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The Open Group certification signals solid grasp of enterprise architecture basics, the TOGAF method, and how strategy, business goals, and architecture work together. Find vetted freelancers with TOGAF Foundation fast and with precision.

About the certification

What it proves

TOGAF Foundation, issued by The Open Group, shows that a professional understands the core language of enterprise architecture and the TOGAF framework. It is the entry point for people who support architecture work and need to speak clearly about business goals, current state, target state, and governance.

Core knowledge

  • the purpose and structure of the TOGAF standard
  • the Architecture Development Method and its flow
  • business, data, application, and technology architecture basics
  • architecture content, governance, and stakeholder alignment
  • how architecture supports planning and change

Typical holders

You will often find TOGAF Foundation on profiles of enterprise architects, solution architects, business architects, and IT consultants who work with large organizations. It is also common among analysts and transformation specialists who must translate strategy into practical architecture work. In Germany, it is especially useful in complex corporate and public-sector settings where many teams need one shared framework.

What to expect

The certification is designed to confirm conceptual understanding rather than deep specialization. A holder should be able to follow architecture discussions, understand TOGAF terms, and support structured work across domains. For a company, that means less time spent explaining the basics and more time spent on the actual architecture decision.

Where it matters

TOGAF Foundation is useful in projects that involve target operating models, legacy modernization, cloud migration, portfolio rationalization, or large-scale transformation. It helps when several departments must agree on standards, interfaces, and governance. If you need a freelancer who can join architecture workshops in Germany and work with both business and IT teams, this certification is a strong signal.

Why companies value it

The certificate does not guarantee senior design skill, but it does show that the freelancer knows the TOGAF vocabulary and can work within a structured architecture approach. That reduces onboarding effort and helps avoid misunderstandings early in the project. For companies hiring in Germany, it is a practical filter when the role touches enterprise architecture, change programs, or cross-functional planning.

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Karl-Heinz Reis

Karl-Heinz Reis

ITIL 4 Master

Leipzig

Last position:

Support in further building a European IT store service organization (15 countries) at European retail company (discount chain)

  • Assessment of the as-is processes Incident Management, IT Service Request Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Configuration Management (including CMDB)
  • Conducting maturity assessments for these processes based on the ITIL® 4 Maturity Model
  • Analysis of the different service value streams based on the ITIL® 4 value stream model
  • Agreement on maturity levels for the processes under review
  • Development and approval of a roadmap to reach and measure the respective maturity levels
  • Presentation of the approach, including milestones, to management for approval
  • Management of external service providers in 1st level support
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Tareq Kellyeh

Tareq Kellyeh

Team Lead - Enterprise Solutions Architect

Lohr a. Main

Last position:

Team Lead - Enterprise Solutions Architect at Bosch Rexroth

  • Led and mentored junior developers and architects.
  • Planned, coordinated, and delegated tasks to internal and external team members.
  • Selected the technology stack for integrating new software products into the Industrial Hydraulics product ecosystem.
  • Accelerated the integration process by initiating successful automation initiatives.
  • Ensured software delivery complies with cybersecurity, regulatory, and governance requirements.
  • Led the design and implementation of a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for the software ecosystem, fostering collaboration across business units.
  • Defined integration strategies for internal and external systems, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms.
  • Collaborated with external suppliers and internal IT teams to design and implement robust solutions and application interfaces.
  • Advocated for business unit requirements in central projects, ensuring their successful fulfillment.
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Ralph Behrens

Ralph Behrens

Senior Solution Architect Cloud, Data & AI

Eltville am Rhein

Last position:

Senior Solution Architect Cloud, Data & AI at Sogeti Deutschland GmbH – Part of Capgemini

Evaluation, structuring, and handling of complex tenders for Sogeti as well as as part of larger Capgemini proposals. Focus on analyzing demanding customer requirements, deriving solid solution concepts, and translating technical, functional, and commercial aspects into convincing proposal storylines. In close alignment with delivery, sales, account, and bid teams, scalable and implementable Quality Engineering solutions were designed, evaluated, and prepared for customer decisions. This included selecting suitable role profiles and right-shore staffing options, assessing available skills and capacities, as well as the commercial preparation of reliable price and effort calculations.

A special focus was on bid management and handling service proposals (RfP/RfI analysis), solution design, presentation and management materials, as well as the functional and technical evaluation of customer requirements in the context of Quality Engineering & Testing, agentic AI-supported test automation using modern quality assurance approaches.

