André Wendland | Digital Transformation Advisory

When strategy, sourcing, delivery and ownership need to stay connected

01

Turn unclear transformation work into decisions and a practical path

02

Align technology, vendors, stakeholders and implementation reality

03

Enable internal teams to take ownership after delivery

Domain-agnostic by design, with strong experience in public sector, FinTech and start-up advisory. Based in Berlin and working globally, with a focus on Europe and the Middle East.

Industries served

FinTech Automotive Public sector Tech start-ups Railway MedTech

+7

Years of experience

+20

Projects successfully delivered

Berlin

Independent advisor based in Germany

Global

Working globally, focused on Europe and the Middle East

Education

Engineering, data science and applied technology background

A technical foundation shaped across Germany and Italy, with applied work in satellite systems, artificial intelligence, data science and IT transformation across the private and public sectors.

Bachelor

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Düsseldorf, Germany, focused on electrical engineering blended with business administration. Completed with an A-grade, including semesters abroad in Norway and South Africa. Worked on a nanosatellite for maritime surveillance and forest fire detection. Publication

Master

Master of Science in Computational Data Science

Full-time master’s degree in Bolzano, Italy, completed with honours and focused on algorithm design, artificial intelligence and data science. Founded a MedTech start-up during the master’s degree. Publication

Experience

Building digital platforms and modernising institutions

Selected references across mobility, cybersecurity, banking, public-sector platforms, land registry digitalisation and social security reform.

Mobility and payments

Mobility and payment platform

EV charging in Europe with embedded banking and PSP integrations, from strategy and vendor sourcing through to implementation.

Cybersecurity

AI-supported network surveillance

An AI-powered platform that turns complex network behaviour into actionable insight, flags anomalies early and translates security intent into clear, enforceable rules.

Digital government

Land registry digitalisation in the Middle East

Strategy for archive digitisation, digital platform design, business process re-engineering and change management, with responsibility for implementation as workstream lead.

Data

AI and data readiness

AI and data readiness assessments that determine whether organisations have the foundations required for successful data initiatives before committing major investment. Outcomes include a working PoC, a PoC with recommendations or measures to establish readiness.

Banking

Product and technology strategy for a new bank in the Middle East

On-site market research and product strategy covering regional compliance, channel analysis, core banking capability mapping, core banking and KYC vendor sourcing and detailed marketing activity planning.

Public services

Social security reform and digital platform design

IT stream lead for the strategy and implementation of public portals and an internal caseworker platform, including asset and funds management and business process redesign.

Full-time project support

Embedded into a defined project or programme for a limited period, usually with clear deliverables, milestones and delivery responsibility.

From €1,000 per day

Interim role

Temporary support in a specific role, for example IT transformation lead, product lead, vendor selection lead or delivery lead until the internal role is filled.

Tailored proposal

Part-time advisory or delivery support

One to three days per week to structure work, support decisions, manage vendors, unblock delivery or guide internal teams.

From €1,800 per week

Expert advisory

A few hours per month for targeted input, sparring, second opinions, vendor review or architecture and product challenge.

From €1,500 per month

Final pricing depends on scope, duration, location and required capacity

Name Email Company or organisation Support needed

Project context

Timeline or start date Required capacity

Email André instead

Your information is sent via FormSubmit and processed to respond to your enquiry. See the privacy policy.

Monthly staffing slot

One selected project. No placement fee

Each month, I support one organisation in finding the right expert, consultant or specialist team without charging a placement fee.

Apply for this month’s slot

01

Submit a short brief

Share the project context, required profiles, timing and expected duration.

02

Monthly selection

On the last day of each month, I select one request based on fit, urgency and the expertise available within my network.

03

Expert introductions

If suitable experts are available, I identify and introduce the right people for the project.

Strategy

Delivery

Enablement

For transformation work that has to survive real operations