Hello, I'm
Simon Oster
Turning enterprise AI strategy into platforms, adoption, and measurable impact
Professionally, I lead enterprise AI initiatives across strategy, platforms, and enablement — working with full-stack development, data science, learning, legal, security and business teams to translate AI ambition into scalable systems and lasting adoption.
I speak at international conferences and industry forums (including AI in AEC, CIO Platform Netherlands, DCW, and FIDIC) with a focus on applied AI, adoption, training, platforms, and real-world implementation. I also serve as an Expert Advisor for AlphaSights, supporting organizations navigating AI strategy, governance, and execution.
Under My Leadership
Led the teams that built enterprise AI platforms through technical leadership, enabling tens of thousands of users, enabled observability to hundreds of thousands of AI interactions monthly. Scaled to hundreds of AI agents with enterprise governance and clear evaluation, and grew communities of thousands of AI practitioners through enablement and hands-on adoption.
Helping Organizations
My core focus is driving enterprise impact through AI platform leadership, scaling adoption, and translating AI into measurable business outcome.
Advisory & Thought Leadership
Expert Advisor for AlphaSights, providing strategic guidance to organizations navigating AI implementation and innovation.
Public Speaking Engagements
International speaker and podcast guest on AI, GenAI, and digital transformation at major industry events, sharing practical insights and lessons from enterprise AI adoption.
Expertise & Capabilities
My work spans strategy, leadership, and hands-on technology—focused on building scalable, future-ready systems that deliver measurable business outcome.
Strategy & Advisory
AI Strategy & Enablement
Technology & Platform Strategy
Stakeholder Alignment
Organizational Change & Transformation
Leadership & Influence
Executive & Team Leadership
Cross-functional Leadership
Community Building
Mentorship & Talent Development
Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
Panel Moderation
Conference & Industry Talks
Higher Education & Lecturing
Keynote Speaking
Technology & Architecture
Machine Learning
AI Engineering
Cloud Ecosystems
Data & Analytics Platforms
What colleagues say
Recommendations from people I've had the privilege of working with across strategy, AI transformation, and technology leadership.
“Working with Simon over several years to prepare the content of the annual global AI in AEC conference www.aiaec.net has been highly rewarding and enriching. He is a reliable, highly competent, and proactive collaborator who fully commits himself to advancing the achievements of the team. I warmly recommend him as a partner for a wide range of challenging tasks.”
Recommended June 2026
“Simon joined Arcadis at exactly the right moment, just as GenAI was breaking through. As CTO, I relied on him to take our data & analytics capabilities into the AI era, and he delivered far beyond expectations.He was a driving force behind ArcadisGPT, a key contributor to our AI Taskforce, and the architect of the global AI training program for all 36,000 Arcadians. His work helped position Arcadis as an industry frontrunner. Simon combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and real impact. I am grateful for his contribution and recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Recommended June 2026
“I have had the pleasure to work with Dr Simon Oster on AI Governance matters for over a year. Dr Simon has a deep understanding of the topic which enables him to explain it accurately and succinctly. He is very conscious of responsible AI use and having clear guardrails within a corporate environment for employees to adhere to. He is also a big promoter of AI Literacy.”
Recommended February 2025