SOGETI projects:

  • BMW: Development of a test strategy including test management, test automation, and provision of a rightshore delivery model.
  • GEA: SAP Business Assurance and Quality Engineering for an SAP rollout including test governance, test automation, AI agent layer, and hypercare concept.
  • AIXTRON: SAP S/4HANA Cloud migration explore phase with QA assessment, testable blueprint structure, staffing, and scalable Sogeti delivery approach.
  • Deutsche Glasfaser: Quality Engineering & Testing for DG development squads, including ServiceNow and Salesforce, testing automation and governance.
  • ERGO: RfP/proposal support for Managed Service Test Data Provisioning as well as a Jira/Atlassian rollout with assessment, target picture, MVP, rollout, and governance.
  • Munich Re: Proposal and solution design in the insurance environment with a focus on test data provisioning, process analysis, compliance, and automation.
  • BWI: Project/proposal context in the public/IT service environment with reference to Quality Engineering, Test Factory, and digital transformation support.
  • Rolls-Royce: Proposal/project support in the Sogeti context with a focus on structured RfP analysis, solution design, and customer-oriented proposal preparation.
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Paul Webster

Paul Webster

Architecture Consultant (Freelance)

München

Last position:

Agentic AI Solution Architect at Solvd GmbH

As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.

  • Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
  • Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
  • AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
  • Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
  • Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.
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Serdar Colak

Serdar Colak

Consultant

Cologne

Last position:

Consultant at Freelance

  • ISO 27001 implementation & audit readiness
  • NIS2 & DORA compliance support
  • Interim / fractional CISO services
  • IT risk & controls (ITGC, SOX, COBIT, BAIT)
  • M&A and IT due diligence for startups/ventures
  • Business continuity management (BCM, ISO 22301)
  • Cybersecurity framework development (NIST, ISO, BSI)
  • GRC tool advisory (Archer, ServiceNow)
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David Duhme

David Duhme

Overall Project Management

Osnabrück

Last position:

Overall Project Management at DUHME IT Beratung & Management

  • Migration from proAlpha ERP to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
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Marcel Wolfangel

Marcel Wolfangel

Head of Strategy & Innovation

Baltmannsweiler

Last position:

Head of Strategy & Innovation (In-House Consulting Mandate) at Mercedes-Benz Group

  • Project focus: Strategic realignment of global market clusters and design of future-proof data architectures.
  • Results & achievements:
  • TOM design SEA & General Distributors: Development of a hub-and-spoke operating model for Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore) including site evaluation. Goal: Achieving significant savings in FTE and EUR.
  • Data Intelligence Architecture: Conceptualization of a "Data Intelligence Unit" and a Central Data Hub for Europe, including role and process definition.
  • AI-Driven Knowledge Management: Implementation of AI-based knowledge management in after-sales to consolidate heterogeneous sources.
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Kai Sieveke

Kai Sieveke

System Architect, Requirements Engineer, Analyst, Process Consultant

Eisingen

Last position:

Demand Manager, Analyst, Process Consultant

  • Integrating system architecture, business analysis, requirements engineering, and process consulting
  • Managing business unit needs toward IT and implementation
  • Capturing requirements in JIRA and breaking them down into epics
  • Overseeing internal projects and programs, including stakeholder management and reporting
  • Handling requirements from traditional IT developments to IoT integrations and SAP subsystem replacements
  • Implementing current legal regulations (MAKO, EnWG, EEG, GWG, StromGVV, GasGVV, StromNEV, GasNEV)
  • Applying agile methods (Agile, SAFe, ITIL, Scrum, Kanban, DDD, IaC, CI/CD, DevOps, automation, ETL, OOA, OOD, MDA, BPMN, BPM, UML, marketing automation, data science, ML, AI, GenAI, LLMs)
  • Using tools like JIRA, SharePoint, MS Office, MS Project, MS Dyn CRM, VMware ESX/ESXi, BSI IT-Grundschutz, BSI C5, NIST, MS Azure, Typo3, mail automation, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, SQL, REST, SOAP, Git, GitLab, LoRaWAN, SAP IS-U, S/4HANA, USU, KUGU, AbSys, sensors, MQTT
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Peter Pries

Peter Pries

CRM & Bid Management Project Consultant

Meerbusch

Last position:

