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Jorge Machado

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Data Expert

Würzburg
Jorge Machado

Last position:

Technical Lead / Fractional CTO at Würth GmbH

I designed and developed an AI-powered multi-tenant platform on Azure that transforms SAP process recordings into technical documentation, presentations and automated tests, processing over 15,000 process recordings for enterprise customers like Würth. I owned the architecture, the production releases and the DevOps setup. I also designed a multi-tenant system with SSO and role-based access on Azure. Implemented an MCP Server with Dynamic OAuth Authentication.

Main Tasks:

  • Sprint planning and feature preparation
  • Design the multi-tenant platform architecture (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL row-level security for tenant isolation)
  • Develop AI pipelines with Prefect for transcription (Azure Speech API), document generation and SAP screen-recording analysis (Claude, gpt-4-mini)
  • Design and implement an MCP server to expose tenant knowledge to LLM clients (Claude), with async retrieval and reranking
  • Implement LLM cost tracking, rate limiting and client pooling for Anthropic/OpenAI/Azure OpenAI endpoints
  • Set up CI/CD: Docker images to Azure Container Registry, GitHub Actions, Azure Static Web Apps, Alembic migrations in containers
  • Manage production releases and execute live data migrations for enterprise customers
  • Define engineering standards and architecture patterns for the team

Environment: Azure / Azure Foundry / Python / FastAPI / Prefect / React / PostgreSQL

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Mirza Klimenta

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Agentic AI for a DeepResearch project

München
Mirza Klimenta

Last position:

Agentic AI for a DeepResearch project at Freelance

  • Created a multi-agentic system supported by a knowledge graph to automate drafting of research papers
  • Used multiple experts (OpenAI models) collaborating during document drafting
  • Extracted useful information from the knowledge graph
  • Technologies: LangChain, LangGraph, Smolagents, LlamaIndex, dspy
  • Infrastructure: Terraform and GitHub Actions (CI/CD) on AWS
  • Deployed initial application as a Streamlit app
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Suyash Shaha

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Business Data Science Intern

Munich
Suyash Shaha

Last position:

Data Analyst - Reporting & Analytics at SIXT SE

  • Developed & maintained customer analytical reporting solutions to identify revenue trends, performance drivers, risks & optimization opportunities to ensure data driven decision making across Sales, Finance, Product, Data Engineering & Controlling.
  • Defined & analyzed customer trends & performance metrics to identify root causes behind variances, anomalies & emerging risks across business domains to deliver actionable recommendations.
  • Developed & owned analytical data models & reporting layers to ensure scalability, performance & analytical robustness to support executive & operational reporting across business domains.
  • Planned, tracked & executed projects by ensuring adherence to timelines, data accuracy, consistency, deliverables, reliability & data quality standards through rigorous validation & reconciliation processes.
  • Raised the analytical maturity by formalizing analytical workflows, documenting data processes & standard operating procedures (SOPs) & conducting training sessions to drive adoption of self-service analytics & embed a data driven culture across operational and business teams.
  • Took ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle roadmap from requirement gathering, collection, transformation, developing robust business logics to data storytelling & stakeholder delivery.
  • Converted complexity into structured clarity by translating requirements & business processes into analytical recommendations to ensure alignment between non-technical & technical stakeholders.
  • Conducted advanced SQL based analysis of complex business datasets to uncover trends, correlations & performance improvement opportunities.
  • Drove process automation & efficiency improvements by leveraging Python, SQL optimization & AI assisted tools to reduce processing time & increase reliability across analytical & operational workflows.
  • Standardized KPI definitions & reporting logic to ensure consistency & trust across reporting solutions.
  • Developed process monitoring dashboards & analyses to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks & compliance deviations across end-to-end business processes to derive actionable recommendations for process improvement & automation.
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Any-Arlene Niyubahwe

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Data Analyst · SQL · Python · Tableau · Power BI

München
Any-Arlene Niyubahwe

Last position:

Co-Founder · Data Engineering & Backend at zirikana (Kirundi Bible Web App) – Civic Technology

  • Built a Python pipeline that converts lectionary web content into structured daily JSON, applying liturgical-calendar rules for accurate weekday and Sunday coverage.
  • Shipped a read-only FastAPI REST API with shared Pydantic models and delivered a Kirundi-first web client for browser and mobile use.
  • Owned the data layer and backend architecture, collaborating closely on system architecture and interfaces while automating refreshes with GitHub Actions and validating the ETL with pytest.
  • Impact: Created a reliable, API-driven source of truth for daily Bible readings in Kirundi, enabling consistent access to previously unstructured content.
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Ariel Lev

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Engineering Manager · AI Platform Architect · Cloud-Native Infrastructure

Ingolstadt
Ariel Lev

Last position:

