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Alexander P.

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Interim CIO / Head of IT · Program Management · Enterprise Architect · SAP S/4HANA · AI & Data

Vienna
Alexander P.

Last position:

Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna

  • Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
  • Impact analysis 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
  • Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
  • Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
  • Presentations for business 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
  • MLOps and AIOps in live operations
  • Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, separate delivery for each target device
  • AI-assisted software development (vibe coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
  • Publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
  • 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
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Karl F.

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Software / Data Engineer

Gleißenfeld
Karl F.

Last position:

ONECEPT Website at ONECEPT GmbH

Development and implementation of the website onecept.at using React/Next.js. Focus on responsive web design, high-performance component structure, basic SEO optimization, and technical deployment.

Technologies: React, Next.js, TypeScript / JavaScript

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Stefan D.

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BI Consultant in Controlling

Wien
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)
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Michael O.

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Data Analyst | SQL · Power BI · DAX · Data Modeling

Vienna
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
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Michael L.

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IAM Developer & IT Architect

Vienna
Michael L.

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IAM Developer & IT Architect at Internationale Bank

  • Design and implementation of new functionalities in the areas of Lifecycle Management (LCM), Role Management (RLM) and Access Governance

  • Adjustment of the company-wide Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure regulatory and internal compliance requirements

  • Further development and configuration of recertification processes

  • Creation and adaptation of custom workflows, rules and tasks in SailPoint IdentityIQ (BeanShell, XML, Java)

  • Use of static code analysis with SonarQube to ensure code quality and compliance with defined development standards

  • Regular code reviews within the development team to ensure quality, share knowledge and follow clean code principles

  • Work in an agile Scrum team with daily communication, sprint planning and reviews

  • Coordination with testers, test managers and business departments to ensure quality and smooth production rollout

  • Active involvement in release planning and deployment coordination, including test preparation, cutover activities and rollback strategies

  • Analysis and sustainable resolution of issues in the IAM production environment (2nd- and 3rd-level support)

  • Reproduction of complex errors, identification of root causes and implementation of lasting fixes

  • Creation of technical analyses and recommendations for operations and further development

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Marcel S.

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Senior AI Engineer

Vienna
Marcel S.

Last position:

Senior AI Engineer - Python at Insurance Company

Project Tech Stack: Python, AWS, Azure, FastAPI, openai, pandas, unittest/pymock

Achievements:

  • Engineered automated data extraction pipelines to transform complex Excel datasets into structured formats via LLM-driven workflows.
  • Architected a generative slide-deck engine that translates natural language prompts into formatted presentation assets.
  • Integrated advanced LLM capabilities with the OpenAI Response API, implementing sophisticated tool-calling and structured output logic.
  • Developed and containerized scalable backend microservice using FastAPI, Docker, and OpenShift to host and serve agentic skills.
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Elija L.

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Founder

Graz
Elija L.

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Fujitsu Germany

  • Supporting and helping shape the setup and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
  • Designing and implementing data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management
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Alexander L.

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Senior Product Owner

Wien
Alexander L.

Last position:

Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien

  • Teaching & presenting
  • Communication
  • Effectively communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences through lectures
  • Guided non-technical students from zero knowledge to confidently understanding and applying algorithms to achieve business outcomes
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Shahram F.

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Senior Product Owner / Senior Business Analyst

Wien
Shahram F.

Last position:

Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch

Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks

  • Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
  • Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
  • Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
  • Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
  • Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
  • Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
  • Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
  • Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
  • Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
  • Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
  • Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
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Fabio G.

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IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant

Vienna
Fabio G.

Last position:

IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM

  • Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
  • Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
  • Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
  • Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
  • Ensures data protection and compliance
  • Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
  • Designs new AI platforms for clients
  • Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
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Peter S.

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Lead Software Architect

Gaspoltshofen
Peter S.

Last position:

Lead Software Architect at Pritz IT GmbH

  • Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
  • Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
  • Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
  • Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
  • Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
  • Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
  • Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
  • Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments
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Christian P.

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Migration Lead for Accounting & Year-End Closing Tests

Vienna
Christian P.

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Migration Lead for Accounting & Year-End Closing Tests at Raiffeisenverband Salzburg

  • Project and test management for the accounting migration
  • Coordination of resources
  • Planning, creation and alignment of scenarios with functional experts and IT product owners
  • Responsibility for accounting KPIs of the migration cockpit
  • System environment: Jira, XRay, Confluence
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Burak E.

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Senior Developer (Freelancer)

Burak E.

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Nürnberger Versicherung

Further development of an insurance product quotation system

  • Implementation and maintenance of pricing logic for property and casualty products (accident, property liability, business contents) based on Java and FaktorIPS
  • Implementation of actuarial tariff revisions into product-specific calculation models
  • Development and refactoring of backend components and web UI components
  • Creation and maintenance of test tables and automated premium tests for quality assurance
  • Code reviews and active involvement in quality assurance in the development process
  • Production support and bug fixing in live operations
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Matthias K.

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Business Architect

Vienna
Matthias K.

