Golden Whale, a specialist in decision intelligence and machine learning-powered optimisation for the iGaming industry, has appointed Marcel Wasserer as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
Wasserer steps into the role having worked with Golden Whale in an AI consultancy capacity since January 2025. An AI advisor and reinforcement learning expert, he has taken AI from research to production across multiple verticals and brings over a decade of game development experience.
In 2017, he co-founded enliteAI, a Vienna-based DeepTech venture studio that builds AI products in reinforcement learning and computer vision. Its spin-off Detekt was acquired by Cyclomedia in 2025. Earlier in his career, Wasserer worked as Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead at Greentube, gaining valuable experience in the iGaming industry.
Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO of Golden Whale, said: “Marcel’s appointment is a signal of the increasing depth of the work we are doing here at Golden Whale and our commitment to theoretical excellence.
“Having worked closely with Marcel in different capacities, we have experienced first-hand the kind of valuable insights he brings. His deep expertise across both AI and game development makes him the perfect fit as we continue to strengthen our position as a leading provider of decision intelligence across the iGaming industry.”
Marcel Wasserer, Chief Scientific Officer at Golden Whale, added: “I’ve worked closely with the Golden Whale team over the last 21 months, and I’m delighted to take on the role of Chief Scientific Officer. The company continues to build momentum in the iGaming space, and I look forward to becoming a deeper part of that journey and helping shape its next stages.”
Golden Whale, a specialist in decision intelligence and machine learning-powered optimisation for the iGaming industry, has appointed Marcel Wasserer as its new Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Wasserer steps into the role having worked with Golden Whale in an AI consultancy capacity since January 2025. An AI advisor and reinforcement learning expert, he has taken AI