wan.digital
Hi, I am a (theologian) digitalisation expert with a strong focus on AI.
Can AI convincingly replicate human behavior? For sure. But despite popular hype about artificial general intelligence (AGI), will AI ever become truly conscious? Most certainly not. Yet, does this mean we can ignore it? Definitely not! AI and algorithms are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday interactions and shaping how we access and process information. Therefore, a solid understanding of these technologies is crucial for informed and responsible participation in society.
Computers and philosophical questions have fascinated me since my early childhood. I started coding at age 10 and built my first website at age 14. In 2014, I graduated in Catholic theology with a thesis on artificial intelligence and anthropology. Ever since then, I have been following the latest developments in the digital and AI field, currently as a consultant in the German higher education landscape. When I am not immersed in digitalisation, you can find me playing my piano or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
cv.professional
since 01/2025
German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Brussels Office
Policy Analyst
(EU AI Regulation & Higher Education)
- Analyzing the impact of the EU AI Regulation on higher education institutions in Germany
- Providing policy recommendations and strategic insights
- Engaging with EU institutions and stakeholders on AI-related higher education policies
since 01/2017
German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)
Head of Project
Hochschulforum Digitalisierung(German Higher Education Forum on Digitalisation, HFD)
- Conception of a national working group for the implementation of AI competencies in higher education
- Strategic (AI) consulting and implementation support of digitalisation processes at German higher education institutions
- Development of a nationwide network of university teachers
- Product owner of an integrated web platform for digital networking and certification of university teachers (hfdnetzwerk.de)
- Conception & implementation of training and conference formats for up to 500 participants
- Conception & thematic supervision of working groups on topics such as “artificial intelligence, algorithms and big data in higher education”, “digital sovereignty”
- Assessment and evaluation of current trends (e.g. AI, blockchain, digital sovereignty, digital education)
- Team management
10/2022 – 02/2023
Universität Bonn
Lecturer (Seminar Scientific Political Consulting)
08/2015 – 12/2016
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (German Rectors’ Conference, HRK)
Program manager Hochschulforum Digitalisierung
(German Higher Education Forum on Digitalisation, HFD)
2004 – 2015
Quadratdesign Webseitengestaltung
Owner
- Agency manager
- Conception, layout and development of websites
- IT and internet consulting
cv.side-projects
since 2021
Institut für wissenschaftliche Politikberatung e.V.
Co-founder
iwp-bonn.de
cv.education
2008 – 2014
Universität Bonn
Catholic theology (Mag. theol., Master equivalent)
Thesis: “Artifical intelligence – a challenge for our future. Theological and ethical-moral reflections”
Master thesis (PDF)
2011 – 2014
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.
Scholarship holder