Internet of Things Experts in Austria
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Thomas Pacal
Last position:
Change Manager / Sales Transformation at SEFE
- Organizational Change Management as part of a group-wide, supranational sales transformation, serving as the core of a broad restructuring of business-critical areas, with end-to-end control of the change process and long-term embedding and securing the future readiness of sales.
- Initiation and end-to-end steering of the sales transformation program, including in-depth analysis to identify, assess, and strategically involve all relevant stakeholders, making tactical use of their specific business interests and influence.
- Conducting advanced, detailed change impact analyses to predict the organizational effects of the transformation, deriving a tailored change strategy, and developing a change roadmap and a change story as the core narrative of the campaign.
- Designing and implementing an integrated communication and action plan to ensure maximum transparency, effectively manage unspoken expectations, and actively guide a change process that is clear and understandable for all stakeholders.
- Active management of all transformation phases, including the setup of robust monitoring mechanisms for continuous progress analysis and forecasting based on recommended and jointly defined KPIs.
- Establishing an agile analysis and adjustment cycle to continuously assess the effectiveness of implemented measures, identify challenges early, and fine-tune the change strategy in time.
- Conducting precise gap analyses to identify skill gaps in the sales team in the context of the new strategic direction, and deriving and developing targeted qualification measures (e.g. coaching, training).
- Comprehensive reduction of resistance to change by turning opposing stakeholder mindsets into proactive change-driving change ambassadors.
- Deep and sustainable realignment of sales structures and processes in full alignment with the company’s overall goals.
- Qualitative and quantitative improvement of sales efficiency and performance as a direct result of the implemented transformation initiatives and capability-building programs.
Gerhard Zalusky
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric
- Development of a charging station for electric vehicles
- Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink
- Development and testing of functional software with various communication buses
Mubin Içyer
Last position:
Software Engineer, Freelancer at Siemens-Linz
- Designed and implemented simulation software for electrical power systems, focusing on dynamic element interaction and user interface optimization using C++, wxWidgets, Windows, and Visual Studio.
Thomas Becker
Last position:
Agile Coach, Scrum-Master at Ă–BB (Infra)
- Challenge: poor project results and team performance, very poor work environment
- Solution: introduction of agile planning processes, teaching agile principles within the SAFe framework
- Innovation: consistent use of agile methods; introduction of requirements engineering, story writing
- Leadership: interface with the board, program management Opel Europe, GM USA and international markets
- Result: most productive team in the ART; increased planning accuracy to over 85%
- Team size: 10
Markus Kleiber
Last position:
Document Development at Insurance Company
- Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
- Extension of document logic
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
Tobias Franek
Last position:
CTO & Founder at bitminds
Selected projects:
Kiosk platform – hospitality
- Led a 3-person team while hands-on architecting an edge computing infrastructure for over 15 self-service kiosks in Alpine hotels with unstable connectivity
- Designed a Nomad-based cluster with a WireGuard mesh network for fully automated OTA updates, even during local network outages and offline operation
- Integrated physical peripherals (hotel key card readers, thermal printers) into a containerized deployment pipeline
- Reduced on-site maintenance visits by ~40% through a resilient offline-first architecture and Prometheus-based hardware monitoring
- Tech: Nomad, Consul, WireGuard, NestJS, NextJS, Prometheus, Custom Hardware Provisioning
Multi-tenant SaaS platform – insurance claims processing
- Built and operated the Kubernetes infrastructure for a market-leading claims processing platform (acquired by an S&P 500 company) – with strict compliance and availability requirements
- Designed a multi-tenant EKS cluster with tenant isolation, enabling cost-effective single-instance hosting for multiple customers
- Implemented dynamic spot instance node pools, reducing infrastructure costs by ~20%
- Set up fully automated deployment pipelines (Terraform + GitHub Actions) for uninterrupted releases during business hours
- Tech: EKS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana/Loki, PHP, GraphQL
Legacy ERP integration – construction photo documentation
- Led a 2-person team in designing and implementing a real-time sync bridge between a legacy Microsoft Access ERP (without an API) and a modern mobile photo app for quality control on construction sites
- Developed a PostgreSQL pipeline with real-time listeners that extract data from 1990s Access databases – without disrupting existing workflows
- Built a resilient upload architecture with a circuit breaker pattern for unstable site connections (S3, NFS, Synology NAS)
- Saved each project manager 2–4 hours per week through automated photo sync instead of manual USB/SD card transfers
- Tech: NestJS, PostgreSQL, React Native (Expo), S3, Synology API, offline-first architecture
Rene Schakmann
Last position:
Head of Digital Services & IT at reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH
- Overall responsibility for IT, software development, and digital services of the company for brands such as Rosenberger, Rosehill, Burger King Austria (approx. 70 companies)
- Built the holding's lakehouse and data analytics platform
- Established and led the software development and IT department
- Established and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the B2B platform
- Connected IoT systems and developed models for predictive maintenance and production planning, data lake/lakehouse, and BI
- Preparation for ISO 27001 information security certification
- Technologies: Cloud, AWS, Java, Cypress, Angular, Python, Go
Atif Yilmaz
Last position:
Head of Technology at Quadrobotics R&D and Software Development Inc.
