Peter Kittenberger
Dipl.-Ing. · Senior Telematics Expert
ÖBB-Technische Services · Vienna, Austria
Bridging telematics, railway IT, and cybersecurity — ensuring the next generation of trains communicates safely and seamlessly across all manufacturers and borders.
⚙ About
With a Master's in Business Informatics (TU Wien) and a strong foundation in telematics, IT, and cybersecurity. Currently a Senior Telematics Expert at ÖBB-Technische Services, leading data communication standards for the next train generation — unified cross-fleet, cross-manufacturer interoperability. Previously at Siemens, consulting on drivetrain digitalization across 26 countries. Passionate about AI, digitalization, automation, and bridging the gap between domain expertise and technology.
✉ Details
🚆 Experience
Senior Telematics Expert
- Leading data communication standards for the next train generation — unified cross-fleet, cross-manufacturer interoperability
- NIS2 compliance implementation in the rail vehicle sector with national and international partners
- Proactive security audits of onboard IT systems, including critical vulnerability identification and tracking
- Network & IT problem analysis across existing and new vehicle fleets
- Expert workshops and strategic planning for vehicle IT direction
- Requirements engineering, process optimization, and technical documentation
Telematics
Cybersecurity
NIS2
Edge Computing
Railway IT
Technical Consultant — Digitalization of Drivetrain
- Technical consulting on drivetrain digitalization and product support across 26 countries (German & English)
- Tailor-made solutions, customer presentations (showroom & online), end-to-end support from concept to AI-driven analysis
- Commissioning support and error diagnosis
- Annual acquisition of substantial innovation funding through grant applications and project management
- IT security support and consulting
- Comprehensive portfolio business development, product supplementation, and development work to supplement products
Python
scikit-learn
pandas
TypeScript
Linux
Docker
AI/ML
💡 Projects
group-player.com
- Collaborative YouTube playlist creation on mobile & PC
- Angular, TypeScript, Firebase, HTML, CSS, Jasmine & Karma
Angular
TypeScript
Firebase
HTML
CSS
Jasmine
Karma
Digitalization of Scout Processes
- Transitioning tenders, registrations, billing, communication, and internal documents from paper-based to digital formats
Server Administration
- Operation of 5 Linux servers for web hosting, VPN, Nextcloud, GitLab, mail servers, Portainer, RustDesk, Smart Home, and agentic AI stack
Linux
Docker
Network Technology
Security
LLM
Agentic AI
Analytics Dashboard
- Website for regular data evaluation from a game for personal optimization
- Test project for "Vibe Coding" using coding agents
Python
Dash
GraphQL
Pandas
Plotly
🎓 Education
Master's in Business Informatics
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Focus: Information Systems Engineering, Enterprise Engineering
- Thesis: "Generating Knowledge Graphs with Specified Ambiguities" — Java, Spring Boot, Accessible Web (ARIA), Microservices, Network Technology
Java
Spring Boot
ARIA
Microservices
Network Technology
Semester Abroad
- Exchange semester — Master thesis research conducted during stay
Bachelor's in Business Informatics
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Focus: Internet and System Security
- Thesis: "Konzept eines Systems zur persönlichen Unterstützung bei Feuerwehreinsätzen"
System Security
Internet Technology
HTL — Electronics (Matura)
- Höhere Technische Lehranstalt — Department of Electronics
- Focus: Technische Informatik (Technical Informatics)
- Final Project: "Software zur Arbeitsplanung und Qualitätskontrolle der Leiterplattenfertigung"
Electronics
PCB Manufacturing
Software Engineering
🛠 Hard Skills
Python
5/5
JavaScript / TypeScript
5/5
AI, ML & LLM
4/5
Angular
5/5
Network Technology
4/5
SQL Databases
4/5
Java
4/5
Linux
4/5
Blockchain
3/5
Driver's License (Class B)
✓
🔧 Soft Skills
TypeScript / JS
Python
Angular
AI / ML / LLMs
Linux & Docker
Network Technology
Java / Spring Boot
SQL Databases
Cybersecurity
Project Management
Blockchain
Agentic AI
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Digitalization
Automation
Smart Home
Virtual Reality
Data Analysis
Analytical Thinking
3D Printing
🏅 Certificates & Awards
- 2024 DI Sales Award: Growth Excellence
- 2022 AI Foundations: Machine Learning
- 2022 AI Foundations: Neural Networks
- 2022 Siemens DI MC GMC S Onboarding Training — Strategy, Marketing & Promotion, Products, Tools, Technical Hands-on, Verticals, Digitalization, Customer Service
- 2022–2025 Siemens: Export Control, Cyber Security, Antitrust Essentials, Business Conduct
🌐 Languages
German
Native
English
Business Fluent
Japanese
Basic