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After studying Data & Information Science at the FH JOANNEUM, Manuel founded Inpro Analytics.
What I studied:
👨🏻💻 My job: Co-Managing Director & Lead BI Developer at Inpro Analytics GmbH in Graz, Austria.
How to get in touch: LinkedIn and m.wolfsgruber@inpro-analytics.at
Me in three emojis:💡💻🌄
That was the coolest experience on the job: building a company that delivers sustainable added value.
When I was little, I wanted to be an entrepreneur/politician, today I am Co-Managing Director of Inpro Analytics GmbH.
If I hadn’t studied Data and Information Science, I would probably be somewhere in consulting 😊.
I spent my time here after the classes: relaxing with friends in the countless bars in the city center, in the gym or in the park.
The best food on campus: MC Kebap.
My favorite place on campus: The roof terrace at Eggenberger Allee 11 and the soccer tables.
This is how I celebrated my graduation: A cozy meal at Steirer followed by a get-together with fellow students and friends at Flann.
Tell us what your job is without telling us what your job is: I turn data into decisions.
If my degree course were an animal, it would be a chameleon – because you have to constantly change your perspective and methodology in order to understand problems properly.
You definitely learn that during your studies: How to not only work with data, but also critically question what it says (or doesn’t say).
The best course was Multivariate Statistics.
I struggled a bit with this course: Agent-based programming.
Studying data science is never a wrong decision. Whether you work as a traditional data scientist or not, there will always be a need to understand data, critically scrutinize data and deliver added value from existing data.
Manuel at FH JOANNEUM
Manuel at his graduation ceremony
I am the founder of Inpro Analytics and work at the interface of data analysis, strategy and technical implementation. My main tasks include the development of customized PowerBI dashboards, strategic consulting for companies on data infrastructure and data quality as well as the technical implementation of data-driven solutions – for example with Python, R, Azure or AI systems based on RAG pipelines. I got my start by founding my own company and registering my business with the WKO.
What I particularly appreciate about my job is the variety: every day brings new questions, creative challenges and the opportunity to create real added value for customers. Whether it’s a better basis for decision-making or more efficient processes – it motivates me when our work has a tangible impact. This requires not only technical expertise (including in programming, data engineering and cloud architectures), but also legal knowledge and strong soft skills – especially in the areas of customer contact, sales and partner development.
A particular highlight was supporting corporate groups in the implementation of their AI strategies and the successful implementation of numerous data-based projects. In the future, we want to further optimize our internal processes, expand our team and continuously evaluate current market trends in order to further develop our solutions. My extra-occupational Master’s degree has shown me: With motivation, perseverance and enjoyment of what you do, combining a job and studies is also feasible.
Would you like to get to know other FH JOANNEUM graduates and find out more about their studies and career paths? You can find all the portraits here.
