Technical Due Diligence (Autonomy & AI)

FelixSchallerCOM provides independent technical due diligence for autonomy and AI systems, supporting private equity, corporate strategy, and M&A teams in making confident investment and acquisition decisions. I assess technology maturity, safety readiness, scalability, and execution risk — translating complex engineering reality into clear, actionable outcomes for stakeholders.

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What we do

De-risking autonomy and AI investments with rigorous technical due diligence

I deliver independent, engineering-first assessments of autonomy and AI technologies — covering system architecture, data and model development, verification & validation, safety/compliance readiness, and organizational execution capability. The result is a transparent risk picture with clear red flags, mitigation options, and a realistic view on timelines, cost, and scalability.

Services Offered

A complete due diligence toolkit for autonomy & AI

Structured reviews that surface technical risk early — and translate it into decision-ready insights for investors and leadership.

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Architecture & system maturity review

Assessing autonomy stack design (perception–planning–control), interfaces, bottlenecks, and technical debt.

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Architecture & system maturity review

Assessing autonomy stack design (perception–planning–control), interfaces, bottlenecks, and technical debt.

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Data & ML development assessment

Evaluating data strategy, labeling/QA, model training pipeline, monitoring, and performance constraints.

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Data & ML development assessment

Evaluating data strategy, labeling/QA, model training pipeline, monitoring, and performance constraints.

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Verification & validation readiness

Reviewing test strategy, scenario coverage, simulation/HIL, metrics, and evidence quality for performance claims.

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Verification & validation readiness

Reviewing test strategy, scenario coverage, simulation/HIL, metrics, and evidence quality for performance claims.

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Safety & compliance gap analysis

Mapping readiness against ISO 26262, SOTIF, and cybersecurity expectations — including process and artifacts.

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Safety & compliance gap analysis

Mapping readiness against ISO 26262, SOTIF, and cybersecurity expectations — including process and artifacts.

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Roadmap, resourcing & execution risk

Stress-testing timelines, team structure, key dependencies, and delivery feasibility based on engineering reality.

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Roadmap, resourcing & execution risk

Stress-testing timelines, team structure, key dependencies, and delivery feasibility based on engineering reality.

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Findings report & decision support

Clear written output with risks, severity, mitigations, and a practical recommendation for next steps.

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Findings report & decision support

Clear written output with risks, severity, mitigations, and a practical recommendation for next steps.

How we work

A structured due diligence process — fast, deep, and evidence-based

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I combine document review, expert interviews, and technical artifact inspection to produce a defensible assessment within typical deal timelines.

Scoping & hypothesis setup

Align on deal questions, define evaluation criteria, and identify the critical claims to validate.

Evidence review & interviews

Review architecture, code/process artifacts, data pipelines, test reports, and conduct targeted expert interviews.

Risk analysis & triangulation

Cross-check claims against metrics, test coverage, safety readiness, and operational constraints to surface hidden risk.

Report-out & recommendations

Deliver a concise report and live walkthrough: key risks, mitigation paths, and decision-relevant implications.

A transparent approach to achieving verified sustainability

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Advisory Engagement

Whether you are:

Preparing for ISO 26262 or SOTIF assessment
Scaling from prototype to production
Evaluating technical risk before investment
Assessing supplier architectures
Or clarifying structural weaknesses in autonomy systems

Early structural evaluation prevents expensive late-stage redesign, certification delays, and hidden operational risk.

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Autonomy System Risk Evaluation

we evaluate architectures of ADAS systems

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Autonomy System Risk Evaluation

we evaluate architectures of ADAS systems

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SLAM Structural Robustness Reviews

Bridging engineering architecture with ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements — before redesign becomes expensive.

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SLAM Structural Robustness Reviews

Bridging engineering architecture with ISO 26262 and SOTIF requirements — before redesign becomes expensive.

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Certification Strategy & Gap Analysis

Identify certification blockers early and build an audit-ready path for ISO 26262 and SOTIF — without slowing product development.

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Certification Strategy & Gap Analysis

Identify certification blockers early and build an audit-ready path for ISO 26262 and SOTIF — without slowing product development.

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Perception Pipeline Validation Strategy

Define an audit-ready validation strategy for perception stacks — from metrics and datasets to scenario coverage and safety arguments.

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Perception Pipeline Validation Strategy

Define an audit-ready validation strategy for perception stacks — from metrics and datasets to scenario coverage and safety arguments.

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Interim / Fractional Technical Leadership

Hands-on interim technical leadership to stabilize delivery, align teams, and accelerate execution — from due diligence to scale.

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Interim / Fractional Technical Leadership

Hands-on interim technical leadership to stabilize delivery, align teams, and accelerate execution — from due diligence to scale.

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