Florian Ertl
Digital Consultant & Contractor Service Coordinator – Major Shutdown of a Chemical Plant
Experience
Feb 2025 - Present
6 monthsFeldkirch, Austria
Founder | Consultant | Expert
Insights4Industry
- Insights4Industry is a platform for industry professionals focusing on HSEQ, occupational safety, sustainability, maintenance, and innovations.
- Its goal is to promote knowledge sharing, introduce new technologies, and share best practices from different industries.
- As founder, I drive the development of Insights4Industry – from creating high-quality content to connecting experts.
- Through digital formats, practical articles, and interviews, Insights4Industry provides extra value for specialists and managers who want to make their work safer and more efficient.
- In addition to content work, I support companies as a consultant in optimizing and digitalizing processes in onboarding, occupational safety, and qualification.
- Safety first – but digital and efficient.
Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsBusiness Development
academy4.ai
Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsFeldkirch, Austria
Founder | Consultant
floertl consulting
- Consulting and guiding the digital transformation of operators of chemical and petrochemical plants regarding the onboarding of partner companies/contractors.
- Evaluating existing processes in cooperation with all operational departments such as HSEQ, plant security, occupational safety, and turnaround management.
- Defining optimization and digitalization opportunities, including assessing the current system landscape.
- Proposing software adjustments and options for integrating new solutions.
- Ensuring knowledge reaches international contractor staff and is sustainably secured. Qualifications are reviewed and documented.
- Effective use of AI in areas like knowledge management or anomaly checks to detect fraud in safety training.
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 monthsGermany
Managing Director
WhatzLearn
- We help companies in the process industry make their contractor management safe, efficient, and transparent. Our focus is on digitalizing onboarding, qualification, and safety processes for external firms – both in daily operations and during complex turnarounds.
- Through structured digital processes, we enable operators, contractors, and partner firms to objectively assess performance, document qualifications traceably, and continuously improve collaboration. Our solutions create transparency, reduce risks, and provide a solid basis for operational and strategic decisions.
- We look at processes holistically – from the first inquiry through digital training to feedback on performance, safety, and compliance. Artificial intelligence helps us deliver content with focus, detect issues early, and make knowledge available at the right time.
- Our goal: a safe, scalable, and sustainable contractor process that involves all stakeholders, builds trust, and measurably improves collaboration quality.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year 2 monthsManaging Director
WhatzLearn
Apr 2021 - Present
4 years 4 monthsMunich, Germany
Founder
WhatzPets
Jan 2021 - Mar 2024
3 years 3 monthsMunich, Germany
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
WhatzLife
Jan 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 10 monthsMunich, Germany
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
WhatzLearn
Oct 2020 - Dec 2024
4 years 3 monthsAuthorized Officer
WhatzLife
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
2 years 1 monthMunich, Germany
Authorized Officer
WhatzLearn
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
1 year 1 monthMunich, Germany
Head of Product Development
WhatzLife
Oct 2019 - Present
5 years 10 monthsMunich, Germany
Advisory Board Member
emspire Group Corp.
Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 6 monthsMunich, Germany
Product & Account Manager
WhatzLife
May 2018 - Sep 2019
1 year 5 monthsGrasbrunn, Germany
Sales & Marketing
Kleebinder.net
May 2018 - Jul 2018
3 monthsMunich, Germany
Project Manager
WhatzLife
Nov 2017 - May 2018
7 monthsMunich, Germany
Working Student, Marketing and Event Management
PTC
Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
3 monthsSydney, Australia
Doorman / Concierge
Pier One Sydney Harbour | Autograph Collection
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years 1 monthEching, Germany
Front Office Clerk (Part-time)
Golden Tulip Hotel Olymp
Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 3 monthsFreising, Germany
Senior Event Manager
Munich Airport Marriott Hotel
Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
1 yearVienna, Austria
Assistant F&B Manager
Courtyard by Marriott Vienna Prater/Messe
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
1 year 1 monthRestaurant Manager
Munich Airport Marriott Hotel
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
1 year 7 monthsEvent Manager
Munich Airport Marriott Hotel
Apr 2009 - Dec 2010
1 year 9 monthsEvent Coordinator
Munich Airport Marriott Hotel
Sep 2007 - Apr 2009
1 year 8 monthsFront Office Clerk
Munich Airport Marriott Hotel
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
4 yearsApprenticeship
Corbin Feng Shui Business Hotel
Summary
- Analysis, optimization, and digitalization of existing processes in HSE, qualification, and personnel development – including the integration of AI-powered solutions
- Consulting on knowledge retention within the company
- Experience in planning, organizing, and executing events and large-scale projects (event management)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Elementary Education
Oct 2016 - Jun 2016
International College Of Management Sydney (ICMS)
Bachelor's Degree, Management · Management · Sydney, Australia
Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
Hochschule Macromedia | Macromedia University Of Applied Sciences
Bachelor's Degree, Media Management - Sports and Event Management · Media Management, Sports and Event Management · Munich, Germany
Oct 2003 - Jun 2004
Kastulus Realschule Moosburg
Secondary School Certificate · Moosburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Basic Workshop Digital Consultant
UBIT-Akademie incite
Course on Artificial Intelligence in Management Consulting
UBIT-Akademie incite
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT More actions
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
