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Rallis T.

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Senior Project Manager Datacenter, Cloud, Network and Collocation

Poing
Rallis T.

Last position:

Freelancer Senior Program Manager at LTM Mindtree-Germany

  • Managed Microsoft Cloud Accelerator Factory (CAF) programs for global enterprise customers, ensuring Azure cloud implementations aligned with security, governance, and compliance best practices, including ISO 27001-aligned controls and cloud security frameworks.
  • Managed complex global enterprise transformation programs with strong focus on project delivery, financial governance, budget control, planning, risk management, and executive reporting, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Led the implementation of e-invoicing solutions for Nestlé, coordinating finance, IT, business stakeholders, and external providers to ensure successful integration, testing, rollout, and delivery of electronic invoicing processes.
  • Managed an Oracle-to-PostgreSQL database migration, coordinating technical teams, application owners, testing activities, dependencies, risks, and cutover planning to ensure a controlled and successful transition.
  • Led cross-functional programs involving finance and payment-related processes, enterprise platforms, and system integrations, with strong stakeholder management across business, IT, vendors, and senior leadership.
  • Delivered transformation programs in FMCG environments, including Nestlé, managing complex international stakeholder structures, third-party providers, governance, RAID management, and business-critical dependencies.
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Tobias R.

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M&A IT Project Manager / Cross-functional Technical and Integration Manager

Weikersheim
Tobias R.

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M&A IT Project Manager / Cross-functional Technical and Integration Manager at Sandoz AG

  • Worked for several M&A projects (Eire, Sunshine C, Coral) in the role of IT project manager and cross-functional technical manager / integration manager.
  • Preparation and maintenance of project charters, project change requests and project plans.
  • Weekly project status report.
  • Preparation of decision papers and steering committee slidedecks.
  • Risk & issue management.
  • Tracking and managing activities, dependencies and deliverables across all functional IT domains.
  • Data migration (planning and execution).
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Sylvia M.

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Project Manager | Engineer | Scrum Master

Unterschleißheim
Sylvia M.

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Volunteer work at Landeshauptstadt München Sozialreferat

  • Support migrants with visits to authorities or their search for housing
  • Help children or adults with learning
  • Create application documents or help find an apprenticeship
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Marijn S.

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Cloud Solutions Architect or Senior Software Engineer

Düsseldorf
Marijn S.

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at Puls Security GmbH

  • Optimizing and accelera­tion of our Gitlab CI pipeline

  • Conceptual work for the PoC of the Zero Trust system

  • Extension of the policy-engine backend in Go

  • Extension of the policy-testing mechanism in Python

  • Architectural design of the PEP component of Zero Trust

  • Documentation of the product

  • Technologies: Zero Trust, Go, Python, Gitlab CI, Docker, JWT, Domain-Driven Design

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Priyanka S.

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Business Consultant (Software Engineering)

Hanover
Priyanka S.

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Business Consultant (Software Engineering) at Boehringer Ingelheim

  • Developed cloud-native enterprise applications on SAP Business Technology Platform using Node.js, SAP UI5, and RESTful APIs, delivering solutions across training management, procurement, employee information, and logistics domains
  • Served as the primary developer for the maintenance, enhancement, and production support of three enterprise applications, delivering new features, resolving production issues, and coordinating releases with business stakeholders
  • Experienced in leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Microsoft Copilot to accelerate feature development, generate code, prototype solutions, and support application migration and modernization
  • Designed backend services, domain models, and SAP Fiori/UI5 interfaces, implementing business workflows, role-based access control, validations, scheduling, reporting, and data import/export capabilities
  • Designed and integrated enterprise services with SAP SuccessFactors, SailPoint, ERP systems, and external Learning Management APIs, including automated synchronization for 11,000+ user data
  • Designed and implemented AMQP-based event-driven services processing up to 500 RFID parcel scan events per day for a logistics application
  • Managed deployments and application operations using CI/CD pipelines, SAP Solution Manager, SAP BTP Cockpit, Kibana, and cloud monitoring tools, performing root-cause analysis and resolving production incidents
  • Managed application dependencies by resolving npm package version conflicts and remediating critical and high-severity security vulnerabilities, ensuring production compliance and application stability
  • Collaborated with architects, business users, SAP governance teams, and distributed Agile teams throughout technical design, code reviews, sprint planning, documentation, and software delivery
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Kevin F.

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Senior Consultant and Platform Engineer

Frankfurt
Kevin F.

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DevOps and Platform Engineer at DB Systel GmbH

  • Error analysis and fixes including performance optimization of the in-house developed platform API
  • Change and incident management in day-to-day operations
  • Responsible for compliance with security and compliance requirements
  • Vendor management for software development and maintenance
  • Planning and execution of migration of legacy services to a cloud native platform

Role in the project: project staff, implementation team

Used skills: requirements analysis, IT service and application management, IT operations, error analysis and performance optimization, software maintenance and lifecycle management

Project environment: Cloud Native Platform (Kubernetes, Crossplane, AWS, ArgoCD, Grafana)

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Hassan A.

