
Rene Buch
CTO / Chief Architect - Global AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI Solutions @ NTT DATA
About
Global CxO within AI Infrastructure, Data Center, IT Services, Cyber Security & Telecommunications 30+ Years experience from Commercial and Public Companies with Large Scale AI Factories, IT Services, Telecommunications, Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure , Sub Marine Cable Systems, Satellite Communication and EU Projects Fluent in International start-up, turn around, mergers, change management, large account acquisition/management and specialised technical organisation leadership.
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Germany
Computer Software
Technology Management, Data Science, Information Technology, Technology Leadership, Technology Planning, Infrastructure Development, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fiber Optic Networks, High Performance Computing (HPC), Strategic Thinking, Executive Leadership, Cybersecurity, Technical Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Transformation, Interim Management Services, Business Management, Team Leadership
Experience

CTO / Chief Architect - Global AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI Solutions
European Union
Delivering strategic AI Infrastructure and Data Center Innovation and comprehensive AI Strategy consulting, supporting enterprise Agentic AI and Generative AI deployments through secure private cloud architectures, advanced AI Infrastructure optimization, and specialized Data Center transformation with managed services tailored for European Research and Enterprise customers.” AI Strategy Consulting: • AI Readiness Assessment. • Strategic Roadmap Development. • Governance Framework Design. • Change Management & Training. AI Infrastructure: • High-Performance Computing & GPU Systems. • AI-Optimized Networking. • Scalable Storage Solutions. • Container Orchestration. Data Center Modernization: • Power & Cooling Optimization. • Hybrid Architecture Design. • Sustainability Integration. • Compliance & Security. Agentic AI Deployment: • Domain-Specific Agent Development. • Multi-Agent System Architecture. • Phased Implementation Strategy. • Enterprise Integration. Generative AI Solutions: • Private Model Training. • Content Generation Platforms. • Conversational AI Systems. • Responsible AI Implementation. Private Cloud Architecture: • Dedicated Infrastructure:. • Data Privacy & Control. • Federated Learning Capabilities. • Custom Deployment Models. Managed Services: • 24/7 Infrastructure Management. • AI Operations (AIOps). • Compliance Management. • Strategic Partnership Support.

Independent Expert for European Research and Innovation
Brussels Region, Belgium
• Peer reviewer - expert assistance for evaluating funding proposals and monitoring the implementation of ICT actions under the 'Horizon Europe' and 'Connecting Europe Facility 2' Programmes. • Expertise in the areas of Cybersecurity, SDN/NFV, 5G, Submarine Cable Systems, Optical Network Infrastructures, Computing Infrastructures

CEO & Founder
RICS.DIGITAL
Vejle, South Denmark, Denmark

CTO - Senior Enterprise Architect - AI Factories & Reserach Institutions
Düsseldorf
Delivering strategic AI Infrastructure and Data Center Innovation and comprehensive AI Strategy consulting, supporting enterprise Agentic AI and Generative AI deployments through secure private cloud architectures, advanced AI Infrastructure optimization, and specialized Data Center transformation with managed services tailored for European Research and Enterprise customers.” AI Strategy Consulting: • AI Readiness Assessment. • Strategic Roadmap Development. • Governance Framework Design. • Change Management & Training. AI Infrastructure: • High-Performance Computing & GPU Systems. • AI-Optimized Networking. • Scalable Storage Solutions. • Container Orchestration. Data Center Modernization: • Power & Cooling Optimization. • Hybrid Architecture Design. • Sustainability Integration. • Compliance & Security. Agentic AI Deployment: • Domain-Specific Agent Development. • Multi-Agent System Architecture. • Phased Implementation Strategy. • Enterprise Integration. Generative AI Solutions: • Private Model Training. • Content Generation Platforms. • Conversational AI Systems. • Responsible AI Implementation. Private Cloud Architecture: • Dedicated Infrastructure:. • Data Privacy & Control. • Federated Learning Capabilities. • Custom Deployment Models. Managed Services: • 24/7 Infrastructure Management. • AI Operations (AIOps). • Compliance Management. • Strategic Partnership Support.

Senior Executive Partner
Germany
Senior Executive Partner providing services with: - Strategy development and implementation - Crisis management. - Interim Management. - Motivational leadership – on-Site and Virtual organizations. - M&A and Restructuring. - Digitalization. - Internationalization of business. - Cost and Revenue optimization (KPI, Balanced Scorecard, Forecasting…).

Chief Technology Officer
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
The CTO will provide technical leadership to the EOSC Association and serve as the primary driver and catalyst for delivery of the technical ambitions of the EOSC Strategy Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA). The CTO will co-ordination and deliver technical solutions and policies in collaboration with EOSC Association members and associated stakeholders. The CTO shall drive innovation and delivery together with stakeholders and shall be the Lead in addressing the primary technical challenges and prerequisites to implementing the EOSC ecosystem. The CTO is responsible for delivering on the technical ambitions of EOSC through co-ordination and collaboration via working and advisory groups, task forces, partnerships and other stakeholder fora, as well as other European and International projects in the scope of EOSC.

CEO
René Buch joined NORDUnet in 2005 and has evolved NORDUnet into a world-class network & ICT service organisation that serves Scientists, Students and Staff at universities and educational institutions in all the Nordics countries. Building on the state of the art Nordic, European and Global network infrastructure René Buch headed the expansion into a customer focus ICT organisation delivering business critical services within On Line learning and Collaboration tools for the Nordic Higher education and Research Community. This included in adding a comprehensive Nordic Data center infrastructure to the NORDUnet Network Infrastructure

Member
Global Research & Education Network - CEO Forum
The Global R&E Network CEOs Forum is a group of executive leaders from leading national and regional research and education networks from around the world. The CEO Forum has an aspiration to stimulate, facilitate and accelerate key initiatives that are required to address the challenges faced by the broad range of international research and education communities, specifically with respect to data networking and associated services.
Education

The IoD Board Program is divided into 4 sections: * The board member's role on the board. Focus is on board members' key responsibilities. * Finance for board members. Focus is on board members' financial responsibility. * The board's role in relation to strategy and marketing. Focus is on the role of the board in relation to marketing, strategic analysis and formulation. * The board's role in relation to organizational management. Focus on the board's role in implementing changes. http://is.dk/executive-education/programs/iod/
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