje automático para mejorar la calidad de los datos y optimizar el rendimiento de la virtualización de datos. También se están utilizando técnicas avanzadas de seguridad y privacidad para proteger los datos durante su virtualización y posterior uso.

Data Virtualization Architect

- Design of complex Oracle database architecture based on stand alone, clustered and virtualized implementations (Oracle data warehouse technologies, advanced analytics and Oracle data mining).
 - Controls project requirements, scope, and change management issues. 
- Responsible for networking and server aspect of the projects from initiation to implementation.
- Coordinate works among several teams
- Study business and application specific requirements, review organizational IT infrastructure as well as designing and implementation to meet current and future requirements.
- Develop solutions based on technology trends and standards, to exploit new and emerging technologies and products to meet present and future business needs.
- Involve in the design, management and enhancement of the corporate IT infrastructure.
- Manage the designated vendor and contract to ensure the designated vendor meets contractual obligations, leading to successful delivery of the project.
- Manage the client’s expectations, develop and actively engage customers so as to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Integrates and uses project management methodologies.
- Expirence in implementing Exadata on multiple sites. 
- Experience in designing, implementing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical 24x7x365 environments.

Big Data Engineer

Instituto Tecnologico de Izcalli

Teacher of the course ”Data Mining & Databases"

Visiting Professor

Grupo Salinas

Heavy experience with SQL,
Experience with NOSQL technology,
Performance Tuning
Data, like data, know data, love data

Primary Skills:
R12, 12c RAC, 12c OEM, OBIEE, Goldengate, OVM, VMWare, OAM, OID, Data Guard, EBS, SAN, SSO, Exadata, Exalogic, VM,R12.2

Database Architect

Sisteformas

Programming Languages: Perl, Java, C, Bourne Shell, Erlang, JavaScript
Operating Systems: FreeBSD, Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, MS Windows
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
Cpan: DBI, DBIx::Class, Class::DBI, Template::Toolkit, CGI::Application, etc.
Other: Apache, mod_perl, qmail, Ext JS, Postfix, Catalyst, Interchange, pfSense

Database developer(MS SQL Server,MySQL,Postgres,SQLite ,HSQL), Spring framework(Java, JavaScript,HTML,CSS,XML), Mobile Application(Android) SOA(SCA,JBPM,SOAP and REST web services)

Database Administrator

Tengo una sólida formación en resolución de problemas, pensamiento analítico y arquitectura técnica, y he dedicado mi carrera a mejorar procesos y garantizar la satisfacción del cliente en el dinámico campo de datos y tecnología. Mi enfoque en análisis e interpretación de datos ha sido crucial para lograr resultados impactantes en un mercado en constante evolución. Mis cuatro maestrías y dos doctorados han ampliado significativamente mis habilidades y conocimientos, permitiéndome abordar desafíos complejos con éxito.

Como líder en la transformación digital, me especializo en estrategias de aprendizaje continuo y en la formación de equipos de alto rendimiento para desarrollar soluciones digitales innovadoras. Mi capacidad para traducir las necesidades del cliente en resultados tangibles ha generado un valor significativo en las organizaciones donde he trabajado. Además, tengo el honor de ser invitado como conferencista en congresos científicos sobre temas relacionados con la transformación digital e Inteligencia Artificial.

En mi trayectoria actual en el sector privado, he liderado equipos de Científicos de Datos, Analistas, Ingenieros y Arquitectos en entornos de Big Data y Cloud Computing. Mi reputación se basa en mi responsabilidad, entusiasmo y habilidades organizativas, lo que me permite colaborar eficazmente tanto en equipos como de manera independiente.

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