DAX Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used DAX
Stefan Dangubic
Last position:
BI Consultant in Controlling at Reutter GmbH
- Extraction, transformation, and cleansing of data from Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Creation of sales reports in Power BI
- Training employees in business intelligence
- Technologies: Power BI, SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Michael Okang
Last position:
Gas station attendant at Shell
- Accurate handling of customer transactions under time pressure, including cash and register processing with high care
- Reliable, consistent performance in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment; strengthened organization and multitasking skills
Immo Mohrenschildt
Last position:
Interim Manager/Management Consultant at Austrian regional energy supplier
Further development of the data analytics system landscape based on MS Power BI
- Concept and development of ETL processes, primary data source SAP IS/U incl. extraction via Theobald extractors to Azure Synapse, support with SAP S/4 conversion
- Support in the concept and development of data models in Azure Synapse Analytics
- Gathering and implementation of requirements in the data analytics area from internal business units
- Identification, documentation and analysis of existing as well as cross-functional processes
- Data definition, data modeling & preparation as well as source selection for merging data from differently structured data sources
- Design of reports and dashboards based on MS Power BI
- Transfer of reporting processes from existing structures to MS Power BI Premium (PPU)
- Hands-on development and implementation of analyses, reports and dashboards based on Microsoft Power BI
- Power Apps for write-back processes from Power BI Premium to Azure SQL DB
- Power BI support as part of the SAP S/4 conversion
- Cooperation with internal business units and external development partners
- Coaching/training, documentation, development processes
Hossein Adibpouya
Last position:
Datawarehouse Consultant at LENZING AG
- Consulting on the enterprise data-warehouse and reporting practice at one of Austria's largest industrial groups.
- Designing and standardizing Power BI dashboards and data-visualization governance for company-wide enterprise reporting.
- Developing a WCAG-compliant, colorblind-safe visualization standard (Okabe-Ito palette) to harmonize dashboards across the organization.
Karin Wallner
Last position:
Head of Controlling at Frey-Wille GmbH & Co KG
- Leading the controlling department (1 employee)
- Financial advice to the owner
- Support for mergers & acquisitions and due diligence
- Support in liquidity planning
- Support in monthly and annual financial statements (UGB)
- Preparation of business plans and strategic planning
- Annual planning, budgeting and forecasts
- Strategic sales and production management
- Creation of a new reporting package in Excel (UGB/IFRS) with validation checks and automations
- Creation of a new consolidation package in Excel
- Development of a new inventory process
Stéphane Loyet
Last position:
Expert BI Consultant at Freelance
- Project management
- Design, optimization, query, reporting, and data modeling
- Liaising with clients / training
- Design, optimization, and development of query, reporting, and data architecture
- SAP SAC
- Story
- Data Action
- Planning
- SAP Datasphere
- SAP BTP
- MS Power BI
- DAX
- Power Query
- IBM Cognos Reporting
- Framework Manager
Gasper Zerak
Last position:
Senior BI Consultant at PMONE GmbH
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Statistics of experts using DAX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using DAX
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 DAX does
DAX, or Data Analysis Expressions, is the formula language behind Power BI, Power Pivot, and Analysis Services tabular models. It is used to create measures, calculated columns, and calculated tables that turn raw data into business logic. Strong DAX work makes reports consistent, fast, and easier to trust.
Common use cases
- Sales and margin measures in Power BI dashboards
- Time intelligence for month, quarter, and year comparisons
- KPI logic for finance, operations, and management reporting
- Calculations in tabular models and semantic layers
- Fixing filter behavior and context-driven results
Ecosystem and tools
DAX is usually used with Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Azure Analysis Services. Experts often work with model design, relationships, hierarchies, and data refresh flows around the language itself. They also know how DAX interacts with Power Query, source data, and report visuals.
When companies bring in help
Companies call in freelance DAX specialists when measures are wrong, reports slow down, or the model logic has become hard to maintain. They are also useful during Power BI rollouts, finance reporting redesigns, and migration work from Excel-based models. In Austria, they often work remotely with business teams, while occasional on-site sessions help align reporting needs.
What strong specialists know
Strong DAX professionals understand row context, filter context, CALCULATE, RELATED, iterators, and context transition. They write measures that are readable and reusable, not just correct for one dashboard. They also know how to simplify logic, test assumptions, and keep the model maintainable.
Signs you need DAX expertise
If a report shows different totals than expected, if performance drops as the model grows, or if every new metric becomes a workaround, DAX expertise is needed. The same is true when teams depend on Power BI for management reporting but the logic lives in scattered formulas. A good freelancer can clean that up without changing the business meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DAX, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DAX is used to define the calculations that make Power BI reports useful. It powers measures, calculated columns, and calculated tables for things like revenue, growth, and running totals. In practice, it turns a data model into a reporting layer the business can trust.
Yes. DAX is the abbreviation for Data Analysis Expressions, the formula language used in Power BI, Power Pivot, and tabular Analysis Services models. Searchers also use the full name when they are looking for help with measures or model logic.
DAX is different from SQL and Power Query because it is meant for calculations inside the model, not for data extraction or transformation. SQL is usually used to query source systems, while Power Query prepares data before it reaches the model. DAX then defines the business rules that appear in reports.
A strong DAX specialist usually understands data modeling, star schemas, relationships, and Power BI report design. Knowledge of Power Query, Excel, and Analysis Services helps too. For complex projects, good communication with finance or operations teams is just as important as formula skill.
You do not need a huge project to justify DAX support. If measure logic is unclear, totals do not match expectations, or performance becomes hard to manage, expert help is useful early. That is especially true when several people edit the same model.
Yes. DAX work is often well suited to remote collaboration because the main deliverables are model logic, measures, and report behavior. In Austria, many teams also like a mix of remote work and a few on-site sessions for stakeholder alignment and report review.
Look for someone who explains context clearly and can show why a measure works, not just that it works. A good DAX freelancer writes readable formulas, avoids unnecessary complexity, and checks performance on real model data. They should also ask about the business definition behind each metric.
DAX freelancers are often brought in for Power BI dashboards, finance reporting, KPI layers, and cleanup of legacy Excel logic. They also help when a tabular model needs redesign or when calculations must be standardized across teams. If your reporting depends on consistent metrics, they can add a lot of value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 975 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 71% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects are Professional Services (71%), Information Technology (57%), and Manufacturing (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used DAX
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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