Blockchain Experts in Austria
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Gabriele Bolek-Fügl
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Main tasks and responsibilities: development, acquisition, sales, consulting, and controlling
- Area of work or industry: Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
Selection of client projects:
- Creation and operation of an AI governance platform, including training content on the use of AI in companies
- Design, setup, and operation of the ISO 42001 management system at PaiperOne with certification by TÜV
- Auditor according to ISO 17024 at Austrian Standards for the "AI Manager"
- AI training for staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management level at the State of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a municipality in Styria and a municipality in Salzburg
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI training for municipalities at KDZ
- Delivery of training on "Certified AI Compliance Officer" at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at ÖGK
- Project support for the "homepage chatbot" at öbv
- Certification exams at Austrian Standards
Nikola Neloski
Last position:
Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH
- Business analysis
- Requirements engineering
- System design
- Various insurance projects
- Technology stack: msg.Billing (in-/ex-collection)
- Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
Werner Paulin
Last position:
Industrial Innovation & Digital Product Advisory at VarionImpact
I help industrial companies in strategy and implementation of digital products.
I work with companies that see software, automation, and connected systems as core drivers of growth or are in the process of becoming exactly that. I help organizations turn technological potential into market-relevant solutions by aligning strategy, product thinking, and execution.
My work sits at the intersection of industry expertise, software, and business impact.
Jürgen Eckel
Last position:
Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH
- Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
Georg Oberdammer
Last position:
CIO / CDO at TroGroup
- Design and execution of the transformation journey of IT & digitization and enablement of the further development of the group
- Development of the global IT & digitization strategy (motto: “ahead of the wave”) based on group standards and USP-driven digital solutions
- Definition of the digital strategy as part of the company’s 2030 strategy with a focus on the value disciplines “operational excellence,” “customer intimacy,” “product leadership”
- Design and implementation of a business-focused, global IT organization, including existing shadow IT parts
- Digital product development with a focus on IoT, data science, AI, software development (DevOps), cloud architecture, and Azure cloud services
- Initiation and ramp-up of the CoE for artificial intelligence and data analytics, including several agentic AI projects
- Definition and global rollout of the enterprise, infrastructure, and application architecture
- Cloud transformation including setup and execution of the global S/4HANA rollout, introducing new capabilities and modules
- Global business process standardization, automation, and end-to-end digitization within and across divisions
- IT/OT integration (shop floor, CAx integration)
- P&L responsibility and further development of digital marketing & sales channels, SEO/SEA, online product configuration, PIM/DAM, eBusiness/eCommerce systems
- Implementation of a global intranet portal and several digital solutions like Workday, Concur, Softconcis, Tacto, xFlow
- Further development of Salesforce beyond CRM into a sales backbone
- Support of M&A and divestiture
- Cyber security excellence, data protection, and NIS2 preparation
- Ramp-up of nearshore and offshore locations (Poland, India)
- Evaluation and implementation of business-value–driven IT innovation like RPA, business process AI, and low-code
- IT budgeting and controlling, KPI reporting, and negotiation of large IT contracts
- Global recruiting, people retention, and development
- Stakeholder management with executive management and heads of divisions
Patrik Germann
Last position:
Engineering & Development at TOBG Services Ltd
- Increased system uptime and performance while decreasing costs. Managing server infrastructure for DLT and application services
- Design and implement AI-workflow automation
- Developed the stakit.io App using Redis, Prometheus, Grafana
- Creating a multi-AI chat App with advanced AI-integration
- Developing an AI-powered document analysis solution for in-house and service deployment
Christian Mayr
Last position:
Senior Feature Engineer - Banking at start.me app e.U.
- Requirements engineering & business analysis
- Architecture responsibility for core banking extensions
- Interface modeling for third-party systems (TiGital, ESA, ÖNB)
- AML, KYC & payment reporting
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Statistics of experts using Blockchain
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Education
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Austria using Blockchain
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What blockchain does
Blockchain is a shared ledger for records that must stay traceable and hard to change. Companies use it for token systems, asset tracking, settlement workflows, identity checks, and audit trails. Strong specialists know when a blockchain fits and when a simpler database is the better choice.
Common builds
- Smart contract-based business logic
- Wallet flows and key management
- Tokenized assets and on-chain records
- Integration with apps, APIs, and custodians
- Node setup, monitoring, and upgrades
These projects often span public chains, private ledgers, and distributed ledger technology, or DLT, when partners need controlled access.
Stack and tools
A strong Blockchain professional works across protocols, contract languages, and security tooling. That often includes Ethereum, Solidity, EVM-based networks, and tools for testing, audits, and deployment.
They also understand consensus models, transaction finality, gas costs, and how off-chain services connect to on-chain logic. Good delivery depends on clean architecture, not just code.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance support when they are starting a new ledger project, fixing a contract, or connecting blockchain logic to existing systems. They also bring in specialists for security reviews, migration work, or product validation before a launch.
In Austria, this often comes up in fintech, logistics, industrial traceability, and cross-border workflows where teams want clear documentation and remote-first collaboration.
What strong specialists do
Strong blockchain experts write code that is simple, tested, and secure. They think about permissions, upgrade paths, data privacy, and how failures are handled across systems.
They also document assumptions, review transaction flows, and explain trade-offs in plain language. That matters when business teams, legal teams, and technical teams all need to agree.
Austria fit
For Austrian companies, blockchain work often sits between local stakeholders and international networks. Remote collaboration is common, but workshops on-site can help when teams define rules for tokens, trust models, or data sharing.
Look for professionals who can work in English and, when needed, align with German-speaking teams. That makes delivery smoother across product, operations, and compliance discussions.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Blockchain.
Blockchain is used when several parties need a shared record that is traceable and resistant to tampering. Companies apply it to asset tracking, tokenization, payment workflows, identity checks, and audit trails. It is a good fit when trust, transparency, and controlled change matter more than raw database speed.
A blockchain is built for shared control and immutable-style history, while a normal database is better for fast internal updates and simple administration. DLT, or distributed ledger technology, is the broader category; blockchain is one common form of it. A good specialist will tell you when a ledger is justified and when it is unnecessary.
A strong blockchain specialist usually knows smart contracts, wallet flows, node operations, and secure API integration. Depending on the project, that can also include Solidity, Ethereum tooling, key management, and contract testing. Security review skills matter as much as feature delivery.
You do not need a fully finished specification, but you do need a clear use case, the parties involved, and the trust model. For blockchain work, the expert should know whether the goal is a public network, a private ledger, or a hybrid setup. The more clearly you define data ownership and transaction rules, the better the result.
Yes, most blockchain work can be delivered remotely, especially contract development, audits, integration, and documentation. In Austria, on-site time is mainly useful for early workshops, stakeholder alignment, or sensitive governance topics. Many teams use a mix of remote delivery and a few in-person sessions.
Look for shipped systems, clean contract design, testing discipline, and clear explanations of trade-offs. A strong blockchain professional can describe how they handled security, upgrades, permissions, and rollback planning. They should also be able to explain why a design was chosen, not just how it was coded.
No, Blockchain is used far beyond cryptocurrencies. Many projects focus on supply chains, digital identity, records management, settlement logic, and tokenized assets. The currency use case is only one part of the wider ecosystem.
The best blockchain work usually benefits from backend integration, cloud operations, security review, and product architecture skills. Some projects also need knowledge of cryptography, data privacy, or fintech processes. Those adjacent skills help the solution fit real company systems, not just the ledger itself.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 892 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (43%), and Education (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Blockchain in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Project Management (71%).
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