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Marco S.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management, including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure, including applications, core processes and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and implementation of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of property management, CRM, invoice review and approval processes, smart metering, DMS and time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as central document and communication platforms
- Design and delivery of an AI workshop, including the rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Preparation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Christian W.
Last position:
Lead Developer & Performance Specialist at Groox GmbH
Sole responsibility for the design, development and deployment of the bilingual Qwik platform eventvideo.at. Responsible for frontend performance optimization (PageSpeed 97/100/100/100), SEO engineering with Schema.org, integration of Google Search Console and IndexNow, and building the GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. Requirements gathering and technical implementation.
- Performance Engineering: Google PageSpeed Score 97/100/100/100 (Performance / Accessibility / Best Practices / SEO) through frontend optimization (lazy loading, thumbnail-first, lightweight media integration)
- Full-Stack Web Development: Sole responsibility for development with the Qwik.js framework from frontend to deployment for the bilingual (DE/EN) platform eventvideo.at, marketing personalized, fully automated participant videos for sports events
- Qwik.js Resumability Architecture: Server-side rendering with minimal JavaScript hydration overhead; the page remains immediately interactive even with extensive video and event content, without a full-page load.
- API Integration: Google Search Console API and IndexNow API for automated indexing and SEO monitoring
- SEO Engineering: Schema.org Structured Data implementation for rich snippets and improved search engine visibility
- Mobile-First with minimal bundle size: CSS3 layout without UI framework overhead, consistently lean use of resources for excellent PageSpeed on desktop and mobile.
- GitHub Actions CI/CD: Automated build, test and deployment pipeline for continuous integration
Technologies: Qwik.js Framework, TypeScript, JavaScript, Internationalization (i18n DE/EN), GitHub Actions CI/CD, Google Search Console API, IndexNow API, Schema.org, Google PageSpeed Insights, Lazy Loading, CSS3, Responsive Design
Nadine B.
Last position:
Program Responsibility & Innovation at Industry
- Management of security and governance initiatives
- Development of SAP BTP as an innovation platform
- Trusted advisor to executive management
Amit S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA Delivery Consultant at CHG Meridian UK Limited
- Managed the integrated SAP S/4HANA delivery plan for 12 BTS workstreams, including milestone, dependency, and governance management.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery across Business, IT, and Operations, focusing on execution, readiness, and issue resolution.
- Responsible for RAID, test, cutover, and deployment management to ensure a successful go-live.
- Implemented KPI tracking, status reporting, and PMO governance to provide transparent management of performance, risks, and escalations.
Mario M.
Last position:
Co-Founder and CTO at B2B SaaS Recruiting Platform
Complete build of a B2B SaaS platform for recruitment agencies
- Multi-source job aggregation via ATS APIs
- AI-assisted career page scraping
- Rule-based and AI-assisted matching
- Credit-based monetization model with Stripe integration
- Live in production since July 2026
Tech stack
- NestJS
- React
- PostgreSQL
- pgvector
- Claude AI
- Prisma
Stefan U.
Last position:
Workstream Lead Solution Delivery / IT Operations Manager SAP S4/HANA Private Cloud Edition - RISE at Munich Re
- Lead Solution Delivery workstream
- Serve as IT Operations Manager ad interim
- Define, implement, and continuously optimize the Target Operating Model
- Design and implement incident and problem management processes
- Develop, maintain, and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including DR testing
- Ensure system availability, performance, scalability, and compliance with SLAs
- Liaise between business stakeholders, SAP Basis teams, managed service providers, and cloud vendors
- Oversee incident, change, and problem management processes per ITIL best practices
- Lead service reviews and vendor performance evaluations
- Coordinate patching, upgrades, and enhancement cycles with SAP AG and application operations teams
- Monitor system health, performance, and security using SAP for Me
- Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure system integrity
- Create, track, and manage project-related firewall requests
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver cutover activities for targeted system lines
Peter D.
