Niklas Zimmer

I’m a cultural heritage strategist and digital transformation expert working to future-proof memory institutions across the African continent. My journey has taken me from the fine arts and education sector into the world of digital archives, where I now work at the intersection of preservation, access, and intelligent systems.

At FCTEC, I am involved in a diverse portfolio of digitisation projects across libraries, universities, and archives, designing workflows and developing AI-powered metadata services that help collections come alive and remain accessible. My work is rooted in ethical access, open knowledge, and long-term sustainability.

Outside of my professional life, I’m a dedicated cyclist, photographer, and jazz enthusiast with a lifelong curiosity about philosophy, education, and the natural world. I’m passionate about connecting people and ideas across disciplines, geographies, and generations — especially when the result is more beauty, more equity, and more shared memory.