IBM i Experts in Vienna
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Thomas P.
Last position:
Change Manager / AI-driven Finance Transformation at Agrana
Organizational Change Management for the strategic setup of a hybrid GBS rollout as part of a global, AI-driven Finance Transformation. End-to-end management of the OCM architecture in a highly complex on-, near-, and offshore partner setup [IN, PL, RO]. Successful completion of Phase 1 (Initial Strategy) and strategic pausing by the Executive Board after the early disclosure of critical vendor-side OPEX risks
Systemic Baseline Assessment & Stakeholder Diagnostics: Evaluation of the global organization and analysis of the process landscape across 21 countries [AT, DE, CH, FR, UK, SI, RO, UA, RU, US, CD, CN, AR, MX, ZA, IN, JP] to precisely determine change requirements
Architecting the OCM Strategy & Master Roadmap: Independent development of a comprehensive, AI-centered Change Roadmap for end-to-end management of all change initiatives across every project phase
Data Quality & AI Agent Risk Mitigation: Auditing of Process Data Repositories (Celonis analysis); prevention of the ingestion of 58% synthetic training data to safeguard AI model reliability amid geopolitical supply chain tensions
GBS Vendor BAFO Triage & Contractual Commitment: Critical review of Tier-1 vendor pitches and contractual commitment to a reduced Non-STP rate (from 7% to 4%) to avoid extreme manual rework with a planned FTE reduction (-63%)
Executive Enablement & Board Alignment: Design of the GBS Transformation Executive Board Deck to strategically enable C-level executives and transparently present completely overlooked AI tokenization costs
Targeted Change Communications & Engagement: Design and development of audience-specific communication measures to align the highly diverse, globally distributed stakeholder network
Adoption Velocity & Resistance Measurement: Engineering of quantitative measurement tools (Pulse Check Survey) using Behavioral Dyads to identify resistance based on data and ensure sustainable success measurement
Results:
- Avoidance of disruptive misallocations: Stopping the ingestion of 58% synthetic AI-agent training data after discovering only 42% compatibility with existing processes, preventing critical GBS cascade errors
- Significant OPEX & effort reduction: Reduction of the Non-STP rate in Tier-1 vendor BAFOs from 7% to 4% alongside an impending 63% Finance-FTE reduction; avoidance of thousands of time-consuming manual correction processes
- 100% Delivery of the OCM architecture & ROI protection: Delivery of all OCM artifacts (Change Roadmap, Comms Plan, Executive Board Deck, Pulse Check Survey) and protection of ROI by identifying incalculable LLM runtime token costs
António José R.
Last position:
Quality Management Manager at cloudWerkstatt GmbH
- Set up a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015
Jochen H.
Last position:
Interim CFO CEE Region at PE Portfolio company in the FMCG Industry
Joseph W.
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Christian M.
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
Franz W.
Last position:
SAP Expert
- Preparation of S/4 HANA for utilities
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Statistics of experts using IBM i
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Operations, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Vienna using IBM i
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IBM i 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 (83%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Energy (50%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Retail (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core platform
IBM i is an integrated operating system and application platform for IBM Power servers. Formerly known as AS/400 and iSeries, it combines the operating system, Db2 for i database, security and system management in one environment. Companies use it to run reliable transaction processing and long-lived core business applications.
Business systems
IBM i supports systems where accuracy, continuity and controlled data access matter. Common workloads include enterprise resource planning, finance, distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics and banking operations.
- Order, inventory and warehouse processing
- Financial and accounting applications
- Manufacturing and supply chain workflows
- Customer, billing and document management
Languages and tools
Specialists work with RPG, including free-form RPG, as well as COBOL, CL and SQL. They use Db2 for i, IBM Rational Developer for i, Access Client Solutions and IBM Navigator for i to build, troubleshoot and operate applications. Strong expertise also covers job queues, libraries, objects, subsystems and integrated file systems.
Integration and modernization
Many IBM i estates need secure connections to web applications, mobile channels and SaaS services. Professionals design REST APIs, event flows and data integrations while protecting existing business rules. They may refactor legacy RPG, introduce modular services, improve SQL performance or connect IBM i with Java, .NET and cloud environments.
When to bring in expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when internal knowledge is limited, a key specialist is unavailable or a critical system must change without disrupting operations. Companies often seek support for migrations, audits, release work, performance issues and documentation.
- Assess an inherited IBM i application portfolio
- Prepare an upgrade or modernization roadmap
- Resolve Db2, batch processing or interface issues
- Transfer operational knowledge to an internal team
In Vienna, specialists can work remotely or join on-site workshops when business processes and older systems require close collaboration. German and English communication may both be relevant to local teams and international suppliers.
What strong specialists bring
A strong IBM i professional understands both code and the business process behind it. They can trace data through RPG programs, database objects, batch jobs and external interfaces, then explain the impact of a change clearly. Look for disciplined testing, source control, rollback planning, security awareness and documented handover.
Experience with IBM Power hardware, high availability, backup and recovery is valuable for operational work. The best fit also knows when to preserve proven IBM i patterns and when a service, API or database improvement will reduce long-term risk.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about IBM i, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
IBM i is used to run integrated business applications for finance, distribution, manufacturing, retail, logistics and other transaction-heavy operations. It combines the operating system, Db2 for i database and core security features on IBM Power systems.
IBM i is the current name for the operating system historically associated with AS/400 and iSeries. The names refer to different generations and branding around the same long-running IBM midrange ecosystem, so project context matters when reviewing older documentation.
IBM i often keeps mature business rules, stable data structures and dependable transaction processing in place. A replacement may offer a different application ecosystem, but it can also require costly data migration, process redesign and extensive testing. Many companies modernize interfaces and selected components instead.
A strong IBM i specialist may also work with RPG, COBOL, CL, SQL and Db2 for i. API design, Java or .NET integration, IBM Power operations, security, backup and recovery are useful additions depending on the assignment.
The right level for IBM i work depends on risk, scope and system age rather than a fixed duration. A small SQL change may need focused application knowledge, while modernization or production recovery requires someone who can understand dependencies across programs, jobs, data and operations.
Yes, IBM i work can often be handled remotely through secure access, shared documentation and structured release processes. On-site workshops in Vienna can still help when specialists must map undocumented workflows, meet process owners or coordinate a sensitive cutover.
Ask how the specialist approaches impact analysis, testing, deployment, rollback and documentation on IBM i. Request examples of comparable RPG, Db2 for i, integration or modernization work, and check whether they explain technical risk in terms the business can act on.
IBM i projects often involve long-lived applications, strict operational controls and business rules that are not fully documented. Professionals should be comfortable learning existing code, working with change-management processes and communicating clearly with both technical teams and business owners.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects is 135 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,081 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used IBM i in their recent projects are Operations (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used IBM i
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