Thomas Grill - UX Consultant & Team Lead

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Linz, Austria .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is UX Consultant & Team Lead at UXfocus e.U. .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for UXfocus e.U. and University of Vienna; Johannes Kepler University Linz; University of Salzburg .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Energy . Thomas also has some experience in Healthcare , Aerospace and Defense , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Project Management . Thomas also has some experience in Strategy .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Education , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development , and Project Management .

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Linz, Austria

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Experience

Jan 2014 - Dec 2026

13 years

Linz, Austria

UX Consultant & Team Lead

UXfocus e.U.

UX consultant and teamlead with strong experience in UX management, UX strategy, UX methods and processes
Moderation of customer and user workshops and team mentoring
Led qualitative and quantitative user research activities and UX design activities
Developed user and customer journeys, user flows, wireframes up to the development of click prototypes for clients such as Indeed and Varian – Siemens Healthineers, Tecan and Energie AG
Worked on digital products like responsive and mobile applications and complex industrial products like console applications and dashboards
Facilitated workshops and usability evaluations (user testing and expert evaluation) providing deep insights for advancing product development

Jan 2009 - Dec 2025

17 years

UX Researcher, Project Coordinator, Team Lead & University Lecturer

University of Vienna; Johannes Kepler University Linz; University of Salzburg

Coordinated research and industrial projects
Led user research and UX/UI design activities and conducted usability evaluations and testing
Delivered lectures and training in UX at multiple universities and in industry

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Austria

User Researcher & UI/UX Designer

Frequentis AG

Led user research, UI/UX design, and style guide development for complex products in safety-critical domains for clients like SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), British Rail, Telenor Kystradio (Maritime) and Frequentis VCS (ATC).

Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

5 years

User Researcher & UI/UX Designer

CURE - Center for Usability, Research and Engineering

Conducted user research, UI/UX design and usability testing for industrial and EU-funded research projects.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Education

Energy

Healthcare

Aerospace and Defense

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, and Strategy.

Product Development

Research and Development

Project Management

Strategy

Summary

Creative and analytical professional that likes to learn and investigate new things with a high degree of goal-orientation. Excellent communicator, open to innovative ideas and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams.

Committed to bridging the gap between technology and product design, empowering teams to create products that are useful and create value for its users. Extensive experience in international industrial and academic projects equips the ability to tackle diverse challenges in demanding environments.

Skills

Essential Skills

User Research. Planning And Execution Of Research Activities Like Interviews, Focus Groups, Workshop Moderation, Questionnaires And Surveys, A/B Tests, Usability Testing
Ux/Ui Design. Workshop Moderation, Ux Concept Development, Wire Framing, Card Sorting, User Flows, User Interface Design, Design Systems And Styleguide Development
Ux Prototyping. Click Prototypes, Interactive Prototypes, Pen & Paper, Sketching
Ux Testing. Usability Testing And Expert Evaluations, A/B Testing, Continuous Evaluation And Metrics

Soft Skills

Team Collaboration And Effective Communication
Creativity And The Ability To Improvise
Analytical Thinking, Eye For Detail
Critical Thinking And Problem Solving

Tools & Software Development

Proficiency In Figma, Sketch, Pen&Paper, Adobe Creative Suite, Invision, Marvel, Zeplin, Confluence, Etc.
Php, Js, Html, Css, C#, C++, Java, Git, Jira, Etc.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Johannes Kepler University Linz

PhD · Business informatics · Linz, Austria

Technical University of Vienna

Business informatics · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Certified Professional For User Experience CPUE Foundation And Advanced Level

Certified Professional For User Experience CPUX-F

UXAcademy Trainer

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Information Technology 22.5 y

Avg length 9 y 3 m

Longest experience 16 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles UX Consultant & Team Lead, UX Researcher, Project Coordinator, Team Lead & University Lecturer, User Researcher & UI/UX Designer

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Energy

Main business areas Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

May 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Linz, Austria.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: UX Consultant & Team Lead, UX Researcher, Project Coordinator, Team Lead & University Lecturer, User Researcher & UI/UX Designer.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is UX Consultant & Team Lead at UXfocus e.U..

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for UXfocus e.U. and University of Vienna; Johannes Kepler University Linz; University of Salzburg.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Energy. Thomas also has some experience in Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management. Thomas also has some experience in Strategy.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Energy.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Doctorate in Business informatics from Johannes Kepler University Linz.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: Certified Professional For User Experience CPUE Foundation And Advanced Level, Certified Professional For User Experience CPUX-F, and UXAcademy Trainer.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.