Hendrik Dieckmann

Hendrik Dieckmann was born in Germany, where he completed his schooling and a commercial apprenticeship with a Unilever subsidiary. Following four years in the German Defence Force, he emigrated to South Africa in 1969.

There he built a successful career in the automotive parts industry before transitioning into retirement as a Management Consultant, supporting IT Divisions in large corporations.

An avid writer, Hendrik self-published several books reflecting his adventures in the African Bush, including "A Lifetime of Sunsets", and a unique guide to campfire cuisine titled "Adventures of a Wild Boar in Africa - No need to rough it in darkest Africa".

Encouraged by others to share both his experiences and his deep knowledge of artificial intelligence, , Hendrik now inspires those curios-yet hesitant- to explore this fascinating field. Many of his works have been adapted into video's and are available on YouTube. He currently resides in Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa.