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Max B.

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Project Manager, Plant Certification and Declarations of Conformity for 1–8 MWp Rooftop PV Projects

Albstadt
Max B.

Last position:

Project Manager, Plant Certification and Declarations of Conformity for 1–8 MWp Rooftop PV Projects at Solcom GmbH

  • Technical management of parallel rooftop PV projects (Type A/B) from project planning through construction to completed plant certification
  • Analysis of project requirements based on on-site inspections, planning reviews and evaluation of tender and project documents, and preparation of the findings for the internal planning department
  • Derivation of work packages and milestones for each project, including structured filing in the client’s project documentation (SharePoint)
  • Coordination of the planning phase between planning, procurement and executing trades
  • Preparation of specifications and bills of materials as the basis for preparing quotations, and monitoring the timely submission of offers
  • Coordination and monitoring of the construction phase, including schedule tracking and ensuring implementation in line with the plans
  • Preparation and continuous updating of project schedules and project budgets across all projects
  • Tracking of milestones, work packages and project progress, as well as early documentation and escalation of schedule and budget deviations to the overall project management
  • Preparation of technical analyses of existing and planning data for each plant as the basis for the entire certification process
  • Review, verification and compilation of all certification-relevant evidence: technical data sheets, manufacturer approvals, component documentation, test reports, type certificates and simulation results
  • Assessment of the completeness and compliance of manufacturer documentation with applicable standards, identification of missing evidence, and requesting and tracking missing documents from manufacturers and installers
  • Preparation and technical review of declarations of conformity for the grid connection of the plants
  • Preparation of complete plant certification documentation for Type A/B in accordance with the applicable VDE application rules, the grid operators’ technical connection requirements (TAB) and the requirements of the certification bodies
  • Review and documentation of protection concepts, as well as definition of the certification scope for each plant in technical coordination with the grid operators
  • Submission of documents to grid operators and accredited certification bodies, follow-up on queries through final approval, and deadline management across parallel procedures
  • Management of interfaces between the client, manufacturers, installers, grid operators and certification bodies, as well as complete project documentation with status overviews, communication logs and approval documents
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Goran P.

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Test Manager & Analyst

Geisingen
Goran P.

Last position:

Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH

Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.

Responsibilities:

  • Test planning, test execution
  • Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
  • Requirements analysis
  • Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
  • Carrying out regression and integration tests
  • Defect analysis
  • Simulation and validation
  • NetSniffer Wireshark
  • Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
  • Reporting
  • Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
  • V-Model
  • CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)

Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)

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Alexander P.

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Senior IT and Software Project Manager | Program Manager

Neuwied
Alexander P.

Last position:

Software Project Leader for Brake Control Units at ZF Friedrichshafen / ZF Active Safety GmbH

  • Project management for software projects in the brake control unit area with a focus on deadlines, costs, and quality.
  • Planning, control, and reporting of project progress, risks, dependencies, and work packages.
  • Planning and tracking of work packages using PTC Integrity.
  • Organizing and moderating customer meetings as well as coordination with internal departments, external suppliers, and third parties.
  • Creating and maintaining project documentation according to Automotive SPICE requirements as well as management reporting.
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Martin H.

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Senior IT Transformation Consultant | Solution Architect | Cloud Architect | CTO/CIO Advisor

Freilassing
Martin H.

Last position:

Lead Product Owner at Energy

  • Team leadership: Prioritization and coordination of four cross-functional teams.
  • Platform strategy: Development and implementation of strategies to optimize existing IT platforms.
  • Stakeholder management: Active management of expectations and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Program and innovation management: Prioritization and coordination of cross-department projects as well as innovation initiatives.
  • Product Owner consulting: Advising Product Owners with a focus on product development and continuous product improvement.
  • Organizational development: Improving communication and decision-making structures across all organizational levels.
  • Change management: Implementing best-practice change management methods to ensure continuous optimization and innovation.
  • Quality assurance: Ensuring high quality standards in processes, services, and deliverables.
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Jürgen W.

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Self-employed Corporate Real Estate Consultant

München
Jürgen W.

Last position:

Self-employed Corporate Real Estate Consultant at Widmann Consulting

  • I tailor my consulting services to individual customer requirements through innovative approaches, with the aim of achieving sustainable optimization potential.

