Dr Dave Braendler

Dr Dave Braendler
From Strategy to Skills: Building AI-Native Teams Through Education
My key focus is on helping individuals and  communities turn interest in AI into capability — through hands-on team enablement, executive training, and community-driven learning models that create lasting impact.
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Who Am I?
AI Strategist
Leading enterprise adoption of agentic tooling and automation
Systems Thinker
Translating deep tech into scalable, human-aligned solutions
Builder
Co-founder of Product Foundry, turning capability into community
Core Capabilities
My expertise centers on three interconnected pillars that form the foundation of successful AI implementation. Each area combines technical depth with practical application, helping organizations move beyond theory to achieve tangible results.
AI Risk & Governance
Tailored frameworks and risk assessments designed specifically for your organization 
Security Architecture
Comprehensive secure system design and technical assurance 
AI Tooling & Automation
Custom AI assistants with built-in safeguards 
Industry Experience & Engagement
My experience spans diverse sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for AI implementation. I've worked within a range of organizations as both a direct employee and through secondments. This diverse experience has provided valuable perspective on how AI can be adapted to address specific industry challenges while maintaining consistent principles of responsible implementation.
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Infrastructure & Transport
NZTA
Siemens Gamesa
Downer
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Energy & Environment
Genesis Energy
AqualisBraemar
Innovate UK
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Government & Research
Ministry of Education
Innovate UK
Local and regional councils
This sector diversity provides valuable perspective on how AI can be adapted to address specific industry challenges while maintaining consistent principles of responsible implementation.
Beyond the Role
I’m driven by the challenge of building things that work—technically, culturally, and ethically. Whether in high-stakes boardrooms or grassroots developer meetups, I bring systems thinking, calm under pressure, and a bias for useful outcomes.
When not working, I’m drawn to the wild edges of the world—where mountains meet the sea. You’ll often find me chasing the wind with a kite above the waves, or wandering high ridgelines, seeking new perspectives and the quiet clarity that only nature provides.