Christoph Mayrhofer
About Christoph Mayrhofer
Christoph Mayrhofer is the Director of Engineering at UserGems, where he leads the web development department. He has extensive experience in WebGIS solutions and has held various engineering roles in different organizations, including internships and project contracts in Austria and Greece.
Current Role at UserGems
Christoph Mayrhofer currently serves as the Director of Engineering at UserGems, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the web development department and oversees engineering initiatives. His leadership is instrumental in driving the development of customer-facing web applications, utilizing technologies such as Typescript, Vue.js, PHP, and Laravel.
Previous Experience at UserGems
Before becoming the Director of Engineering, Christoph Mayrhofer held multiple positions at UserGems. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019, then transitioned to Lead Web Developer from 2019 to 2020. Following this, he served as Head of Web Development from 2020 to 2023. His extensive experience at UserGems has contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Educational Background
Christoph Mayrhofer studied at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Geoinformatik from 2012 to 2015. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geografie from the same university, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he attended Fachhochschule Salzburg, where he studied Informationstechnik & System-Management from 2008 to 2009.
Expertise in WebGIS Solutions
Christoph Mayrhofer has strong expertise in WebGIS solutions, which he developed through his own startup, navio.xyz. His background includes conducting GIS analysis and remote sensing projects prior to joining UserGems. This expertise has been pivotal in his roles, particularly in developing domain-specific desktop applications for natural sciences using C# and Python.
Early Career Experience
Christoph Mayrhofer began his career with various internships, including a position as an Engineer Intern at KTM Sportmotorcycle AG in 2008 and a remote-sensing intern at Z_GIS - Department of Geoinformatics, University of Salzburg in 2011. He also worked as a VB.NET developer and a GIS Developer at UNIGIS International and the University of the Aegean, respectively, gaining valuable experience in software development and geoinformatics.