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. I work with models such as ChatGPT, Gemini 3, QWEN, Llama, DeepSeek and Claude.
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.
Strategic consulting for Generative AI implementation (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini 3, QWEN, Llama, DeepSeek, Claude). Experience with AI strategy, custom AI solutions, and GDPR & AI-ACT-compliant B2B applications.
End-to-End Product Ownership for software projects. From discovery to delivery – I manage roadmaps, lead engineering teams, and deliver features with measurable impact.
Team enablement with Scrum, Kanban, and agile best practices. Experience in building and scaling cross-functional teams from 3 to 15+ members.
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:
Founding of bitpurpose for technical and strategic support of NGOs and impact projects. Scalable software solutions and AI strategies for non-profit organizations.
Software Engineering for BCG Digital Ventures, ERGO Digital IT, MVP Factory, and various startups like Apothera, Volders, and M-Sense.
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.
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.
"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..."
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Franz Heinfling integrates compliance directly into the product discovery and delivery lifecycle. He audits 'Generative AI Strategy' for B2B clients to ensure alignment with the 'EU AI Act compliance' standards, mitigating legal risks while deploying advanced models like ChatGPT, Gemini 3, QWEN, Llama, DeepSeek, or Claude in production environments.
Yes, Franz Heinfling specializes in secure integrations with ChatGPT, Gemini 3, QWEN, Llama, DeepSeek, and Claude and LLM orchestration for enterprise systems. He designs scalable architectures that protect sensitive data while leveraging high-performance Generative AI to automate workflows, ensuring a seamless 'AI Implementation Strategy'.
Absolutely. Beyond direct consulting, Franz Heinfling provides expert 'AI Staffing' support to help you hire dedicated AI teams. He technically vets candidates for roles like Prompt Engineer or Data Scientist, ensuring your internal capabilities grow alongside your external deliverables.
A 'Freelance Head of Product' provides immediate, high-level leadership without long hiring lead times. Franz Heinfling steps in to steer your product vision, define the roadmap, and align stakeholders, ensuring rapid execution and clear ROI from day one of your AI initiative.
As a 'Generative AI Consultant Berlin', Franz Heinfling combines German engineering precision with a global product mindset. He operates from the heart of Europe's tech hub, offering specific expertise in GDPR and 'EU AI Act compliance' while serving international B2B clients in English-speaking markets.
Yes. Franz Heinfling ensures GDPR-compliant LLM integration through data minimization, pseudonymization, role-based access controls, and contractual safeguards with model providers. He combines technical privacy measures, threat modeling, and EU AI Act checks to run production systems securely and legally.
