AI Meetup @SRH Gründerinstitut

The AI Meetup is a regular event that aims to promote dialogue and collaboration within the AI community in Heidelberg and beyond. The mission of this event series is to connect scientists, researchers, industry experts, students and alumni to expand knowledge and intensify dialogue. Whether beginner, advanced or expert - everyone is welcome here.

This series of events is organised in cooperation with HMS Analytical Software GmbH and takes place in the innovative premises of the SRH Gtünderinstitut. Come along if you want to exchange ideas on AI engineering and XYXYYYXYXY and expand your knowledge.

Places are limited to 50 people - first come, first serve.

Details on the speakers and their topics:

Christoph Bergen

From data scientist to AI engineer - What has changed? What does it take? A consulting implementation perspective The data scientist was considered the most attractive job of the 21st century. With the advent of generative AI, a new role has emerged: the AI engineer. In many organisations, data scientists have taken on the tasks associated with this new position. However, the skills required for both roles are not completely interchangeable. While there is some overlap, the AI Engineer role requires additional, distinct competences. In this presentation, we will share our observations from the perspective of an AI implementation consultant. We will walk through our own path of transition and highlight the key differences between the roles of Data Scientist and AI Engineer. In addition, we will discuss the concept of Atomic Delivery Teams and how they can be structured effectively in AI projects. By examining different project categories, we will highlight further specialisation opportunities for AI engineers. The aim of this immersion is to create a better understanding of how the evolving AI landscape impacts roles, required skills and team structures in a practical consulting context.