After completing his degree in industrial engineering at Friedrich-Alexander University, Daniel Routschka began his professional career in technical sales at a Japanese manufacturer of automation technology components. After more than six years, he was looking for new professional challenges and built up sales for a start-up in the field of AI-supported image processing. From 2023 to 2025, he was Sales Manager for AI-based products at industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH in the DACH region. His focus was on customer contact and the development of high-quality solutions that bring long-term benefits for customers.