Robert Schaffar-Taurok works at the intersection of software architecture, applied AI, and strategic technology consulting. For more than 20 years, he has been designing, building, and operating complex software systems – from long-lived backend platforms to cloud-based, security-sensitive services.
A core focus of his work is distributed cloud systems, robust interfaces, and architectures that remain maintainable over time. In recent years, applied AI/ML has become an important part of that work: from computer vision and watermark detection to data pipelines and the broader question of how AI can be used in ways that are useful, responsible, and organizationally sustainable.
At Projektbüro, he combines technical depth with accessible communication. He helps structure technical decisions, assess AI initiatives realistically, and make complex topics understandable for teams, organizations, and non-technical stakeholders.
Software Architecture & Complex Systems
- Architecture for backend and cloud systems with high demands on reliability, maintainability, and security
- Interface and integration design in evolving system landscapes
- Technical reviews, refactoring strategies, and structuring of complex initiatives
Applied AI, Machine Learning & Data
- Applied AI/ML in product-adjacent contexts, including computer vision, watermark detection, and evaluation pipelines
- Data processing and ETL workflows with Spark, Parquet, Athena, and AWS
- Bridging prototypes, research, and production-oriented implementation
Technology Consulting, AI & Communication
- Strategic assessment of AI initiatives: useful, feasible, and responsible
- Workshops and consulting around digitalization, AI usage, and technical decision-making
- Translating complex technical topics into language that works for teams and organizations