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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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Stefania D.

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Analytics & Data Engineer

Vienna
Stefania D.

Last position:

Data Engineer at Storebox

Tech: AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift), Airflow, PostgreSQL, Python, PySpark, Metabase, Power BI

Delivered: Analytics-Ready Data Models • Legacy SQL to Cloud ETL Migration • Dynamic Pricing Engine

  • Owned and evolved the company data warehouse end-to-end — from ingestion to transformation to analytics-ready dimensional data models on AWS Redshift.
  • Collaborated with Analysts, Data Scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable dimensional data models that enable self-serve analytics and streamline dashboarding in Metabase and Power BI.
  • Architected end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines on AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift) using Python and PySpark, orchestrated with Apache Airflow (MWAA) for reliability and observability.
  • Defined and enforced data quality standards and governance practices across pipelines and the core data layer.
  • Led migration of legacy SQL infrastructure into scalable AWS Glue pipelines with distributed PySpark processing, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing downtime.
  • Developed a dynamic pricing engine applying automated promotional discounts based on occupancy rates, competitor pricing, and location performance tiers.
  • Designed schema mappings to ingest MongoDB data into structured relational systems (Redshift/PostgreSQL).
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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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Damir D.

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Senior IT Consultant

Vienna
Damir D.

Last position:

Senior IT Consultant at Dudakovic e.U.

  • Consulting in national and international projects in various roles and sectors (banking and finance, public sector, telecommunications, data management, software development)
  • Engaging in project management, requirements management, business analysis, process management, IT consulting and coaching
  • Delivering sustainable value quickly and efficiently due to high complexity and diversity of projects and expertise
  • Emphasizing collegiality and integrity and fostering a positive team atmosphere
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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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Michael G.

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Scrummaster

Wien
Michael G.

Last position:

Scrummaster at Xenovo

  • Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings

  • Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process

  • Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps

  • Stakeholder management

  • Documentation and improvement of the development process

  • Tools: JIRA, Confluence

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Alexander K.

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Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales

Pressbaum
Alexander K.

Last position:

Senior Manager, Project Management, Scrum, Recruiting, Business Development, Sales at Accilium GmbH

  • Focus on digital transformation in the energy and mobility sector, including SAP R3 transition to S/4HANA
  • Project management and requirements engineering in the energy sector (workshops, requirement specification creation, process development)
  • Advice on the mobility strategy for public transport/transport of Stadtwerke Wien
  • Development of digital strategies for after-sales program at Daimler-Benz
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Lorenz G.

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Business Analyst

Vienna
Lorenz G.

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Business Analyst at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

  • Conducting a feasibility study on introducing an in-house DWH as a central data source
  • Conducting workshops for current state analysis (processes, reports, KPIs) together with the clients
  • Gathering and detailing business requirements including a target concept for an in-house DWH
  • Coordinating and clarifying data deliveries and interfaces in meetings with stakeholders and data providers
  • Developing initial data models as a basis for data quality and later implementation
  • Drafting solution variants including architecture and operation options and decision basis
  • Creating the business case including effort estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and decision report
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Markus K.

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Document Development

Wien
Markus K.

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Document Development at Insurance Company

  • Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
  • Extension of document logic
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Gerald G.

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Data Warehouse Architect and Lead Data Modeler

Wien
Gerald G.

Last position:

Data Design Authority at Department of Government Enablement

  • Responsible for realigning the data architecture of the Abu Dhabi government to achieve a fully AI-driven public administration
  • Definition of modeling standards
  • Creation of a conceptual and logical model for the entire Abu Dhabi government administration
  • Definition of data quality and data security standards
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Jürgen E.

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Chief Executive Officer

Wien
Jürgen E.

Last position:

Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH

  • Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
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Nikola N.

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Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst

Wien
Nikola N.

Last position:

Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH

  • Business analysis
  • Requirements engineering
  • System design
  • Various insurance projects
  • Technology stack: msg.Billing (in-/ex-collection)
  • Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
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Vladislav F.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer / Test Manager

Vienna
Vladislav F.

Last position:

Senior Test Automation Engineer / Test Manager at Stadt Wien – WUKSEA

  • Creating test scenarios, manual test cases and test data using boundary value analysis and equivalence classes
  • Executing functional and non-functional tests (manually with Postman and web application, automated with WebDriver, JUnit and NUnit)
  • Setting up, automating and maintaining the test automation framework with Java, Spring Boot, Selenium and Cucumber in IntelliJ (system, regression, smoke, UI and integration tests for web front-end and SOAP API backend interfaces)
  • Automating backend NUnit test cases in Visual Studio
  • Test management: developing and implementing test strategy and test plans, controlling tests, quality ownership and prioritizing risk-based tests, as well as maintaining documentation in Confluence
  • Detailed analysis and quality assurance of requirements
  • Creating and maintaining Jenkins pipelines, ensuring quality in build & deployment
  • Close collaboration with business analysts, developers, testers and test management
  • Identifying, creating and tracking defects/bugs, with thorough test documentation
  • Reporting test results and defect reports
  • Monitoring test processes and continuous improvements
  • Reviewing test data and test results in PostgreSQL database via pgAdmin
  • Supporting effort estimation and backlog prioritization
  • Analyzing and debugging development code System environment: Java, JUnit, Spring Boot, Selenium, Cucumber, JavaScript, Jenkins, C#, NUnit, Postman, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jira, xRay, pgAdmin, PostgreSQL, SonarQube, Maven, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, CI/CD, SOAP API interfaces

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Statistics of experts using MySQL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Austria: 20 years)

MySQL experts in Vienna have 21 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year more than in Austria, where the average stands at 20 years.

