Peter Wallner
Head of ICT Department
Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Head of ICT Department
Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten
- Overall management of ICT infrastructure and services at UKP
- Ensuring a highly available, secure, and high-performance IT environment
- Planning, controlling, and continuously optimizing IT processes
- Adapting and evolving the IT strategy in line with clinical requirements
- Central point of contact for coordination between ICT, hospital management, and departments
- Interface between the state health agency and regional leadership for implementing strategic IT directives
- Ensuring efficient cross-departmental collaboration
- Building, maintaining, and enhancing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Representing the ICT department in interdisciplinary committees and projects
- Leading digitalization, innovation, and infrastructure projects
- Managing IT projects with regard to cost, time, and quality
- Ensuring compliance with data protection, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS/NIS2)
- Implementing and monitoring security measures to minimize risks
- Analyzing, optimizing, and automating IT-supported workflows
- Introducing innovative solutions to increase efficiency
- Planning, controlling, and monitoring IT budgets and resources
- Efficient allocation of personnel and financial resources
- Developing and implementing long-term ICT strategies at UKP
- Identifying and integrating new technologies to improve patient care
- Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing ICT team
- Fostering an innovation-friendly and collaborative work culture
- Advising clinical and administrative areas on technology solutions
- Supporting digital transformation and rollout of new IT services
Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 7 months Saint Pölten, Austria
On-siteFounder
Allzeit consulting and solutions
Specializations
- Project management across various sectors
- Consulting and analysis in public and private domains
- Special focus on the healthcare sector Project Experience
- Hospital information systems (HIS projects): implementation, optimization, and migration of HIS solutions
Professional Experience
- ERP projects: rollout and customization of ERP systems for process optimization
- Digitalization projects for SMEs: supporting small and medium enterprises in their digital transformation Technical Expertise
- Database management and interface development: creating and optimizing database solutions and seamless integration of IT systems
- System integration: connecting heterogeneous IT systems to increase efficiency
- SAP IS-H med: experience with SAP’s healthcare module Website: [link]
Jun 2021 - Present
4 years 2 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Founder and Board Member
Kuhbus Charity – Association to support children in need
- Planning and executing fundraising activities to financially support and empower children in need
- Leading and setting strategic direction for the association to ensure sustainable impact
- Overseeing operational execution of association goals and projects
- Advising and actively supporting specific tasks and initiatives
Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 7 months Austria
Coach / National Team Handball Austria
Austrian Handball Federation
- Identifying and fostering young talents and selecting players for the national team
- Creating and implementing training plans to improve players’ physical, technical, and tactical skills
- Analyzing games and opponents to develop and refine game strategies and tactics
- Planning and conducting training sessions for optimal tournament preparation
- Providing support and coaching during international competitions for peak performance
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024
3 years 1 month Saint Pölten, Austria
Deputy ICT Manager
Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten
- Leading IT infrastructure and services to ensure smooth operations
- Monitoring and controlling performance and outcome quality of the IT department
- Central interface between IT, hospital management, and cross-disciplinary departments
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Leading digitalization initiatives and innovation projects in the hospital
- Planning, implementing, and managing technology transformation processes
- Responsible for IT security and compliance with all relevant data protection and regulations
- Implementing and monitoring security policies to protect sensitive patient data
- Analyzing, optimizing, and automating IT-supported processes to boost efficiency
- Introducing innovative solutions to enhance IT operations
- Responsible for IT budget planning with a focus on cost efficiency
- Strategic resource allocation to optimize department performance
- Developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with hospital goals
- Planning and executing directives from hospital leadership and the state health agency
- Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing IT team
- Promoting both technical expertise and soft skills for continuous competency growth
- Providing expert advice to clinical and administrative departments
- Supporting the implementation of innovative IT solutions to improve patient care and clinical processes
May 2016 - Dec 2020
4 years 8 months Saint Pölten, Austria
SAP Team Leader
Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten
- Leading the SAP working group with strategic and operational oversight
- Efficient resource allocation and targeted staff development within the team
- Central interface with clinical departments and support units to optimize IT processes
- Promoting smooth cross-departmental collaboration
- Specializing in hospital information systems (HIS) and their implementation
- End-to-end management of IT projects from concept to execution
- Managing and coordinating IT projects with external service providers
- Ensuring compliance with quality, time, and budget requirements
- Planning, executing, and sustaining digitalization initiatives in the hospital
- Introducing innovative IT solutions for efficiency and process optimization
- Designing and implementing SAP modules, especially SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med, in clinical settings
- Customizing and optimizing SAP processes for better hospital integration
- Programming and adapting SAP modules and documents to specific needs
- Customizing to improve system usability and efficiency
- Coordinating integration projects to connect various IT systems at the university hospital
