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Alexander Bromberg

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Senior Data Engineer

Köln
Alexander Bromberg

Last position:

Senior Data Engineer at RWE AG

Architected and maintained data products for renewable energy operations, covering wind turbine, grid-meter, and weather data. Built scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Databricks using Delta Lake (bronze/silver/gold layers) and processed data in various formats, including structured and semi-structured data. Contributed to a data quality framework supporting table and column documentation, outlier detection, and completeness metrics across all datasets within a data product. In addition, implemented a DORA KPI Databricks dashboard used across all data products. Optimized CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps to streamline deployment across development, test, and production environments.

Technology stack: Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake, APIs, Dremio, Azure DevOps, YAML, Git, Databricks Workflows, Application Insights, Terraform, OpenAI API, Codex, LLM-assisted workflows

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Karl-Heinz Schulte

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Interim Executive | Board Member for IT, Digital, AI, and Transformation

Hamburg
Karl-Heinz Schulte

Last position:

CIO

  • CIO at nutrition R&D and producer (family owned)

Strengthened IT Team, recovered IT service, reviewed and streamlined complex SAP landscape, reviewed IT security set-up, reviewed laboratory IT

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Lino Giefer

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Scharbeutz
Lino Giefer

Last position:

Senior Data Scientist at VinFast Germany GmbH

  • Led strategic software development of fusion algorithms for precise object tracking, trajectory prediction, and environment modeling based on multimodal sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMU)
  • Developed and implemented navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion of visual, inertial, and distance-based sensor sources
  • Automated extraction and training processes with CI/CD
  • Developed and optimized data pipelines and processes in Microsoft Azure using Apache Spark, Databricks, and PySpark
  • Developed and optimized embedded software for automotive control units
  • Designed latency-critical software for real-time control in robotic systems with RTOS (freeRTOS, SAFERTOS)
  • Used the Vector toolchain (CANdela, DaVinci, CANoe) for configuration and diagnostics
  • Optimized existing data pipelines and processes (ETL, data warehouse, SQL)
  • Developed and trained machine learning models using PyTorch
  • Created deep-learning-based object detection and visual SLAM algorithms, trained on combined data from camera, LiDAR, and IMU sensors
  • Implemented computer vision algorithms for object detection and classification in robotic systems using OpenCV and YOLO, utilizing synchronized image and depth data
  • Implemented behavior-based control systems for autonomous robots using ROS2 Behavior Trees
  • Performed testing, release, and integration of sensor fusion algorithms into automotive production programs
  • Ensured adherence to proper software development processes and safety standards to guarantee high data quality (MISRA, ISO 26262, ASPICE)
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Rainer Langbehn

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Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer

Cologne
Rainer Langbehn

Last position:

Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse

  • Automation of the database major / minor releases for the TKeasy project

  • Concept for database major / minor release automation

  • As-is analysis

  • Evaluation of Redgate Flyway functionality

  • Concept creation

  • Products: Redgate Flyway, GitHub, Quest, Erwin Data Modeller, Oracle, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence

  • Skills: Docker, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Redgate Flyway, Major Releases, Minor Releases

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Ola Van Dunen

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IT Instructor

Berlin
Ola Van Dunen

Last position:

IT Instructor

  • IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
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Patrik Garten

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Technical Lead Conversational AI

Dortmund
Patrik Garten

Last position:

Technical Lead Conversational AI at CANCOM

  • Technical lead of a team developing agentic chatbot solutions (React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI)
  • Architecture design for multi-LLM dialog systems - focus on maintainability, UX, and autonomous execution
  • Stakeholder alignment, CI/CD processes, and AI integration at enterprise level
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Martina Peukert

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CEO / Producer

Frankfurt am Main
Martina Peukert

Last position:

CEO / Producer at Programmaker Filmproduktion

  • As a producer, I bring emotions to the screen and showcase your company in an unparalleled way.
  • With my creative eye and technical know-how, I make your vision shine.
  • Show the world who you are and what you have to offer.
  • Let your audience dive into the captivating story your brand tells.
  • Turn prospects into customers and boost your success.
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Andreas Ilias

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Senior Cybersecurity Governance & ISMS Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Andreas Ilias

Last position:

Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur

  • Recognition of national notified bodies
  • Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
  • EU Radio Equipment Directive
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Thorsten Schulz

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Founder

Lütjensee
Thorsten Schulz

Last position:

Founder at TS Consulting GmbH

  • Change implementation
  • Effective project management, classical & agile
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Thomas Töpsch

