5G Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used 5G
Waseem S.
Last position:
Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS terminal device manufacturer
Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-life use cases: creation of the requirement specifications for TOBA as well as the associated test specifications.
Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS
Farah S.
Last position:
Management Consultant & Interim Executive at Freelancer
- Interim & Business Management: Strategic consulting and operational leadership of business units and large projects with a focus on profitability (P&L), growth, and portfolio development.
- Business Case & Strategy: Development of complex business models (e.g. 5G campus networks, platform business) and execution of strategic market studies for international clients.
- People & Leadership: Many years of experience in disciplinary leadership and development of large teams (>100 employees), building competence centers, and coaching managers in agile environments.
- Partner & Vendor Ecosystems: Management and negotiation of high-value framework agreements (T&M, fixed price) as well as steering multinational supplier and partner relationships.
- End-to-End Project Governance: Responsibility for the full lifecycle management of large technical projects (mobile core network, integration, rollout) while meeting the highest quality and security standards.
Ciro M.
Last position:
Enterprise Consultant at Freelancing
Independent consulting engagements supporting technology organizations on governance, system integration, and delivery structure.
- Supported technology organizations in strengthening governance, system integration planning, and delivery structure.
- Reviewed BSS/OSS modernization and data migration programs, validating effort estimates and identifying delivery risks.
- Introduced simple reporting and tracking tools to improve coordination across distributed teams.
- Advised on integration planning and governance, helping teams improve delivery structure and stakeholder alignment.
Waqar A.
Last position:
Principal Engineer at Microchip Technology
- Acted as an FPGA Subject Matter Expert with hands-on experience in Microchip Technology Libero SoC and PolarFire FPGA/SoC evaluation platforms.
- Identified a bug in an application note and provided a solution.
- Collaborated with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to analyze, debug, and resolve customer-reported FPGA issues.
- Worked with internal teams to accelerate SPI flash programming by creating an FPGA design that enabled high-speed communication between JTAG and SPI.
- Characterized PolarFire FPGA temperature TVS sensors from -40°C to 100°C, comparing estimated and measured surface temperatures and analyzing junction-to-surface temperature estimation using the Psi-JT thermal parameter.
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Jantien V.
Last position:
Head of Digital Experience & Marketing at B2B IT Solutions Provider
Founded and built the Marketing & Digital Experience function for a B2B IT Solutions & Service provider, evolving it into a strategic, high-performing department with full responsibility for brand, marketing, digital experience, and go-to-market activities across the group. Close sparring partner to C-level and key stakeholders, with leadership responsibility across people, projects, budget, and results.
Scope & Responsibilities
- Full leadership, personnel, project, and revenue responsibility for the digital experience & marketing department
- End-to-end ownership of corporate brand, product marketing, and communications, including strategy, positioning, creative direction and execution
- Strategic development and operational execution of B2B marketing strategies and campaigns across digital solutions, software development, private 5G, data, cloud, security, and network automation
- Responsibility for lead generation, sales enablement, and go-to-market support (SEO, SEA, SEM, social media, print, ads, websites, landing pages, sales materials)
- Expansion of company's value chain by adding User Experience (UX/UI) and Interface strategy for digital business models and customer-facing solutions
- Management of external client projects, with responsibility for strategy, go-to-market concepts, digital experiences
- Budget ownership, reporting, agency steering, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, and delivery teams
Harald J.
Last position:
Self-employed at Textbüro Jacob
Specialist articles, blogs & white papers on case studies and innovative technologies, with a focus on digitalization, IT, IoT and Industry 4.0. Clients report pleasingly high access numbers, with positive effects in terms of attention and sales leads.
Alexander D.
Last position:
Interim Manager Procurement | Head of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing at Löwenstein Medical Technology GmbH & Co. KG
- Overall responsibility for strategic and operational procurement, Procurement Management (11 FTE).
- Further development of the procurement and procurement organization, including task and role model.
- Management of cross-functional special projects (e.g. value engineering, design-to-cost).
- Development and implementation of a holistic sourcing and procurement strategy with a focus on resilience, ESG, de-risking, decoupling and cost performance.
- Execution of a comprehensive procurement transformation with a new supply chain strategy alignment.
- Reorganization of the procurement team to improve efficiency through clear role allocation and relief from non-core and non-functional tasks.
- Professionalization of contract management processes and supplier development programs.
- Process optimization along the S2C and P2P chain, including standardization and automation in line with MDR (EU Regulation 2017/745), GxP compliance & quality management systems ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
- KPI development and optimization of the KPI system for performance and efficiency measurement in critical paths and missing parts.
