Frequently asked questions
How Dataotter works: engagement model, pricing, data protection, languages and locations. Anything missing? Ask us directly — we reply within one working day.
What is Dataotter?
Dataotter is an AI consultancy and engineering company based in Germany (HQ in Nuremberg, Bavaria), founded in 2025. We advise companies on where AI pays off and build the systems themselves: private RAG with citations, AI agents, MCP servers, workflow automation, data analysis and LLM evaluation. We also ship our own products, Meistra and Mac Screencast.
Where does Dataotter work?
We are based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, and work with clients across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the rest of the EU. Collaboration is remote-first, with on-site workshops and audits where they are useful.
Do you work in German?
Yes. We work in German and English, and every page of this website exists in both languages. Project documentation can be delivered in either language.
How does an engagement work?
We first check whether your use case is feasible, agree the scope in writing and test a pilot on your data. The results guide whether to expand, revise or stop. Your team is involved in setting the acceptance criteria.
What does an AI project cost?
AI consulting and development are estimated for each project rather than priced from a standard list. After a free introductory call, we assess the work and estimate the hours required. Scope depends on the service: document volume, access rules and integrations for RAG; tools and approval steps for agents; connected systems and security requirements for MCP; data preparation and production pipelines for forecasting; systems and test-case coverage for LLM evaluation. We agree a fixed or variable engagement depending on the problem. You receive the scope, acceptance criteria, timeline and effort estimate in writing before work starts.
Where does our data stay?
In your control: EU hosting by default, on-premise or in your own cloud where required, with data processing agreements and architectures that keep your files where they belong. GDPR-first is a design principle, not an add-on.
Can you work with our existing systems?
Yes. We integrate with what you have — SharePoint, Confluence, Postgres, Dremio, CRMs, ticketing tools — often through MCP servers so your existing permissions and audit trails apply unchanged.
What happens after the pilot?
A decision, based on measured results: scale it, adjust it, or stop it — all three are legitimate outcomes. If we scale, we hand over operation to your team or run it with you, with documentation and evaluation sets included.
Who is behind Dataotter?
Dataotter was founded in 2025 by Hamiz Ahmed (Muhammad Hamiz Ahmed), AI engineer and author of publications on agentic fine-tuning. The company writes about AI in production on its blog and on Medium and Towards AI.
How do we start?
Use the appointment scheduler in the contact section or write to [email protected]. Tell us what you want to automate or answer.