CRM & Bid Management Project Consultant at Global mechanical engineering company

  • CRM process and feature consulting
  • AI infusion workshops to introduce AI apps for critical business processes
  • Prototyping – Vibe coding with Lovable
  • Development of several apps for global bid management in the CPQ, Salesforce, and SAP S/4HANA environment
  • Requirements and process management
  • Introduction of a new data governance model
  • AI infusion – supporting apps and business processes with AI applications
  • Portfolio management of AI ideas: identifying and selecting AI projects in bid management
  • Prototyping AI projects with Lovable.dev
  • Building an AI data foundation in Snowflake
  • Blueprint for different business units and global rollout
  • An agile prototype-first approach with design thinking and vibe coding to prototype all applications
  • Presentation at a global conference on using AI in business and validating ideas with design thinking & vibe coding
  • AI infusion workshops at global conferences for prototyping ideas with business stakeholders
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Rakesh Lakhani

Rakesh Lakhani

Multi Domain Expert IT Infrastructure

Mönchengladbach

Last position:

Multi Domain Expert IT Infrastructure at Speira GmbH

  • Development and implementation of multi-domain infrastructure strategies to optimize system performance in OT and IT.
  • Design of security concepts for multi-domain infrastructures, including IT security management.
  • Oversight of incident management, problem management, and change management.
  • Managing the entire lifecycle of a strategic project, including planning, execution, delivery, and stabilization.
  • Supporting IT governance, IT architecture, and risk management.
  • Conducting workshops on IT security and infrastructure.
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Andreas Schmückert

Andreas Schmückert

Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Consultant, Full-Stack Lead-Developer

Tangstedt

Last position:

Solution Architect, Business Analyst, Consultant, Full-Stack Lead-Developer at 50Hertz Transmission GmbH

  • Solution for micro-service and frontend solution for the electric grid
  • Leading of development teams
  • Technologies: React-Native, TypeScript, Kotlin, AWS, Infrastructure As Code, Serverless Architecture, React, NoSQL, GraphQL, Angular, Playwright, Python, ML(Ops), Kubernetes, Docker
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Mahabub Akram

Mahabub Akram

Team Lead – Engagement & Relevance

Kirchdorf an der Amper

Last position:

Team Lead – Engagement & Relevance at OLX eCommerce

  • Lead a cross-functional squad of backend, frontend, and ML/data engineers, balancing hands-on contribution (architecture, coding, reviews) with team leadership (mentoring, backlog prioritization, roadmap alignment).
  • Designed and delivered ML-powered search and discovery features, including Learning-to-Rank (LTR), query expansion, and vector search, improving result relevance and user engagement.
  • Implemented personalization and recommendation pipelines, using behavioral data and segmentation to increase customer retention and lifetime value.
  • Established data-driven practices, building A/B testing and experimentation workflows (Odyn, MLflow) to measure feature impact on CTR, NDCG, and conversion.
  • Owned the squad’s architecture and delivery roadmap, modernizing services with cloud-native microservices and event-driven systems (AWS, Pulumi, Terraform) to improve scalability and reliability.
  • Improved reliability and operational excellence, introducing observability (Prometheus, Grafana, NewRelic), incident management, and postmortems that reduced downtime for customer-facing services.
  • Mentored and supported engineers, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset through regular feedback, coaching, and code reviews.
  • Worked closely with product managers, researchers, and business stakeholders to translate customer insights into technical solutions that improved discovery, engagement, and retention.
  • Explored Generative AI/LLM use cases (GPT-4, LangChain, RAG), prototyping intelligent assistants and personalized discovery workflows that increased user satisfaction.
  • Delivered tangible results: boosted engagement through personalization, contributed to revenue uplift, and reduced incidents by embedding resilience and observability.
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Stefan Ojanen

Stefan Ojanen

AI Consultant & Advisor

Berlin

Last position:

AI Consultant & Advisor at Freelance

  • Consulting and advisory services for the AI space on product management, strategy, AI models, AI infrastructure
  • AI Product Lead for Ringier AG:
  • BliKI chatbot for Blick.ch - live, tens of thousands of users
  • AI Forge journalist tooling for Blick.ch - live, hundreds of internal users
  • Floorian automated ad floor price optimization system - pilot ongoing
  • Freelance CTO for an AI-as-a-Service company focusing on automated trading solutions
  • AI Agent calls people on the phone at scale, converses to achieve specific goals, and takes action based on how the conversation
  • AI Trading bot based on transformer time-series model forecasting future asset prices
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Samir Soliman

Samir Soliman

Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department

Frankfurt am Main

Last position:

Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department at RWE AG

  • Implementation of the new Group Cybersecurity Strategy based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Managing, coaching, and guiding the operational companies in their cybersecurity status quo analysis according to the NIST CSF methodology
  • Gap analysis against the industry benchmark and target maturity level
  • Client: CISO of RWE AG
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Felix Broßmann

Felix Broßmann

Director Intelligent Automation

Hamburg

Last position:

Director Intelligent Automation at SK Advisory

  • More than 18 years of consulting, management, and project experience at the intersection of management, business, and IT.

