About Me
Professional Background
Freelance IT Product / Project Manager with experience in SMEs, start-up, and large-size enterprise environments. I specialize in workflow modeling, agile software development, and project/product management, previously applying these skills as a Product Owner at Austrian Standards.
Academic Journey
I am pursuing a Master's in Business Informatics, focusing on digital transformation and business process optimization. My academic path includes international exchanges at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Politecnico di Milano, CTU Prague, and Télécom Paris.
Different Industries
Total Number of Projects
Countries (Uni / Work)
Years of Experience as PO
Experience
Industry Experience
Freelance IT Product & Project Manager
PannerConsult · Self-employed (Hybrid)
March 2025 – Present
Supporting organizations in digital product strategy, project execution, and workflow optimization across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise platforms.
Product Owner
Austrian Standards (Vienna, Austria)
January 2022 - February 2025
Driving digital transformation and leading product development for core applications and digital tools.
Founding Member
Veios Medical (Munich, Germany)
September 2019 - September 2020
Played a key role in founding Veios Medical, leading the development of a clinic information system from the ground up, focusing on digitization, workflow optimization, and team leadership.
Product Owner
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (Munich, Germany)
September 2019 - August 2020
Managed internal applications while optimizing workflows and driving cross-company collaboration.
University-Industry Projects
IT Process Consulting
ÖBB (Vienna, Austria)
October 2024 - December 2024
Optimized maintenance workflows at ÖBB by integrating IoT solutions and process modeling techniques.
Digital Process Consulting
msg (Munich, Germany)
May 2019 - July 2019
Collaborated in a team to design and optimize digital insurance processes using advanced modeling frameworks.
Recommendations
Dr. Valerie Höllinger, MBL, MBA
CEO at Austrian Standards
"In his three years at Austrian Standards, Elias drove our software initiatives with exceptional vision and precision. As Product Owner, he not only managed complex development cycles but also championed the digitalisation of our core processes. His strategic mindset, coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality, transformed our workflows and delivered measurable business value."
Christian Künz
Senior Product Owner at Austrian Standards
"Elias brings a unique mix of technical expertise and strategic insight, making complex challenges feel effortless. With his dedication and problem-solving mindset he was invaluable to our team. His ability to drive innovation and align technical solutions with business goals made a tangible difference in our work."
Education
Degrees & Certifications
MSc in Business Informatics
Vienna University of Technology (Austria)
October 2023 - Present
Specializing in IT management and enterprise process engineering.
BSc in Information Systems
Technical University of Munich (Germany)
October 2017 - July 2021
Graduated with a focus on enterprise systems and software development.
Piscine
42 London (United Kingdom)
August 2024
Intensive software engineering program.
Exchange Programs
Exchange Semester
Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
September 2025 - January 2026
Exchange focused on advanced AI, ethics, and tech governance.
Exchange Semester
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland)
February 2025 - July 2025
Exchange focused on Machine Learning, NLP, and Virtual Reality.
Short-Term Exchange
Télécom Paris (France)
November 2024
Focus on next-gen network and computing technologies.
Short-Term Exchange
Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic)
March 2024
Focused on Game Theory applications.
Hackathons
sosAI – Real-Time Emergency Call Assistant
Shipfast x Unaite x 42AI Hackathon (Paris, France)
July 26, 2025
AI-powered assistant for emergency call centers, delivering live transcription, translation, and real-time decision support for dispatchers.
DataGuard Pro - AI-Powered Data Protection Compliance Assistant
{Tech: Europe} x OpenAI Hackathon (Berlin, Germany)
July 19-20, 2025
Developed an agentic voice-controlled tool for Data Protection Officers to evaluate potential GDPR violations against precedent and statutory law.
FinancePro – Smart Wealth Management Platform
START Global Hackathon (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
March 19–21, 2025
Developed an AI-powered assistant for wealth managers that consolidates financial data, client history, and market analytics into one streamlined interface.