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IT Consultant

Düsseldorf
Hassan A.

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DevOps & Observability Consultant at ALDI South (Albrecht's Discount)

  • Supporting the DevOps team in Terraform-managed, multi-region AWS infrastructure to achieve environment parity.
  • Developed end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy, automating the build and deployment.
  • Maintained pre- and post-deployment scripts to automate critical tasks such as database schema migrations and environment sanity checks.
  • Implemented CI/CD flow specifically for hotfixes via separate Git branches, managing back-merge activities from feature branches to release branches to ensure code integrity through automated conflict resolution.
  • Deployed a dedicated, lightweight sanity check application hosted cost-effectively on Azure Container Apps to run automated health and basic functional checks as a post-deployment activity triggered via pipeline.
  • Investigated production incidents through code changes and AWS CloudWatch logs.
  • Coordinated integration of Dynatrace APM and its APIs for monitoring purposes.
  • Full stack QA strategist for a high-traffic e-commerce platform built on a layered architecture for the back-end testing of core platform services, especially the order management system in Zed and Glue layers.
  • Managed automation activities, testing process, and refactoring practices.
  • Responsible for framework migrations, setup, and training for new automation frameworks.
  • Promoted a shift-left approach within the QA team and created the test concept.
  • Participated in meetings with IT managers, business owners, product owners, and team members.
  • Designed and implemented contract testing to validate API schema compatibility between the order management system and the Zed and Glue layers, reducing production-relevant breaking changes by approximately 3%.
  • Led the migration to a multi-environment framework that enabled test execution across 4 country configurations from a single codebase.
  • Integrated automated unit and functional tests directly into the GitLab CI/CD pipeline, reducing pipeline runtime by 32%.
  • Coached and trained 5 QA engineers across Germany and Hungary in test automation, framework architecture, and best practices.
  • Architected a layered backend test automation framework separating business logic, API request builders, and the database layer.
  • Piloted AI-assisted testing with Playwright Agents, the Playwright MCP Server, and GitHub Copilot for automated test generation, execution, and self-healing Playwright scripts.
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Cherif S.

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DevOps Specialist

Düsseldorf
Cherif S.

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DevOps Specialist – SCM & CI Platform at Freelancer

  • Designed and developed the architecture of an enterprise SCM/CI platform for Kubernetes-native delivery and GitOps workflows.
  • Implemented infrastructure automation and Vault & IAM integration for secure, compliant pipelines.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve DevOps, security, and architecture in release processes.
  • Increased platform adoption and developer experience by automating onboarding and artifact pipelines.
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Tezcan D.

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Solution Architect / Project Manager

München
Tezcan D.

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Solution Architect / Project Manager at German Football Association

  • Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
  • Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
  • Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
  • Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
  • Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
  • Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
  • Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
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Mojtaba P.

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Forward Deploy Engineer | AI Voicebots · RAG · Prompt Engineering

Iserlohn
Mojtaba P.

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AI Voice / RAG / Automation Engineer & Technical Project Manager at Technolohit

  • Technical design, prioritization, and hands-on implementation of AI automation, conversational AI, voice AI, and private AI solutions.
  • Translation of business requirements into system architecture, conversation/workflow logic, APIs, data flows, and production-ready AI workflows.
  • Development of backend and integration components with Python/FastAPI, PostgreSQL/pgvector, Redis, REST APIs, webhooks, and background jobs.
  • Design and implementation of RAG architectures with local/private LLMs, embeddings, document processing, semantic search, and controlled access to company knowledge.
  • Prompt engineering for LLM and voice/conversational AI applications; iterative optimization based on real processes, system responses, and quality requirements.
  • Practical work with ElevenLabs and its APIs in a voice AI project, as well as technical evaluation and integration of voice AI components.
  • Deployment and operation of Docker-based systems on Linux with Nginx, CI/CD, monitoring/logging, backup/restore, and reproducible deployment processes.
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Marina K.

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Software Developer | C# | AWS Cloud

Berlin
Marina K.

Last position:

Independent Software Developer at LILARAUM

  • Independently designed, developed, published, and maintained mobile games for iOS and Android.
  • Implemented application architecture, gameplay systems, UI, monetization, analytics, and platform integrations.
  • Managed the complete release lifecycle, including testing, store publication, production monitoring, and iterative improvements based on analytics.
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Vitaliy R.

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DevOps GitOps (temp)

Puchheim
Vitaliy R.

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DevOps GitOps (temp) at Signal Iduna

  • Responsible for Openshift/Kubernetes on-prem administration and developer support.
  • Developed URP infrastructure automation with Python, Ansible, Kustomize and ArgoCD, Argo Workflow/Events stack.
  • Wrote smoke and load tests for URP infrastructure utilizing Python, Kustomize and ApplicationSets.
  • Helped to set up and deploy URP infrastructure in Google Cloud, GKE.
  • Set up monitoring for URP and ArgoCD stack with Splunk Cloud.
  • Performed system administration tasks across RedHat Linux, Kubernetes/Openshift, ArgoCD, GitLab, Bitbucket Enterprise, Kafka and MongoDB.
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Michael T.