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Head of Product & Software

Achim
Thomas Töpsch

Last position:

Head of Product & Software at UZE ADS Europe GmbH

  • Further development of a roof-mounted advertising unit for mobile digital advertising, including sensors such as GPS, light sensors, and 2D cameras
  • Development of a service tool for commissioning and remote service control
  • Development of a marketplace to manage devices, partners, and advertising campaigns
  • Communication with the regulatory authority (KBA) as key account manager
  • Business model development in data-driven business
  • Development and coordination of service processes and workflows
  • Building a network of service partners in Germany
  • Strategy development, restructuring, and M&A processes
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Reimar Gluth

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Freelance IT Lecturer, Project Manager and Technical Editor

Rostock
Reimar Gluth

Last position:

Freelance IT Lecturer, Project Manager and Technical Editor at Self-employed

  • Delivered technical documentation and managed projects in electrical engineering, electronics, IT, automation and solar technology
  • Served as sales representative
  • Project manager and project engineer in renewable energy, electrical engineering, electronics and automation technology
  • Produced technical documentation for clients including NRM Netzdienste GmbH (Frankfurt am Main), Salzgitter Flachstahl warm rolling mills, benthin GmbH and others
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Alexander Klein

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Google Cloud Engineer/Architect

Eltmann
Alexander Klein

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GCP DevSecOps Engineer at Leading global luxury goods company

  • Extended a global large-scale project to improve the multi-tenant GCP data platform using FAST framework concepts, leveraging Terraform, Terraform Enterprise, and GitLab.
  • Collaborated closely with security and governance teams to architect and implement secure and compliant GCP environments, focusing on VPC Service Controls, KMS, organizational structure, and guardrails to support the isolation of corporate entities.
  • Enhanced the security posture of the enterprise GCP platform by implementing robust security measures, including GCP organization policies, deny policies, and VPC Service Controls to safeguard against potential exfiltration risks.
  • Implemented controls based on CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM v4) to secure the GCP cloud environment.
  • Automated key components of the GitLab CI/CD pipeline by integrating OpenID Connect (OIDC) for workload identity federation, necessary for a large migration from GitHub.
  • Implemented a YAML-based project factory to facilitate easy, secure, and governed provisioning of tenant projects, increasing speed, scalability, and usability while minimizing operational burden.
  • Developed a dynamic approach for policy attachment to tenants using a YAML-based custom IAM template approach.
  • Evaluated and implemented Google PAM (Privileged Access Manager) in a proof of concept for organization-wide just-in-time access.
  • Set up CyberArk SCA and CEM tooling to ensure secure cloud access and provide visibility into the cloud environment.
  • Handled GCP incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and operational stability.
  • Authored and maintained extensive documentation within an Agile environment, utilizing Jira and Confluence for project tracking and knowledge management.
  • Utilized HashiCorp Sentinel as a policy-as-code tool to shift-left cloud security by enforcing policies before infrastructure provisioning.
  • Used Prisma Cloud to continuously monitor and secure GCP resources, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across the organization.
  • Developed a custom Org Policy Factory to standardize and automate custom governance across projects, ensuring enforcement of non-trivial organizational controls.
  • Architected and built a cloud-agnostic credential lifecycle management platform with Python and GitLab to automate the secure handling of static credentials, improving governance, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Delivered an executive-level presentation on VPC Service Controls to C-level stakeholders, driving strategic awareness and alignment on cloud security posture.
  • Led resolution of P1 incidents with high production impact, restoring services under critical time constraints.
  • Architected and deployed a central monitoring and alerting solution using Cloud Monitoring and PromQL, providing real-time visibility into system health and proactive incident detection.
  • Designed and developed a Python-based broker for self-service integration with an internal developer platform, streamlining onboarding and reducing manual effort.
  • Implemented a templating approach for VPC Service Controls, enabling repeatable, secure, and consistent deployment patterns across tenants and environments.
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Jens Martens

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Apple IT Trainer

Stuttgart
Jens Martens

Last position:

Apple IT Trainer at Apple

  • Intensive travel at home and abroad for Apple IT trainings
  • Training from version 10.5 Leopard to macOS Sonoma
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Thorsten Löffler

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Trainer

Berlin
Thorsten Löffler

Last position:

Trainer at Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft gGmbH

  • Trainer for vocational marketing in the “Vocational Training Partnership (BBP) in Serbia” project

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IT Trainers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years

Position duration

3.4 years

Positions per freelancer

17

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

71%

Doctorate

7%

Certifications per freelancer

4

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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Average rates for IT Trainers in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 786 €

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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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the role

What they do

An IT Trainer teaches people how to use software, systems, and digital workflows with confidence. The work often covers new tools, system rollouts, and support for teams that need to change how they work.

