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Janis A.

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Analytics - Paid Media - CRM

Cologne
Janis A.

Last position:

Performance Marketing & E-Mail Automation Expert at INeKO Institute at the University of Cologne

  • Planning, optimization, and analysis of SEA and Meta campaigns
  • Planning and execution of automations and mailings
  • Optimization of landing pages (funnel, structure, copy, image)
  • Creation of creatives, media plans, and reports
  • Planning and support for the move to server-side tracking
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Alexander B.

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Senior Data Engineer

Köln
Alexander B.

Last position:

Senior Data Engineer at RWE AG

Architected and maintained data products for renewable energy operations, covering wind turbine, grid-meter, and weather data. Built scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Databricks using Delta Lake (bronze/silver/gold layers) and processed data in various formats, including structured and semi-structured data. Contributed to a data quality framework supporting table and column documentation, outlier detection, and completeness metrics across all datasets within a data product. In addition, implemented a DORA KPI Databricks dashboard used across all data products. Optimized CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps to streamline deployment across development, test, and production environments.

Technology stack: Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake, APIs, Dremio, Azure DevOps, YAML, Git, Databricks Workflows, Application Insights, Terraform, OpenAI API, Codex, LLM-assisted workflows

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Yaroslav S.

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Senior Low-Code Consultant

Cologne
Yaroslav S.

Last position:

Senior Low-Code Consultant at Freelancer

  • Structured analysis and evaluation of business processes

  • Gathering, documenting, and prioritizing requirements

  • Creating business-friendly and technically executable process models

  • Use of Camunda tools

  • Deriving requirements and interfaces from BPMN diagrams

  • Coordination with stakeholders and business units

  • Translating business requirements into technical solution designs

  • Implementing efficient and tailored applications

  • Systematic collection, analysis, and documentation of requirements

  • Prioritizing and validating requirements in close collaboration with stakeholders

  • Alignment between business and development to ensure shared objectives

  • Creating use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria

  • Continuous requirements and change management throughout the project lifecycle

  • Define project goals and create project plans

  • Delegate tasks and monitor project progress

  • Monitor budgets and inform stakeholders

  • