Timotheos Samartzidis

AI · Governance · Systems

Technology strategist and governance consultant with proven expertise implementing compliance frameworks in regulated environments. Currently adapting enterprise governance for reinsurance-specific needs at R+V Re while maintaining an independent consulting practice. Distinguished track record leading innovation and technology transformation in medical devices, with deep expertise in agile methodologies, cloud architectures, and regulatory compliance.

[email protected] Wiesbaden, Germany linkedin.com/in/timosam

Academic Foundation

2011 – 2014

M.A. Leadership in Creative Industries

Hochschule Darmstadt (Grade: 1.1)

B.A. Digital Media

Hochschule Darmstadt / Cork IT (Grade: 1.9)

Research Assistant 2013-2018

Steinbeis / Hochschule RheinMain

  • » Lab automation systems
  • » 3D printing technologies and rapid prototyping
  • » Integration of hardware/software interfaces
Publications (2014-2018)
  • The Dark Side of the Face: Exploring the Ultraviolet Spectrum for Face Biometrics (ICB 2018)

    Novel biometric modality using UV imaging for melanin pigmentation analysis, evaluated on 91-subject multiethnic dataset with SURF feature extraction.

  • Fiber Defect Detection of Inhomogeneous Voluminous Textiles (MCPR 2017)

    Computer vision approach for detecting defects in complex textile materials using advanced image processing.

  • Attack Detection in an Autonomous Entrance System Using Optical Flow (ICDP 2016)

    Security system utilizing optical flow analysis for presentation attack detection in automated access control.

  • Personalized Face Reference from Video: Key-Face Selection and Feature-Level Fusion (FFER 2015)

    Method for optimal face frame selection from video sequences with subject-specific weighting, evaluated on YouTube Faces dataset.

  • Virtual Fitting Pipeline: Body Dimension Recognition, Cloth Modeling, and On-Body Simulation (VRIPHYS 2014)

    Three-stage pipeline combining anthropometric measurement, cloth physics, and avatar simulation for virtual garment fitting.

Fraunhofer IGD

Researcher & Research Assistant

2013 – 2018

Applied research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD) and Steinbeis / Hochschule RheinMain. Focused on cutting-edge computer vision, biometrics, and simulated physics pipelines resulting in 5 published papers.

Computer Vision Biometrics Machine Learning Image Processing

m-result GmbH

Software Developer

2018 – 2019

Developed robust data pipelines and automation systems.

Python C# .NET SQL MongoDB

LIME Medical

Head of Technology | Innovation

Mar 2019 – Dec 2023

Spearheaded AI/ML Medical Devices and the development of AnyTrack Hand Recognition and AnyHand robotic solutions for home physiotherapy.

Technical Excellence

Prod-grade K8s with DevOps/CI/CD. AnyTrack Al/ML hand recognition. Multimodal dev team.

Strategic Leadership

Innovation strategy from ideation to market. Agile org structures and R&D advancement.

Market Impact

FDA, MDR compliance for certified devices. Strategic partnerships and optimized cycles.

Team Leadership

Harmonious dynamics, D&I culture. Service Design Thinking for user feedback loops.

FDA
MDR
ISO Certs
Python C# K8s Docker Terraform DevOps CI/CD
DORA AI Act IKS
R+V RE
Rückversicherung
Archer
GRC Third-Party
Risk Maintor
Risk Matrix

R+V Rückversicherung

Business Consultant IT-Compliance

Aug 2024 – Present

Orchestrating robust IT compliance frameworks across complex enterprise architectures. Bridging the gap between regulatory mandates and agile technological execution.

Governance & Resilience

DORA operational resilience, IT risk assessments, BCP/DR frameworks, Third-party & vendor risk management.

Compliance & Security

IKS implementation, IAM/PAM authorization, Security-by-design in cloud strategy, Cross-functional alignment.

AI & Innovation

AI governance frameworks, EU AI Act monitoring, Predictive compliance, and embedded infrastructure.

