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William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Onur K.
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Built a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company through a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identified, selected, and managed full-service agencies; introduced management and control mechanisms, including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Prepared and reviewed data processing agreements and framework contracts in coordination with Legal & Compliance; integrated regulatory requirements (including KRITIS) into process design
- Advised on cloud vs. on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; supported Procurement with tendering and service provider evaluations
- Managed change and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reported to executive management, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-ready governance model, reduced operating costs, and accelerated product development.
Jan-Hendrik W.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant – Process Automation & Digital Product at läuft von allein
I help companies and digital teams win back time in everyday work – by automating recurring processes and improving digital products in a targeted way. Depending on the need, hands-on in delivery or at leadership level (interim).
Typical results:
- Manual routine processes run automatically – requests, data maintenance, follow-ups
- Faster response times and fewer things falling through the cracks in day-to-day business
- Clear priorities in product and digitalization initiatives, practical instead of over-engineered
Tools: modern no/low-code automation (including n8n, Make.com), combined with experience as a managing director and digital product lead. The tool is never the starting point – the question is always where a solution creates real value.
Erik W.
Last position:
AI Workflow and Process Automation at Self-employed
- Process analysis and target concept: discussions with responsible stakeholders and users, system and handover model, bottleneck analysis and acceptance criteria.
- Defined automation modules, built with AI support using Python/FastAPI, TypeScript/Next.js, SQL/PostgreSQL, Supabase, REST APIs and Webhooks; I am responsible for the specification, acceptance criteria and acceptance testing.
- Document and decision workflows from intake, research and extraction through to decision documents, CRM updates or controlled system actions.
- Quality assurance and handover with test cases, logging, exception paths, operational documentation and knowledge transfer.
Thomas L.
Last position:
Consultant for AI-driven process automation at Lumiz
AI-driven automation of purchasing on a printing company's website, including selecting delivery times, order options, ordering, payment, and uploading print data from the Lumiz Cloud.
Michael W.
Last position:
Founder & Salesforce Consultant at MW Cloud Solutions (MWCS)
- End-to-end implementations of Marketing Cloud Next (Growth/Advanced), from discovery workshop to go-live — Data 360 (Data Cloud) setup, data streams and mapping, identity resolution rules (match & reconciliation), consent management, Sales Cloud integration.
- Campaign orchestration across the MCN flow types — segment-, event-(forms & engagement), schedule- and record-triggered flows (Salesforce & Data Cloud) plus API-based on-demand sends; segmentation and activation with Data Graphs, Calculated Insights, and Einstein personalization.
- Multilingual email template systems with dynamic, personalized content; deliverability (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) and GDPR-compliant double opt-in journeys.
- Operational support for Marketing Cloud Next orgs in ongoing consulting projects — campaign operations, data quality, performance analysis, and release readiness: campaigns deliver on schedule, credit costs stay predictable.
- At the same time, Account Engagement (Pardot) client projects — audits, implementations, lead scoring & grading; AE-MCN migration assessments; Agentforce grounding and guardrails.
Felix M.
Last position:
AI Trainer at AKIA Academy for AI & Automation
- Led the 12-week training program to become an AI and automation specialist
- Created training materials & video courses on "AI Fundamentals", "Working with ChatGPT", "Prompt Engineering", "AI Agents with N8N", "Automations with Make.com" & AI-generated marketing content (images, videos, blog posts & social media posts)
- Conducted workshops on the above topics
- Tools: Loom, N8N, Make.com, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gamma.app, Canva, Kling AI, Magnific AI
- Result: Participants learn the technical and business know-how to successfully build a business as AI and automation specialists
Derek M.
Last position:
AI Automations Manager - Hardware Setup, Automation & Voice Agent at Autohaus Mazda
- Setting up new desktop computers
- Setting up a VPS for automation, databases and chat interface
- Connecting to Azure AI Foundry
- Developing various n8n workflows for email, social media and document management
- Implementing a QA system (backups, error handling, HITL)
- Setting up and optimizing an inbound voice agent
Bogdan O.
Last position:
Senior SAP ABAP Consultant/Developer – Microsoft RPA/AI Engineer at Karl Dungs GmbH & Co. KG
- SAP integration technical consultant
- Internal consultant/developer for SAP ABAP developments (ECC) in MM/SD/PP/HCM/QM/FI modules
- SAP Fiori/UI5 new development and application management services
- Account administrator for all applications in SAP BTP
- New development, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP SapScript, Smart Forms, and Adobe Forms
- Responsible for the SAP HCM module
- Certified Microsoft Power Automate Developer
- Certified Microsoft Azure AI Engineer
Farhan H.
Last position:
AI Governance Consultant for Implementing a GenAI for Process Automation at a bank
- Ensuring the overall project goal with the Product Owner
- Onboarding a new service provider, including sourcing and contract negotiations with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, legal)
- Implementing and executing the necessary governance processes
- Integrating new extraction software/GenAI tools to improve data extraction and processing within a document management workflow
- Ongoing agile management of deliverables, including building the project organization and controlling time, quality, and costs in the context of the overall project
- Sub-project organization, especially requirements management, structuring, agile planning, and prioritization
- Organizing and optimizing workstream communication for an end-to-end process
- Facilitating and leading meetings and workshops
- Change management consulting through targeted influence, coaching, and incentive systems
Thomas W.
