Dr. Eric James McDermott is Principal Specialist in AI at diconium, where he bridges research and real-world product innovation. With a unique academic background spanning Neuroscience, Computer Science, and Behavioral Psychology, he brings a holistic perspective to AI development. Dr. McDermott has led in-house R&D teams, pioneered company-wide data product workshops, and spearheaded initiatives like “dicobot,” diconium's very own RAG-based chatbot. An advocate for continuous learning, Dr. McDermott organizes workshops and AI up-skilling programs, ensuring that teams stay on the cutting edge of innovation. Drawing on his experience, he is committed to helping organizations embed AI throughout their operations and shape a future defined by data-driven, human-centered solutions.

diconium is a global business transformation partner that masters the complexity of large corporations and increases global competitiveness. With 30 years of experience in transforming various industries, we ensure that digitalization delivers sustainable added value through software, data and artificial intelligence. Our customers include multinational companies from all industries, including Volkswagen, Stihl, Bechtle, Trumpf and Zeiss. With over 2,300 experts, we are represented in four of the five largest economies in Europe, North America and Asia and focus on digital sales solutions, software-defined products, cybersecurity and compliance and AI transformation - from strategy to managed service.