Austria
Daniel Eder is a senior legal advisor at Deutsche Telekom, specialising in artificial intelligence regulation and intellectual property law. With dual expertise in software engineering and law, he navigates the complex intersection of emerging technologies and regulatory requirements. His professional background spans medical software development, game development, digitalisation consulting and Open Source compliance management, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of how AI impacts a wide range of industries. In his current role, he is working on strategic AI and Open Source initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance without limiting technological advancement. As a legal tech specialist, Daniel has managed high-stakes public sector Open Source projects, including the German Corona Warn App and EU Digital Covid Certificates. His latest project, complementing his doctorate research, is ensuring the compliance of AI technology with EU legislation such as the AI Act. Recognised for his expertise in AI governance, legal technology frameworks, and regulatory compliance, he frequently speaks at international conferences on topics including AI ethics, legal tech innovation, and regulatory strategies for new technologies.
Contributing to global discussions on AI governance by delivering panels, lectures, and seminars on international AI regulation. The focus is on lessons from the EU AI Act and its implications for AI policy development in other nations. Additionally, supporting the forum by vetting future speakers to ensure high-quality and impactful discussions.
As a Senior AI & Open Source Legal Advisor, I support Deutsche Telekom AG and its subsidiaries, driving strategy, governance, and compliance for AI and open source across the corporation. 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Translated the EU AI Act into concrete compliance requirements, integrating them into internal compliance systems. Advising on AI-related legal risks, AI & open source intersections, and intellectual property issues. Assessing the AI Act’s impact on various projects and products. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Overseeing open source governance and compliance efforts within the Deutsche Telekom OSPO, enabling its transformation into a modern, efficient program. Led compliance workstreams for flagship projects like the German Corona Warn App and the EU Digital Covid Certificate, ensuring smooth community interactions and regulatory compliance. Introduced compliance automation tools to reduce the workload for product teams significantly. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Provided Open Source compliance support for hundreds of projects, preventing legal risks, and averting potential lawsuits. Offering ongoing legal guidance for key products. 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 & 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Represent Deutsche Telekom as a keynote speaker at internal and external conferences, positioning the company as a leader in digital areas such as AI, Intellectual Property Rights and Open Source.
As a self-employed software engineer and consultant, I provide IT consulting and software development services. Past contracts spanned technical development, project management, and strategic advisory. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Designed and implemented tailored software solutions, optimizing business processes and enabling digitalization and automation for SMEs in Austria. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Led and coordinated outsourced development projects for US companies, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely execution. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 Developed cutting-edge solutions, including: • Neural-network-based automated EEG analysis for medical diagnostics. • 3D CT and MRI visualization for improved healthcare insights. • AI-driven video content detection for media and security applications
As a Digitalization Consultant at HCM Advice KG, I played a key role in transforming clients' HR operations through SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors implementations. My work combined technical expertise, process optimization, and legal compliance. 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗛𝗖𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Designed and implemented recruiting, onboarding and succession and development solutions to improve HR efficiency and reduce costs. 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 & 𝗢𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Designed and deployed innovative hybrid solutions, enabling seamless interoperability and phased migration from legacy systems. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Established an internal documentation system to improve knowledge retention and reduce project timelines while also contributing to talent acquisition through applicant interviews. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Led SuccessFactors implementation projects from requirements gathering to go-live, managing data migrations, effort estimations, and cutover planning to ensure smooth system transitions and successful rollouts.