Sr. Principal Engineer at Slalom

  • Held direct line management responsibility for a team of 4 Platform Engineers — owning hiring, performance reviews, and career development — while establishing a shared engineering standards framework and coaching culture that accelerated delivery across client engagements.
  • Led a team of engineers to architect a cloud-native voice AI system for a major inspection client, enabling 2,500 field inspectors to document work fully hands-free via real-time transcription and AI agents — eliminating manual data entry across 440,000 inspections per month and reducing per-user cost from $9 to $1. Stack: AWS (DynamoDB, S3, Transcribe, CloudFront, API Gateway, Bedrock), ElevenLabs, Claude.
  • Led a team of engineers to automate multi-region Kubernetes cluster management for a global SaaS leader, reducing provisioning time from 3 weeks to under a day and eliminating 90% of configuration errors. Stack: EKS, Terragrunt, Python, Bash, ArgoCD.
  • Accelerator - Cloud-Agnostic AI Platform: Architected and delivered a cloud-agnostic, Kubernetes-native platform as an accelerator, enabling multi-tenant, enterprise-scale management of self-hosted LLMs with concurrent deployment of multiple base models and dynamic LoRA adapter serving. Designed production infrastructure using open-source tooling (ArgoCD, Karpenter, vLLM, SGLang) with automated model lifecycle management, API security (Keycloak + LiteLLM), and cost-optimized GPU provisioning.
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Jan Krol

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Data Expert

Berlin
Jan Krol

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Data Expert at Manufacturing

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Minal Borse

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Business Intelligence Specialist

Nordenham
Minal Borse

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Business Intelligence Specialist at Coster Special Technologies S.p.A.

  • Designed and developed interactive SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards and reports for Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, HR, and Manufacturing, covering KPIs such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Fixed Costs, Headcount, Personnel Expenses, Stock Analysis, OTIF, Production Volume, BOM, Spend, and Compliance to Schedule.
  • Built and optimized end-to-end ABAP CDS data models (Basic, Composite, and Consumption Views) using the VDM approach, integrating data from key SAP S/4HANA tables. Strong expertise in ABAP CDS, SQL, SAP data modeling,
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define KPI logic, standardized user story templates, resolved BI requests through JIRA, improved reporting performance, and delivered scalable, secure, and business-focused analytics solutions that enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Trained business stakeholders across various countries on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboard usage and developed comprehensive training manuals to promote user adoption and enable self-service analytics.
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Jorge Elizondo

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Senior Consultant

Neetze
Jorge Elizondo

Last position:

Bittrich & Bittrich

  • Extension and maintenance of the Doktree tax advisory document management tool
  • Alfresco and Angular development
  • Linux system maintenance
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Emmanouil Tzouridis

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Senior Analytics Engineer

Köln
Emmanouil Tzouridis

Last position:

Senior Analytics Engineer at Trade Republic Bank GmbH

  • Implementation of analytics and automation solutions for the Anti Financial Crime business unit
  • Providing the infrastructure, including reusable data models and feature ingestion for production ML and rule based models in the areas of Account Take-Over and Card fraud detection, as well as Customer Risk Assessment
  • Tools used: Snowflake, dbt, Looker, AWS, Python, Airflow, Metaflow
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Salvation Omorodion

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Product Management Consultant

Berlin
Salvation Omorodion

Last position:

Product Management Consultant at Self-Employed (Freelancer)

  • Led end-to-end product discovery and strategy engagements for early-stage founders (pre-seed) clients, defining product vision, OKRs, and go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for their cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Designed scalable product operating models (Agile/Scrum, backlog governance, KPI frameworks) as part of the partnership, to improve delivery predictability and reduce feature cycle time by up to 30%.
  • Built scalable product roadmaps aligned to fundraising milestones, helping founders articulate product vision, product<>market fit, and traction clearly to investors.
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Vili Dhamo

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Senior Data Engineer, Data Architect, Software Engineer

Neuenhagen
Vili Dhamo

Last position:

Technical Lead, Data Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Consulting

  • Optimized the data architecture (medallion) to better decouple processing stages and improve transparency and reproducibility
  • Ensured technical quality of data processing in Databricks by introducing schema enforcement, data quality checks and a structured data architecture
  • Orchestrated pipelines with Azure Data Factory
  • Professionalized and automated the development and deployment process by integrating Git and GitHub Actions
  • Led the Data Engineering team (3 members) in a functional role
  • Conducted workshops to optimize and stabilize the data platform and the development process
  • Collected and prioritized new requests, maintained the product backlog
  • Technologies: Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory), Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark), Python, SQL, Git, Confluence, Power BI, Power Apps, Dataverse, MS SharePoint, Mural
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Alexander Gottschlich

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DevOps / Platform Engineer

Sinzig
Alexander Gottschlich

Last position:

DevOps / Platform Engineer at Cologne Intelligence GmbH

  • Built and operated an AWS Landing Zone with Terraform / OpenTofu (multi-account structure, IAM baselines, network and security standards)
  • Designed and operated platform-oriented AWS architectures to standardize infrastructure and operations processes
  • Built and operated Kubernetes-based platforms (EKS) as a shared runtime environment for application teams
  • Established GitOps-based deployments with Argo CD and FluxCD
  • Developed and operated central CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Enabled developer and project teams with reusable platform components
  • Introduced and implemented FinOps structures (AWS Cost Explorer, CUR + Athena, Infracost, Grafana dashboards)
  • Built and operated central observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, CloudWatch)
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Clarissa Heinemann

