Stephan Pichler
Medical Student · Electronic Engineer · Project Manager
Interdisciplinary professional with hands-on experience spanning medicine, engineering, and business.
About me
Hi, I’m Stephan. I work at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and business—turning complex technical and organizational challenges into solutions people actually use. Alongside my medical studies in Innsbruck, I consult and lead technical projects across electronic product development, systems analysis, quality documentation, and certification/compliance.
Previously, I led cross-functional R&D and customer-facing technical delivery. I also volunteer in healthcare contexts (paramedic training, clinical internships) and co-organize AI events in Innsbruck focused on applied, real-world use cases.
Work Experience
Self-Employed — Innovationsmanufaktur Pichler Stephan
Since October 2024
Project management and leadership of technical projects. Electronic product development, process analysis and optimization, product strategy consulting, certification management (product approvals, EPR compliance), quality assurance, technical procurement, and documentation.
Medical Internship (Famulatur) — Clinic Favoriten, Vienna
August – September 2025
Clinical internship in Radiology (2 weeks) and Anesthesiology (2 weeks).
Nursing & EMT Internship — District Hospital Lienz
July – August 2024
Nursing internship in Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics; emergency medical technician internship in Anesthesiology.
Project Manager / Electronic Engineer — PowUnity GmbH
October 2020 – February 2023
Led the new development of the core GPS tracker product. Electronic analysis of e-bike systems, interface responsibility between GPS tracker and e-bike systems, third-level customer support, and management of complex development projects.
Electronic Engineer (R&D) — Liebherr Hausgeräte Lienz GmbH
May 2019 – September 2020
Department: Electronic Components (HAU-DEEC). Cross-site module owner for lighting systems. Technical leadership of 5 employees as "Module Team Leader – Lighting", coordinating between locations and development departments.
Civil Service — Austrian Red Cross, East Tyrol District
May 2019 – September 2020
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and active service.
Chief Technical Officer (CTO) — Akonus GmbH
November 2017 – November 2021
Overall technical responsibility. Analysis and development of company and product strategy. Responsibility for product approvals and certifications. Structuring and management of development and decision-making processes. Participation in funding and financing applications.
Education
Dr. med. univ. Human Medicine — Medical University of Innsbruck
Since October 2023 (expected August 2029)
BSc Management and Economics — University of Innsbruck
Since October 2022 (expected August 2026)
Diploma Industrial Engineering, NQF Level 7 (FH) — University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
Since September 2020 (expected February 2026)
Paramedic (+ NKA + NKV) — Red Cross Tyrol / Austria
October 2023 – October 2025
Professional Title: Engineer — WKO, NQF Level 6
March 2023
A-Level (Matura) — HTL Anichstraße, Electronics & Technical Computer Science
September 2013 – June 2018
Core Competencies
A unique combination of technical expertise, medical knowledge, and business acumen.
Technical Project & Product Management
End-to-end management of complex technical projects from concept to market-ready product.
Electronic Product Development
Electronic system analysis, hardware development, embedded systems, and product certification support.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Bridging medicine, engineering, and business for holistic and high-impact solutions.
Process Analysis & Optimization
Identifying inefficiencies and designing structured improvements across organizations.
Certification & Compliance
Managing product certifications, regulatory support, and environmental compliance (EPR).
Product Strategy & Innovation
Consulting on product strategy, innovation approaches, and technical funding applications.
Technical Procurement
Supplier management, technical procurement, and quality assurance.
Stakeholder Communication
Moderating complex technical discussions and bridging communication across disciplines.
AI & Emerging Technologies
Community organization, knowledge transfer, and applied use cases in AI and technology innovation.
Let's work together
Open to consulting engagements, collaborations, and project partnerships in engineering, healthcare technology, and innovation.