Michael Schiffer

Projektleiter · Interim COO · KI-Entwickler | GenAI, Python, FastAPI, Ollama (Self-Hosted) | Six Sigma Black Belt | Automotive · Healthcare · Manufacturing | NLP · OCR | DSGVO | Spremberg · Köln/Bonn · Berlin · Dresden

Spremberg, Brandenburg, Germany

About

Projektleiter, Interim Manager und KI-Entwickler mit 20+ Jahren Erfahrung im produzierenden Gewerbe und Gesundheitswesen. Seit 2024 entwickle ich produktive GenAI-Systeme — vollständig Self-Hosted auf eigener GPU-Infrastruktur (Tesla V100, RTX). Kein Cloud-LLM, kein externer Dienst, DSGVO-konform. Systeme in Produktion: → Klinische Dokumentation: Automatische Transkription von Arzt-Patienten-Gesprächen mit WhisperX (Speaker Diarization) und 5-stufiger LLM-Pipeline (Ollama). Fertige Akteneinträge direkt in OpenEMR. → VIVO PainCare: Klinisches Entscheidungsunterstützungssystem mit 20-Faktor-Ampelbewertung und KI-gestützter Aufnahmebegründung (medgemma:27b). 206 Fragebögen, 117 Patienten. → Konzept Schmerztherapie-Dokumentation (schmerz_dok) : Klinikfähiges System für multimodale Schmerztherapie. OPS-Tracking auf 21-Tage-Zeitachse, 4-Farben-Ampel, Bettenbelegung, Audit-Trail. FastAPI + React 19 + PostgreSQL. → Dokumentenerkennung & Bankabstimmung: Dreistufige OCR-Pipeline (PaddleOCR, Qwen-VL, Mistral) mit ML-Dokumententrennung und automatischem Bank-Matching (>3.000 Transaktionen, >4.000 Dokumente). → Invoice API: ZUGFeRD/EN16931-konformes Abrechnungssystem mit PL/pgSQL State Machine, OpenEMR Integration. ~4.200 LOC Python. → HRV-Analyse-Pipeline: Automatisierte Herzratenvariabilitäts-Auswertung aus Langzeit-EKG (24-26h). R-Peak-Detektion, PNS/SNS-Trends, 3-seitiger PDF-Report. Docker File-Watcher. Stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Ollama (Qwen, Mistral, medgemma), React, TypeScript, WhisperX, scikit-learn, PaddleOCR Klassisches Profil (verfügbar für Freelance & Interim): • Projektleiter & Program Manager — Serienanläufe, Verlagerungen, Troubleshooting (JCI, KTM, Toyota Boshoku, Magna) • Interim COO & Werksleiter — Turnaround, Stabilisierung, Standortaufbau (PWG, MAO) • Lieferantenentwicklung — Aufbau, Qualifizierung, Eskalation, PPAP/EMPB • Six Sigma Black Belt, DGQ-Qualitätsmanager, EOQ Quality Auditor Branchen: Automotive, Healthcare, MedTech, Maschinenbau Standorte: Spremberg (Berlin · Dresden) · Köln/Bonn Einsatzbereit: DACH + CEE | Remote + vor Ort