Last position:
Test Automation Specialist at diamondcode GmbH
- Implementing automated test strategies led to an average test duration reduction of 40%
- Improved defect detection rate by 20%
Anusha L.
Last position:
Test Automation Consultant at EON Energy
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Playwright with Python scripts, Typescript and Spring Boot
- Create test classes annotated with Spring Boot Test
- Create test scripts to cover functional, regression, and integration testing
- Ensure test automation coverage for web applications
- Collaborate with developers to identify testable requirements
- Troubleshoot automation test failures and resolve issues
- Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
- Monitor and report test automation metrics
- Implement test data management and mocking strategies
- Ensure test reliability, stability, and maintainability
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Alexander W.
Last position:
Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH
- Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
- Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
- Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
- Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
- Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
- Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
- Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
- Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
- Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
- Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
- Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
- Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community
Mohamed E.
Last position:
Test Manager & Defect Manager at BMBF
- Planning and coordinating test activities and supporting the specialist team
- Reviewing requirements, user stories, and test cases
- Preparing test environments and test data
- Creating test sets and executing tests in XRay
- Performing defect analysis, deviation management, and reporting results
- Coordinating with other functional and technical project teams
Jan-Markus M.
Last position:
Piloting and Business Analysis in RPA Retail at Momper Unternehmensberatung
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Automation Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Automation Consultants in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Automation Consultants 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 (83%)
- Banking and Finance (54%)
- Manufacturing (54%)
- Energy (50%)
- Professional Services (46%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Government and Administration (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Streamlining Workflows and System Integration
An automation consultant analyzes existing business and technical workflows to identify bottlenecks and repetitive tasks. By designing and implementing automated pipelines, they eliminate manual data entry, reduce human error, and connect disparate software systems. These experts bridge the gap between business operations and technical execution to ensure seamless data flow across the enterprise.
Core Expertise and Tooling
Top-tier specialists possess a deep understanding of modern automation frameworks and scripting languages. They design robust architectures that scale with growing business needs while maintaining strict data security standards.
- Robotic Process Automation using UiPath, Blue Prism, or Power Automate
- Workflow orchestration and API integrations via Make, Zapier, or custom Python scripts
- IT infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
- Legacy system modernization and database synchronization
Strategic Value for German Businesses
In Germany, companies face rising operational costs and skilled labor shortages, making automation a strategic priority. Freelance professionals integrate directly into local engineering and administrative teams, helping medium-sized enterprises and large corporations accelerate their digital transformation. They adapt quickly to strict European data privacy regulations like GDPR and align solutions with existing corporate governance.
Key Project Deliverables
Engaging an external specialist results in tangible assets that optimize operational efficiency from day one.
- Detailed process maps and automation feasibility reports
- Fully deployed RPA bots and integrated API workflows
- Comprehensive documentation and training materials for internal teams
- Monitoring dashboards to track automation performance and error rates
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Automation Consultants? These answers cover the essentials.
An automation consultant analyzes operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and automates repetitive tasks. They design, test, and deploy software solutions that connect different systems without manual intervention. Their goal is to reduce human error and free up internal staff for high-value strategic work.
An RPA developer focuses specifically on mimicking human actions on user interfaces using tools like UiPath or Power Automate. In contrast, a broader automation expert handles API integrations, system architectures, and backend scripting. Both roles help eliminate manual work, but their technical approach and tools differ significantly.
Hiring a freelance automation engineer is highly effective when you need specialized skills for a specific project without long-term overhead. German companies often use freelancers to kickstart digital transformation initiatives, clear integration backlogs, or implement niche technologies. This approach provides immediate expertise and flexibility during peak project phases.
Modern process automation specialists leverage a wide range of platforms depending on the business environment. They frequently work with enterprise RPA suites, iPaaS platforms like Make and Zapier, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash. For infrastructure tasks, they utilize containerization and configuration management tools to maintain stable deployments.
Yes, a freelance automation consultant can typically perform most analysis, coding, and deployment tasks remotely. However, initial workshops and complex system alignment phases benefit from hybrid setups with occasional on-site meetings. German language proficiency is often required for smooth communication with local business departments to map processes accurately.
A high-quality automation architect is evaluated by their ability to design stable, scalable, and secure systems rather than just writing quick scripts. They should demonstrate a strong portfolio of completed integration projects and clean documentation. Their solutions must include robust error-handling mechanisms and clear monitoring dashboards to prevent system downtime.
In the context of Industry 4.0, an experienced automation consultant connects physical shop-floor machinery with enterprise IT systems like ERP and MES. They automate data collection, predictive maintenance alerts, and supply chain reporting. This integration helps German manufacturers maintain global competitiveness by maximizing production uptime.
A professional test automation engineer must design reliable testing frameworks that integrate into modern CI/CD pipelines. They write maintainable test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress to validate software quality automatically. Their work ensures that system updates and new features do not disrupt existing business processes.
The average hourly rate for Automation Consultants in Germany is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 787 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Automation Consultants in Germany, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Automation Consultants in Germany have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Automation Consultants in Germany are German (100%), English (100%), and French (21%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Automation Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (54%), and Manufacturing (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Automation Consultants in Germany are Information Technology (96%), Operations (63%), and Product Development (63%).
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