Our Team

The Minds Behind HAIVEMIND

8 years of research at Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld united in an interdisciplinary team of sensor experts, AI specialists, hardware developers, and industry veterans.

Alexander Koß

Alexander Koß, M.Sc.

Co-Founder • CEO

M.Sc. in Computer Science passionate about IoT, Edge AI, and smart sensors. Driving the technical vision from hardware to AI integration with 8 years of research experience in sensor technology.

Michael Munz

Michael Munz

Co-Founder • CEO

Sustainability innovator focusing on circular economy, tech transfer, and impact investing. Expert in business development and strategic sales with measurable impact.

David Junk

David Junk, M.Sc.

Co-Founder • Hardware Development

M.Sc. in Computer Science with passion for circuit design, embedded systems, and sensor fusion. Transforms complex ideas into functional, reliable hardware solutions.

Matthias Schwinn

Matthias Schwinn, B.Sc.

Co-Founder • IoT & Data Analytics

B.Sc. in Computer Science focused on data analytics and IoT devices. Specialized in sensor data analysis and machine learning implementation.

Kristof Ueding

Kristof Ueding, M.Sc.

Co-Founder • Embedded Systems

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering focusing on embedded AI, IoT, and real-time systems. Combines hardware and software into intelligent solutions.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Guido Dartmann

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Guido Dartmann

Co-Founder • Scientific Advisor

AI expert with doctorate from RWTH Aachen. 18 years of deep-tech R&D experience in AI and sensor systems. Co-founder of several tech startups.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Vette-Steinkamp

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Vette-Steinkamp

Co-Founder • Scientific Advisor

Robotics and Industry 4.0 expert with doctorate from RWTH Aachen. 15 years of experience in production technology and automation.

Rainer Alt

Rainer Alt

Co-Founder • Automotive Expert

Automotive expert with extensive experience in business development and strategic sales. Strong OEM and Tier-1 network throughout Europe.

Dagmar Chlosta

Dagmar Chlosta

Co-Founder • Clothing/Cosmetics

German executive with over 30 years of experience as board member, president, and SVP in global corporations and family businesses. Major industries: sporting goods, fashion, and cosmetics.

Bernt Corneliussen

Bernt Corneliussen

Co-Founder • Hospitality

Entrepreneur with an MBA from the University of Augsburg. 30 years of experience building IT processes with a focus on optimized customer journeys.

Ole

Ole

Chief Happiness Officer

Our four-legged team member and morale booster. Responsible for good vibes, break reminders, and lifting spirits during complex technical challenges. Expert in unconditional motivation and team building through petting.

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Whether as a customer, partner, or team member – we look forward to shaping the future of industrial sensing together with you.