AI Ecosystem Expert

Making AI
Operational, Scalable, and Human-Centric.

I bridge the gap between technical hype and business reality. As an AI Ecosystem Expert, I help organizations move from "talking about AI" to building value with it through governance, tooling, and hands-on upskilling.

Nicolas Gerig - AI Ecosystem Expert
Nicolas Gerig
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About Me

Hi, I'm Nick

I believe AI is only as good as the people using it. That’s why I shifted from UX Design to leading the AI Ecosystem at Zühlke.

Today, I act as the central link between technology, strategy, and the people doing the work. My focus is operational and human-centric: getting the right tools into the right hands, managing the governance behind them, and teaching teams how to use them effectively.

Whether I'm forecasting IT budgets, coding a rapid prototype to prove a point, or running a global hackathon, my goal is always the same: to turn the "AI buzz" into concrete, daily value for our clients and colleagues.

What I deliver

Ecosystem & Governance

I oversee the company-wide AI stack—handling licensing, budgeting, and user support. I ensure our tool landscape is cost-effective, compliant, and ready for scale.

Rapid Prototyping

I do not just talk about potential; I demonstrate it. Using "vibe coding" and GenAI tools, I build working prototypes in client workshops to validate business cases instantly.

Enablement at Scale

Tools are useless without skills. I design and deliver global learning paths, lead ai-driven hackathons, and 1:1 coaching, having successfully upskilled 160+ colleagues across disciplines.

Ecosystem & Alliances

I stay connected with the wider AI landscape to evaluate emerging tools and players. I manage relationships with vendors to keep our tooling decisions strategic, future-proof, and commercially sound.

Expertise

Where Three Worlds Collide

A rare combination of AI expertise, human-centered design, and strategic product thinking. This intersection is where I create unique value.

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AI

AI Ecosystem

Deep knowledge & genuine fascination

UX

User Experience

3+ years of human-centered design

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Product Ownership

Strategic leadership & vision

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The Sweet Spot

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My Journey

From Technician to AI Expert

Driving company-wide AI adoption with tooling, enablement, and rapid prototyping

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AI Ecosystem Expert

Current

Zühlke Group · April 2025 – Present

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User Experience Designer

Zühlke Group · Oct 2022 – April 2025

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System Integration

Tecan · Sep 2021 – July 2022

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Electronic Technician

MBV AG · May 2016 – April 2021

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Early Technical Career

Tecan · 2008 – 2015

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