Fractional AI Experts
AI leadership that fits your business
Need someone to lead your AI work with your team? Our fractional AI experts take on agreed responsibilities with a time commitment that fits your business. Find our offering on RheinTalent.
We work regularly with your management and team. We agree on responsibilities, time commitment and terms together. Enquiries go through RheinTalent.
For SMEs bringing AI into daily work.
Typical scenarios
“We want to introduce AI but don't know where to start”
Strategy development, use case identification, roadmap
“We have an AI project but no in-house expertise”
Project leadership, technical architecture, team mentoring
“We need someone to build our AI governance”
AI Act compliance, policies, risk management
“Our CTO is overloaded, we need reinforcement”
Fractional CTO/CAIO for a defined period
Advantages
Why a Fractional AI Expert makes sense
Not every business needs a full-time AI role. An experienced person working with the team regularly can help prepare decisions and guide implementation.
Fractional means agreeing on part of a person’s working time and clear responsibilities. The arrangement fits your business needs.
Your advantage
- Cost-efficient
- Start by agreement
- Flexibly scalable
- Project experience
- Complementary skills
What that means for you
- You agree on responsibilities and time commitment. We discuss costs before starting.
- We agree on a start date based on the work and availability.
- If your needs change, we review the time commitment together.
- We bring experience from a range of industries and projects.
- We involve other team members according to the task.
Experts at your side
The team
Meet the people behind the offering. Hartmut focuses on AI strategy and leadership. Zeno and Phi Yen contribute their implementation expertise. Enquire about working together through RheinTalent.
Flexible engagement models
We agree on an arrangement that fits your task.
Per project
When you have a clear goal and need a defined end point.
Typical scope
Defined scope, fixed budget, clear end point. Ideal for a concrete project such as an AI strategy, a use case sprint or a tool implementation.
Monthly support (retainer)
When you need continuous support without commissioning it afresh each time.
Typical scope
A fixed number of days per month, available on an ongoing basis. Ideal when you need regular support without commissioning it afresh each time.
As needed (on demand)
When you need specific expertise for a particular question.
Typical scope
Flexible, as needed. Ideal for one-off questions, reviews or short sparring sessions without a fixed commitment.
Differences
Fractional vs. consulting vs. interim.
Not every model suits every situation. Fractional is right when: You need ongoing strategic leadership, but not a full-time position. You need someone who takes responsibility for implementation.
| Fractional | Consulting | Interim | |
| Duration | Long-term, flexible | Project-based, defined end | Fixed term, often full-time |
| Focus | Focus on strategy, delivery & team | Focus on analysis & recommendations | Focus on filling gaps and managing crises |
| Integration | Becomes part of the leadership team | External, advisory | Full operational responsibility |
| Responsibility | Accountable for results | Accountable for deliverables | Accountable for day-to-day business |
Find our fractional offering on RheinTalent.
RheinTalent is the AI-supported talent platform for the region. You can also find new ways of working there, including fractional leadership with Hartmut Hübner.
Explore fractional work on RheinTalentFor recruiters:
Let us discuss how we might work together. We are open to partnerships.
For companies:
Enquire through RheinTalent. We discuss responsibilities, availability and terms personally.
