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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used Azure DevOps
Michael H.
Last position:
Interim Head of IT / Transformation Manager at A German medium-sized industrial distributor, B2B e-commerce
Agile Transformation: introducing agile principles and transforming traditional IT departments into Scrum and Kanban teams
IT Operating Model: redesigning the IT organization and introducing modern delivery structures and roles
Flight Levels: building up Flight Levels practices within IT to align strategy, coordination and operational execution
Leadership & Coaching: recruiting Agile Coaches and coaching Scrum Masters and IT leaders
ERP Operations: acting as Interim Product Owner for the existing ERP landscape and ensuring business continuity
ERP Transformation: reorganizing and supporting the ERP migration as a Project Manager; Phase 1 (financial accounting) live since October 2025
Operational Core (ERP): establishing dedicated teams for ERP Support, Feature Development, and ERP Migration
Modern Workplace: initiating the transition towards a Microsoft 365-based cloud workplace environment
Integration: establishing a dedicated team to drive integration and connectivity initiatives
Warehouse Operations: building a cross-functional team to support logistics and warehouse-related capabilities
Maintenance & Operations (M&O): introducing a dedicated team for system engineering, security, stable operations and continuous improvement
AI Initiatives: identifying and promoting practical Artificial Intelligence use cases across the IT department
As Interim Head of IT for a German medium-sized industrial distributor, I am responsible for 31 IT employees and lead the digital and organizational transformation, reporting directly to executive leadership. I took over an IT department with almost no basic structures – no clear roles, processes, documentation or ticket system – and with significant technical debt that tied up most of its capacity. Introduced agile principles and ways of working in the IT organization and transformed the traditionally structured IT department into cross-functional Scrum and Kanban teams focused on transparency, collaboration, and customer value delivery.
Redesigned the entire IT organization by establishing a modern operating model, introducing new roles such as Product Owner, Scrum Master and Solution Architect and strengthening the organization through strategic hiring and targeted capability development. Recruited and onboarded Agile Coaches to accelerate the transformation and personally managed and coached Scrum Masters as well as IT department leaders to foster servant leadership, self-management and a culture of continuous improvement.
Aligned IT-internal planning across eight teams to three Flight Levels based on Klaus Leopold (strategy, coordination, team), laying the foundation for later company-wide portfolio management. Consolidated the backlog of more than 10 workstreams and prioritized it by business value and cost of delay. Introduced a ticketing system to increase transparency and enable data-driven decision-making, flow-based work management, and greater accountability at all levels.
Established and supported multiple cross-functional teams, including the Operational Core (ERP) domain with dedicated streams for Support, Feature Development and ERP Migration, as well as teams responsible for Warehouse Operations, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) including system engineering and security, Modern Workplace, Data Quality and integration initiatives. Worked closely with Agile Coaches to support team development, remove impediments, and continuously improve delivery effectiveness.
Acted as Interim Product Owner for the operation and enhancement of the existing ERP landscape while supporting the ERP migration as a Project Manager. Reorganized the project organization and had the already negotiated contract with the implementation partner realigned with a focus on approach and overall responsibility; Phase 1 (financial accounting) has been live since October 2025. Collaborated with the selected implementation partner to design and establish the project organization and target operating model for the ERP transformation, introducing agile delivery structures and ways of working. Facilitated the alignment between business, IT and the external vendor and played a key role in negotiating the contractual framework and delivery model to ensure a sustainable foundation for the transformation program.
Initiated the strategic modernization of the workplace environment through the adoption of Microsoft 365 cloud capabilities, establishing the foundation for enhanced collaboration, scalability and future digital services.
Launched AI initiatives to identify practical business use cases and promote the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the IT department. Encouraged self-management and empowered teams to take ownership of decisions, delivery and continuous improvement.
Yusuf C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
Michael H.
Last position:
Senior Consultant Retail & POS (LS One) at Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
Analysis and structuring of business and technical requirements for the further development of the LS One checkout system. Designing solution proposals and translating them into precise implementation tasks for international development teams. Prioritizing and coordinating requirements from a functional perspective, taking business and legal requirements into account. Quality assurance through reviewing, testing and evaluating the implementation based on defined acceptance criteria. Functional support for international deployments and rollouts, as well as analysis of feedback from locations for release planning.