Thought Leadership

Agentic Enterprise Integration

AI Strategy & Philosophy (fluggets.com)

Exploring the frontier of Agentic Systems, AI Governance, and Enterprise Transformation.

  • "Rory Sutherland Is the Best Prompt Engineer Alive"

    Kognitive Architektur für LLM-gestützte Problemlösung im Unternehmenskontext (Feb. 2026)

  • "Everything Is an Event, Thing, or Concept"

    COSAA-SST: Minimalistische Ontologie für komprimierte, interpretierbare neuronale Reasoning-Architektur (Feb. 2026)

  • "The IDE Was a Trojan Horse"

    Wie Coding-Tools zu den ersten Agenten-Management-Interfaces für Unternehmen wurden (Jan. 2026)

  • "From Coders to Wizards: The Agentic Development Revolution"

    Der PTAO-Agenten-Loop und Compliance-native Architektur für Enterprise-Agenten (Jan. 2026)

  • "The Crystallization Engine"

    Warum agentische Programmierung die wichtigste Technologie seit der Schrift ist (Jan. 2026)

  • "The No-Brainer Framework"

    Entscheidungsarchitektur für strategisches Portfoliomanagement (Dez. 2025)

  • "The Strategic Blueprint: Leveraging Palantir's AI Model for Enterprise Transformation"

    Enterprise-KI-Orchestrierungsarchitektur (März 2025)

  • 5 peer-reviewed akademische Publikationen am Fraunhofer IGD

    Biometrie, Computer Vision, Angriffserkennung, virtuelle Anprobe (ICB 2018, MCPR 2017, ICDP 2016, FFER 2015, VRIPHYS 2014)

Cursor Claude Code/Cowork AutoGen / CrewAI LangChain Vector DBs Multi-Agent Orchestration OpenAI / Anthropic

Key Certifications

  • Building Agentic AI Systems 2025
  • Agentic AI Solution Design Patterns 2025
  • RPA, AI, & Cognitive Tech for Leaders 2025
  • Design Control for Medical Devices TÜV SÜD
  • Medical Software Dev EN 62304 TÜV Rheinland

Endorsements

"...indispensable leader..."

— Pascal Lindemann, CEO LIME Medical

"I gladly worked with Timmy. He created an environment of trust and inquiry unmatched among managers, broke down problems into bitesized tasks... a very pragmatically oriented Doer."

— Christian Stur, Team Lead DataScience

„Ein fachlicher Austausch mit Timotheos ist ein absoluter Gewinn für jedes Tech- und Compliance-Team. Timotheos liefert exzellente, weitreichende Impulse – sei es die direkte Verknüpfung konkreter Regulierungen (DORA, EU AI Act) mit einzelnen technischen Datenpunkten oder die Gestaltung intelligenter UX, die unübersichtliche KI-Datenströme in klare, handlungsorientierte Dashboards für Nicht-Entwickler und Prüfer übersetzt. Ein absoluter Experte, der moderne Technologie nicht nur tiefgreifend versteht, sondern genau weiß, wie man sie sicher und auditierbar für das Enterprise-Umfeld nutzbar macht."

— Marcel Rosiak, Beratungskunde
Governance & Compliance

DORA • VAIT • ISO 27001 • ISO 13485 • ISO 62304 • ISO 14971 • GDPR • MDR • FDA • AI Act • BSI • IKS • SOC 2 • Archer GRC • Risk Mgmt

Technology Stack

Cursor/Claude Code • LangChain • AutoGen/CrewAI • Vector DBs • Python • C++ / C# • Kubernetes • Docker • AWS/Azure/GCP • Terraform • CI/CD • ARIS • SQL/MongoDB

Leadership & Methods

Agile / Scrum • SAFe • Design Thinking • Service Design • Innovation Strategy • Change Management • Stakeholder Mgmt

Global Reach
  • German — Native
  • Greek — Native
  • English — C2 Proficient
  • French & Spanish — A1