- Coaching the team in strategic procurement work, project management and procurement due diligence.
- Implementation of AI-supported tools for sourcing, spend analysis and inventory management to optimize inventory.
- Achieved inventory reduction of ~31% through professional inventory management.
- Management of two cost reduction (cost avoidance) programs with quantified results: ~50% reduction in manufacturing costs for one core component and ~64% reduction in material costs for the successor platform through redesign and category sourcing.
- Savings in the low double-digit million range versus the baseline.
- Material groups: contract manufacturing, PCBA, EMS, blower, silicone injection molding, power supplies, batteries, displays, hoses, masks, valves, foams, cables, sensors, wireless modules (2G–5G), telemedicine components, laboratory services.
Mahmoud T.
Last position:
Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW
- Analysis of the fiber optic market with a focus on FTTH
- Advising senior management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
- Reviewing product portfolios and services
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
- Designing a program structure "Fit For Profit" to implement the planned restructuring and meet strategic objectives
Florian G.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager Security & Infrastructure & Business Development Manager HealthCare at CGI
- Responsible project manager for complex international infrastructure projects
- Coordinator and decision-maker for IT architects in network infrastructure and software with over 100,000 users
- End-to-end project management
- Launch and implementation of initiatives
- Project management of international infrastructure projects with C-level reporting
- Leading and coordinating IT architects
- Technical project management for merger and cloud transformation
- Delivery of international software and hardware rollouts
- Implementation of IT security projects and compliance
- Work with key technologies (e.g. 5G/6G standard)
- Support of complex defense and aerospace projects (e.g. Ariane 6, Eurodrone)
- Building the healthcare and life sciences business unit
- Creating and leading internal employee trainings
Sushil P.
Last position:
Independent Consultant (Founder and Managing Partner) at CLUSTIV
- Defined and led the company’s vision, mission, and strategic direction, launching a global digital training ecosystem in executive leadership and AI
- Built strategic partnerships across Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors, driving innovation and global market expansion
- Oversaw financial modeling and feasibility analysis, achieving a 10x cost reduction and 75% productivity increase through Gen AI-driven strategies
Heiko K.
Last position:
SAP development, Adobe form development at Arvato SE
- conversion of a function-group-based Adobe Interactive Forms framework to an object-oriented Adobe framework for documents in transport/logistics and dunning (FI)
- Adobe Lifecycle Designer 11.0.1 for SAP
- creating new and troubleshooting existing forms, function modules, programs, classes, and methods
- maintaining Smart Forms
- document printing, email sending, and file archiving
- message control for deliveries, orders, invoices, proforma invoices, and transports
- ticket system: Jira
- communication: Microsoft Teams
- migrating customers to a new SAP framework
- handling incident and change request tickets
- software: SAP ERP 6.0, SAP_ABA 7.5G, S4CORE 1.05
Dimitry K.
Last position:
Rollout Expert at Everience Germany GmbH
- Project: Mazars Windows 11 rollout: responsible for the Windows 11 rollout at customer Mazars
- Understand customer-specific requirements (hardware compatibility, application dependencies, Microsoft AD group policies)
- Implement hardware logistics at customer sites
- Involve the IT, business, security, and compliance teams
- Update the infrastructure
- Carry out driver and firmware updates
- Automate the rollout with scripts
- Notify users, provide FAQs, change logs, and support contacts
- Technologies: Baramundi Management Center, AD, Azure AD, Intune, Office 365, OpenProject, RDP, Topdesk, MS Teams, PowerShell
Katrin M.
Last position:
CEO at Digital Hub Cologne GmbH
- Led the company's transformation into a shared service center, supporting PropTech Powerhouse e.V. and consortium partners of the SME Digital Center Rhineland, an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.
- Directed the core functions of the company, including strategy, finance, and marketing/sales, alongside overseeing critical administrative functions such as legal, IT, and HR.
- Mentored, motivated, and led cross-functional teams toward reaching company goals.
- Developed and executed strategic plans, including AI/digital transformation and new business development initiatives, ensuring sustainable growth and future-proofing the organization.
- Reported financial performance to shareholders through ad hoc analyses, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, while managing budget planning and forecasting processes.
- Managed key partner relationships and expanded strategic partnerships to support the company's growth trajectory.
- Developed and implemented a holistic strategy for recruiting, HR, and IT, aligning with the company's digitalization goals.
- Spearheaded a strategy for the digitalization and optimization of internal processes, adopting lean administration practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Taner M.
