AI Consultant

AI consulting that
delivers results.

Kurt Lehder — AI consultant and implementation partner for Swiss companies. Based in Thun, active throughout Switzerland and EU capitals.

AI Strategy Implementation RAG & Agents AI Training Process automation

My approach

Strategy and execution — not just presentations.

I don't just report what's possible. I build it. Every project ends with a productive system that your team understands, can operate, and that delivers measurable results.

That means: no outsourcing to sub-agencies, no black-box solutions, no vendor lock-in. Everything in your infrastructure — explainable, maintainable, owned by you.

Diagnosis first

I understand your processes before recommending technology.

Execution

No outsourcing. I build — agile, documented, explainable.

Measurement

Every project has KPIs. ROI as a number — not a slide.

Knowledge transfer

Your team learns alongside. AI competence stays in-house.

Methodology

Three phases. Measurable results.

01

Strategy & Diagnosis

  • Process mapping and data audit
  • Leverage analysis: where is the biggest ROI?
  • Build-vs-buy decision framework
  • Roadmap with prioritized quick wins
  • Business case with clear KPIs
02

Implementation

  • Agile sprints, 2-week cadence
  • LLM integration (RAG, agents, pipelines)
  • Process automation (Python, API)
  • Testing, documentation, handover
  • Deployment in your infrastructure
03

Measurement & Optimization

  • KPI dashboard for executives
  • ROI proof after 90 days
  • Iterative data-driven optimization
  • Error analysis and calibration
  • Quarterly business reviews

Tech Stack

Tools I use

LLM

OpenAI GPT-4oAnthropic ClaudeGoogle GeminiMistral

Orchestration

LangChainLangGraphCrewAIAutoGen

Vector databases

PineconeWeaviatepgvectorQdrant

Automation

Power AutomateZapierPythonAPI-Integration

Infrastructure

AzureAWSExoscaleInfomaniak

Analytics

LangSmithHeliconePostHogGrafana

Service area

Thun — and wherever you are.

I am based in Thun (Canton Bern) and regularly travel throughout Switzerland and to clients in EU capitals. Remote projects are of course possible.

Swiss cities

ZürichBernBaselGenfLausanneWinterthurLuzernSt. GallenLuganoBiel/BienneThunZugAarauSchaffhausenChurSion/SittenFribourgKönizRapperswil

EU capitals

BerlinParisViennaRomeMadridAmsterdamBrusselsStockholmHelsinkiCopenhagenWarsawPragueBudapestBucharestSofiaAthensLisbonDublinVallettaLjubljanaZagrebTallinnRigaVilniusNicosiaBratislavaLuxembourg

Transparent pricing

What my consulting costs

Discovery & Strategy

CHF 1'000 / day

For diagnostic workshops, strategy sessions, due diligence and roadmap development.

  • Process mapping workshop
  • Written analysis
  • Prioritized action plan
  • Follow-up support 30 days

Implementation

CHF 1'500 / day

For active development and implementation work: AI systems, automations, integrations.

  • Agile sprints
  • Code & documentation
  • Testing & QA
  • Deployment & handover

Training & Education

CHF 2'000 / day

For custom AI training for teams and executives.

  • Custom content
  • Practical exercises
  • Handouts & templates
  • Follow-up 2 weeks

* All prices excl. VAT and travel costs. Project flat rates available on request. First discovery call (30 min.) is free.

"Your assignment exhibits a strong grasp of AI concepts and their application within the context of your organization. You have effectively synthesized complex information and presented it in a clear and organized manner."

— Anton van den Berg

Course Assessor · MIT Sloan School of Management — Assessment of Kurt Lehder, June 2025

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