Hi, I'm Rolf Siegel - FinOps and AI | ex-Google, ex-Celonis
I'm driven by the fusion of AI and cloud economics, passionate about architecting solutions that unlock value. I thrive in hypergrowth environments, building and scaling innovative ventures from concept to market leadership, especially in AI and FinOps.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Held roles at Google Cloud, specializing in AI and cloud architecture.
Co-founded a new venture focused on FinOps and AI solutions.
Can provide strategic guidance on AI implementation and cloud cost management.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation at Google Cloud
Developed core expertise in cloud architecture, data engineering, and machine learning as a Google Machine Learning Engineer and Cloud Architect, followed by a Sr. Account Executive role in Digital Natives.
✦ Google Cloud
✦ Machine Learning
✦ Sales
Scaling AI Startups
Transitioned to leading Go-to-Market strategies for AI startups like QuantPi, applying hypergrowth principles in early to mid-stage environments.
✦ AI
✦ Go-to-Market
✦ Startup
Founding FinOps & AI Ventures
Currently co-founding a new venture, focusing on FinOps and AI solutions, leveraging extensive experience in cloud economics and artificial intelligence.
✦ FinOps
✦ Co-Founder
✦ AI Venture
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI & Cloud Transformation Architect
Leveraging advanced AI and cloud expertise to drive business outcomes.
✦ Nvidia-certified Generative AI LLM specialist.
✦ Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect & Data Engineer.
✦ Architecting AI-powered solutions for cloud environments.
Hypergrowth GTM Strategist
Proven ability to scale go-to-market strategies in rapidly growing tech companies.
✦ Drove GTM for AI startup QuantPi through hypergrowth.
✦ Experience scaling sales and customer success at Celonis & Automation Anywhere.
✦ Expertise in navigating different stages of the growth cycle.
Cross-Cultural Business Developer
Bridging global perspectives to foster international business development.
✦ Worked and studied across Mexico, Canada, South Africa, and Europe.
✦ Adapting strategies for diverse market needs.
✦ Building international relationships and expanding market reach.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships for AI and FinOps solutions.
✦ Connecting with innovators in cloud cost optimization.
✦ Discovering opportunities in the enterprise AI adoption landscape.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on AI implementation and cloud cost management.
✦ Share insights on building and scaling go-to-market strategies for tech startups.
✦ Offer expertise in navigating the hypergrowth phase of technology companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential co-founders with complementary technical skills.
✦ Find early-stage investors for AI-focused ventures.
✦ Connect with leaders in enterprise FinOps and cloud governance.