Last position:
Security Consultant at Public-law institution of the city administration
- Requirements management, process planning, interface function, ISMS setup, and documentation
- Setup and establishment of an ISMS according to ISO 27001 and establishment of emergency management / ITSCM
- Coordination of the circumstances with the public-sector IT service provider
- Consideration of KRITIS relevance within the scope and implementation of a B3S
- Development of requirements for document control and the continuous improvement process
- Preparation of relevant project documents
- Analysis of existing processes and preparation of guidelines
- Requirements gathering for ISMS and ITSCM and coordination with the IT service provider, including definition of interfaces
- Analysis of communication processes and escalation paths
- Review of documents for risk management, ISMS, emergency preparedness, and emergency response
- Redesign of the complete documentation and preparation of new relevant documents
- Development of necessary rules, policies, and concepts
- Interface between customer and service provider to ensure document quality
- Coordination of protection needs with specialist departments, particularly regarding KRITIS relevance, and planning of resulting measures
- Development of preventive measures to minimize the risk of data center outages in scenarios such as pandemics or ransomware attacks
- Definition of the test strategy for IT emergency exercises
- Initiation of necessary awareness training measures for specialist departments
- External Information Security Officer
- Introduction of document control
Christian T.
Last position:
Project Management / Program Management at Energy company, AT
- NIS2/IT-OT infrastructure project for network and firewall: PoC, roll-out, and blueprint
- Coordination of IT, OT/operations, information security, business units, and external suppliers
- Risk and escalation management
- Direct evidence of security, multi-vendor delivery, and operational context.
Alexander S.
Last position:
Senior ABAP-OO Developer at Die Schweizerische Post AG
"ZLF – Future Billing Solution"
Cross-module S/4HANA
- Technical consulting and development in the area of S/4 Master Data Governance (MDG-BP)
- Various developments in HR-BP integration, order-to-cash, SAP CAR analytics data modeling, interfaces from and to third-party systems. (native HANA, CDS, RAP, Fiori Elements, OData)
Kareem S.
Last position:
Business Analyst & Consulting Manager at S&M Unternehmensberatung PartG
- I support medium-sized clients with their funding needs.
- I evaluate operational business processes and translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into business requirements, target models and actionable roadmap epics.
- I use Generative AI tools and automation in a targeted way to efficiently create requirements documentation, process analyses, evaluations, meeting preparation materials, customer analyses and decision papers.
Elija L.
Last position:
Fujitsu Germany
- Supporting and helping shape the setup and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
- Designing and implementing data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management
Tobias W.
Last position:
IT Consultant, Co-Founder at PRONT GmbH
- Technical product ownership for a global customer portal in the indoor climate sector, including API integrations, backend connectivity, and expansion of digital customer services
- Developed the solution architecture and AI use cases for a claims management platform, integrating it into the enterprise architecture for a leading insurance company
- Developed the target operating model and led the implementation of the global investment platform for an investment bank
- Developed the target operating model and platform strategy for a new digital health platform for a health insurance company
- Developed the platform strategy, defined use cases, and built the data architecture for a digital health platform of a health insurance company
Julian W.
Last position:
Renewal of the Active Network Infrastructure
As part of this project, the existing active network infrastructure was modernized and made fit for the future. The goal was to introduce a powerful, secure and scalable network and WLAN infrastructure, including a Network Access Control (NAC) solution to improve network security and centralized access control.
At the beginning of the project, a comprehensive requirements analysis was carried out, taking into account the technical, operational and security-related requirements of the hospital sites. On this basis, a technical tender was prepared for new switches, WLAN access points and the NAC solution.
The successful implementation of the project established a modern, standardized and secure network infrastructure that meets the growing requirements for availability, mobility and IT security in hospital operations.
Activities:
- Supporting the tender process, including technical evaluation of offers and bidder evaluation
- Leading and managing the entire project implementation
- Coordinating the project process with internal stakeholders, business units and hospital IT
- Managing external service providers during the implementation and installation of the systems
- Monitoring the implementation, including quality control, project acceptance and defect management
- Coordinating and managing communication between hospital IT and external service providers as part of the NAC implementation
- Managing escalations in the event of technical and organizational challenges
- Ongoing budget monitoring and control of project expenses and additional costs
- Preparing decision papers for management on project changes, additional services and risks
Christoph Q.