Last position:
Founder at FixHub
- System design for problem solving and task allocation for demand infrastructures using modern enterprise solutions and SDLC principles
- SaaS and PaaS development, problem solving, and cloud computing
- Infrastructure-as-code implementations for development, Q&A, and production environments
- Terraform, AWS, Azure, GCP, MongoDB, OpenStack, Cisco, OpenShift
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Statistics of experts using 5G
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
79%
Doctorate
26%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using 5G
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.
5G experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Telecommunication (81%)
- Information Technology (77%)
- Manufacturing (46%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Energy (37%)
- Automotive (35%)
- Healthcare (27%)
- Transportation (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What 5G enables
5G is a mobile communications standard built for high-capacity connectivity, low latency, and dense device deployments. Companies use it for private wireless networks, industrial automation, connected vehicles, video services, remote operations, and large-scale Internet of Things systems. It supports both public operator networks and dedicated enterprise installations.
Network architecture
5G projects can involve radio access networks, core networks, transport, orchestration, and edge computing. Specialists work with standalone and non-standalone deployments, network slicing, quality-of-service policies, cloud-native network functions, and virtualized infrastructure. They also connect 5G environments with existing LTE, Wi-Fi, fiber, and cloud services.
Ecosystem and tooling
The work spans telecom vendors, mobile network operators, cloud providers, open-source components, and observability tools. Strong professionals understand standards from 3GPP, SIM and eSIM provisioning, APIs, Kubernetes-based workloads, IP networking, security controls, and radio planning. They may also use automation, telemetry, and digital twins to test and operate complex networks.
Where companies use it
- Private 5G networks for factories, ports, warehouses, and campuses
- Industrial control, robotics, machine vision, and asset tracking
- Connected transport, public infrastructure, and emergency services
- Edge applications that need local processing and dependable connectivity
- Network modernization, coverage improvement, and performance optimization
In Germany, manufacturing, logistics, automotive, healthcare, and research organizations commonly assess 5G for controlled wireless connectivity. Projects may combine on-site installation with remote design, monitoring, and documentation.
When to bring in specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they need a deployment plan, spectrum and coverage assessment, vendor-neutral architecture, or help moving from a proof of concept to reliable operations. External professionals can integrate 5G with operational technology, cloud platforms, and security processes without disrupting production. They are also useful during performance investigations, rollout phases, and supplier evaluations.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable 5G specialist translates business requirements into measurable network behavior. They document radio assumptions, capacity, latency, resilience, security, and operational ownership rather than focusing only on equipment selection. Look for experience with field testing, interoperability, incident analysis, automation, and clear handover documentation. For Germany-based teams, practical German and English communication can support collaboration across sites, vendors, and remote stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about 5G, in one place.
5G is used for private enterprise networks, industrial automation, connected vehicles, remote operations, and high-density device connectivity. Its low-latency and quality-of-service capabilities can support applications that need predictable wireless performance rather than simple public broadband access.
5G is usually weighed against Wi-Fi, LTE, and wired Ethernet. Wi-Fi can be efficient for local indoor access, while LTE may suit established wide-area coverage; 5G becomes attractive when mobility, managed spectrum, device density, coverage, or traffic control are central requirements.
A strong 5G professional often combines radio planning with IP networking, cloud-native infrastructure, Kubernetes, cybersecurity, edge computing, and automation. Knowledge of SIM or eSIM provisioning, 3GPP standards, observability, and operational technology is valuable for enterprise deployments.
The right level depends on the scope, not a fixed number of years. A proof of concept may need focused radio and integration skills, while a production private network calls for experience with architecture, security, rollout planning, field validation, monitoring, and operational handover.
5G work can often be split between remote and on-site collaboration. Architecture, configuration, documentation, and monitoring may be remote, while surveys, radio measurements, equipment installation, and troubleshooting usually require access to the physical location.
Ask for concrete examples of networks or integrations they delivered and examine how they handled coverage, capacity, resilience, security, and operational support. A quality 5G specialist explains trade-offs clearly, validates assumptions with testing, and produces documentation that another team can operate.
5G is not automatically the best choice for every site. Wi-Fi, LTE, or wired connectivity may be more practical when mobility, deterministic behavior, coverage, or spectrum control are less important; the decision should follow application needs, environment, integration effort, and operating model.
Teams in Germany should clarify site access, coordination with operators and equipment suppliers, documentation standards, and the language needed for workshops and handover. A strong 5G freelancer can work remotely on planning and integration while attending sites for surveys, testing, and deployment activities when required.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 912 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 79% hold at least a Master's degree, and 26% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects are Telecommunication (81%), Information Technology (77%), and Manufacturing (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used 5G in their recent projects are Product Development (88%), Information Technology (83%), and Project Management (83%).
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