Patrick Geschwentner
Operations Executive & Experienced Leader
As a seasoned Operations Executive and Allrounder with years SaaS, IT-Services and IT infrastructure, I orchestrate operational transformations that drive sustainable growth and efficiency. Day-to-day, I immerse myself in process optimization, waste reduction, and organizational development, while leading teams to foster innovation and high performance. The challenges I tackle, ranging from streamlining complex workflows to enhancing team dynamics and maximizing resource utilization, demand a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on technical acumen, ensuring organizations not only survive but thrive in dynamic environments.
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Working Style & Philosophy
As an Allrounder and generalist, I approach work with a panoramic vision, always peering beyond conventional boundaries to integrate disparate elements into cohesive, high-performing systems. My philosophy centers on hyper-organization through digitization and automation, embracing standardized tools and processes that prioritize GDPR compliance, data security, and seamless connectivity, favoring "together" over mere "joint" efforts in true collaborative leadership, infused with lean principles and Hoshin Kanri for strategic alignment. I advocate for minimal media disruptions, opting for fewer, centralized, and networked tools that operate proactively in the background, like augmented information systems, to eliminate waste and amplify efficiency without ever drawing attention to themselves.
Tools I Can't Live Without
Nextcloud
What I use it for:
Central hub for all data, documents, processes, and workflows - from basic file management to Kanban boards, traceable flows, and advanced automations, consolidating everything in one place.
Why I can't live without it:
Its open-source nature grants independence from monolithic cloud providers. I self-host it, relying on its vast app ecosystem to handle nearly all my work via a single browser. As a core component of OpenDesk, it bolsters EU and Austrian resilience, delivering stability and sovereignty that proprietary alternatives cannot match.
Large Language Models (e.g. Qwen3)
What I use it for:
Automating processes, refining text formulations and rewrites, reflections, market analyses, deep research, and custom scenarios via platforms like OpenWebUI with tailored models and RAG.
Why I can't live without it:
They eradicate human errors in fluency, formulation, and assistance, accelerating automation to slash waste and boost profitability - transforming tedious tasks into effortless efficiencies that are now non-negotiable for peak productivity.
Docker, Linux & Open Source
What I use it for:
Powers my entire infrastructure - from mail servers and firewalls to cloud services and LLMs, even running Active Directory on Linux for seamless integration.
Why I can't live without it:
Liberates me from vendor lock-in, offering unparalleled control, adaptability, and stability. The community's vast contributions ensure easy upgrades, expanding compatibility layers, and rock-solid systems unmatched by closed alternatives.
Apple Ecosystem
What I use it for:
Essential for mobile tasks and creative work, harnessing the simplicity, power, and efficiency of Apple's software and devices.
Why I can't live without it:
Unmatched build quality, longevity, and energy efficiency - a MacBook Pro's battery life under load or the Mac Studio's ability to run demanding LLMs on compact, low-power hardware via unified memory architecture sets it apart.
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