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Martin S.
Last position:
QA/QC support for accelerator facility assembly at FAIR GmbH
Background Construction of the Super-FRS, a research facility over 200 meters long for the separation of atomic nuclei. Quality tasks had largely been delegated to work package owners, work package leaders, assembly leads and production planning; the required quality expertise and coordinated implementation needed further development.
Responsibility Responsible for Quality Control from incoming goods through NCR and problem-solving management to quality handover for Commissioning. Further developed the quality skills of operational leads; coordinated closely with GSI quality colleagues for development and Supply Chain Management.
Actions Defined quality milestones, inspection requirements and inspection procedures with the responsible functions and supported their implementation. Managed deviations at component and assembly interfaces that only became apparent during installation through NCR and problem-solving management; coordinated and followed up on technical clarification, corrective actions and verifiable quality records.
Result Strengthened quality expertise and independent quality practices within operational functions; established clear inspection requirements and NCR procedures. Ensured quality-assured assembly within the project scope and helped shape the quality culture. Assignment expected to end early in October/November 2026 as part of project-wide budget consolidation.
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Olaf S.
Last position:
Trainer & Facilitator for Digital Sovereignty at ITSM-COLOGNE
Project: Digital Sovereignty – Toll Collect
Workshop: Digital Sovereignty Recognize dependencies, reduce risks, remain capable of acting
Format
- One-day practical seminar
Target group
- Executive management
- IT managers
- Data protection officers
- Compliance functions
Content and objectives
- Systematic analysis of digital dependencies
- Assessment of legal and operational risks
- Development of a concrete plan to increase digital sovereignty
- Mapping of the entire IT infrastructure by participants
- Identification of critical dependencies on non-European providers
- Creation of a prioritized risk matrix based on:
- GDPR
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- Joint development of options for action – from a hybrid model to complete migration to European solutions
- Development of an individual sovereignty roadmap with:
- Responsibilities
- Milestones
- Budget framework
Agenda
- Preliminary self-assessment (current infrastructure)
- Digital sovereignty? Nothing but an illusion
- Digital sovereignty 2026 – Germany’s dangerous dependency in focus
- Digital sovereignty & open source
- What is digital sovereignty?
- Three questions raised by digital sovereignty
- Reflection: Digital sovereignty in your own life
- Why is digital sovereignty existential now?
- Practical examples of digital sovereignty
- Schleswig-Holstein initiative
- Benefits of digital sovereignty for your company
- Assessing strategy options (cost-benefit matrix)
- Sovereign provider? 10 questions
- What does digital sovereignty specifically mean for your company?
- How do you shape digital sovereignty?
- Digital sovereignty and psychological safety
- Psychological safety: The key to high-performing teams
- Why psychological safety in your company?
- Benefits of psychological safety
- Invitation to group work: PsySafety Check (PS-C)
- The “Braintrust” experiment
- Creating a risk matrix
- Creating a roadmap & project plan
- European alternatives to US Big Tech
- 10-point plans:
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Matthias S.
Last position:
Project Coordinator, Transport and Handover of Deployable Data Centers at BWI GmbH
- Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) verified
- Reported to the GMN Serie1 TP subprogram management
- Ensured the handover of around 300 deployable data center containers to the Bw customer in accordance with contractually defined military requirements
- Ensured transport and acceptance by Bw
- Ensured staff training
- Prepared decision papers (e.g., project plans, governance models, communication plans, controlling models, roles and responsibilities matrices)
- Analyzed existing processes, identified areas for improvement, and designed solutions to increase their efficiency and effectiveness
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the subprogram using Jira, PM Pulse, KeyPIA (MicroStrategy)
- Developed the project methodology using agile methods
- Handled customer requirements (Requirements Engineering)
- Prepared for and supported contract negotiations for “System Maintenance 2027+” (7-year term, 500+ Mio budget)
Sabine L.
Last position:
Communications Consultant for Crisis Communications/Issue Management at AQIM – Association for Quality in Interim Management
Planning, delivery & facilitation of crisis communications and reputation management
AQIM is a non-profit organization based in Austria. It is an association of interim managers from Germany and Austria. Founded in December 2024. Multi-part training with workshops and consulting on preventive crisis communications, in collaboration with the founding members and communications leads. To assess crisis potential for the market entry strategy and ahead of a digital campaign.
Project highlights:
Consulting and training for:
- Assessing crisis potential as a new market participant and for its internet-based communications activities
- Planning and developing crisis communications with targeted measures
- Developing a crisis plan to minimize reputational risks in the event of a crisis
- Delivering training and information sessions
Results:
- The one-off consulting event initially planned to prepare for an information campaign became a multi-part workshop on preventive crisis communications. It gave the organization the skills and confidence to handle an acute challenge, and also helped the participating interim managers build skills they could use in their day-to-day client assignments
- The workshop enabled those responsible to launch the information campaign, which was being prepared at the time and planned to run for six months, on social media as scheduled at the end of January 2026
- Carefully prepared scheduling and clear guidelines for responding to critical voices, including terminology, tone of voice, and compliance rules, ensured a smooth launch and delivery of a 3-month information campaign
Michael S.
