
Phil Laufenberg is a seasoned AI leader with experience across academia and industry. As Head of AI at Macquarie University, he oversees strategic initiatives that drive innovation in education, research, health and enterprise applications. He has a track record of leading successful AI-driven projects, including scaling an education SaaS platform to 200,000 service students across 80% of Australian Universities and holding a patent in artificial intelligence. Phil’s leadership in AI spans developing ethical AI frameworks, championing automation in business processes, and fostering industry-academic collaborations. He contributes to research in AI and machine learning, and consistently emphasises responsible, impactful AI solutions that bridge academic insight with real-world enterprise needs. Phil is also an author and keynote speaker on AI innovation, advising enterprises on how to harness AI responsibly for competitive advantage.
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Head of Artificial Intelligence
Macquarie University
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Sep 2024 - Present
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Director, Generative AI for Business
Puddle Pod
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Sep 2023 - Present
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Director, Product & AI
Makerversity.com | Professional Web3 Developer Training
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May 2023 - Aug 2024
Principal Consultant and Product Management Trainer
Brainmates
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2023
Sydney, Australia
Chief Product Officer
Practera
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2022
Sydney und Umgebung, Australien
Director, Technology & Product
Practera
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Founder
LS Kunstgruesse UG
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Germany