Saskia Teichmann
The store is growing. The system is becoming a bottleneck.
I determine what should be improved, replaced, or newly developed.
Have your system reviewedAI for Businesses.Regarding the decisionup to the code.
I advise business leaders and teams on AI, e-commerce and platform decisions. I design the system architecture and develop the solution myself or provide technical guidance to existing teams and individuals.
When a digital system becomes a business issue.
Before a relaunch, a platform decision, or the production deployment of AI.
A decision regarding the platform is coming up.
I compare requirements, dependencies, and follow-on costs.
Explore platform consulting
An offer raises questions.
I translate technical assumptions into a clear basis for decision-making.
Get a second opinion
AI should be used productively.
I plan tasks, data access, rules, and approvals for operations.
Discuss your AI project
Forward Deployed Engineer & Advisor
AI system architect and developer with direct responsibility for implementation.
Forward Deployed Engineer: I design the architecture and develop the solution myself or provide technical guidance to existing teams and individuals as they implement it.
Forward Deployed Advisor: I work with business leaders and teams to clarify goals, assess technical options and support decisions in the context of existing systems and workflows.
I have been developing websites, online stores and applications myself since 2009.
- Consulting with No Ties to Specific Manufacturers
- Designed with Implementation and Operation in Mind
Where do you need strategic clarity?
Strategic consulting for shops, platforms and AI in day-to-day operations.
E-Commerce System Review
Risks, priorities, and a roadmap for an existing system.
Explore the system reviewArchitecture & Decision Sprint
Options and implications of a specific platform or architecture issue.
Explore consulting options
Second Technical Opinion
Review the offer, concept, or provider before making a binding commitment.
Get a technical second opinion
AI Operating Model
Tasks, data access, permissions, and maintenance for production-ready AI.
Explore AI consultingExecutive Tech SparringFor decisions that come up on a regular basis.
Modernization SupportWhen a decision turns into a practical roadmap.
Systems in operation.
5 specific examples—and many more projects.
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Tierheim Hannover
Since its relaunch at the end of May, the platform has seen a significant increase in visibility. From June to July, Google impressions rose by 54 percent.
Architecture, Development, and OperationsI designed and implemented the entire system—from the animal directory to events and newsletters to day-to-day operations. Bianka now handles recurring content reviews and lightens the team’s workload with documented processes and clear approval workflows.
- System Architecture
- Agent Bianka
- ongoing operations
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CK Voice Lessons
Multilingual content, expert articles, and local search intent help connect online singing lessons with the right people.
SEO, Operations, and UpstreamCarl, a specialized, proven AI assistant, is fully integrated into our ongoing collaboration. A performance fund from the store was directly added to WooCommerce as a fixed item.
- Internationalization
- Agent Carl
- WooCommerce Upstream
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Raumluft24
A small selection of air conditioners—just about 10 models—generates nearly one million page views for a store during the hottest summer month.
Holistic CareI manage WooCommerce, the server, and Cloudflare as a single system: performance, caching, and security; checkout; integrations; and targeted fixes in third-party plugins.
- WooCommerce
- Cloudflare & Server
- Custom Fixes
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TOPModel
TOPModel is an internationally used brand platform for magazines, drawing tutorials, downloads, and interactive content.
Developed by me—long before AII developed the multisite functionality, custom content models, and editorial workflows myself long before the current AI boom. To this day, I manage WordPress, custom functions, subscription automation, and servers.
- Full-System Operation
- WordPress Multisite
- Custom Engineering
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Lüneburger Stadtlauf
For the Lüneburger Stadtlauf, I serve as a strategic advisor to the organizer on business models, technology, and marketing. I bring the stakeholders together, prepare the groundwork for decisions, and keep the overall goal in mind.
Strategic Leadership with Engineering ExpertiseI designed and developed the registration system, pricing logic, integration with external data sources, ticketing, team management, and check-in myself. That’s why I can evaluate technical proposals from a subject-matter perspective, understand decisions all the way down to the code level, and provide precise guidance and oversight to other IT teams—right up until the day of the event.
- Strategy & Decisions
- Leading IT Teams
- Level of Engineering Expertise
06 · Other Projects
That was just a snippet.
In the "Projects" blog category, you'll find more websites, online stores, plugins, and platforms—along with a description of the task, the technical context, and my role in the project.