Last position:
IT & Test Consultant at Testing Experts GmbH
AI Readiness - Part 3: Creating an e-book on the use of AI in software testing
- Designed and created an e-book on the sensible and safe use of AI in software testing from the perspective of an experienced test expert.
- Used generative AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro) as a sparring partner for structuring, wording suggestions and creating variations, with all content finally reviewed and approved using my own expertise.
- Developed practical insights into the opportunities and risks of AI in testing, with a special focus on collaboration between testers and AI instead of “tester vs. AI”.
- Title: “11 starke Gründe: Dream-Team statt Rivalen - Tester und KI sind gemeinsam unschlagbar”
- Subtitle: “Wie Mensch und Maschine im Softwaretest das perfekte Team bilden – und warum reines KI-Testing riskant ist.”
- Planned use of the e-book as a basis for workshops, customer meetings or internal training.
- Technology: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity Pro, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, many years of hands-on professional testing experience, common sense.
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Interim Management / Company Succession – Process Analysis & Stakeholder Management
As part of preparing and providing operational support for a company succession:
- Company analysis: Analysis of the overall economic, organizational and structural situation (current status, strengths/weaknesses, potential risks)
- Process analysis: Recording and documentation of all relevant business processes (BPMN, UML) in the areas of management, finance, purchasing, sales and operations
- Process optimization: Identification of weaknesses and inefficiencies, development and operational implementation of improvement measures
- Stakeholder management: Identification and analysis of all relevant internal and external stakeholders; structured communication and coordination with former and future owners, shareholders and employees
- Change management: Supporting employees and management throughout the handover process; building acceptance and trust among all parties involved
- Governance & documentation: Preparation and handover of structured operating manuals, process documentation and an organizational manual for the new business owner
- Risk & weakness analysis: Assessment of operational and strategic risks in the handover process and development of recommendations for action
- Operational support: Interim assumption of management responsibilities; ensuring business continuity during the transition phase
Enver B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Data Protection Projects at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH
Management of data protection & IT security-related projects. Adjustments to knowledge management and consulting processes.
Activities:
- Data protection consulting
- Process optimization in in-house consulting
- Interface to specialist departments, IT security, development and management
Patrick M.
Last position:
Product Owner at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH
- Introduction of service management
- Optimization of processes
- Introduction of an agile way of working
- Introduction and configuration of Atlassian Jira Service Management
- Prioritization of features
- Coordination with stakeholders and the business department
- Management of the backlog and creation of user stories
- Budget management
- Coordination of a Scrum team
- Use of Atlassian Jira and Confluence
- Use of Microsoft Teams
- Working according to Scrum and Kanban
Holger G.
Last position:
IAM Business Analyst + Requirements Engineer at Rewe Group
Business analysis / requirements engineering for the introduction of a central authorization platform:
- Analysis of existing requirements for the use of IGA solutions (NetIQ, MidPoint) in an existing IAM cluster
- Capturing requirements as epics and user stories (JIRA) to provide a comprehensive description of the use of an IGA solution for central access control across connected platforms and applications.
- Functional solution descriptions (Confluence) for various lifecycle processes, such as Identity Lifecycle (ILC), Role Lifecycle (RLC), Structure Lifecycle (SLC), and Application Lifecycle
- RBAC: Design of a role model in the IGA solution to automate access provisioning as much as possible, capturing application and business roles
- Approach for onboarding applications to the IGA tool, integrating Keycloak (ID Provider).
- Functions and processes for recertifying entitlement objects and roles, and for assigning / removing them from personalized identities.
- Functions and processes for audit-proof documentation and reporting of managed data and processes in the IGA / IAM environment.
- Planning, execution, and documentation of QA / testing for the 1st implementation phase of the MidPoint IGA solution in the IAM cluster.
- Planning a roadmap for the step-by-step testing and introduction of the IGA solution.
Samet P.
Last position:
AI Consultant & Project Manager for Reporting Automation at Toyota Financial Services (EAR)
- Documented complex financial reporting processes in deep-dive sessions with subject matter experts
- Analyzed and mapped the 3-tier data flow SAP – Essbase – HQ (984 account entries, triple chart of accounts)
- Identified the biggest time drains (40 % of close time)
- Evaluated technologies (AWS, Microsoft Fabric, Custom/Hybrid) with cost-benefit analysis
- Created a validation rule catalog with 351 rules as the basis for pre-submission automation
- Business case: estimated savings potential of 480–960 T€/year for the EAR region
- Hands-on implementation with Microsoft Fabric, RAG, AI agents/Tool Calling and n8n; productive use of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio
- AI-supported project management workflows (minutes, tasks, knowledge synchronization)
- Stakeholder management at senior management level (EAR Accounting, IEA IT, TFSC Japan), workshops and training on AI tools
Technologies: Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio, Claude AI, Python, Power BI, SAP, Essbase/SmartView, Excel (VBA), Notion, SharePoint
Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Henok M.
