Business × Informatics

Bridging the gap between business strategy and technical implementation

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 in Industry

Experience

Industry Experience

Freelance IT Product & Project Manager

PannerConsult · Self-employed (Hybrid)

March 2025 – Present

Product Owner

Austrian Standards (Vienna, Austria)

January 2022 - February 2025

Founding Member

Veios Medical (Munich, Germany)

September 2019 - September 2020

Product Owner

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (Munich, Germany)

September 2019 - August 2020

University-Industry Projects

Innovation Consulting

RINA x Politecnico di Milano (Milan, Italy)

September 2025 - December 2025

IT Process Consulting

ÖBB x TU Wien (Vienna, Austria)

October 2024 - December 2024

Digital Process Consulting

msg x TUM (Munich, Germany)

May 2019 - July 2019

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."

Dr. Gil Regev

Senior Scientist at EPFL

"It was a joy to have Mr. Panner in my class. I believe he will be a very successful engineer who not only understands the technical side of his profession, but also the organizational and societal implications."