Oskar Gruber

I am an AI enthusiast, solution architect and product innovator with a strong background in the end-to-end development of AI solutions. 

My experience includes leading two AI start-ups and five years in management consulting. I combine business and solution development with strong communication skills, team leadership and hands-on technical expertise in AI and software development. 

My analytical skills and ability to manage complexity enable me to create impactful solutions that drive business success and innovation

Co-Founder, DuckyTutor

05/2023 - Present, Munich

Product Development:

• Translated customer requirements into technical solutions.
• Aligned AI strategy with educational goals and IT infrastructure.
• Developed scalable architecture for AI tutoring app (AWS/Azure backend, Firebase/Flutter app).
• Led backend development, including server/client setup, LLM integration with RAG, function calling (e.g., internal calculation engine), and workflows.

Business Development:

• Performed market analysis and customer interviews.
• Defined product vision and go-to-market strategy.
• Led product testing with partners until successful go-live.
• Acquired initial customers and secured early-stage funding.

CFO & COO, Pixel Robotics

02/2022 - 03/2023, Munich

Product Development:

• Project Manager & Product Owner for autonomous robots (8+ FTE).
• Built operations team for testing, integration, and operation.
• Ensured successful go-live with first customers.
• Defined processes for product development, testing, go-lives, and ongoing operations.

Business Development:

• Managed finance and controlling, including successful closure of mezzanine financing.
• Achieved 300% revenue growth in 2022.
• Pitched at Bits & Pretzels AI pitch and won the Munich StartUp Award.

Manager, KPMG AG

05/2017 - 12/2021, Munich

• Led end-to-end transformation projects, including strategy, IT digitalization, testing, and process optimization.
• Developed and implemented AI solutions for banking risk, including valuation tools and ML applications for risk management.
• Managed teams of 4 FTE as project manager and/or product owner.

Diverse Internships in Finance and Consulting

07/2013 - 03/2017, Munich / Frankfurt

• Scientific Associate at TU Munich.
• Internships at Deutsche Bank (Investment Banking), Münchner Rück, Allianz DE, and KPMG AG.

Technical University Munich

M.Sc. Mathematical Finance (1.8)
2014 - 2017

• Minor in Business; Focus on finance, statistics, and machine learning.

University College Cork, Ireland

2014

Technical University Munich

B.Sc. Mathematics (2.5)
2011 - 2014