Marin Zec

Prof. Marin Zec holds the position of Professor for Applied Computer Science at Hochschule München. With over 20 years of experience, he combines expertise in computer science, philosophy, psychology, and economics to address complex challenges through innovation. His primary areas of focus include generative AI, user experience design, product management, customer-centric innovation, and digital transformation.

Prof. Zec's professional journey includes roles as Product & Customer Insights Manager-Technical at Amazon, Principal Product Manager at Celonis, and scientific researcher at MIT AgeLab. He holds a PhD in Informatics from TU Munich (2019), alongside degrees in Psychology (B.Sc., FernUniversität Hagen), Philosophy (B.A., LMU Munich), and Software Engineering (M.Sc., TU Munich/LMU Munich/Universität Augsburg). He also completed a research stay at MIT.

As a consultant and speaker, he delivers executive briefings, workshops, and keynotes on AI and digital innovation for organizations like Siemens, Volkswagen, Goethe-Institut, and the MIT. His workshops emphasize creative problem-solving and critical thinking, with testimonials praising his ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding Class & Zec GbR (web development/design agency) and participating in various startup projects. He actively engages with academic and industry networks, maintaining a strong professional presence through consulting and educational contributions.