René B.-Principal IT-Architect & Founder
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Experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
IT-Consultant
Salzburg AG
- Advised and developed software solutions
- Designed and implemented system architectures
IT Specialist
Salzburg AG
- Responsible for first- and second-level support of IT systems
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Business Intelligence, Marketing, and 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
Education
Middlesex University London
Doctor of Business Administration, Strategic Management · Business Administration · London, United Kingdom
Fachhochschule Kufstein
Master of Arts in Business · European energy management · Kufstein, Austria
Fachhochschule Salzburg
Diploma in Engineering · Information Technology & System Management · Salzburg, Austria
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Global experience
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René is based in Waldprechting, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.
René speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
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.
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.
René's most recent position is Principal IT-Architect & Founder at Blaschke-Consulting.
In recent years, René has worked for Blaschke-Consulting and B&R Industrial Automation GmbH.
René is most experienced in industries like Utilities, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. René also has some experience in Professional Services, Energy, and Education.
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.
René has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.
René has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Project Management.
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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