René Blaschke - Principal IT-Architect & Founder

Q: Where is René based?

René is based in Waldprechting, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Principal IT-Architect & Founder at Blaschke-Consulting .

Q: What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Blaschke-Consulting and B&R Industrial Automation GmbH .

Q: Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Utilities , Manufacturing , and Information Technology . René also has some experience in Professional Services , Energy , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development . René also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Marketing , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Waldprechting, Austria

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Experience

Mar 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Salzburg, Austria

Principal IT-Architect & Founder

Blaschke-Consulting

Business analysis and requirements engineering: analysis of customer requirements and market situations
Digital transformation: development of digital strategies based on customer requirements
Business model innovation: consulting on tailored business models for optimal monetization and customer satisfaction
Solution architecture: consulting from architectural design to implementation
Digital product management: support in product and project management as a liaison to stakeholders

Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

3 years 8 months

Eggelsberg, Austria

Product Manager & Head of Product Management, IoT

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH

Market analysis for IoT product lines
Coordination as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders
Development and launch of new products
Responsibility for product communication and pricing strategies
Process development and conducting trainings
Team leadership and development

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

10 months

Salzburg, Austria

External lecturer

Fachhochschule Salzburg

Teaching in the master's program Information Technology & System Management
Responsible for the lecture on smart grid architectures
Focus on requirements engineering, architecture frameworks and modeling

Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 4 months

Eggelsberg, Austria

Global Technology Manager, IoT

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH

Analysis of digital transformation trends
Development of IoT business strategies and business plans
Introduction of an IoT portfolio to expand market share
Support and training of the sales team

Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

2 years 2 months

Salzburg, Austria

Head of IT Business Solutions, Infrastructure

Salzburg AG

Management of IT business solutions for the infrastructure area
Responsible for team leadership, resource and budget planning
Implementation of agile processes and central architecture management

Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

3 years 2 months

Salzburg, Austria

Lead Smart Meter System and Security Architect & Project Leader

Salzburg AG

Led architecture and security for the Smart Metering program
Responsible for system and security concepts for smart meters
Led working groups and managed budgets

Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Researcher

Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik im DIN und VDE (DKE)

Researched standardization and regulation of E-Energy/Smart Grids
Wrote a master's thesis on secure ICT architectures for Smart Grids

Jul 2007 - Dec 2013

6 years 6 months

Salzburg, Austria

IT-Consultant

Salzburg AG

Advised and developed software solutions
Designed and implemented system architectures

Mar 2005 - Jun 2007

2 years 4 months

Salzburg, Austria

IT Specialist

Salzburg AG

Responsible for first- and second-level support of IT systems

Sep 2001 - Feb 2005

3 years 6 months

Salzburg, Austria

Electrical Operations Technician and Electrical Power Technician

Salzburg AG

Installed and maintained electrical installations and systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Utilities, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Professional Services, Education, and Energy.

Utilities

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Professional Services

Education

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Operations.

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Operations

Skills

Solution Architecture
Business Analysis, Requirements Engineering And Management
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Database Engineering
It-Security
Microservice Architecture
Business Process Management
Digitalization In The Energy Industry
Industry 4.0
Internet Of Things
It Management
Project Management (Traditional And Agile)
Leadership
Meeting Facilitation And Moderation
Work Organization And Delegation
Basics Of Labor Law For Managers
Professional Time Management
Goal Orientation
Sense Of Responsibility
Communication And Presentation Skills
Conflict Resolution Skills
Resilience
Productivity

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Jun 2020 - Nov 2023

Middlesex University London

Doctor of Business Administration, Strategic Management · Business Administration · London, United Kingdom

Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

Fachhochschule Kufstein

Master of Arts in Business · European energy management · Kufstein, Austria

Sep 2011 - Oct 2013

Fachhochschule Salzburg

Diploma in Engineering · Information Technology & System Management · Salzburg, Austria

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Utilities 15.5 y

Avg length 2 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Austria, Germany)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Principal IT-Architect & Founder, Product Manager & Head of Product Management, IoT, External lecturer

Main industries Utilities, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is René based?

René is based in Waldprechting, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does René speak?

René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal IT-Architect & Founder, Product Manager & Head of Product Management, IoT, External lecturer.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Principal IT-Architect & Founder at Blaschke-Consulting.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Blaschke-Consulting and B&R Industrial Automation GmbH.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Utilities, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. René also has some experience in Professional Services, Energy, and Education.

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. René also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Operations.

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is René's education?

René holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Middlesex University London, a Master in European energy management from Fachhochschule Kufstein, a Master in Information Technology & System Management from Fachhochschule Salzburg and a Bachelor in Information Technology & System Management from Fachhochschule Salzburg.

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