  • As an experienced manager, AI and RPA product developer, and dedicated networker, Felix advises companies and public authorities on strategy and organizational development, implementing innovative automation solutions, supporting organizational change processes, and developing and rolling out goal-oriented management and control systems.

  • He is a certified AI Product Manager, RPA Business Analyst, and UIPath Developer.

  • He also holds several certificates in people and leadership development.

  • Interim Manager.

  • Business Analyst.

  • Program and project manager.

  • Chief Product Owner.

  • Leadership Developer, Trainer & Coach.

  • Identification, selection and implementation of intelligent automation solutions (RPA & AI).

  • Strategy and Management Consulting.

  • Change management support.

  • Development of (IT) organizations.

  • Evaluation, development and implementation of management and control tools.

  • BAMF, BBK, BKA, BMVg, BVL, Contentpepper GmbH, CBS International Business School, DVZ M-V GmbH, EDEKA, Innoloft GmbH, ITZBund, Land Berlin, Lemin GmbH, Sächsisches Ministerium des Inneren, Destatis, Universität Freiburg, Unfallversicherung Bund und Bahn.

  • AI Product Manager - Nanodegree, Udacity.

  • Azure AI, Microsoft.

  • RPA Business Analyst and RPA Developer, UIPath.

  • Enterprise Architecture Modeling (UML, NAF, TOGAF), SparxSystems.

  • Project Management, Siemens.

  • Solution-focused interviewing and negotiation skills, BiZBw.

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TOGAF Foundation statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Position duration

2.8 years

Positions per freelancer

10

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

87%

Master's degree or higher

67%

Certifications per freelancer

9

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

100%

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Daily rate avg. 1080 €

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Median rate 1080 €

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Frequently Asked Questions

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TOGAF Foundation shows that the freelancer understands the basic principles of enterprise architecture as defined by The Open Group. It validates familiarity with TOGAF terms, the Architecture Development Method, and the way architecture supports business change. It is a strong sign that the person can take part in structured architecture work without needing the framework explained from the start.

TOGAF Foundation covers the core concepts and vocabulary. More advanced TOGAF levels go deeper into practical application, analysis, and the use of the framework in real architecture work. If you need someone to understand and follow the architecture method, Foundation can be enough; if you need lead-level ownership, look for a higher level as well.

TOGAF Foundation suits enterprise architects, solution architects, business architects, and IT consultants who work in structured environments. It is also useful for transformation managers and analysts who need to align business needs with technical design. Companies usually value it when the role involves shared standards, governance, and cross-team coordination.

A freelancer with TOGAF Foundation is especially relevant in transformation programs, target architecture work, and modernization projects. It also matters in cloud journeys, portfolio cleanup, and enterprise-wide planning where many stakeholders must agree on direction. The certification is helpful whenever architecture decisions need a common method and a shared language.

Not necessarily. TOGAF Foundation is built as an entry-level certification, so it focuses on concepts rather than deep technical specialization. That said, the most useful holders usually already know how organizations, systems, and change initiatives fit together in practice.

Most candidates prepare by studying the TOGAF standard, learning the main architecture concepts, and practicing the vocabulary used in architecture discussions. TOGAF Foundation is easier to use in practice when the person can connect the framework to real projects and not just memorize terms. Companies should expect solid conceptual understanding, not deep delivery experience from this level alone.

The Open Group may update its certification and program rules over time, so holders should always check the current policy. TOGAF Foundation itself is commonly treated as a foundational credential that supports ongoing professional development in enterprise architecture. When hiring, it is sensible to confirm that the freelancer’s knowledge reflects the current TOGAF standard.

Yes, especially in larger organizations in Germany where enterprise architecture, governance, and transformation work are often shared across business and IT. TOGAF Foundation is useful when teams need a freelancer who can join workshops, work with documentation, and communicate clearly in a structured environment. It is a practical fit for both on-site and remote collaboration.

The average hourly rate for freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany is 135 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,080 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany are Information Technology (81%), Professional Services (62%), and Banking and Finance (52%).

The most common business areas among freelancers with TOGAF Foundation in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Operations (57%).

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