Michael Astl-Founder & System Architect

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Experience
Founder & System Architect
Self-employed
- Development and operation of multiple digital platforms in logistics, catering, hotel industry, and SME digitization
- mampfen.at – Food delivery ecosystem (in production)
- ServicePortalPro – Service and automation platform (in production)
- ArtDorado – Art trading platform (rollout April 2026)
- ROOMMATE24 – Guest experience solution for hotels (rollout March 2026)
- firms.app – Business platform (currently in development)
- Various integration and automation projects
EDI Enterprise Onboarding Specialist
DB Schenker
- Responsible for the technical onboarding of international enterprise clients into global EDI and API processes
- Implementing complex EDI workflows
- Technical analysis and process design
- International client support
- Interface between business, IT, and operations
Transport & Logistics – Industry & Freight Forwarding
EGGER Wood Industry / Gebrüder Weiss
- Extensive experience in operational logistics, international transport, and client support
- EGGER: Production logistics, supply chain processes
- Gebrüder Weiss: Air & ocean, international sales (USA)
- Deep understanding of global transport processes, customs, and documentation
Apprenticeship as Freight Forwarder
- Successfully completed
Industry experience
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Experienced in Transportation, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Tourism.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Product Development.
Summary
Entrepreneur, system architect, and digitization expert with over 20 years of experience in transport & logistics, EDI integration, software development, and building digital platforms. Combination of deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial drive. Specialized in modular systems, automation, API/EDI workflows, and international business processes.
Skills
Core Skills
- Software & System Architecture
- Api & Edi Integrations
- Process Automation & Workflow Design
- Platform & Mvp Development
- Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
- Digital Business Models
- Technical Implementation Of Booking And Management Systems (Hospitality & Catering)
Industry Knowledge
- Transport & Logistics
- Hospitality & Catering
- Sme Digitization
- E-Commerce & Platform Economy
Technical Skills
- Api Design, Json/Rest, Edi/Edifact
- Java Spring Boot; React; Angular;
- Linux, Docker, Container Workflows
- Automation & Integration Architecture
- Modern Web Stacks
- Ai-Powered Workflows & Local Models
- System Integration & Deployment
Soft Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Clear, Audience-Focused Communication
- International Collaboration
- Structured Problem Solving
- Strong Sense Of Ownership
- Building And Leading Teams & Business Units
Languages
Education
HTL
Electronics & Technical Computer Science · Innsbruck, Austria
Landesberufsschule Mitterdorf
Freight Forwarder · Freight Forwarding
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Michael is based in Kitzbuhel, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 5 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & System Architect, EDI Enterprise Onboarding Specialist, Transport & Logistics – Industry & Freight Forwarding.
Michael's most recent position is Founder & System Architect at Self-employed.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Self-employed and DB Schenker.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Transportation, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage. Michael also has some experience in Tourism.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management. Michael also has some experience in Information Technology, Customer Service, and Product Development.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Transportation, Food and Beverage, and Tourism.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Customer Service.
Michael attended HTL for Electronics & Technical Computer Science.
The availability of Michael needs to be confirmed.
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