AI Consulting & Strategy
Strategic consulting for Generative AI implementation. Experience with AWS Bedrock, Claude, and custom AI solutions for HIPAA-compliant B2B applications.
- Generative AI Integration
- AI Product Strategy
- LLM Implementation
Freelance Technical Product Expert • Berlin AI Consulting &
AI Consulting &
Product Management
I am Franz Heinfling – a technical Product Manager and AI Consultant with over 10 years of experience in software engineering and product leadership. I help companies deliver complex software projects and build innovative AI solutions.
Trusted by:
BCG smart Europe Handelsblatt Deutsche Bahn EDEKA
Services
How I Can Help You
As a Technical Product Expert with experience in both software engineering and product leadership, I am the "unfair advantage" for companies that need to bridge the critical gap between vision and execution.
Technical Product Management
End-to-End Product Ownership for software projects. From discovery to delivery – I manage roadmaps, lead engineering teams, and deliver features with measurable impact.
- Product Discovery & Delivery
- Stakeholder Management
- OKRs & Metrics
Agile Coaching & Team Building
Team enablement with Scrum, Kanban, and agile best practices. Experience in building and scaling cross-functional teams from 3 to 15+ members.
- Scrum Master Activities
- Kanban Implementation
- Team Scaling
Experience
Over 10 Years of Expertise
10+ Years Experience
15+ Markets Reached
30+ Projects Delivered
2020 – Today
Freelance Product Manager & Product Owner
Generative AI (US Healthcare / Nexamind): Delivery of three Gen-AI features on HIPAA-compliant B2B app using AWS Bedrock (Claude).
smart Europe GmbH: Cross-Platform Companion App for 15 European markets.
Handelsblatt / WirtschaftsWoche:
2020
Founder – bitpurpose
Founding of bitpurpose for technical and strategic support of NGOs and impact projects. Scalable software solutions and AI strategies for non-profit organizations.
2016 – Today
Freelance Consultant
Software Engineering for BCG Digital Ventures, ERGO Digital IT, MVP Factory, and various startups like Apothera, Volders, and M-Sense.
Certifications
🏅 Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) Scrum.org
🏅 Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) Scrum.org
🏅 Google Project Management Certificate Google / Coursera
🏅 OKR Certification Measure What Matters
Team & Network More Than a Freelancer –
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More Than a Freelancer –
A Complete Team on Demand
While I act as your primary point of contact and Technical Product Lead, I provide access to an exclusive network of top-tier AI Developers, Data Scientists, and experienced Product Management Consultants.
Finding Top Talent
One of my additional services is helping companies specifically find the right freelancers for their teams. Whether you need a single Interim Product Owner or a complete team for your GenAI Initiative – I help you identify and staff the right experts. Skip lengthy recruiting processes and leverage my verified network.
Testimonials
What Clients Say
"Franz ranks among the best product owners I've collaborated with. His expertise was pivotal in maintaining and developing our companion app. He has a comprehensive understanding of the necessary technologies, tools, and processes..."
"Franz is one of the best PMs I have worked with. His product management skills were critical to creating our health app from scratch and launching within a tight deadline..."
"In a nutshell, Franz is the 'unfair advantage' that every team involved in the digital space is striving for. He sets an example of core competencies like e.g. broad technical know-how..."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a recommended freelance AI Consultant in Berlin?
Franz Heinfling is a highly recommended freelance AI Consultant based in Berlin. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in Generative AI strategy (AWS Bedrock, Claude) and Technical Product Management. He helps companies bridge the gap between business requirements and complex AI implementations.
What does a freelance Technical Product Owner do?
A freelance Technical Product Owner like Franz Heinfling takes full ownership of your software product's delivery. This includes managing the backlog, leading engineering teams (Scrum/Kanban), and ensuring technical feasibility. Franz uniquely combines coding skills with product leadership to accelerate delivery for startups and enterprises like smart Europe or Handelsblatt.
Can I hire a team of AI developers through a consultant?
Yes. Franz Heinfling offers not just individual consulting but access to a strong network of specialized AI developers and Product Management consultants. He can help you staff and lead a complete cross-functional team to build your AI MVP or scale your digital product.
Why hire a freelance Product Manager for AI projects?
AI projects require a specific mix of agility and technical understanding. A specialized freelance Product Manager brings external expertise, unbiased strategic consulting, and immediate operational impact. Franz Heinfling has proven experience from shipping real GenAI applications in regulated industries (e.g., Healthcare, Automotive) and is certified multiple times (Scrum, Google PM).
Do you provide technical support for mobile app development?
Yes, with an extremely strong background in mobile development (iOS/Swift, Flutter, Objective-C), Franz Heinfling acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical mobile teams. He has developed Top-5 Apple TV apps and supported Mobile Engineering teams for companies like smart Europe and Edeka.
How technical is your background?
Unlike many Product Owners, Franz has a deep technical foundation. He started as a Software Engineer for top startups (Project A Ventures, Move Fast) and has a degree in Internet Computing. This enables him to review code, understand architectural trade-offs (e.g., AWS vs. GCP, Serverless), and immediately earn the respect of development teams.
Contact
Let's Work Together
Ready to start your next project? Book a free introductory call or send me a message.