Michal Kováčik

Michal Kováčik

AI Strategy, Vision, and Implementation Leader

Transforming how we create software through strategic AI implementation. Building and scaling high-performing engineering teams that deliver excellence and drive organizational success.

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Professional Journey

April 2024 - Present

AI Strategy, Vision, and Implementation Leader

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia

Driving the vision, strategy, and execution of AI to ensure meaningful adoption and alignment with business goals across the Deutsche Telekom IT ecosystem.

  • Growing AI developer tools adoption by 21% to over 3,000 developers
  • Generated over 5.3 million lines of code through AI initiatives
  • Presented AI achievements directly to Deutsche Telekom AG CEO
September 2023 - March 2025

Chapter Proxy - Software Engineering, QA and Data

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia

Provided disciplinary leadership for 15+ People Leads overseeing 350 software engineers, QAs, and data scientists.

  • Led 30% growth of software engineering organization
  • Reduced annual attrition to industry-leading 6%
  • Orchestrated hackathon with over 300 participants
January 2024 - December 2024

Product Owner | Chatbot Factory & ACA

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia

Led the ideation and development of two key AI projects: Chatbot Factory and Advanced Coding Assistant (ACA).

  • Spearheaded Chatbot Factory from concept to delivery
  • Contributed to ACA as open-source project on Telekom GitHub
  • Managed cross-functional teams for AI solution delivery

Skills & Expertise

95%

AI Strategy

92%

Leadership

88%

Software Development

90%

Strategic Thinking

94%

Team Building

AI Implementation
DevOps
C#
Leadership
Agile Methods
JavaScript
Strategic Planning
Team Management
Python
Innovation
Machine Learning
Storytelling
Product Management
TypeScript
Conflict Resolution

Featured Projects

Chatbot Factory

Self-initiated AI project from concept to delivery, proving solution value that was subsequently adopted for formal development across Deutsche Telekom.

  • Full-stack AI chatbot development platform
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Proof of concept to production delivery
AI Product Management Leadership

Advanced Coding Assistant (ACA)

Open-source AI coding assistant developed for Deutsche Telekom, now available on the official Telekom GitHub repository.

  • AI-powered code generation and assistance
  • Open-source contribution to developer community
  • Enterprise-scale deployment and adoption
AI Open Source GitHub
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eRegistracia COVID-19

Led development of COVID-19 testing registration application that reduced registration time from hours to minutes. Received Badge of City Košice.

  • Rapid development under emergency conditions
  • Significant impact on public health response
  • Official recognition from city government
Community Impact Healthcare Recognition

Let's Connect

Ready to discuss AI strategy, team leadership, or innovative solutions? Let's start a conversation.

Email

michal.kovacik@icloud.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/michalkovacik

GitHub

github.com/MKovacik

Based in Slovakia