Portrait of Marcus Pichler, IT Architect based in Salzburg, Austria

Who I Am

I am Marcus Pichler, a technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in enterprise IT, cloud platforms and IoT architecture. I bring together strategic vision and hands-on engineering to build systems that connect hardware, software and people in a secure and scalable way.

My background includes leading digital platforms in connected retail, IoT and smart mobility. I have driven cloud-native adoption, enabled edge computing solutions and supported DevOps teams in delivering reliable and maintainable infrastructure in real-world environments.

My Philosophy

I am passionate about building technology that delivers lasting results. With a focus on architecture clarity, solid execution and team enablement, I create solutions that grow with the business and provide real value in everyday operations.

Key Strengths

  • Cloud & IoT Architecture – AWS Certified Solutions Architect with hands-on experience from edge to cloud
  • Secure Platform Engineering – Building reliable infrastructure with modern DevOps practices
  • Infrastructure as Code – Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD automation
  • Cross-functional Leadership – Enabling teams and aligning technology with business goals
  • System Design – Focus on sustainability, observability, and scalability

My Homelab

Since 2008, I’ve maintained a personal homelab environment to deepen hands-on learning and explore advanced IT and IoT solutions. This passion project has been instrumental in keeping my skills sharp and exploring emerging technologies before applying them in enterprise contexts.

Explore my full Homelab setup

Career Objective

I am looking to join forward-thinking organizations where I can contribute my expertise in cloud platforms, IoT systems and modern infrastructure to build technology that matters. With a strong focus on scalability, security and maintainability, I aim to lead teams, shape architectures and deliver solutions that have lasting value – both technically and strategically.

My ideal role combines technical leadership with the opportunity to drive innovation in a real-world context – ideally where digital systems support critical operations, connected products, or intelligent services.

Beyond Technology

I care deeply about causes that matter: education, environment, children’s welfare, and humanitarian relief. Technology should serve people, and I believe in using my skills to support initiatives that make a positive difference.