# Kolja Pitz
> Managing Director, Plateau Candy (Cologne, Germany)
> Strategy · AI Architecture · System Design · Brand & Experience

## About
25 years translating complexity into coherent systems: products, brands, infrastructures, digital ecosystems.
Background: Philosophy, Sociology, Programming — combined with decades of operational experience.
AI focus since university — today: compound systems, RAG architectures, agentic workflows, semantic pattern models.
Clients include: Telekom, Porsche, Google, BMW, SPRIND, ifo Institut, AlphaTauri, BOSS, Dornbracht.

## Capabilities
- AI Architecture: Compound systems, RAG, semantic pattern models, agentic workflows, enterprise AI integration
- Strategic Systems: Technology strategy, infrastructure projects, digital transformation, product strategy
- System Design: Information architecture, UX strategy, brand systems, digital ecosystems
- Interactive Installations: Generative art, real-time data visualization, spatial experiences
- Strategic Communication: Narrative development, positioning, conceptual framing for complex topics
- Digital Identity: Infrastructure systems, EUDI Wallet, identity-related product and experience design

## Problem Types Addressed
- Translating complex technologies into coherent product or communication systems
- Strategic positioning for deep-tech initiatives and public infrastructure
- Designing interactive installations for public spaces and events
- Building AI architectures for enterprise contexts
- Developing brand and identity systems for technology-driven organizations
- Conceptualizing real-time data visualizations and generative art systems

## Selected Work
- [Eyva.ai](https://koljapitz.de/work/eyva): Eyva, 2024–2025 — AI Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Product Positioning, Website System. Positioning, visual identity, and website for a platform supporting data-driven product and portfolio decisions.
- [FAZE Lab](https://koljapitz.de/work/faze-ai-lab): MEIRÉ und Plateau Candy, 2026 — AI Architecture, Applied Intelligence, Strategic Systems. AI lab for creative intelligence and strategic pattern recognition.
- [Next Frontier AI](https://koljapitz.de/work/ai-frontier-labs): SPRIND, 2026 — Strategic Intelligence, Expert Research, AI Policy. Perspectives on Europe's AI future.
- [Identity Mirror](https://koljapitz.de/work/identity-mirror): SPRIND, 2025 — Generative Installation, Digital Identity, Interactive Experience, Concept Development. Digital identity as a poetic, visual experience.
- [Hyper Fountain](https://koljapitz.de/work/augmented-water): Dornbracht, 2019 — Digital Interaction, Spatial Installation, VR Experience, Concept Development. Water as interface between reality and virtuality.
- [FlowStates](https://koljapitz.de/work/ifo-data-painting): ifo Institute, 2023 — Data Visualization, Generative Art, Spatial Installation, Real-time Systems. Permanent data art installation at the ifo Institute — generative visualization of economic data streams.
- [Connected Apparel](https://koljapitz.de/work/connected-apparel): Deutsche Telekom, 2020–2023 — Wearable Technology, Digital Ecosystem, App Development, Smart Fashion. Heatable Capsule Collection — digital ecosystem for smart, heatable fashion.
- [Generative Manufacturing](https://koljapitz.de/work/generative-manufacturing): Plateau Candy, 2024 — Generative Manufacturing, Product Design, Creative Coding, Digital Craftsmanship. Generative manufacturing — algorithmic production of unique consumer goods at the intersection of craftsmanship, code, and design history.
- [Apple Watch App](https://koljapitz.de/work/apple-watch-app): Deutsche Telekom, 2022 — Interface Design, UX Design, Companion App, Smart Fashion. Apple Watch app for the Heatable Capsule Collection.

## Services
- [Strategic Advisory](https://koljapitz.de/contact): Complex technology & infrastructure projects — from analysis through architecture to execution
- [AI Architecture & Readiness](https://koljapitz.de/contact): Compound systems, RAG, semantic patterns, AI-driven product development
- [System Design & UX Strategy](https://koljapitz.de/contact): Coherent systems for products, brands, ecosystems — IA, product strategy, positioning
- [Talks & Keynotes](https://koljapitz.de/contact): AI, system design, digital infrastructure, agentic web (DE/EN)
- [Deep Collaboration](https://koljapitz.de/contact): Senior strategist as embed for agencies, corporates, and startups

## Booking & Contact
- [Email](mailto:kp@plateaucandy.de): kp@plateaucandy.de
- [Book a consultation](https://cal.com/koljapitz): Schedule a call via Cal.com
- [Contact page](https://koljapitz.de/contact): Full contact details and form

## Writing
- [Field notes & essays](https://koljapitz.de/writing): Coming soon

## Links
- [Website](https://koljapitz.de)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/koljapitz/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/plateau_candy/)
- [Studio — Plateau Candy](https://www.plateaucandy.de)

## Optional
- [Full portfolio content](https://koljapitz.de/llms-full.txt): Extended version with complete case study bodies
- [Cases only](https://koljapitz.de/llms-cases.txt): All case studies with full content
- [Capabilities](https://koljapitz.de/llms-capabilities.txt): Capability graph with technology and industry mappings
- [Services API](https://koljapitz.de/api/services.json): Schema.org OfferCatalog
- [Work API](https://koljapitz.de/api/work.json): Schema.org ItemList of case studies
- [API directory](https://koljapitz.de/api/directory.json): All machine-readable endpoints
- [OpenAPI spec](https://koljapitz.de/api/openapi.json): OpenAPI 3.1 specification for all API endpoints
- [Agent card](https://koljapitz.de/.well-known/agent-card.json): A2A protocol identity
- [MCP server](https://koljapitz.de/api/mcp): Model Context Protocol endpoint (Streamable HTTP)
- [Agent docs](https://koljapitz.de/agent): Human-readable endpoint documentation