Additionally: Supporting the integration of Anybill to provide digital receipts, as well as coordinating business and technical requirements within the existing POS environment.
Alexander H.
Last position:
Senior Product & Strategy Consultant at hegehofer.consulting
Design, development, and market launch of digital products and platforms – from strategic alignment and agile implementation to Go-to-Market and Go-Live, integrating AI into processes and products
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
Reza N.
Last position:
Senior IT-Security Expert at Teambank AG
- Completed the integration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including GCP workloads – centralized consolidation of all security-relevant events from Azure and GCP environments for complete end-to-end telemetry and comprehensive compliance evidence
- Developed custom rules and use cases based on the GFG Use-Case Library and the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix to cover company-specific threats and GFG-relevant scenarios with precise, mapped detection rules
- Tuned detection rules to minimize false positives, optimized detection thresholds, and modeled exceptions – enabling the SOC to work with relevant, prioritized alerts while reducing Mean Time to Detect/Respond
- Built SOAR capabilities in Sentinel by developing playbooks to automate recurring response processes such as containment, user and host isolation, and ticketing – shorter response times and 24/7 scalability
- Designed and built a log transformation solution to normalize and enrich incoming raw logs (GeoIP, CMDB, threat intelligence) and convert them into a consistent schema for high-performance KQL queries, use case logic, and correlations
- Managed Azure security through Azure Policies to enforce security and compliance standards, prevent drift, and continuously remediate deviations
- Operated the Defender XDR portal to link endpoint, identity, email, and SaaS signals with Sentinel findings, enable holistic incident triage, and orchestrate measures directly from XDR
Technologies: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Policy, KQL, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK
Tobias M.
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
Ornel Franck W.
Last position:
Sales Partner at ERGO PRO
- Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
- Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
- Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
- Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Ebru A.
Last position:
Product Analytics & App Tracking Consultant at EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
- Product Analytics, Mobile App Tracking & Tracking Governance (B2C Mobility App) – agile project management (Scrum/Kanban)
- Product Ownership for Product Analytics and Mobile App Tracking of the EnBW mobility+ app; gathering, prioritizing, and translating business requirements into actionable concepts and Azure DevOps user stories with acceptance criteria.
- Derivation of tracking requirements when introducing new app features (including Resilient Map), definition of tracking parameters (screens, events, custom definitions), and ensuring privacy-compliant tracking (Firebase, GA4, Adjust) based on the tracking concept.
- Design and adaptation of dashboards and funnel reporting for campaigns (GA4 validation, onboarding and order flow analyses, conversion funnels, charging start flow) to identify drop-off points and optimization potential.
- Management of the technical raw data export (Adjust to BigQuery) and connection to the data warehouse/data lakehouse, including data mapping; collaboration with international development teams, Data Engineering, Marketing/Sales, and Product Management.
- Establishment of standardized tracking architecture, naming conventions, and governance; analysis and expansion of tracking (new features and “blind spots”), test design, handover to testers, and quality assurance and approval before releases; documentation in Conceptboard.
Wolfgang O.
Last position:
Project Manager at EnBW - Netze Südwest
- New development and further development of the existing MS Dynamics CRM
IT systems: Microsoft Dynamics Customer Service, SharePoint, DevOps, SAP IS-U
- CRM implementation / further development
- Taking over from the previous service provider
- Business process analysis
- Agile project organization
- Business analysis / requirements engineering with AI support
- Use of AI in development
- Analysis of master data processes
- CRM customer data management
- Requirements documentation
- Stakeholder management
- Workshop moderation
Khalid E.
Last position:
Lead Architect & Developer at kem-consulting
Development of an agent-based governance platform for the automated assurance of EU AI Act compliance and ODA-compliant orchestration of AI services in complex enterprise environments.
Design and implementation of an agent-based "Mission Control" framework (Aletheia Conductor) for autonomous state monitoring and process control.
