Nils Peper

Leading AI and Cloud innovations with strategic business development.

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Experience

  • Microsoft (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Program Architect - AI, Cloud & Innovation
      Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      At Microsoft our core objective is to drive Microsoft's leadership in the digital era's evolution. Within the Innovation + AI Group, our responsibility lies in developing, managing, and securing platforms, products, and processes that form the backbone of Microsoft. My role focuses on leading initiatives for innovative technologies such as Big Data, AI, and Automation Systems, ensuring these advancements not only enhance technology and user experiences but also break down barriers to innovation. In managing stakeholder relations, we emphasize understanding their unique needs, aligning these with Microsoft's goals, and resolving any arising conflicts. Additionally, I am involved in crafting policies that are in sync with our corporate goals and comply with legal standards.

    • Architect - Innovation, Cloud, AI
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

      The mission of Microsoft Engineering is to empower, safeguard, and revolutionize Microsoft as the leading voice in the digital transition in the market. As a part of the Innovation + AI Group within the organization, we are accountable for the construction, administration, and protection of the platform, products, procedures, and services that sustain Microsoft. In this capacity, we oversee the execution and planning of cutting-edge and transformative technologies, including Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation Systems. Through our efforts, we aim to establish and maintain a distinctive approach to technology and user experience, while concurrently working to eliminate obstacles to innovation. Stakeholder management: We engage in stakeholder management by identifying and prioritizing key stakeholders and communicating to understand specific needs and concerns. We align business objectives with the interests of the stakeholders and take actions to address any potential conflicts or issues that may arise. Policy development: Developing policies that align with our business objectives and values, and adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.

    • Microsoft EMEA - Success Management - AI / Cloud
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. It is imperative that opportunities for innovation within the context of emerging technologies are identified in the Success Management, in order to drive growth across the enterprise. To achieve these objectives, collaboration with entrepreneurial actors through innovation-focused events and initiatives are pursued in order to advance innovation and therefore success agenda.

  • Head of Innovation & Business Development & Co-Founder at nofilter GmbH
    Oct 2018 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

    As the Head of Innovation & Business Development, responsible for leading and guiding the organization's efforts in developing and implementing new products, services, and processes in the scope of fusion of electronics, development and creative installations. Collaboration with stakeholders to identify areas for innovation, develop strategic plans and initiatives, and oversee their execution to ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives. In general, responsible for fostering a culture of innovation and business development within the organization, while keeping abreast of industry trends and external factors that may impact the organization.

  • Operation Research at University of Vienna
    Feb 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Research for financial & innovation data at the Department of Operations Research and Statistics, I was privileged to delve into the intricacies of financial and innovation data. My responsibilities included meticulously analyzing and calculating data using a plethora of sources such as S&P Capital IQ, CRSP, NYSE, Thomson Reuters, Bureau van Dijk, Global Insight, OptionMetrics, and other reputable business research databases. Opportunity to develop software for the WRDS research platform and program professional business intelligence tools, which further honed my skills in data analysis, programming, and research methodologies.

  • Analyst & Consulting in Cyber Defence, Security & Identity at Microsoft
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 · 6 mos

    In our mobile-first, cloud-first world, employees work on corporate applications and access sensitive data from on-premises and cloud-based systems using every type of device from laptops to BYO devices to IoT sensors. While there is an immense opportunity for enterprises and individuals to derive personal and professional value from today’s connected technologies, there is a corresponding growth in risk as people increase their exposure to cyber security threats. While security has always been a focus for Microsoft, we recognize that the digital world in which we live requires a new approach to how we Protect, Detect and Respond to security threats.Therefore we take Cyber Security, Cyber Defence and Identitiy of our customers very seriously.

  • IT Business Innovation & Consulting at UniCredit Bank Austria AG
    Aug 2015 - Oct 2015 · 3 mos

    Help to identify innovation priorities to pursue to foster the adoption of emerging and disruptive technologies and protect from risks posed in this business area. Contributing to eliminating barriers to innovation.