View all project reports
Plugins I've developed.
Tools for specific problems in WordPress, WooCommerce, and EDD.
WooCommerce
Tax-Proof Coupons for WooCommerce
Fixed-Cart Coupons with a Fixed Gross Value: WooCommerce deducts the entered coupon amount exactly as specified, regardless of the sales tax rate or the customer's location.
MailPoet
SMTP Mail Control for MailPoet
Forwards MailPoet newsletters and test emails from the PHPMail path to wp_mail() so that the existing SMTP plugin handles sending, provider integration, and logging, if applicable.
EDD Shop
FeedbackPilot Pro
Structured user feedback directly in the WordPress backend—based on analysis rather than gut feelings.
AI agents need more than just rules.
They need context, memory, clear responsibilities, and human judgment.
Since December 2025, my work has been shaped by collaboration with AI agents. Today, I develop and operate specialized agents for specific project tasks. They perform clearly defined tasks, document their work, and wait for approval whenever a human must make a decision.
- Certified AI Expertise for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Industry
- Proprietary agent architecture with traceable approvals
Agent on the Jobis working on the agreed-upon assignment
ContextObjective, Role, and Project KnowledgeRead the article
MemoryDecisions and Unresolved IssuesRead the article
RulesLimits, Sources, and Data ProtectionRead the article
ApprovalPeople make the decisionRead the article
Agent on the Jobis working on the agreed-upon assignment
From my work.
Workshop reports, guides, and analyses on WordPress, e-commerce, AI visibility, and AI agents.
Technical guidance for your project.
From the decision to stable operation—and even into third-party code, if necessary.
Decisions for management and teams.
I clarify objectives, risks, budget, and dependencies—in a way that’s easy to understand and based on the actual system.
System architecture for ongoing operations.
I plan data flows, interfaces, permissions, hosting, and dependencies—including migration, security, and maintenance.
Work with your team to make it happen.
I develop critical components myself or provide technical guidance to your in-house team. If needed, I can temporarily take on the role of technical project manager or product owner.
Questions about working together.
What I can do for your project—and what the terms behind my work mean.
What kinds of projects can you help us with?
When a platform becomes a bottleneck, a technical decision needs to be made, or AI is meant to take on a specific task. I combine independent advice with architecture, hands-on development and integration into existing systems.
Do you only advise, or do you also implement solutions?
Both. I can conduct a focused review, prepare a recommendation, or work with your team to develop a technical solution. We’ll specify in the engagement agreement which responsibilities I’ll take on and which tasks your team will continue to handle.
What does working with you cost, and how do we start?
That depends on the question, the scope of the system and the support required. An initial conversation helps us agree on the right starting point. Before work begins, we agree on scope, deliverables and fees. A review does not commit you to a subsequent implementation project.
Do we need to replace our existing systems or service providers?
No. First, I'll assess what's already in place and identify the problem. A targeted integration or phased modernization may make more sense than switching systems. Your in-house team and existing service providers can remain part of the collaboration.
When is AI useful — and what happens to our data?
AI requires a specific task and a verifiable benefit. We clarify data, access rights, costs, error scenarios, and human approvals before deploying the system in production. If a simpler automation solution can handle the task more effectively, it should be included in the comparison. Please do not send any sensitive data or login credentials during your initial contact.
Who handles operations and further development after launch?
Operations, documentation, responsibilities, and handover are all part of the planning process. We will explicitly agree on whether your team will take over, whether I will continue to provide support, or whether other service providers will be brought in. The solution should remain understandable to the people who will be working with it afterward.
What does Forward Deployed Engineer mean in your work?
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, Saskia Teichmann combines strategy and business understanding with system architecture and hands-on development: she works on the company’s specific problem, develops the technical solution herself or provides technical guidance to existing teams and individuals as they implement it.
What does Forward Deployed Advisor mean in your work?
I use the term “Forward Deployed Advisor” to describe my advisory role directly within the corporate context. I work with management and teams to define goals, evaluate technical options, and support decision-making. In doing so, I take into account actual processes, dependencies, and implementation possibilities.
What does Hybrid Builder mean in your work?
Hybrid Builder describes the combination of business understanding and hands-on technical work: I bridge business and engineering, develop solutions myself or provide technical guidance to existing teams and individuals. In my work, that means international management and product experience, full-stack development and applied AI.