Development of "Compliance-as-Code" (CaC) solutions based on OPA/Rego for system-wide enforcement of regulatory guardrails.
Integration of TM Forum ODA standards (TMF630, TMF622, TMF642) to ensure interoperability and standardization.
Building a highly available event-driven architecture using Redpanda and CloudEvents v1.0 for near-real-time event processing.
Implementation of an audit-proof "Evidence Chain" through cryptographic linking of trace logs in preparation for automated audits.
Tech Stack: Java 21 (Quarkus Native), TypeScript (Next.js), Redpanda (Kafka API), CloudEvents v1.0, OPA (Open Policy Agent) & Rego, TimescaleDB, ZincSearch, Redis, TM Forum ODA, Git, GitHub, Clean Code Development, Like-C4.
Peter S.
Last position:
Senior ML Engineer & AI Researcher at Anonymous Client
Project: Defect Generation on Test-Bench Images of Metal Surfaces Environment: Automated Visual Inspection (AVI), Metallurgy & Manufacturing
- Objective & Implementation: Designed, architected, and trained Generative Adversarial Networks (Pix2PixHD / SPADE) for image-to-image transformation. Targeted generation of synthetic material defects (e.g., cracks, inclusions, scale) on rough metal surfaces under real test-bench lighting conditions for privacy-compliant and efficient dataset expansion (data augmentation).
- Technical Design: Implemented robust Generative AI and computer vision pipelines in Python and PyTorch. Used semantic segmentation approaches for mask-controlled defect synthesis and subsequent evaluation with EfficientDet object detection models.
- Business Impact: Massive dataset upscaling (10x) without time-consuming and costly physical test-bench runs, while significantly improving the detection performance of automated inspection systems.
Technologies & Skills Used: Python | PyTorch | SPADE | Pix2PixHD | EfficientDet | Machine Learning | Semantic Segmentation | Computer Vision
Jens H.
Last position:
Interim CTO (occasional assignments) at Fujitsu / FSAS
Stabilization of an Azure/.NET landscape in live operation.
- Architecture, DevOps, and operational readiness; technical decisions under time pressure
- Azure DevOps, monitoring, ETL/ELT, cloud security, FinOps, and data-mesh-related topics
Technologies: Azure DevOps, .NET, CI/CD, monitoring, FinOps
Adrian F.
Last position:
Project Manager, PMO at Hensoldt Optronics
Transformation PMO:
- Establishment of strategic program and project management, development of a PMO, creation of a common understanding of projects.
Yusuf D.
Last position:
Senior Project Management Transformation & Data at BG-PREVENT
A nationwide service provider for occupational medicine, occupational safety and health management, focusing on prevention, health and digital transformation.
- Role: Responsible for establishing and further developing professional project portfolio management in the Digital Transformation & Data area. Managing and supporting strategic IT and transformation projects, as well as supporting the introduction and establishment of project management standards, methods and governance structures.
Key areas:
- Establishment and further development of IT project portfolio management
- Analysis and structuring of business and technical requirements
- Management and coordination of cross-functional IT initiatives
- Stakeholder management at department, management and service provider level
- Introduction and further development of project management methods and tools (including Jira, Confluence, MS Planner)
- Preparation of decision-making documents, target visions and implementation concepts in the context of digital transformation
- Management and coordination of transformation, digitalization and organizational projects
- Preparation of decision templates and management documents for executive committees
- Conducting workshops and stakeholder management with departments and IT teams
- Definition of requirements for dashboards, reporting and KPI management
- Participation in the Wissenskompass project (requirements analysis and MVP concept)
- Analysis and evaluation of AI support opportunities in Knowledge Management
- Investigation of AI use cases to improve knowledge provision and use
- Consideration of AI requirements as part of the Wissenskompass concept
- Coordination with strategic departments to further develop project management standards
- Introduction, configuration and training for Microsoft Planner to support project and task management
- Conducting user training and supporting employees in the introduction of new ways of working and tools
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Statistics of experts using Azure DevOps
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years

Position duration
2.8 years

Positions per freelancer
14

Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
52%
Doctorate
6%

Certifications per freelancer
4

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Azure DevOps
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 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Azure DevOps 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 (92%)
- Manufacturing (49%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Automotive (46%)
- Professional Services (44%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Transportation (34%)
- Energy (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Platform scope
Azure DevOps is Microsoft’s suite for planning, source control, continuous integration, continuous delivery and software quality. Teams use Azure DevOps Services in the cloud or Azure DevOps Server on premises to coordinate work from backlog to production. Its connected services support traceable delivery across applications, APIs, data platforms and infrastructure.
