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Ryannel
Independent AI consulting · DACH

AI for strategy that ships.

I help mid-sized companies move AI from idea to production — as a consultant who ships and operates AI products himself.

  • Co-founder Pelagicore (Mercedes-Benz MBUX) · Luxoft
  • Co-founder ApiGear · Epic Games
  • Own AI products: Valiro & Tavora
Sound familiar?

AI is moving fast — and you're looking for someone who builds, not just slides.

  • ChatGPT seats, no impact

    You bought licenses but no one on the team uses them productively. The promised productivity gain is not measurable.

  • Many ideas, no path

    You know AI matters, but not where to start — and which use cases will actually move revenue or cost.

  • Off-the-shelf doesn't fit

    Standard tools don't cover your process. You need something that fits your business — without spinning up an in-house AI department.

  • Consultants without depth

    You want someone who doesn't just draw concepts but writes code, deploys, monitors — and knows what breaks in production.

Services

Three clear ways forward with AI.

From a strategy workshop to ongoing operations. Transparent fixed-price options.

01 · Workshop

AI Strategy Workshop

1–2 days. We identify use cases, prioritize by impact, and build an executable roadmap.

  • Use-case inventory with ROI estimate
  • Technical feasibility assessment
  • 12-month roadmap incl. make-or-buy
  • Concrete pilot recommendation
Investment
from €2,500
Request workshop
02 · Build

AI Implementation

Weeks to months. We build the tailored AI solution, integrate it, and make sure it actually gets used.

  • Architecture, model selection, data plumbing
  • Frontend & UX your team enjoys
  • Evals, monitoring, security from day one
  • Handover or co-operations
Investment
On request
Discuss project
03 · Operate

Operations & Support

Monthly retainer. I evolve your AI solution, co-operate it, and act as sparring partner for your team.

  • Roadmap evolution & new use cases
  • Monitoring, evals, cost control
  • Team coaching & best practices
  • Direct line, clear response times
Investment
from €1,900/mo
Check retainer
Process

From first conversation to AI in production — in three steps.

  1. 01 30 minutes · free

    Intro call

    We figure out, no strings attached, whether and where I can help. If I can't, I'll say so — and possibly point you to someone who can.

  2. 02 4–8 weeks

    Pilot project

    We start with a small, well-scoped use case that delivers measurable results fast — and gives the team confidence.

  3. 03 ongoing

    Scale & operate

    After a successful pilot, we expand the solution, roll it out across the company, and I support the operation.

References

Real products. Real customers. Real code in production.

I don't just talk about AI — I build and operate it. These two platforms are my own products, followed by anonymized consulting projects.

A platform for construction and engineering firms that connects office and field teams.

  • AI-powered project and document search
  • Mobile-first for field teams
  • Integrates with existing ERP systems
LLM agents Vector search iOS / Android Postgres

A platform for software teams that runs AI agents in production — under control.

  • Eval-gated deployments
  • Multi-tenant, sandboxed
  • Agent-level observability
Agent runtime Evals Sandboxing TypeScript
Consulting projects

Anonymized excerpts.

Manufacturing · 180 staff

RAG system for technical documentation: service techs find answers 5× faster.

≈ 5 h/week saved per employee
"Finally not searching through PDFs for hours anymore."
Insurance · 60 staff

AI-assisted claims pre-screening with human in the loop. Pilot in production in 6 weeks.

30% faster handling
"We didn't think this could move that quickly."
B2B SaaS · 25 staff

Strategy workshop + pilot: which AI features to build, which not?

9-month roadmap, 2 features shipped
"Clarity, instead of another buzzword session."

* Anonymized at client request. Verified references available on intro call.

Jürgen Ryannel — AI consultant
About

Hi, I'm Jürgen.

Co-founder of Pelagicore (Lead UI Architect of the Mercedes-Benz MBUX platform, acquired by Luxoft) and ApiGear (acquired by Epic Games), most recently Senior Engineer at Epic Games on a platform for agentic AI chat. Now independent — building Valiro and Tavora as own AI products.

The mix of building and advising is intentional: I don't just talk about LLMs — I maintain code daily that runs models, vector databases, and evals in production. What breaks for me, breaks for my clients. What I recommend, I've broken first.

My standard: honest advice. If your problem is better solved without AI, I'll say so. If an existing tool is enough, I'll point to it. My business model is your success — not selling my own products.

Based in Germany · on-site DACH and remote

FAQ

Before you book a call — the most common questions.

What does consulting cost?

The strategy workshop starts at €2,500. Implementation projects are quoted as fixed-price or time-and-materials, depending on scope. The monthly retainer starts at €1,900. You'll get a rough indication during the intro call.

How long does a typical project take?

A pilot is usually live within 4–8 weeks. The subsequent scale-up runs over several months. Strategy workshops take 1–2 days.

How are you different from an AI agency?

I'm not a sales team with junior developers behind it. You work directly with me, I write code myself, and I know production reality — because I run my own AI products.

Do you always recommend your own products (Valiro, Tavora)?

No. I only recommend my products when they actually fit your use case. In most consulting projects we build tailored solutions, or I recommend existing tools — including from competitors.

Do you work with smaller companies?

Yes, from around 20 employees. What matters is not size but having an internal owner who takes responsibility and can decide quickly.

What about GDPR and data protection for AI solutions?

GDPR-compliant architecture is non-negotiable. We work with EU-hosted models, on-premise options, or vetted providers — and document the legal basis from day one.

Contact

Let's talk for 30 minutes.

Free. No strings. I listen, ask questions, and tell you honestly whether and how I can help.

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