Alexander Lechner - Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level)

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for FH des BFI Wien , lymo (SIMACEK GmbH) , SIMACEK GmbH , statycs GmbH , and Gestalt Robotics .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Fashion and Apparel , and Retail . Alexander also has some experience in Education , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Business Intelligence . Alexander also has some experience in Marketing , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Fashion and Apparel , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level)

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

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 6 months

Technical Product Consultant & Manager, Team Lead

lymo (SIMACEK GmbH)

Product strategy: defining the target audience, articulating the problem statement, designing user flow and user interface with low- and high-fidelity mockups
Customer development: conducting user interviews and mockup tests to distinguish must-haves from nice-to-haves
System design: leading training sessions on code quality, design patterns, and DRY principles reinforced through pair programming
Designed and implemented bidirectional data streaming for asynchronous real-time updates between distributed services
Improved IT department reputation by delivering critical features on time
Prevented penalty fees by ensuring work time compliance
Saved approximately €200,000 per year by automating duty roster processes

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Technical Product Consultant, Mobile Engineer

SIMACEK GmbH

Product strategy: defining the target audience, articulating the problem statement, designing user flow and user interface with low- and high-fidelity mockups for an internal product
Developed Android and iOS mobile apps in four languages using Dart (Flutter, GetX)
Built CD pipeline for screenshot generation and archive creation for Android and iOS
Eliminated internal disputes through greater transparency of working hours
Replaced manual paperwork with digital dynamic quality assurance forms

Aug 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Technical Product Consultant, UX Designer, Frontend Developer

statycs GmbH

Product strategy: defining the target audience, articulating the problem statement, designing user flow and user interface with low-fidelity mockups, recommending pricing strategy, advising on customer acquisition
Developed web application frontend using Vue.js
Conducted prototyping and UX design

Apr 2023 - May 2023

2 months

Technical Consultant, Backend Python Developer

Gestalt Robotics

Assisted in conceptualizing and building a Robotics-as-a-Service platform with an SDK for NEOM in Saudi Arabia
Developed a CLI using Python and created CI pipeline to build and publish it as a Python package
Created method to track objects in images from different angles and perspectives using OpenCV
Researched and analyzed DDS (Data Distribution Service) for communication protocol
Proposed and implemented documentation guideline and project structure across company
Implemented method to decode binary ROS messages without ROS dependency
Decreased code setup time by 87% through improved documentation

Oct 2018 - Dec 2023

5 years 3 months

Technical Product Lead, Mobile Engineer, Data Scientist, Co-Founder (CEO)

lobi

Designed and developed Android and iOS mobile apps using Flutter
Developed partnerships and conducted user and customer interviews to improve the product
Gathered data sets of over 200,000 data points from exclusive partnerships
Developed machine learning application for geospatial data analysis using Python (pandas, pydantic, poetry, luigi, NumPy, Flask, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Jupyterlab)
Built ETL pipeline and linked data from independent data sources
Ensured data integrity through cleansing and validation
Grew from 0 to over 200 registered users within five months
Acquired first paying customers despite initial skepticism
Gained competitive advantage through unique datasets

Oct 2018 - Nov 2023

5 years 2 months

Technical Product Lead, System Design, Co-Founder (CTO)

AIKONE

Conducted over 160 customer interviews to discover expensive problems
Analyzed sales performance and built visualization dashboards
Built ETL pipeline to fetch, crop, and remove backgrounds of product images including from third-party APIs
Grew from 0 to 8 paying customers during first COVID-19 lockdown
Discovered trade secrets in fashion development, manufacturing, and product launches
Achieved conversion rate over 1.5% on customers' first product launch
Reduced project managers’ effort by over 20% with internal tools
Facilitated workflows for product lifecycle management

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

6 months

Data Scientist

CleverShuttle

Analyzed geospatial data with machine learning using Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, Matplotlib) and Java (Spring Boot)
Achieved a 70% prediction rate for ride requests
Pioneered ride demand prediction and increased sales through surge pricing

Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

10 months

Mobile Engineer (Android)

PlanRadar

Built website and developed Android application using Java and PHP (WordPress)
Reduced daily app errors by 75% from 40 to 10
Improved product stability and maintainability

Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

2 years 4 months

Web Developer

Freelancer in Web Development

Developed and administered over 15 easily maintainable websites using HTML, CSS, PHP (WordPress), and JavaScript (jQuery)
Created unique web designs and customized design templates
Improved online presence for small and large business owners

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

2 months

Web Application Developer (Internship)

Austrian Post AG

Designed and developed an internal monitoring tool using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), and C#
Increased report creation to over 2,000 reports per month
Facilitated business activity monitoring of stores

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

2 years 2 months

Multimedia Diploma

die Graphische

Completed over 25 projects in web, audio, film, and graphic design
Developed an app and founded a startup called Peary as part of my diploma thesis

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

2 years 2 months

Technical Product Lead, Mobile Engineer, Co-Founder (CEO)

Peary

Co-founded the startup and developed an Android and iOS app for my diploma thesis
Interviewed in the Austrian newspaper Kurier

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (10.5 years), Fashion (5 years), Retail (5 years), Education (3.5 years), Media and Entertainment (2 years), and Construction (1 year).

Information Technology

Fashion

Retail

Education

Media and Entertainment

Construction

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (10.5 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Business Intelligence (5.5 years), Marketing (2.5 years), Research and Development (1.5 years), and Quality Assurance (1 year).

Information Technology

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Summary

As an entrepreneur and devoted problem-solver, I thrive on tackling technical issues, design challenges, and business problems. I genuinely enjoy delving deep into understanding the problem to its fullest extent - exploring the painful consequences and identifying the root cause.

This approach is both a blessing and a curse: a blessing for colleagues and Product Consultant partners who value critical thinking and seek the truth, yet a curse for those who are intellectually lazy and unwilling to go the extra mile.

Over the past decade, my mindset has evolved through various collaborations with startups and the founding of three ventures. Time and time again, these experiences have reinforced the same invaluable lesson:

Love the problem, not the solution!

Clients have hired me for the following use cases:

Product strategy: Specify the key problem, the target customer, and their willingness to pay
Product development: Take a product from idea to a successful market launch
Customer insights: Understand the reason WHY your customers bought your product, as their reasons likely differ from your assumptions.

Skills

Proactive – I’m A Personified Push-notification System So You Don't Have To Ask Me For Any Progress Updates.
Reliable – I Keep 98% Of My Commitments & Deadlines That Are 100% Within My Control.
Problem- & Outcome Oriented – What You Want ≠ What You Need. I Focus On Defining The Problem And The Desired Outcome.
Python – 7 Years Xp; Pandas, Pydantic, Opencv, Flask, Luigi, Poetry, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Jupyterlab, Matplotlib
Javascript – 9 Years Xp; Typescript, Node.js, Rxjs, Nuxt.js, Vue.js, React
Dart – 4 Years Xp; Flutter, Getx
(No)sql – 6 Years Xp; Mssql, Rethinkdb
Docker – 6 Years Xp
User Research – 6 Years Xp
Ci/cd – 2 Years Xp; Gitlab Ci, Github Workflow
Data Streaming – 3 Years Xp; Zeromq, Rxjs, Grpc

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016

die Graphische

Multimedia Diploma · Multimedia · Vienna, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree

Udacity

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level), Technical Product Consultant & Manager, Team Lead, Technical Product Consultant, Mobile Engineer.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Guest lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Master’s Level) at FH des BFI Wien.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for FH des BFI Wien, lymo (SIMACEK GmbH), SIMACEK GmbH, statycs GmbH, and Gestalt Robotics.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Fashion and Apparel, and Retail. Alexander also has some experience in Education, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Construction.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Business Intelligence. Alexander also has some experience in Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Fashion and Apparel, and Retail.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander attended die Graphische for Multimedia.

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 1 certificate: Self-Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.