Core services
The platform combines Azure Boards for work management, Azure Repos for Git and TFVC repositories, Azure Pipelines for automated builds and releases, Azure Test Plans for structured testing, and Azure Artifacts for package management. Strong specialists shape these services into workflows that fit the team’s branching model, release controls and compliance needs.
Delivery tooling
Azure DevOps connects with Microsoft Azure services, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and common security tools. Professionals often configure YAML pipelines, service connections, environment approvals, variable groups, self-hosted agents and reusable templates. They also integrate monitoring, dependency scans, artifact feeds and infrastructure provisioning into the delivery path.
Typical assignments
- Design CI/CD pipelines for applications, APIs and infrastructure
- Migrate repositories and build workflows from Jenkins, GitLab or legacy systems
- Structure Azure Boards backlogs, permissions and delivery processes
- Implement testing, release approvals and deployment environments
- Standardize YAML templates, artifacts and developer workflows
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Azure DevOps specialists when delivery is slow, inconsistent or difficult to audit. They may need to modernize Team Foundation Server, now known as Azure DevOps Server, move from VSTS to Azure DevOps Services, or establish a reliable release process across several teams. External expertise is also useful during cloud migrations, platform consolidation and major product launches.
What strong specialists bring
Experienced professionals understand more than pipeline syntax. They can model permissions and repositories, diagnose agent and deployment failures, protect secrets, improve feedback loops and explain trade-offs to product and operations teams. Look for evidence of maintainable YAML, clear rollback plans, secure integrations and measurable improvements in release reliability without relying on unnecessary platform complexity.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Azure DevOps.
Azure DevOps is used to plan work, host source code, automate builds and deployments, manage packages and coordinate testing. Teams can connect backlog items to commits, pipeline runs, test results and releases for a clearer delivery record.
Azure DevOps offers a broad work-management and delivery suite, with Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans and Artifacts in one product family. GitHub Actions is closely tied to GitHub, while GitLab provides a similarly integrated DevOps lifecycle; the best choice depends on existing tools, governance needs and team habits.
A capable Azure DevOps specialist often also understands Azure administration, Git, PowerShell, Bash, YAML, Docker and Terraform. Kubernetes, identity management, networking, observability and security experience can be important when pipelines deliver complex cloud environments.
The right Azure DevOps professional depends on the assignment rather than a fixed time threshold. A simple pipeline may need focused configuration skills, while a multi-team migration or regulated release process calls for experience with architecture, permissions, testing, incident handling and change control.
Azure DevOps work is often suitable for remote collaboration because repositories, boards, pipelines and documentation are accessible online. Teams should define access procedures, communication routines, deployment windows and language expectations, especially when the specialist works across time zones.
Azure DevOps Server can suit organizations that require on-premises hosting, tighter network control or specific internal integrations. Azure DevOps Services reduces infrastructure ownership and typically provides easier access to Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, so the decision should reflect security, compliance and operating constraints.
Ask an Azure DevOps freelancer to explain a pipeline they designed, including branching, approvals, secrets, testing, rollback and failure recovery. Strong professionals can show readable configuration, sensible permission boundaries and clear documentation rather than only describing successful deployments.
VSTS and TFS are former names associated with Microsoft’s development and delivery tooling. A migration specialist should understand repository history, work-item structures, build definitions, permissions, extensions and differences between Azure DevOps Services and Azure DevOps Server before changing the workflow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 784 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 52% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects are German (99%), English (97%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (49%), and Banking and Finance (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Azure DevOps in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Product Development (85%), and Project Management (71%).
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