# schnaq

> Architectural Intelligence — AI advisory, sovereign AI infrastructure and AI-native software development from Düsseldorf, Germany.

> Last updated: 2026-05

schnaq is a senior software consultancy from Düsseldorf. Three doctors of computer science lead every engagement, supported by an in-house engineering team — no outsourcing, no account managers between you and the people writing the code. We help mid-market and enterprise customers integrate AI in a way that actually works: focused on data sovereignty, GDPR compliance and architectures the customer can maintain.

## Three Pillars

- [AI Readiness & Strategy](https://schnaq.com/en/leistungen): Potential analysis, data audits and a prioritized AI roadmap in 2–3 days — actionable, not a 200-page strategy paper.
- [Sovereign AI Infrastructure](https://schnaq.com/en/leistungen): GDPR-compliant cloud integration, on-premise and hybrid architectures using open-source models and European hosting. Full control, no vendor lock-in.
- [AI-native Software Development](https://schnaq.com/en/leistungen): Custom software designed to be intelligent from the first commit — RAG systems, custom agent flows, API integration. Not bolted on.

## Selected Projects

- [SAYA Safety-Ring](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/saya): Mobile app + backend for a wearable safety ring.
- [Rheinbahn Linksabbiegen](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/rheinbahn-linksabbiegen): Computer-vision / YOLO pipeline that detects left-turn conflicts at tram intersections from on-vehicle camera streams.
- [EWR KI-Beratung](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/ewr-ki-beratung): Sovereign AI live-translator for a regional energy provider — production for over a year.
- [Bechtle Darknet Scanner](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/bechtle-darknet-scanner): Threat-intelligence scanner for a security operations team.
- [Deepskill Coach Billing](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/deepskill-coach-billing): Coaching marketplace billing pipeline.
- [FAYA Nightlife App](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/faya-nightlife-app): Native iOS/Android app launched and grown to market presence.
- [Unlock](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/unlock): Custom product engagement; full stack delivery.
- [ImmoCloud](https://schnaq.com/en/projekte/immocloud): Property-management SaaS engagement.

## Labs

Internal experiments and side products at [schnaq.com/labs](https://schnaq.com/en/labs):

- **schnaq** — original collaborative platform.
- **Modoolo** — modular task/process tooling.
- **FoxHunt** — hardware/IoT side project.
- **Haushaltsplaner** — household-planning prototype.

## Team

- **Dr. Christian Meter** — Co-Founder & CEO, PhD in computer science. Focus: AI integration, software architecture, cybersecurity.
- **Dr. Alexander Schneider** — Co-Founder, PhD in computer science. Focus: mobile, game development, 3D graphics, product engineering.
- **Michael Birkhoff** — Co-Founder. Focus: game development, 3D graphics, Unity, real-time rendering.
- **Dr. Björn Ebbinghaus** — Software Architect & Engineer, PhD in computer science. Focus: backend systems alongside the founders.

## Location

Kasernenstraße 67, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany.

## Contact

- Web: https://schnaq.com
- Email: hello@schnaq.com
- Phone: +49 15678 354 553
- Booking: https://calendar.app.google/xJi8kFHm1RcnsJSx7

## Key Facts

- Senior-only team (no outsourcing); three PhDs in computer science.
- GDPR-compliant and sovereign by default (European hosting, on-premise option, open-source LLMs).
- Languages: German, English.
- Service area: DACH region plus international clients.