About Us
Two perspectives. One mission: Your safety.
What happens when expertise in processes underneath the earth’s surface meets knowledge of the processes above it? A comprehensive understanding of natural hazards is created.
It is precisely this synergy that forms the foundation of Monitorius.
As a geologist, Marc Ostermann analyzes the stability of the subsurface and the slow but powerful movements of the earth. As a meteorologist, Judith Käfer understands the atmospheric triggers, such as heavy rain or rapid snowmelt, that can suddenly make these processes dangerous.
This unique combination of geology and meteorology enables us not only to identify risks, but in some cases also to predict them accurately. We combine the best of both worlds to offer you a comprehensive and forward-looking geomonitoring solution that provides you with more than just data: Certainty.
The founders of Monitorius
Mag. Judith Käfer
Co-founder and CEO
“Accurate forecasts save lives and not just in aviation. At Monitorius, we translate complex weather and environmental data into clear decision-making criteria so that you are always one step ahead of threats.”
Judith studied meteorology and geophysics in Vienna and Innsbruck. She started her career within the meteorological departement of Austro Control, where she was responsible for creating and monitoring weather forecasts and warnings for aviation and communicating weather conditions to internal and external customers.
Judith was also Customer Relations Manager, responsible for customer service, developing new products and collaborating with foreign aviation weather services, among other things. In 2025, she founded Monitorius together with Marc Ostermann.
Mag. Dr. Marc Ostermann Co-Founder and CTO
“The underground is constantly in motion. My goal is to make these dynamic processes visible and understandable in order to create practical and reliable safety solutions based on scientific knowledge.”
Marc studied geology and geoinformatics in Innsbruck and Salzburg. After completing his doctorate in geology, he led several research projects on large landslides in the Alps at the University of Innsbruck before moving to GeoSphere Austria.
There, Marc was program coordinator for geomonitoring and disaster prevention and was involved in the field of gravitational mass movements. Marc is a member of numerous professional associations and academic committees and publishes regularly in scientific journals. In 2025, he founded Monitorius together with Judith Käfer.
The Team
Ing. Patrick Enzinger, MSc Growth & Innovation Manager
“At Monitorius, innovation meets a strong team. I work at the interface between partners and customers, support business development and ensure that good ideas are turned into concrete projects that we implement smoothly.”
Patrick studierte Internationales Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen und bringt seit Jänner 2026 als Growth & Innovation Manager seine Erfahrung im Unternehmensaufbau ein, um Strategie, Strukturen und Prozesse skalierbar weiterzuentwickeln.
He also promotes partnerships with public stakeholders and pilot projects with customers. In this way, Patrick contributes to strengthening Monitorius economically, implementing growth in a structured manner and bringing our solutions to market in a targeted manner.
Dr. Christian Permann, BSc, MSc Software & AI Lead
“I am leading the development of the software that turns data from a wide variety of sources into a basis for decision-making. The aim is for it to be scalable, reproducible and fast enough to provide timely warnings.”
Christian studied Scientific Computing at the University of Vienna, where he obtained his PhD in Computer Science, specialising in high-performance computing, software engineering and algorithm development. As a postdoctoral researcher, he conducts research into computer-aided methods for pharmaceutical drug discovery and supervises PhD students. Since 2018, he has also been working as a software developer at Inte:Ligand. Christian publishes regularly in international specialist journals.
At Monitorius, he is developing the AI-based architecture of the 4D dashboard and applying his expertise in high-performance and cloud computing to create self-learning, real-time analytical models for monitoring natural hazards in the Alps.
Dipl.-Ing. Benedikt Widy Mechatronics Field Application Engineer
More about Benedikt coming soon!
Bernhard Binderberger Mechatronics Technician
More about Bernhard coming soon!