Carsten Knappe-Finger has more than 30 years of professional experience in industrial machinery, plant engineering, and project-based businesses, including cost estimating, controlling, business excellence, and productivity management.

He developed the Intelligent Cost Estimating Management (IKM) approach, which connects cost estimating with risk management and project control, emphasising the importance of early financial decisions in project performance.

His professional interests also include organisational development, productivity, knowledge management, and the interaction between human expertise, data, and artificial intelligence. His work explores how organisations can improve decision-making, strengthen accountability, and manage projects more effectively.