  • Design training for beginners, power users, or mixed groups
  • Prepare agendas, exercises, handouts, and short reference guides
  • Deliver live sessions, workshops, webinars, or floor support
  • Collect feedback and adjust the material for the next round

Core skills

Strong IT Trainers explain complex topics in plain language. They know how to keep a room engaged, spot where users get stuck, and turn process knowledge into clear learning steps. Many companies also look for an IT instructor who can train in both English and German, especially in Germany.

  • Adult learning and facilitation
  • Clear documentation and training material design
  • Confident support for change-heavy environments
  • Calm handling of questions from non-technical users

Tools and topics

The role depends on the system landscape. Common topics include Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, ERP systems such as SAP, CRM tools, ticketing systems, and security awareness training. Some IT Trainers also support onboarding for new software, train internal champions, or create e-learning content for hybrid teams.

A good software trainer can move between classroom sessions, remote workshops, and self-paced learning assets without losing clarity.

When companies hire freelance

Freelance IT Trainers are a strong fit when a company needs help for a rollout, a reorganization, or a tool migration. They are also useful when internal teams lack time to prepare training, or when a project needs temporary support across several departments.

In Germany, clients often bring in freelancers for headquarters, regional offices, or distributed teams that need the same training approach in a shared language.

What strong trainers deliver

  • User-focused training that fits the actual workflow
  • Practical exercises that reflect real tasks
  • Material that can be reused by internal teams
  • Clear support for adoption after go-live

Strong professionals do more than present slides. They understand the business process behind the tool, translate technical terms into simple steps, and stay composed when users ask basic or highly specific questions. The best IT Trainers also coordinate well with project managers, HR, and application owners.

What to check before hiring

Look for proven experience with the exact system, audience, and training format you need. Ask for sample outlines, lesson plans, or screenshots of training material. If the project is sensitive or involves a live system, check how the trainer handles access, confidentiality, and coordination with internal experts.

For remote training, ask how they keep users engaged and how they handle questions across multiple locations. For on-site work, make sure they can adapt to the room, the schedule, and the technical setup.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about IT Trainers, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

An IT Trainer helps users learn new systems, software, and digital processes. The work can include training design, live delivery, practice tasks, user guides, and follow-up support after a rollout. Many freelancers also help shape the training approach with project teams and application owners.

A strong IT Trainer needs clear communication, patience, and a good grasp of the target system. They should be able to explain technical steps in simple language and adjust to different skill levels in the room. Experience with adult learning and practical workshop design is also important.

These titles are often used for the same kind of work, depending on the company and context. Software trainer usually points more directly to application training, while IT instructor can sound broader or more classroom-based. In practice, the scope is defined by the system, audience, and format of the training.

A freelancer is often the better choice when training demand is tied to a project, a rollout, or a temporary change. That gives you flexible support without building a permanent role around short-term needs. It is also useful when you need a specialist for a specific platform or audience.

Companies often bring in an IT Trainer for Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, SAP, CRM tools, ticketing systems, and security awareness. They may also need onboarding for new hires, train-the-trainer sessions, or support after a system migration. The exact content depends on the internal workflow and user group.

Both formats are common. Remote training works well for distributed teams, smaller groups, and repeat sessions, while on-site delivery is useful for hands-on workshops, live support, and complex change projects. In Germany, many clients use a mix of both depending on the audience and location.

Ask for a sample agenda, material example, or explanation of how they would train your exact audience. A good IT instructor can describe how they handle mixed skill levels, practical exercises, and questions from non-technical users. References from similar projects help confirm that they can train in a real business setting.

Freelancers should expect to work closely with subject-matter experts and to adapt quickly when the system or process changes. It helps to clarify access, training goals, audience level, and language needs before the first session. In Germany, many projects also require smooth coordination with internal teams and clear written material.

The average hourly rate for IT Trainers in Germany is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 786 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as IT Trainers in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as IT Trainers in Germany have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Trainers in Germany are German (100%), English (94%), and French (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Trainers in Germany are Information Technology (88%), Education (76%), and Manufacturing (76%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Trainers in Germany are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (82%), and Product Development (71%).

FRATCH IT Trainers 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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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