Last position:

Business Architect at E5GTEC

  • Analysis of extended requirements related to existing controllers in an industrial plant
  • Creating concepts for storing and visualizing sensor data
  • Communication with PLCs
  • Microservice architecture
  • Unified architecture
  • AI-based evaluations of sensor data
  • Technologies used: .NET 8, Minimal API, Postgres, MQTT, RabbitMQ

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Statistics of experts using Microsoft SQL Server

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria have 20 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3 years

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria stay in a single position for 3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

67%

67% of Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

52%

52% of Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

4%

4% of Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

4

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria hold 4 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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6 of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charge less than €640 per day.
14 of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charge between €640 and €800 per day.
18 of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charge between €800 and €960 per day.
10 of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
4 of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charge between €1120 and €1280 per day.
One of the Microsoft SQL Server experts in Austria charges €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120-​1280 €1280+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Austria using Microsoft SQL Server

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 834 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €

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.

Microsoft SQL Server 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 (91%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Manufacturing (44%)
  • Retail (39%)
  • Education (31%)
  • Transportation (31%)
  • Telecommunication (31%)
  • Professional Services (28%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Relational data platform

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system for storing, querying and protecting structured business data. Companies use it for transactional applications, reporting, analytics, data warehouses and high-volume enterprise workloads. Its T-SQL language, security model and integration with Microsoft tools make it central to many .NET environments.

Core capabilities

Strong specialists work across database design, query performance and operational reliability. They model normalized and analytical schemas, create stored procedures and manage indexing, transactions, concurrency and backup strategies. They also assess execution plans and resolve bottlenecks without compromising data integrity.

  • Design schemas, tables, views and stored procedures
  • Optimize T-SQL queries, indexes and execution plans
  • Configure backups, recovery and high availability
  • Manage permissions, encryption and auditing

Ecosystem and tooling

SQL Server projects often involve SQL Server Management Studio, Azure Data Studio, Integration Services, Analysis Services and Reporting Services. Specialists may connect databases to Azure SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, .NET applications and third-party systems. Familiarity with PowerShell, source control and automated deployment supports reliable delivery.

When companies hire

Companies bring in freelance expertise during migrations, modernization programs, audits and periods of poor database performance. In Austria, specialists may support manufacturing, finance, retail, healthcare or public-sector systems while coordinating with internal teams. Remote work is common, with on-site collaboration useful for sensitive infrastructure or workshops.

  • Move workloads from legacy systems or on-premises servers
  • Resolve slow queries, blocking and capacity issues
  • Build reporting and data integration pipelines
  • Prepare upgrades, disaster recovery and governance work

What strong professionals deliver

A capable Microsoft SQL Server professional connects database choices to business risk and application behavior. They document assumptions, test changes against realistic workloads and explain trade-offs clearly. They know when a relational design is appropriate and when a complementary warehouse, cache or cloud service is needed.

Choosing the right specialist

Review experience with the relevant SQL Server edition, deployment model and workload rather than relying on a tool list. Ask for examples of measurable improvements, migration plans, recovery testing and security controls, while respecting confidentiality. A good match understands the existing application stack, communicates clearly and leaves maintainable automation and documentation behind.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Microsoft SQL Server, in one place.

Microsoft SQL Server stores and processes structured data for business applications, reporting, analytics and operational systems. Companies use it for order processing, finance, customer records, supply chains and data warehouses.

Microsoft SQL Server is often chosen for its integration with Windows, .NET, Azure, Power BI and Microsoft identity services. PostgreSQL may appeal where open-source flexibility is central, while Oracle Database is common in established enterprise estates; the right choice depends on workload, skills, licensing and existing systems.

Microsoft SQL Server work commonly connects with T-SQL, .NET, Azure, Power BI, data integration and infrastructure automation. Useful adjacent knowledge also includes identity management, network security, monitoring, source control and disaster recovery.

A small reporting change may need focused Microsoft SQL Server expertise, while a migration or high-availability redesign requires broader responsibility. Assess the specialist against the workload, data sensitivity, recovery objectives and integrations rather than using a generic seniority label.

Yes. Microsoft SQL Server projects can often be handled remotely through secure access, documented change processes and online workshops. On-site work in Austria can still help with controlled infrastructure, stakeholder sessions or systems that cannot be accessed outside the company.

Ask a Microsoft SQL Server professional to explain how they investigate execution plans, blocking, backup failures and data-quality risks. Strong answers show structured diagnosis, safe rollout methods, recovery testing, clear documentation and attention to application behavior.

Microsoft SQL Server supports transactional workloads and analytical use cases, although the design and operating model differ. Specialists should separate competing workloads where needed and evaluate columnstore indexes, dedicated reporting environments, Azure services or a warehouse architecture.

Before working with Microsoft SQL Server, clarify the edition, hosting model, data classification, deployment process and recovery expectations. Freelancers should also understand the application stack, naming conventions, monitoring setup and approval rules before changing production databases.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 834 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are German (98%), English (98%), and French (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Manufacturing (44%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Microsoft SQL Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (67%), and Product Development (59%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft SQL Server

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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