Case Study
Monday, March 13
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Live in Amsterdam
Less Details
In the last couple of years, many larger companies have built internal Data Science know how, with a significant fraction of this capability being deployed towards internally developing AI solutions. However, building, maintaining, and operationalizing an expanding portfolio of AI solutions across the enterprise quickly becomes a significant, if not overwhelming effort. In order to prepare for a future in which AI solutions are paramount, early and transparent decision-making on how to source AI solutions becomes more important. Evonik has developed a process that allows well-informed decision-making on how to source AI solutions, taking into account criteria around internal and external resources and know how, application maturity, IP, value, cost, and others.
This session covers:
Yves Gorat Stommel is currently the deputy head of the function Evonik Digital, as well as the head of the Cognitive Solutions team, with a strong focus on setting-up and implementing a comprehensive, company-wide Artificial Intelligence and data analysis strategy. Through his international exposure as an expat (China and US) and through his work assignments, Yves has gained a deeper understanding of (and growing interest in) intercultural and international work environments. Yves holds both an engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) and PhD (Dr.-Ing.) degree from the University of Cottbus, Germany, as well as an MBA degree from the Euro*MBA Consortium.
The Pop in My Job:
Yves’ motivation stems from bringing together people, technology and positive change. By continuously questioning, improving and re-imagining operational and business processes – amongst others by looking at the company through the “lens” of enabling and disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence – value is created for both the company and its employees. This does not only require identifying, benchmarking and implementing best practices, but more importantly targeted communication, linking knowledge and an emphasis on global instead of local mindsets and approaches.