- Integrated cutting-edge software and hardware enhancements into quadruped robotic systems
- BARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (5.56, 7.62 remote control weapon station integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)
- AYBARS Robotic Dog Platform: computer boards integrations, data link integrations, LTE, anti-jam datalink, RF datalink, satcom datalink integrations, GNSS integrations, GNSS-RTK integration, payload integrations, RCWS (9 mm remote controlled gun-box integration), CBRN sensor integrations (chemical)
Bernhard Keprt
Last position:
AI Consultant at Bitpanda
- Advising on AI strategy and implementation for one of Europe's leading digital asset platforms
- Helping teams integrate agentic AI workflows, optimize developer productivity through AI-assisted tooling, and evaluate emerging AI technologies for fintech applications
René Blaschke
Last position:
Principal IT-Architect & Founder at Blaschke-Consulting
- Business analysis and requirements engineering: analysis of customer requirements and market situations
- Digital transformation: development of digital strategies based on customer requirements
- Business model innovation: consulting on tailored business models for optimal monetization and customer satisfaction
- Solution architecture: consulting from architectural design to implementation
- Digital product management: support in product and project management as a liaison to stakeholders
Michael Berchtold
Last position:
Managing Partner at Espressomobil Deutschland
- Founded & built one of the leading retailtainment & coffee catering companies in Germany, with locations in Munich, Hamburg & Berlin
- Generated over €500,000 net revenue p.a. in the first two years
- Ensured profitability with clients like BMW, Bucherer, MCM, and Puma
- Built sales & operations with a team of 10 people
- Core skills: new business, strategy, KAM, team leadership & entrepreneurship
Dominic Wehrmann
Last position:
Engineer / Architect at Freelancer
- Magento 2
- Symfony
- Various technologies
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Statistics of experts using Internet of Things
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Energy
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, 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 Internet of Things
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
IoT basics
The Internet of Things links physical devices to software so they can send data, receive commands, and act on their environment. It shows up in connected machines, smart buildings, industrial systems, fleet tracking, and consumer products. The core job is simple: make the device, network, and application work together.
Common stacks
- Device messaging with MQTT, HTTP, and WebSockets
- Edge processing on gateways and local controllers
- Cloud integration with AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or similar services
- Device onboarding, telemetry, alerts, and remote updates
- Data pipelines for sensor streams and operational dashboards
Where it helps
Companies bring in IoT specialists when devices must be monitored, controlled, or updated at scale. That often includes production lines, energy systems, logistics assets, home devices, and building automation. In Austria, this work often needs clear collaboration with hardware teams, product owners, and operations staff.
What good experts do
Strong professionals think across firmware, networks, security, and backend services. They know how to design device identities, manage connectivity loss, and keep telemetry clean enough for action. They also document handovers well so internal teams can run the system after launch.
Delivery focus
Freelance IoT experts are often hired for architecture reviews, proof-of-concepts, migrations, and rescue work on unstable setups. They also help when a company needs a specialist for sensor integration, gateway configuration, or cloud-based device management without building a full in-house team. The best people balance speed with reliability.
Signals of fit
- Devices drop offline or reconnect unreliably
- Data arrives late, incomplete, or out of order
- Security rules around devices are unclear
- A prototype must become a maintainable product
- The team needs help choosing between MQTT, cloud services, or custom services
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Internet of Things, in one place.
Internet of Things work connects devices, sensors, and software so real-world equipment can be monitored and controlled. Companies use it for remote asset tracking, machine telemetry, building automation, connected products, and alerting based on live data. The goal is to turn device signals into actions that operations teams can trust.
A strong IoT project has to deal with unreliable networks, device identity, edge logic, and hardware constraints. A normal backend can assume stable clients, while IoT must handle reconnects, message queues, and remote updates. That makes device behavior as important as server code.
A solid Internet of Things setup often includes MQTT, device provisioning, cloud IoT services, databases for time-series data, and dashboard tools. Many projects also need edge gateways, certificate handling, and firmware coordination. If analytics matter, data pipeline and observability skills become important too.
You do not need a finished architecture before hiring a IoT specialist. A good brief can start with the device type, data volume, connectivity, security needs, and the business outcome. The expert can then help shape the protocol choice, cloud setup, and delivery plan.
Many Internet of Things tasks can be done remotely, especially architecture, cloud integration, dashboard work, and code review. On-site time helps when devices must be tested with hardware, factory networks, or building systems. In Austria, a hybrid setup is often practical for projects that touch physical equipment.
No, MQTT is common, but it is not always the best fit. It works well for lightweight telemetry and command delivery, yet some systems need HTTP, AMQP, CoAP, or vendor-specific device services. A good specialist chooses the protocol based on latency, payload size, reliability, and device limits.
Ask for examples where the person solved device connectivity, message loss, secure onboarding, or remote update problems in a real Internet of Things system. Strong answers mention trade-offs, failure handling, and how the design will be supported after launch. Clear documentation and practical debugging habits are good signs.
A strong IoT professional usually brings cloud basics, network understanding, security awareness, and enough hardware context to talk with embedded teams. They should also be comfortable with logging, monitoring, and release processes because connected products need careful operation after deployment. Communication matters as much as technical depth.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 938 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and Spanish (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Manufacturing (54%), and Energy (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (92%), and Operations (54%).
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