DAX Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used DAX
Stefan D.
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 O.
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 M.
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 A.
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.
Stéphane L.
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 Z.
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
15 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Energy
Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
DAX experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (67%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Energy (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
- Media and Entertainment (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What DAX is
DAX, or Data Analysis Expressions, is the formula language used in Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Power Pivot. It powers measures, calculated columns, and calculations that need filter-aware business logic. Strong DAX work turns messy data models into reports people can trust.
Where it fits
DAX is used when teams need interactive reporting, KPI logic, and time-based analysis across sales, finance, operations, or marketing. It is common in tabular models and semantic layers where users slice data by product, region, or period. The best professionals know how to keep logic readable and stable as models grow.
Core tasks
- Write measures for revenue, margin, variance, and cohort views
- Build date intelligence and rolling-period logic
- Refactor calculated columns into cleaner measures where possible
- Debug filter context, row context, and ambiguous totals
- Tune model design so reports stay responsive
Tooling around it
DAX rarely stands alone. Experts often work with Power BI, Tabular Editor, SSAS Tabular, Power Pivot, and sometimes Azure Analysis Services. They also need solid SQL, data modeling, and an eye for how source data, relationships, and hierarchies affect the final result.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in DAX specialists when reports are correct in detail but wrong in totals, when performance drops, or when new business rules are hard to maintain. In Austria, these experts often support finance, industrial reporting, and international teams that need clear collaboration in English and close work with local stakeholders.
What strong experts deliver
A strong DAX professional does more than write formulas. They document assumptions, test edge cases, and explain why a measure behaves a certain way. They deliver models that are easier to maintain, reports that are easier to trust, and logic that survives changing business questions.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DAX, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DAX is the formula language used to define measures, calculated columns, and calculated tables in Power BI, Power Pivot, and Analysis Services tabular models. It is used for business logic such as totals, ratios, time intelligence, and context-aware calculations. Companies bring in specialists when they need reporting logic that goes beyond standard aggregations.
DAX is closer to a model-aware calculation language than to plain SQL or Excel formulas. SQL prepares and shapes data, while DAX evaluates results in the filter context of a report or semantic model. Excel can be familiar to business users, but DAX handles relationships, slicers, and interactive analysis much better.
A strong DAX specialist usually also knows data modeling, Power BI, and the basics of star schemas and relationships. SQL is important for understanding source data and for working with the team that prepares it. Knowledge of Tabular Editor or SSAS Tabular is a plus when the model is more complex.
A DAX freelancer needs enough context to understand the business metric, the grain of the data, and how the report should behave under filters. Simple fixes can be done quickly, but deeper work needs access to the model structure and a few example edge cases. Clear definitions of totals, periods, and exceptions save time.
Use DAX when the calculation must react to report filters, slicers, or user interaction inside the semantic model. Move logic into SQL when the transformation is pure data preparation and does not depend on report context. Good specialists help decide which side of the boundary keeps the model cleaner.
Yes, DAX work is often done remotely because the core artifacts are models, reports, and formulas that can be shared online. For Austrian teams, remote work is common when business owners can review requirements in English and the specialist can join working sessions as needed. On-site time helps most when definitions are still changing fast.
A strong DAX expert can explain why a measure works, not just write it. Look for clear naming, reusable patterns, careful handling of blank values and filter context, and a habit of testing totals against expected business results. Good professionals also leave models that other specialists can maintain.
If a DAX model has slow visuals, wrong totals, awkward workarounds, or many copy-pasted formulas, it usually needs specialist attention. Another sign is when business teams keep asking for new metrics but no one wants to touch the existing logic. That is often the point where a freelance expert adds real value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 952 € 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 83% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used DAX in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Professional Services (67%), and Energy (50%).
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 (67%).
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
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