Internet of Things Experts in Vienna
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Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Artellico / Own company for AI governance and data products
- Consulting and interim management at the intersection of IT operations and regulation
- Impact assessment and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Teaching assignments in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at Hochschule Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of Master's theses and participation on examination boards
- Industry talks for businesses and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and Zero-Knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- Integration with bank account systems using SEPA direct debit mandates and message formats under ISO 20022 (pain.008, camt.053)
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under my own brand: shared codebase, separate deployment for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe-coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Professional publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Professional publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
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
Christian E.
Last position:
Cyber Trust Austria Silver Certification at PrimeFaktor GmbH
Cyber Trust Austria Silver Certification
- Led application and implementation of the Cyber Trust Austria Silver label (KSV1870 Cyber Risk A-Rating; 25 validated controls)
- Mapped and fulfilled requirements covering risk management, incident response, access control, vulnerability and penetration testing, BCM, and supply-chain security, aligned with ISO/IEC 27001/27002 control themes and NIS 2 / NISG 2026 expectations
- Coordinated stakeholders, compiled audit evidence, and completed KSV1870 validation
Atif Y.
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)
Mubin I.
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.
Markus K.
Last position:
Document Development at Insurance Company
- Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
- Extension of document logic
Gerhard Z.
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
Rene S.
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
Michael B.
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
Thomas B.
Last position:
Interim Business Owner at Omterra (ex: Siemens Energy)
Global PLM & ERP Implementation / Migration
Context:
Budget: 8-digit | Project size: >100 | D-A-USA-MX-BR at al
Mandate:
Consulting and implementation: Analysis, structuring, and documentation of requirements, change requests, and improvement opportunities as part of a global PLM rollout within the company-wide ERP / SAP migration; resolving functional gaps, setting up change management; aligning local requirements with central ERP / PLM platforms; introducing new processes and governance to coordinate production sites with headquarters
Work Delivered:
- Analyzed, consolidated, and assessed requirements, operational issues, and change requests from company sites
- Structured, categorized, and prioritized topics, identifying patterns, risks, and areas requiring action
- Assessed existing service, support, and training structures
- Provided recommendations for operating models
- Conducted change and transformation analysis to identify barriers to acceptance, use, and adoption of harmonized engineering processes
- Provided recommendations for rollout, enablement, user adoption, and communications
- Prepared status reports, management summaries, and risk and action overviews
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Statistics of experts using Internet of Things
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
75%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Vienna are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Vienna 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Internet of Things 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 (90%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Professional Services (60%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Media and Entertainment (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Connected systems
Internet of Things (IoT) links physical devices with software, networks and data services. Sensors collect information from machines, vehicles, buildings or products, while gateways and cloud platforms process it for monitoring, automation and decision-making. IoT projects can range from a connected device prototype to a distributed industrial system.
Devices and data
IoT specialists work across embedded hardware, firmware, connectivity and backend services. They define device telemetry, message flows, data models and interfaces so information reaches the right application safely and reliably. Common protocols include MQTT, CoAP, HTTP and OPC UA, with edge processing used when latency, resilience or data privacy matters.
Ecosystem and tooling
The technology spans many layers and vendor ecosystems. Relevant expertise may include:
- Embedded Linux, microcontrollers and sensor integration
- AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud services and device registries
- MQTT brokers, gateways, edge runtimes and stream processing
- Time-series databases, dashboards, APIs and mobile applications
- Device provisioning, over-the-air updates and fleet management
Where IoT runs
Connected systems support predictive maintenance, energy management, logistics, smart buildings, healthcare equipment, agriculture and consumer products. In Vienna, IoT work may involve industrial operations, mobility services, property technology or public infrastructure. The right design must account for intermittent connectivity, long device lifecycles and operational safety.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance IoT expertise when hardware and software teams need a shared technical direction, when a proof of concept must become a production service, or when an existing fleet needs stronger security and observability. Typical assignments include:
- Selecting protocols, gateways and cloud architecture
- Connecting legacy equipment to modern data services
- Hardening devices, identities and update processes
- Testing reliability across devices, networks and edge locations
What strong professionals deliver
Strong IoT professionals understand the complete path from sensor signal to useful action. They clarify requirements, document interfaces, test failure scenarios and separate device concerns from cloud operations. They also balance battery use, bandwidth, security, maintainability and cost instead of optimizing one layer in isolation. Clear communication helps remote teams and on-site operations work from the same system model.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Internet of Things — answered in short.
Companies use Internet of Things systems to collect data from physical assets and trigger useful actions. Typical applications include equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, fleet tracking, energy control, smart buildings and connected products.
IoT usually connects assets to broader networks and software services, enabling remote monitoring, analytics and fleet-wide management. Traditional automation often focuses on local control within a defined machine or facility, although both approaches can work together.
A strong Internet of Things professional may also understand embedded systems, networking, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data engineering and industrial protocols. The relevant mix depends on whether the assignment centers on devices, connectivity, edge computing or business applications.
The needed depth depends on the system’s risk, device diversity and production scope. A prototype may need focused sensor and connectivity expertise, while a live industrial fleet calls for experience with security, observability, provisioning, updates and failure recovery.
IoT work can often be done remotely for architecture, firmware review, cloud integration, testing and documentation. On-site time may still be useful for installing gateways, inspecting equipment, validating radio coverage or working with operations teams in Vienna.
A managed IoT platform can reduce the effort needed for device identity, ingestion, monitoring and fleet operations. Custom integration may be preferable when a company has unusual protocols, strict data boundaries, specialized edge requirements or an existing technology estate that must remain in place.
Look for a clear explanation of device-to-cloud architecture, security boundaries and failure behavior. A capable IoT specialist can show how they test unreliable networks, protect device identities, manage updates and turn raw telemetry into dependable operational outcomes.
An Internet of Things freelancer should clarify the hardware in use, connectivity constraints, protocol choices, cloud ownership, deployment environment and success criteria. It is also important to establish access to physical devices, test data, logs and the people responsible for field operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects is 122 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 977 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 75% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are English (100%), German (90%), and Spanish (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Manufacturing (60%), and Professional Services (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used Internet of Things in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (90%), and Project Management (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Internet of Things
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