Position duration

2.4 years (Austria: 2.9 years)

MySQL experts in Vienna stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average. It is 0.5 years less than in Austria, where the average stands at 2.9 years.

Positions per freelancer

13 (Austria: 11)

MySQL experts in Vienna have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 more than in Austria, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

MySQL experts in Vienna have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration

MySQL experts in Vienna are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Government and Administration.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

MySQL experts in Vienna earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83% (Austria: 82%)

83% of MySQL experts in Vienna hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% higher than in Austria, where the rate stands at 82%.

Master's degree or higher

67% (Austria: 58%)

67% of MySQL experts in Vienna hold at least a Master's degree. It is 9% higher than in Austria, where the rate stands at 58%.

Doctorate

6% (Austria: 3%)

6% of MySQL experts in Vienna have a doctorate (PhD). It is 3% higher than in Austria, where the rate stands at 3%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Austria: 2)

MySQL experts in Vienna hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Austria, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, French

MySQL experts in Vienna most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

95% (Austria: 96%)

95% of MySQL experts in Vienna speak two or more languages. It is 1% lower than in Austria, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2 of the MySQL experts in Vienna charge less than €640 per day.
6 of the MySQL experts in Vienna charge between €640 and €800 per day.
6 of the MySQL experts in Vienna charge between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the MySQL experts in Vienna charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
2 of the MySQL experts in Vienna charge €1120 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Vienna 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 Vienna using MySQL

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

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Daily rate avg. 833 €
Austria avg. 823 €

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 €
Austria median 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.

MySQL 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 (80%)
  • Banking and Finance (60%)
  • Government and Administration (55%)
  • Energy (45%)
  • Professional Services (40%)
  • Telecommunication (40%)
  • Insurance (35%)
  • Automotive (30%)

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

About the technology

Relational foundation

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system used to store, connect and query structured data. It supports transactional applications, customer portals, commerce systems, content platforms and internal business tools. MySQL Server is valued for its familiar SQL model, broad hosting support and mature operational practices.

Application workloads

Companies use MySQL for systems where consistent data, clear relationships and dependable queries matter. It commonly sits behind web applications, APIs, booking workflows, inventory services, payment records and analytics pipelines. The right schema and indexing strategy help applications remain responsive as data and usage change.

Ecosystem and tooling

MySQL work often connects application frameworks, cloud infrastructure and data operations. Relevant expertise can include:

  • SQL design, normalization and migration planning
  • InnoDB transactions, indexes and query optimization
  • Replication, backups and recovery procedures
  • MySQL Workbench, command-line tools and monitoring
  • Integrations with PHP, Java, Python, .NET and Node.js

When specialists help

Freelance expertise is useful when a team is changing a legacy schema, moving MySQL to managed cloud infrastructure or diagnosing slow production queries. Companies also bring in specialists for upgrades, replication design, backup validation and data migrations. In Vienna, remote collaboration can work well alongside on-site workshops when product, security or operations teams need close coordination.

Delivery and reliability

Strong professionals clarify data ownership, access patterns and recovery goals before changing a live database. They write migration steps that can be tested and reversed, review queries with realistic workloads and document operational decisions. They also understand connection pooling, transactions, locking, character sets and the effect of schema changes on application code.

Choosing the right expert

Look for evidence of work on systems with similar data relationships, traffic patterns and operational constraints. A capable MySQL specialist can explain trade-offs between normalization and read performance, distinguish an indexing issue from an application problem and make risks visible early. For teams in Vienna, language fit, time-zone overlap and the ability to work with existing documentation are practical selection criteria.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to MySQL.

MySQL stores structured data for web applications, APIs, commerce systems, content platforms and business software. It is a strong fit when records have clear relationships and the application needs transactions, constraints and dependable SQL queries.

MySQL and PostgreSQL both support relational data, transactions and SQL, but they differ in defaults, extensions and operational patterns. MySQL is often chosen for its broad hosting ecosystem and familiar application integrations, while PostgreSQL can be preferred for advanced data types and specialized query capabilities.

A strong MySQL specialist should understand data modeling, SQL, indexing, transactions and backup recovery. Experience with application frameworks, APIs, Linux, cloud services, monitoring and deployment automation is also valuable because database changes affect the wider system.

The need depends on the risk and scope of the work. A straightforward schema change may need focused SQL expertise, while a production migration, replication setup or performance investigation calls for a professional who has handled comparable operational conditions.

Yes, many MySQL tasks can be completed remotely through secure access, documented procedures and shared monitoring. On-site sessions in Vienna can still help with architecture workshops, incident reviews or coordination with application and infrastructure teams.

Bring in a MySQL freelancer when slow queries, unsafe migrations, unclear schemas or unreliable backups are blocking delivery. External expertise is also useful when an internal team needs an independent review before a cloud move or major application release.

Ask the professional to explain schema decisions, query plans, transaction behavior and recovery steps in terms your team can verify. Good MySQL work includes tested migrations, measurable monitoring signals, clear documentation and safeguards for production data.

MySQL Server can support legacy applications, but suitability depends on the schema, storage engine, version constraints and workload. A specialist should first inspect compatibility, technical debt and migration risks before recommending optimization, modernization or a move to another database.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 833 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (30%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Banking and Finance (60%), and Government and Administration (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used MySQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (70%), and Project Management (70%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MySQL

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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