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Data & Automation Engineer | M.Sc. Information Systems

Munich
Clarissa Heinemann

Last position:

AI Trainer at Komdis GmbH

  • Led comprehensive AI workshops for professionals, focusing on AI-driven process automation.
  • Tech Stack: n8n, Make, LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic), Prompt Engineering, Process Mapping Tools.
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Rana Fassahat Ali

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Software Developer

Passau
Rana Fassahat Ali

Last position:

Software Developer at metoda GmbH

Software solution company that offers tools for data-driven campaign management for Amazon Ads.

  • From scratch, developed an insights tool for the Amazon DSP with several data pipelines to support reports
  • Developed new backend features for the Ad Optimiser tool
  • Developed and maintained data pipelines for the Ads reports
  • Wrote unit tests and reviewed code from other developers
  • Supported frontend developers and performed frontend development tasks

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Statistics of experts using Amazon Athena

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

15 years

Position duration

2.1 years

Positions per freelancer

8

Top business areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Research and Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

89%

Master's degree or higher

50%

Doctorate

8%

Certifications per freelancer

4

Most common languages

English, German, Hindi

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

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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 Amazon Athena

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 783 €

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

About the technology

Athena basics

Amazon Athena is a serverless query service for data in Amazon S3. Teams use it to run SQL on logs, events, exports, and lake data without managing clusters. It fits reporting, exploration, and ad hoc analysis where fast access matters.

Common use cases

  • Query S3-based data lakes with SQL
  • Explore application logs and clickstream data
  • Build lightweight analytics for BI tools
  • Prepare datasets for downstream reporting

Athena is often part of a broader AWS analytics stack, but it can also stand alone for focused read-only queries.

Ecosystem and skills

Strong specialists know the AWS pieces around the service: S3 layout, Glue Data Catalog, IAM permissions, and Parquet or CSV formats. They also understand partitioning, cost-aware query design, and how to structure data for reliable results.

When to bring in help

Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when queries are slow, data is messy, or an S3 lake needs a clean schema and access model. The right expert can also help with BI integration, event data, and governance for teams in Germany working with mixed in-house and remote stakeholders.

What strong experts do

A good Athena professional writes clear SQL, avoids unnecessary scans, and knows how file format and partition design affect performance. They also test permissions, document query patterns, and work with analysts, data teams, and product owners on practical outputs.

Deliverables and fit

Typical deliverables include reusable queries, data catalog setup, partition strategy, and guidance for secure access across AWS accounts. In Germany, companies often value specialists who can collaborate in English and align closely with cloud and analytics teams. They should leave behind a setup that is easy to extend.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Amazon Athena.

Amazon Athena is used to query data stored in Amazon S3 with standard SQL. Companies use it for logs, event streams, audit data, reporting extracts, and quick analysis without building a separate database layer. It is a strong fit when teams want flexible access to data in a lake structure.

Athena is not the same as AWS Glue or Redshift, even though they often work together. Glue is centered on cataloging and data preparation, while Redshift is a data warehouse for managed analytical workloads. Athena is best when you want serverless SQL directly on S3 data.

A strong Amazon Athena specialist usually brings SQL, S3 organization, IAM access control, and a solid grasp of data formats such as Parquet. Glue Data Catalog knowledge is also valuable, because schema and partition choices affect both speed and cost. The best experts think in data layout, not just in queries.

Most Athena work needs a clear picture of where data comes from, who queries it, and how fresh the results must be. An expert can start with a small amount of context, but good access to sample data, table definitions, and current query pain points makes delivery much faster. If the lake is already messy, expect more discovery work.

Bring in Amazon Athena expertise when queries are expensive to run, slow to return, or hard to maintain. It also helps when a team is setting up a new S3 lake, cleaning up a broken catalog, or preparing data for BI and self-service analysis. Freelance specialists are a good option for focused improvements without long internal hiring cycles.

Athena is often chosen when data already lives in S3 and the goal is direct SQL access without moving it into a warehouse first. Snowflake and BigQuery are broader managed analytics environments, while Athena is tightly tied to the AWS lake model. The right choice depends on where your data sits and how much managed processing you need.

Most Amazon Athena projects can be done remotely because the work centers on SQL, AWS permissions, and data structures. On-site time can help during early discovery or when many stakeholders need to align on access and reporting needs. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common when the data team and business users both want close feedback.

Look for an Athena expert who talks about partitioning, file formats, and query patterns, not only about writing SQL. Good signs include clear reasoning about cost, secure access, and maintainable table design. Ask for examples of past data lake work, especially where they improved performance or simplified reporting.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 783 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and Hindi (12%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects are Information Technology (81%), Automotive (48%), and Banking and Finance (38%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Amazon Athena in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (81%), and Product Development (60%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Amazon Athena

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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