  • Consulting based on ready-made concepts and solutions, or a focus on short-term one-off effects, is not consistent with my approach to responsible and sustainable consulting.

  • An analysis of the current situation forms the basis for my consulting approach and specific recommendations for action. Together with you, I develop and define clear goals for the successful implementation of suitable measures for your individual situation. Ongoing reviews ensure that goals are achieved transparently and sustainably. The customer benefit is always at the center of my work.

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Hermann-Georg I.

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CSA Lead Manager

Arnschwang
Hermann-Georg I.

Last position:

CSA Lead Manager at SPIE SNG

  • Responsible for new Substations Construction for Data Center
  • Overall Management with clients
  • Interface Management with Stakeholder and contracted EPC Contractors
  • Construction Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Delivery Management
  • Interface Management with internal Parties
  • Interface with Local authorities
  • Value multi Million USD
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Andreas W.

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Senior Solution Architect | Enterprise Architect

Clenze
Andreas W.

Last position:

Enterprise Architect at Own development / IP of CAMCO Engineering UG

UEF 3.0 · Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) · Autonomous Systems (UAS / dual use)

  • Designed: Semantic Government Overlay (SGO) – AI-guided administration without replacing existing specialist procedures. Read-only semantic layer over registers and specialist processes based on the Federal Information Management (FIM). Decision authority remains with the case worker (architecture principle).
  • Developed: Reference architecture with source-backed, derived statements (Executable Ontologies OWL/RDF/SHACL). Technically guaranteed purpose limitation and no-write-path principle in specialist data – auditable, without a central data pool.
  • Anchored: Regulation as a design principle: EU AI Act (high-risk obligations for public-sector AI, fundamental rights impact assessment under Art. 27), GDPR, NIS2, and administrative automation limits (§ 35a VwVfG, § 31a SGB X) as technical control points in the architecture.
  • Created: Methodical tool for pilot organizations: data pipeline assessment (phase 0), compliance blueprint, and management summary as a decision-ready package for public administration.
  • Specified: UEF 3.0 as a successor architecture to TOGAF – decision paper, canonical ontology, six-layer architecture, read/actuate boundary, federation registry, terminology concordance, and release delta as a closed specification status.
  • Architected: AI-native mission OS for autonomous UAS and ground robotics as a tactical layer on top of a separately approved autopilot. Run-time assurance according to ASTM F3269-21 (Simplex pattern): the verified safety controller keeps authority, the AI function provides suggestions.
  • Designed: Three-tier architecture – Tier 0 autopilot with 650 Hz flight control on RTOS, Tier 1 AI OS with semantic world model and multi-agent cluster, Tier 2 swarm and ground mesh. Zenoh as the primary fabric, MAVLink as the only authenticated command path (single writer). Result: graceful degradation – loss of the mission, not of the aircraft.
  • Secured: Two-gate chain on the read/actuate boundary – governance gate (can-question: AI Act risk class per actuation, enforced human oversight under Art. 14, immutable log) before the RTA safety monitor (is-it-correct question: flight envelope, geofence, energy reserve) with revert to the baseline controller.
  • Anchored: Dual-use architecture with common core and build-time fork instead of runtime switch. Three separate legal levels: civil variant – UAS under the EASA Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with the limited applicability under Art. 2(2) of the AI Act, ground robotics under the Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 with the full high-risk obligation chain, Cyber Resilience Act for both; unarmed carrier variant as defense material under AWG/AWV and Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821 (BAFA approval); armed variant under KrWaffKontrG. Each variant lives under exactly one dominant legal regime. Evidence base: AI BOM, SBOM, and complete data lineage.
  • Analyzed: System analysis and realignment of grown engineering system landscapes. Approach concept for consolidation without migration – semantic layer over the existing sources instead of data transfer. Result: decision-ready implementation concept including an evaluation model for the target architecture.
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Ashley María P.

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Environmental Specialist

Mönchengladbach
Ashley María P.

Last position:

Environmental Specialist at Nehlsen AG

  • Supported environmental, quality and safety management systems in industrial waste and wastewater operations.
  • Monitored environmental compliance with internal procedures and environmental regulations.
  • Evaluated wastewater treatment processes to improve environmental performance and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in investigating process deviations and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with operations and laboratory teams to optimize treatment processes, quality assurance measures, and environmental performance.
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Vinod G.

