Ben Holfeld (MS/MBA)

Ben Holfeld is a technology and innovation leader currently serving as the SF AI Studio Lead at Accenture. He has a diverse background combining scientific expertise with business acumen.

Professional Experience

Ben has been with Accenture since 2016, progressing through various roles:

• SF AI Studio Lead (January 2023 - Present): He leads a team of experts focusing on generative AI, prompt engineering, data science, and data engineering.1
• AI Strategy / Product & Engineering Manager (July 2020 - Present): Working on client innovation with AI, analytics, and automation.1
• Previous roles at Accenture included Innovation Labs Showcase Lead, Product Manager for innovation platforms, and AR/VR/XR Engineer.1

Before joining Accenture, Ben was the CEO and Founder of Holfeld Apps from 2010 to 2016, developing educational mobile apps that garnered over 20 million downloads.1

Education

Ben holds a strong academic background:

• MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs1
• Master of Science in Applied Physics from The University of Texas at Austin1
• Pre-diploma in Physics from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg1

Skills and Expertise

Ben's areas of focus include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Data Science and Analytics
• AR/VR/XR technologies
• Innovation and Product Management
• Problem-solving and creative solutioning2

Additional Information

• Ben is multilingual, with native proficiency in German and English, and elementary proficiency in Italian, French, and Spanish.1
• He has received certifications in AI from Accenture and participated in Microsoft's Copilot Partner Bootcamp.1
• Ben is also recognized as a thought leader in AI, AR/VR, and innovation, with a significant influencer score on platforms like Thinkers360.2