Experience

  • Principal Consultant at The Implementers GmbH
    Jul 2010 - Present · 16 yrs

    Geschäftsführer und Principal Consultant. Seit 2024 zusätzlich Entwicklung produktiver GenAI-Systeme (Self-Hosted, DSGVO-konform). AI/ML Projects (2024–2026): • Clinical Documentation Pipeline — Automated medical transcription with WhisperX (speaker diarization) and 5-stage LLM pipeline (Ollama). Direct integration into OpenEMR. Stack: FastAPI, WhisperX, Ollama, PostgreSQL, React, Docker. • VIVO PainCare — Clinical decision support: 20-factor traffic-light scoring of pain questionnaires, AI-generated therapy recommendations and admission justifications (medgemma:27b). 206 questionnaires, 117 patients processed. • Intelligent Document Recognition & Bank Reconciliation — Multi-model OCR pipeline (PaddleOCR, Qwen-VL, Mistral-Nemo) with ML-based document separation (GradientBoosting). Automated matching of >3,000 transactions to >4,000 documents. • Invoice API — Medical Billing System — ZUGFeRD/EN16931-compliant invoice generation with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL state machine, OpenEMR integration. ~4,200 LOC Python. Stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Ollama, React, WhisperX, scikit-learn Classic Consulting Projects (2010–2024): • Supplier Management suspension parts / KTM (2022–2024) • Transfer of 150 serial production items under plant closure / KTM (2022–2024) • Lean / Process consultation / Von Roll Switzerland (2018) • Start-up consulting / Pain Therapy Practice (2017–2018) • Acting Plant Manager Interior Trim, Hungary / MAO Automotive (2018) • Program Manager critical suppliers DAG BR238 Door Trim / Megatech (2016–2017) • Interim COO & Plant Manager aluminum processing / PWG (2015–2016) • Labor & Material efficiency program Headliner production / Motus (2015) • Program Manager interior door trim DAG C292 incl. US launch / Toyota Boshoku (2012–2015) • Cost down team DAG C218 door panels / Toyota Boshoku (2012) • Transfer of IM tools to new suppliers / Toyota Boshoku (2012) • Program Manager BMW sun visors L7 Platform / Magna (2010–2011)

  • Practice Manager | Operations & Strategy at Privatpraxis für Schmerztherapie & TCM
    Jul 2017 - Apr 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Practice Manager | Operations, Strategy & AI Development End-to-end operational, commercial and technical management of a private pain therapy & TCM practice. Combined business leadership with hands-on AI/MedTech development. Operations & Business: - Business Planning & Financial Oversight - Billing & Reimbursement Management (developed ZUGFeRD-compliant Invoice API) - Marketing, Social Media & Patient Acquisition - Appointment Scheduling & Workflow Optimization - Procurement & Maintenance of Medical Equipment AI/MedTech Development: - VIVO PainCare: Clinical decision support system — automated evaluation of pain questionnaires with 20-factor traffic-light scoring and AI-powered admission justification (medgemma:27b). 206 questionnaires, 117 patients. - Clinical Documentation Pipeline: Automated physician-patient transcription with WhisperX (speaker diarization) and 5-stage LLM pipeline (Ollama). Review UI with direct upload to OpenEMR. - Performance Documentation Concept: Digital documentation concept for pain therapy department with ICD/OPS matching. - OpenEMR administration, telemedicine workflows, qEEG analysis support.

  • Betriebsdirektor (COO) at PWG Profilrollen-Werkzeugbau GmbH
    Sep 2015 - May 2016 · 9 mos

    Interim COO & acting Plant Manager Automotive supplier for roof system components – aluminum profile processing Responsible for the German plant and the ramp-up of a new facility in Slovakia (SK).

  • Johnson Controls (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Program Manager
      Jun 2001 - Jul 2010 · 9 yrs 2 mos

      Program Manger Insolvent Suppliers: Johnson Controls, Germany (Jul-2009 – Jun-2010) Leading a cross functional team for transfer and relocation of various tools and processes. This includes supplier development in Valencia for the Ford C344 Launch Program Manger: Johnson Controls, Germany (Dec-2007 – Jun-2009) Leading a simultaneous development team till the successful Launch for the Hyundai Kia in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Germany. With the responsibility for profit, timing, quality and customer satisfaction. Leader Taskforce “Red Adair” Johnson Controls, Telford UK (Aug-2005 – Dec-2005), Leading a cross functional European team with the objective to stabilize a 250 people process and assembly plant before the closure with the focus on customer PPM, scrap and efficiency. Black Belt in Program Management Office: Johnson Controls, Burscheid, Germany (Jun 2001 – Aug 2003) Black Belt projects with focus on optimization of our product development process and program management.

    • Project Engineer Electrical / Electronics
      May 2000 - Jun 2001 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Support of our VW complete seat team with focus on the seat controller and all electrical and electronic components and wires harness routing incl. trouble shouting. Evaluation and test drives with and without customer with focus on seat function and comfort.

    • Test Coordinator
      Aug 1998 - May 2000 · 1 yr 10 mos

      My two main tasks were coordinating all tests for several interior projects and the extension of our seating test lab to a full interiors system test lab.

  • Operations Manger at Johnson Controls, Madrid
    Oct 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Supporting a 408 people plant in crisis management with focus on production, technique, and launches and restructuring the supplier base with the focus on customer PPM, scrap and efficiency.