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SAP MDG Consultant

Moorrege
Vinod G.

Last position:

Freelancer: SAP MDG Consultant at Logistics service provider

  • Support for one of the largest logistics service providers in handling ServiceNow tickets in the areas of SAP MDG, Business Partner (BP), customer and supplier master data
  • Technical analysis and resolution of tickets through in-depth review of various database tables
  • Creation and maintenance of accounting clerks in the system
  • Deactivation of company codes using transports
  • Carrying out mass changes with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
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Vaibhav G.

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Development Engineer

Neutraubling
Vaibhav G.

Last position:

Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH

E-Drive Control

  • Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
  • Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
  • Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
  • Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
  • Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
  • Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
  • Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
  • Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
  • Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
  • Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
  • Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
  • Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
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Kartik T.

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Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer

Griesheim
Kartik T.

Last position:

Master Thesis Student at Fraunhofer LBF

  • Topic: Object Detection and Semantic Segmentation for (AUV) Systems using Transformer-Based Vision Models and Sensor Fusion.
  • Designed and implemented an end-to-end multi-sensor fusion perception pipeline (Camera, LiDAR, IMU) in ROS
  • Developed CNN-based Machine Learning model (YOLOv8) and Transformer-based vision models for real-time object detection
  • Processed and clustered 3D LiDAR point clouds using DBSCAN, RANSAC, and voxel grid filtering to enable robust object localisation in noisy environments.
  • Designed Bayesian Network models (GeNle) for probabilistic reasoning and sensor-level decision fusion under uncertainty.
  • Applied Kalman filtering for sensor state estimation, temporal alignment, and smooth object tracking, reducing false positives in safety-critical scenarios.
  • Evaluated system performance under realistic driving dynamics, improving tracking stability and overall perception robustness.
  • Built deep learning pipelines for training, validation, and performance evaluation of perception models using sensor data.
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Stephan F.

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Managing Partner

Freiberg am Neckar
Stephan F.

Last position:

Consultant at Toolmaking

The project covered the introduction of SAP S4HANA including EWM. The customer manufactures tools for the international market, with 300 production orders and 2,000 shipments to be processed every day. The project started with the "Explore phase," where the target business and SAP processes were defined, and ended with reaching the productivity goals with S4HANA. My role was Key User Trainer and optimizing the live processes.

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Stefan S.

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Interim Manager Project Management PMO

Landesbergen
Stefan S.

Last position:

Interim Manager Project Management PMO at ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)

  • Revenue €90 million, 50 employees

  • Industry: Shipbuilding, marina

  • Temporary assignment as Head of PMO

  • Recording and validation of PMO processes

  • Creation of capacity planning through 2032

  • Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping

  • Creation of planning tools for project coordinators

  • Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft

  • Data preparation for the monthly review

  • Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships

  • Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators

  • Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship

  • Re-design of the reporting tool

  • Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032

  • Design of an on-call service, including work instructions

  • Creation of calculation models for quotations

  • Project management for Disney Adventure

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Simo L.

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Entrepreneur

Wörth an der Isar
Simo L.

Last position:

Entrepreneur at Laco Bauberatung

  • FTTH construction consulting
  • Construction management
  • Project management
  • Consulting

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Statistics of experts using AutoCAD

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

AutoCAD experts have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.4 years

AutoCAD experts stay in a single position for 3.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

AutoCAD experts have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Product Development, Operations, Project Management

AutoCAD experts have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Operations, and Project Management.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction

AutoCAD experts are most in demand in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Construction.

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Product Development, Operations

AutoCAD experts earn their certifications most often in Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Operations.

