Michael Ikemann is a Head of Data & AI with two decades of engineering roots—from 3D game graphics to embedded geoinformatics—and eight years focused on data and AI leadership. He builds production-ready AI systems that move beyond demos, specializing in computer vision, document processing, and agentic AI that automate complex workflows. As Lead Data Scientist at Zühlke and now leading Data & AI at Lechler while running ikemann.ai, he combines hands-on model development with pragmatic engineering for reliable deployment. His background in onboard navigation and fleet optimization informs a systems-minded approach to ML infrastructure and edge-to-cloud solutions. Trained extensively through Udacity, Coursera, and edX programs in deep learning, self-driving cars, and Azure ML, he pairs formal ML education with broad software engineering experience. He’s the kind of practitioner who deliberately tackles “impossible” problems by not knowing they’re impossible and then making them work in the real world.
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