Christofer Dutz is a Principal at Accso – Accelerated Solutions GmbH and a seasoned expert in Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. With an extensive career that includes positions at Rivian, he brings deep technical expertise and hands-on experience in the digital transformation of industrial processes. He has a strong commitment to open-source technologies and has been actively engaged with the Apache Software Foundation for many years.
His core competency lies in bridging the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and IT, as well as in the development of open, standardized solutions for industrial applications. He is adept at integrating proprietary legacy systems with innovative, future-oriented technologies, fostering open knowledge exchange and sustainable technological progress.
Guided by his personal motto, “Impossible is when it starts getting interesting,” he thrives on tackling complex challenges. His creative and often unconventional solutions have driven transformative projects across a wide range of industries, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, energy, medical technology, aviation, logistics, transportation, traffic management, and traditional manufacturing. His work is successfully deployed on a global scale.
Christofer Dutz holds a Diplom-Informatiker degree in Computer Science from the Technical University of Darmstadt. Throughout his career, he has worked as a consultant in diverse industry sectors. His ability to rapidly adapt to new environments and develop tailored solutions is one of his key strengths.