Bachelor's degree or higher

85%

85% of AutoCAD experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

57%

57% of AutoCAD experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

6%

6% of AutoCAD experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

AutoCAD experts hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

AutoCAD experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

96%

96% of AutoCAD experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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7% of AutoCAD experts charge less than €400 per day.
50% of AutoCAD experts charge between €400 and €800 per day.
35% of AutoCAD experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
7% of AutoCAD experts charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
1% of AutoCAD experts charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts using AutoCAD

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

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Daily rate avg. 708 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €

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

AutoCAD experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Manufacturing (72%)
  • Automotive (50%)
  • Construction (45%)
  • Energy (41%)
  • Information Technology (28%)
  • Professional Services (27%)
  • Education (22%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (20%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What AutoCAD does

AutoCAD is Autodesk’s computer-aided design software for creating precise technical drawings and spatial models. It supports detailed 2D drafting, 3D modeling, annotation and documentation across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing and infrastructure. DWG is its central file format, with broad support across design teams and suppliers.

Core deliverables

AutoCAD specialists turn design requirements into clear, editable files that others can review, build from or manufacture. Typical deliverables include:

  • Floor plans, elevations, sections and construction details
  • Mechanical parts, assemblies and fabrication drawings
  • Site layouts, utility plans and infrastructure documentation
  • 3D models, rendered views and presentation material
  • Standards-based drawing sets with dimensions and annotations

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong AutoCAD work depends on more than drawing commands. Professionals use layers, blocks, external references, templates, attributes, viewports and plotting standards to keep complex files consistent. Depending on the project, they connect AutoCAD with Autodesk tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor and Navisworks, as well as PDF, GIS, PLM and document-management workflows.

When to hire a specialist

Companies bring in freelance AutoCAD expertise when internal teams need extra drafting capacity, a legacy drawing set needs correction or a project requires a specific trade background. Specialists can convert sketches and scans, update as-built documentation, prepare permit packages and build reusable templates. They are also useful when deadlines require reliable handover without adding permanent capacity.

What strong professionals bring

The best specialists combine accurate drafting with practical knowledge of the discipline behind the drawings. They understand tolerances, materials, construction conventions, manufacturing constraints or site information, depending on the assignment. They ask precise questions, maintain clean layer structures and naming conventions, and make revisions easy to trace. Familiarity with standards, version control and stakeholder review reduces errors at handover.

How projects run

AutoCAD projects can work remotely when source files, standards and review steps are well organized. A clear brief should define units, coordinate systems, reference files, output formats, title blocks and approval responsibilities. For site surveys, plant layouts or construction coordination, occasional on-site collaboration may still matter. Before engaging a specialist, review comparable drawings, sample deliverables and their approach to file quality, revisions and final verification.

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Frequently asked questions

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

AutoCAD is used to create, edit and document precise 2D drawings and 3D models. Companies use it for architectural plans, mechanical components, construction details, site layouts, fabrication documents and technical revisions.

AutoCAD is a flexible general-purpose CAD tool for drafting and modeling across many disciplines. Revit is focused on information-rich building models, while SolidWorks is centered on mechanical 3D design and product development, so the right choice depends on the deliverable and project workflow.

A strong AutoCAD specialist may also understand Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Navisworks, GIS or manufacturing documentation. Knowledge of construction methods, mechanical standards, surveying, BIM coordination or shop-floor requirements can be just as important as software fluency.

The required experience depends on drawing complexity, industry standards and the cost of mistakes. A specialist handling a simple drafting update may need a different background from someone producing coordinated construction documents, fabrication drawings or site-based documentation.

AutoCAD work is often suitable for remote collaboration when the team shares organized DWG files, reference material, standards and review comments. Site surveys, measurements and coordination with contractors may require local or on-site participation, followed by remote drafting and revision.

A useful AutoCAD brief states the discipline, source material, required outputs, units, coordinate system, layer or title-block standards and review process. It should also identify whether the specialist must create new drawings, update existing files, produce 3D views or coordinate with another design system.

Review a specialist’s sample drawings for accuracy, clear hierarchy, consistent layers, useful blocks, correct dimensions and clean plotting. Ask how they check references, resolve ambiguities and prepare editable source files, not only exported PDFs.

Before starting with AutoCAD, freelancers usually need the latest source files, project standards, reference drawings, measurement data and a clear definition of the final deliverables. They also need to know who approves changes and how revisions, file versions and technical questions will be handled.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 708 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are German (99%), English (95%), and French (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Manufacturing (72%), Automotive (50%), and Construction (45%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used AutoCAD in their recent projects are Product Development (83%), Operations (71%), and Project Management (70%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used AutoCAD

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.

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

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Vienna Graz

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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