STEPHAN
KARAS

Building the future across industries worldwide.

Work & Impact

Expertise

AI Systems & Applied Machine Learning

  • Machine Learning
  • NLP & LLMs
  • Computer Vision
  • Feature Engineering
  • AI-Driven Process Automation
  • OpenAI API Integration
  • Prompt Engineering & RAG
  • Instruction Tuning
  • AI Agent Design

Software Engineering

  • Full-Stack Development
  • API Design & Development
  • System Architecture
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Microservices
  • Database Design
  • Performance Optimization

Innovation, Strategy & Technical Leadership

  • Technical Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Product Roadmapping
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • AI Strategy & Consulting

Mission

I build intelligent systems that amplify human capabilities, helping people and organizations achieve more with greater speed, clarity, and efficiency.

My work sits at the intersection of applied AI, scalable software, and real-world business outcomes. I focus on delivering solutions that create measurable impact across diverse industries and challenges.

I believe the future belongs to those who integrate human creativity with machine intelligence. My mission is to turn that vision into reality through technologies that are not just innovative, but actionable.

"
Aim above the mark to hit the mark.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
"

Publications

Achievements

Published Research in Applied AI

Co-authored a Springer-published research paper on geospatial AI systems while still in undergrad, accepted at GISTAM 2023.

AI Consulting for Startups & Researchers

Advised early-stage startups and academic teams on applied AI strategy, delivering functional prototypes, model architectures, and strategic insights during key product development phases.

Selected into Germany's AI Elite

Chosen for one of Germany's first cohorts of B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence students at a top applied research university.

Deployed Successful Solutions Across Industries

Independently built production-grade Solutions for various industries, laying the foundation for products valued in the 6-figure range.

Contact

Email

contact@stephankaras.com

Location

Munich, Germany

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