Raik Hoffmann

Raik Hoffmann is an expert in rail systems and operations, currently serving as the Coordinator of the DB Living Lab, the R&D laboratory at Deutsche Bahn focused on digitization and automation of rail systems. Raik has held various roles, including Senior Expert at Deutsche Bahn, where they contributed to European rail research programs, and Manager at Alstom Transport, overseeing system integration for ETCS systems. Raik's background includes professional training as a train driver and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of New Orleans, along with a diploma in Business Informatics from the University of Technology Dresden. They have also worked in project management and consultancy across multiple sectors within the railway industry.