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Senior DWH Developer

Munich
Michael T.

Last position:

ETL Developer at Insurance service provider

DWH for customer and financial data

  • Extension of the DWH with new data sources
  • Report development
  • Data quality management

Methodology: Scrum

Tools: Atlassian Confluence & Jira

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server

Programming languages: SQL, T-SQL

ETL: Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Frontend platform: PowerBI, Microsoft Reporting Services

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Jan K.

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Data Expert

Berlin
Jan K.

Last position:

Data Expert at Manufacturing

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

16 years

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany have 16 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.1 years

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

9

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany have completed 9 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

94%

94% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

66%

66% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

13%

13% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

7

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany hold 7 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

English, German, French

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 6 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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6% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
29% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
61% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
4% of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts in Germany charge €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

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Average rates for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 790 €

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Median rate 800 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (92%)
  • Banking and Finance (46%)
  • Professional Services (41%)
  • Automotive (37%)
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Government and Administration (29%)
  • Telecommunication (26%)
  • Retail (24%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the certification

What it validates

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner shows that someone understands the AWS cloud at a basic but practical level. It is an entry-level credential, but it still matters for real work because it proves the person can speak clearly about AWS services, cloud value, billing, security basics, and the shared responsibility model.

Core knowledge

  • Cloud concepts and why businesses move workloads to AWS
  • AWS global infrastructure and the main service families
  • Basic security, identity, and access ideas
  • Billing, pricing, and support options at a high level
  • Shared responsibility between AWS and the customer

Typical profiles

This certification is common among people who are new to AWS, such as junior cloud consultants, pre-sales staff, account managers, analysts, and technical team members who need a strong overview before moving into deeper roles. It is also useful for freelancers who support discovery workshops, cloud adoption planning, or stakeholder communication.

What it means for companies

When you hire a freelancer with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential, you know they can understand cloud terminology and work with teams that use AWS without needing a long ramp-up on the basics. That helps in early-stage cloud projects, internal training, vendor discussions, and first-step migration planning.

Where it fits

The certification is most relevant in projects where cloud literacy matters more than deep hands-on engineering. In Germany, it can be a good fit for remote collaboration with international teams, but it also helps when a local freelancer needs to work with business and technical stakeholders in the same language. It is a useful signal for companies that want reliable AWS awareness before moving to more advanced specialists.

Before going deeper

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is often the first stop before role-based AWS credentials such as Solutions Architect, SysOps, or Developer tracks. It does not prove advanced design or administration skills, but it does show that the freelancer has a solid base for cloud conversations and can grow into more specialized AWS work.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner shows that a person understands AWS at a broad foundational level. It covers cloud ideas, key AWS services, billing basics, security concepts, and the shared responsibility model. For companies, that means the freelancer can join AWS-related work without being new to the terminology.

No. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is an entry-level foundation credential, while Solutions Architect certifications go much deeper into design and implementation. If you need someone to explain AWS basics, support early planning, or align non-technical stakeholders, Cloud Practitioner may be enough. If you need architecture decisions, look for a more advanced AWS certification.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner fits people who work around cloud projects rather than deep inside them. That includes freelance consultants, project coordinators, sales engineers, analysts, and technical generalists who need to understand AWS well enough to communicate clearly. It is also a sensible starting point for freelancers who plan to specialize in AWS later.

A freelancer with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner should be able to explain basic AWS services, cloud value, security responsibilities, and cost concepts in plain language. They should understand enough to take part in discovery work, vendor conversations, and simple cloud planning. The certification does not replace hands-on experience, but it does support it with a common baseline.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is designed as an entry point, so preparation usually focuses on breadth rather than depth. Candidates typically study AWS service families, core cloud ideas, pricing, security, and support models, then reinforce that knowledge with guided labs or practice questions. For freelancers, the real value is often learning how to discuss AWS confidently with business teams.

There are no strict formal prerequisites for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. Still, people usually benefit from some exposure to AWS services or cloud projects before attempting it. Employers should read it as a signal of awareness, not as proof of advanced implementation skills.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner needs to stay current as AWS services change. Renewal is usually handled through AWS recertification options, often by taking a newer version of the exam or moving on to a higher-level AWS certification. That keeps the credential aligned with current AWS terminology and service updates.

In Germany, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is useful for cloud adoption, internal enablement, pre-sales support, procurement discussions, and early migration work. It is especially helpful when teams need someone who can bridge business and technical conversations in remote or hybrid setups. For companies hiring freelancers, it is a good sign when cloud awareness is important but deep engineering is not the main need.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 790 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany are English (100%), German (99%), and French (16%).

The most common industries among freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (46%), and Professional Services (41%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (67%), and Project Management (58%).

FRATCH AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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