Lukas Lang is a strategic Head of Data Science and AI with over a decade of experience turning advanced mathematics and computational research into measurable business impact. Currently leading the Data Science & AI business unit at voestalpine High Performance Metals DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, he holds full P&L responsibility and manages three teams of data professionals to deliver operational excellence and competitive advantage. He built the company’s global data programme that produced 100+ use cases, designed a compliant big data/AI platform, and co-founded the DIGITAL SOLUTIONS spin-off to align technology investments with strategic goals. A former Cambridge postdoc, Lukas brings deep expertise in inverse problems and imaging—skills he has translated into industrial-scale AI applications and high-performance algorithms. He has trained 150+ practitioners and lectured over 100 graduate and PhD students, blending academic rigor with strong people leadership. Known for marrying theoretical depth with pragmatic delivery, he thrives on complex, cross-disciplinary challenges that create repeatable business value.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at University of Vienna
Contributions:1 release, 11 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 11 months
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