Djalel Benbouzid, PhD
AI Strategy & Governance Consultant
Get EU AI Act compliant and transform your AI strategy with 15+ years of expertise.
📩 Not taking new contracts short-term • Happy to discuss future projects
Services
Transform your AI strategy while ensuring full compliance and governance.
EU AI Act Compliance
Complete compliance frameworks and implementation roadmaps. Get compliant before the deadlines.
Trustworthy AI Strategy & Implementation
From strategy to production-ready systems. Turn AI potential into business value.
LLM & Generative AI
Custom solutions and enterprise deployments. Build secure, privacy-first AI systems.
Training & Governance
Team training and governance frameworks. Build internal AI expertise and oversight.
About
15+ years transforming AI research into real-world business solutions
I bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical business implementation. At Volkswagen Group, I built the company's first enterprise-wide AI governance system and achieved full EU AI Act compliance a year ahead of schedule.
EU AI Act Expert
Co-founded ETAMI EU consortium • Published in FAccT, AIES • Enterprise compliance at scale
AI Research Expert
PhD in ML • 15+ years RL expertise • Published at ICML, IROS • Lecturer at ML schools
Enterprise Implementation
Volkswagen Group experience • Production systems • Agentic AI solutions
PhD in Machine Learning
University of Paris-Saclay (2010-2014)
Methodologies
Tailored approaches for different AI transformation needs, from regulatory compliance to strategic implementation.
Current State Analysis
Comprehensive audit of existing AI systems, stakeholder mapping, and fit-gap analysis against EU AI Act requirements.
AI Inventory & Risk Classification
Build comprehensive AI system inventory with risk classification and compliance requirements mapping with continuous maintenance processes.
Governance Office & Frameworks
Establish AI Governance Office with defined roles, processes, and oversight mechanisms. Implement compliance frameworks tailored to each system class.
Selected Publications
Key research contributions in AI ethics, compliance, and machine learning
Client Success
Trusted by leading organizations to navigate their AI transformation journey with confidence and achieve measurable results.
TRUSTED BY
Organizations Collaborated
EU AI Act Compliance
Years Experience
Building on 15+ years of AI research and practical implementation, including leading enterprise AI governance at Volkswagen Group and co-founding the ETAMI EU consortium for trustworthy AI.
Ready to help organizations navigate the complexity of AI implementation while ensuring compliance, ethics, and measurable business impact.
Recent Speaking
Keynotes at leading AI conferences worldwide
Community & Service
Contributing to the AI community through teaching, organizing, and mentorship
Get in Touch
While I'm not taking new contracts in the short term, I'm happy to discuss your future AI needs and explore how we can work together.
Current Status
I'm not taking new contracts in the short term. However, I welcome inquiries for future projects and am happy to discuss your AI strategy needs if the timeline isn't immediate.
Common Questions
How long does AI compliance take?
Typically 3-6 months depending on your organization's size and complexity. I provide clear timelines after our initial assessment.
Do you work with all company sizes?
Yes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. My approach is tailored to your specific resources and needs.
What makes your approach unique?
I combine deep technical expertise with practical enterprise experience, having implemented AI governance at Volkswagen Group while contributing to academic research.
More questions? Let's connect.
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