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
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IT Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
5.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for IT Consultants
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 30 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IT 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 (92%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Manufacturing (45%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Retail (36%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
- Telecommunication (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Strategic Technology Planning and Architecture
IT consultants evaluate existing software landscapes, identify technical bottlenecks, and design scalable target architectures. They align business objectives with modern technology stacks, ensuring that infrastructure investments support long-term organizational growth. Their recommendations form the technical foundation for subsequent development and implementation phases.
Core Competencies and Technical Domain Knowledge
- Enterprise architecture design and cloud migration strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- ERP and CRM system evaluation and integration planning (S/4HANA, Salesforce)
- IT security assessments, compliance audits, and risk mitigation frameworks
- Legacy modernization plans and API-driven system integration architectures
- Agile project management methodologies and DevOps pipeline optimization
Navigating Complex Digital Transformations
When organizations face major technology shifts, a contract IT strategist provides the necessary objectivity and specialized knowledge. They guide companies through complex software selections, vendor negotiations, and system consolidations. This external perspective prevents costly procurement mistakes and ensures that new solutions integrate smoothly with legacy databases.
Typical Project Deliverables and Documentation
- Detailed IT infrastructure audits and current-state analysis reports
- Technology roadmap design including timeline, resource allocation, and budget estimates
- Vendor evaluation matrixes and software procurement recommendations
- Disaster recovery plans, security policies, and data governance frameworks
- Technical specifications and implementation guidelines for engineering teams
Bridging Business Strategy and Engineering Teams
Successful consultants act as translators between non-technical stakeholders and development teams. They translate complex business requirements into concrete functional specifications and technical user stories. This ensures that software developers build exactly what the business needs, reducing development cycles and minimizing misunderstandings.
When to Onboard a Freelance IT Specialist
Companies hire external IT advisors when they lack internal expertise for a specific, one-time technology transition, such as migrating to a cloud-native architecture or merging IT systems after an acquisition. Bringing in a freelancer provides immediate access to niche skills without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire, allowing internal teams to focus on daily operations.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about IT Consultants.
An IT Consultant analyzes a company's technology infrastructure, identifies inefficiencies, and designs strategic solutions to improve operational performance. They advise on software selection, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and system integration to align technology with business objectives.
While a software engineer focuses on writing code and building applications, an information technology advisor focuses on strategy, architecture, and system integration. They analyze the broader business context, select the right platforms, and design the technical roadmap that developers later execute.
Hiring a contract IT consultant is ideal for defined projects, such as cloud migrations, ERP rollouts, or system audits, where specialized expertise is needed temporarily. This approach avoids long-term overhead costs and brings immediate, objective industry experience to solve specific technical challenges.
Virtually every sector benefits, but highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and logistics frequently hire a systems consultant to handle complex compliance requirements, data security standards, and legacy system modernization without disrupting daily operations.
Yes, a remote IT strategist can conduct infrastructure audits, design architectures, and lead stakeholder workshops using modern collaboration tools. However, complex physical infrastructure upgrades or initial stakeholder alignment phases may occasionally benefit from brief on-site visits.
Look for an IT specialist with a strong background in computer science or business informatics, backed by recognized certifications such as TOGAF, CISSP, or cloud architect credentials. Their portfolio should demonstrate successful project delivery in environments similar to yours.
A professional IT security consultant integrates security principles into the design phase, using frameworks like ISO 27001 or SOC 2. They establish strict access controls, data encryption protocols, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to protect sensitive corporate assets throughout the project.
An IT advisor begins with an in-depth discovery phase, analyzing your current systems, interviewing key stakeholders, and reviewing documentation. They use this information to create a gap analysis and a detailed project roadmap before any implementation begins.
The average hourly rate for IT Consultants is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 854 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Consultants, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as IT Consultants have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Consultants are German (99%), English (96%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Consultants are Information Technology (92%), Professional Services (57%), and Banking and Finance (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Consultants are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (77%), and Product Development (68%).
FRATCH IT Consultants main locations
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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