Last position:
Electrician Specialist for Predefined Work (Dt: EFfT) at WBS Trainings
- Fundamentals of electronics measurement, electropneumatic circuits & protective measures according to DIN-VDE
- Installation, wiring and commissioning of PLC-controlled Systems
Vicenco K.
Last position:
Process and consulting services for a public-sector client in the field of internal security
- Standardization and further development
- Application monitoring
- Incident handling
- Change management
- Interface and integration operations
- Testing, acceptance and transition to operations
Joachim A.
Last position:
HubSpot Project Manager, Tracking + Analytics Expert at Swiss Post
- Create a tracking concept for Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, including the data layer, events, triggers, and reporting
- Manage the project team (developers, designers, performance)
- Communication interface between stakeholders and digital specialist departments
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Statistics of experts using Atlassian
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
54%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 5 Nov 2026.
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Average rates of experts using Atlassian
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 5 Nov 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Atlassian 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 (87%)
- Professional Services (52%)
- Banking and Finance (48%)
- Automotive (47%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Retail (39%)
- Energy (31%)
- Healthcare (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
The Atlassian Suite in Enterprise Environments
The software suite developed by Atlassian forms the collaboration backbone for product teams, service desks, and engineering departments. Central tools like Jira Software, Confluence, and Jira Service Management handle work tracking, documentation, and service delivery across distributed organizations.
Core Products and Operational Use Cases
- Jira Software for agile planning, sprint tracking, and backlog management
- Confluence for central knowledge architecture and project documentation
- Jira Service Management for ITIL-aligned incident and change workflows
- Bitbucket for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Jira Work Management for cross-functional business team coordination
Platform Migration and Infrastructure Architecture
Organizations frequently require specialized assistance to transition from on-premise Data Center deployments to Atlassian Cloud. These projects involve user identity federation through Atlassian Access, data cleanup, marketplace app consolidation, and complex permission mapping without operational downtime.
Custom Automation and Marketplace Integration
Advanced implementations rely on custom logic to eliminate manual overhead. Specialists build native automations, connect REST APIs, and integrate essential marketplace apps such as ScriptRunner, Advanced Roadmaps, Xray for test management, and Tempo Timesheets for resource tracking.
Why Companies Bring in Freelance Expertise
Internal teams often lack the dedicated bandwidth for structural reorganizations or deep platform cleanups. Bringing in an outside professional helps organizations resolve common pain points:
- Uncontrolled growth of custom fields, workflows, and global permissions
- Misaligned Jira Service Management setups slowing down resolution times
- Complex audit requirements needing strict governance models
- Inefficient cross-project reporting across multiple business units
Qualities of Strong Atlassian Professionals
Top specialists combine systems administration skills with a deep understanding of agile frameworks and IT service management. They design maintainable schemes that do not degrade platform performance, enforce consistent governance, and structure intuitive workspaces that teams adopt without resistance.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Atlassian? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A qualified Atlassian professional brings deep knowledge of scheme configurations, workflow design, and user permission management across Jira and Confluence. They should have hands-on experience with REST API integrations, native automation rules, and key Marketplace plugins like ScriptRunner.
While ServiceNow focuses heavily on enterprise ITIL processes and Monday.com targets lightweight task management, the Atlassian platform uniquely unifies technical development with enterprise service delivery. Its direct connection between developer tools like Bitbucket and issue tracking in Jira Software makes it the standard for software-driven organizations.
Migrating to Atlassian Cloud involves auditing legacy Data Center or Server instances, cleaning up obsolete custom fields, and assessing app compatibility. Specialists run trial migrations using the Cloud Migration Assistant, map user directories via Atlassian Access, and execute the final cutover with minimal team interruption.
Look for credentials issued directly by the vendor, such as Atlassian Certified Professional designations in Jira Project Administration, Jira System Administration, or Cloud Organization Administration. These credentials prove that a specialist understands best practices, security controls, and governance at scale.
Yes, an experienced Jira specialist can run comprehensive health checks to identify performance bottlenecks. They consolidate duplicated custom fields, simplify nested permission schemes, archive dormant projects, and establish clear governance to keep the platform maintainable.
Most Atlassian administration, configuration, and migration work takes place entirely remotely through administrative consoles and cloud portals. On-site presence is rarely necessary, though initial stakeholder workshops for discovery or workflow design can benefit from brief hybrid kickoffs.
Strong specialists often possess scripting skills in Groovy, Python, or JavaScript to build complex automations and API hooks. Understanding enterprise identity providers like Okta or Azure AD is also critical for configuring single sign-on and automated user provisioning across the toolset.
Evaluate their previous work on enterprise instance consolidation, cloud migrations, and workflow architecture. A top-tier Atlassian expert should explain how they prevent administrative clutter, enforce security schemes, and design templates that scale without constant intervention.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 845 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects are German (99%), English (95%), and French (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (52%), and Banking and Finance (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Atlassian in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Project Management (86%), and Product Development (78%).
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