- Ensuring seamless communication between clinical and administrative applications
- Full project responsibility including budget planning and monitoring
- Efficient resource management to ensure economic delivery
- Organizing and delivering training for effective use of new systems and technologies
- Enhancing digital competence of staff through practice-oriented training
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
6 years 7 months Krems an der Donau, Austria
Sports Director
Handball Performance Center UHK Krems
- Sports leadership for the entire youth division
- Organizational development of the club
- Managing and developing staff (volunteer and salaried)
- Liaison with politics and industry
- Representing stakeholders’ interests
- Full project and budget control
May 2015 - Dec 2022
7 years 8 months Austria
Chairman Rules & Referees Commission
Lower Austria Handball Association
- Chairing the Rules and Referees Commission of the Lower Austria Handball Association
Dec 2013 - Dec 2022
10 years 1 month Vienna, Austria
Referee
Austrian Handball Federation
- National referee for the Austrian Handball Federation
Sep 2009 - May 2012
2 years 9 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Lecturer in Medical Informatics
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Jun 2008 - May 2015
7 years Saint Pölten, Austria
Sports Director
Falken St. Pölten
- Team manager for the top league team
- Squad planning, contracts, and transfers
- Budget creation
- Marketing
Aug 2006 - Dec 2015
9 years 5 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Coach
Falken St. Pölten
- Training and coaching various handball teams
Aug 2005 - May 2016
10 years 10 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Senior Healthcare Consultant
University Hospital
- Specialized in project management for hospital information systems (HIS)
- Designing, implementing, and supporting IT projects for process optimization in healthcare
- Managing and coordinating digitalization projects in clinical settings
- IT project management with external partners, including vendor and technology provider management
- Designing and implementing SAP modules focused on SAP IS-H/i.s.h.med
- Programming and customizing SAP modules, documents, and clinic-specific requirements
- Coordinating projects for seamless integration of IT systems at the university hospital
- Full project responsibility from requirements analysis through implementation to go-live
- Budget control and resource management to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery
- Organizing and delivering training for optimal use of new IT systems and technologies
- Promoting digital competence and hands-on training for hospital staff
Dec 2004 - Dec 2010
6 years 1 month Saint Pölten, Austria
Managing Director
König Lakatos Wallner OGH
- Designing and executing events and festivals
Oct 2004 - Aug 2005
11 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Nurse
University Hospital
- Department: 3rd Medical Department – Invasive Cardiology
Sep 2000 - Dec 2005
5 years 4 months Saint Pölten, Austria
Paramedic
Red Cross
- Lead paramedic of the emergency ambulance service in St. Pölten
Oct 1999 - Sep 2000
1 year Haag, Austria
Civil Service Worker
Red Cross
- Emergency medical technician
Summary
I bring diverse leadership experience in IT and healthcare, backed by a strong academic background. I have led ICT departments in clinical and consulting settings by developing innovative digital strategies and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. My expertise spans from SAP and hospital information system implementations to ERP system transformations, always with an eye on cost-effective project delivery and regulatory compliance.
I also value mentoring and team building, having coached and nurtured talent in various fields including sports and healthcare. My work is built on clear communication, deep technical insight, and a passion for driving digital transformation in complex environments.
Peter Wallner – IT expert in healthcare digitalization
Leadership of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, process optimization, ICT strategy and IT budgeting in a highly connected hospital environment.
CEO – Allzeit Consulting and Solutions Freelance consulting focusing on hospital information system projects, ERP rollouts, public sector digitalization, and SME transformation
Specialized in i.s.h.med, system integration, customizing, interface development, and Digital Health projects Specializations Hospital Information Systems (HIS): design, implementation, optimization, migration
IT Strategy & Architecture: development of sector-specific ICT roadmaps
System Integration & Interfaces (HL7, FHIR, proprietary)
IT Security & Compliance Management (including NIS/NIS2)
Budget and resource planning in complex IT environments
Project management using traditional and agile methods (PMI-oriented)
Technologies & Tools
SAP: IS-H, i.s.h.med, ABAP, customizing
Clinical IT: HL7, KIM, PACS integration, e-medication
ITSM & Infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows 11, network security
Project methods: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, basic PRINCE2
Data integration: SQL-based reporting, KQL, data quality management
Target Groups & Industries
Hospitals & healthcare providers
Public institutions & authorities
SMEs with digitalization needs
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
May 2018 - Jul 2020
Middlesex University
Master of Science, Business Law, Economics / General Management, Financial Management, International Relations, Marketing · Business and Administration · London, United Kingdom
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Middlesex
Master of Business Administration, Financial Management, Marketing, Organization and Management, Human Resources, Economics · Management and Administration · London, United Kingdom
Aug 2001 - Jul 2004
School of Health and Nursing
Diploma in Health and Nursing · Health and Nursing · Saint Pölten, Austria
Certifications & licenses
CONVERSATION SKILLS AND ARGUMENTATION
LGA Academy
RHETORIC
LGA Academy
MASTER COACH
European Handball Federation
A LICENSE COACH
Federal Sports Academy
BASIC COACH COURSE
Federal Sports Academy
C LICENSE COACH
Austrian Handball Federation
B-LICENSE COACH, HANDBALL INSTRUCTOR
Federal Sports Academy
ABAP / PMD SAP
I.S.H.MED CERTIFIED CONSULTANT
SAP
ERC ALS PROVIDER
University Clinic Vienna
EMERGENCY SKILLS: IV ACCESS AND INFUSION
Red Cross
DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND NURSING
School of Health and Nursing
EMT CERTIFICATION
Red Cross
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Red Cross
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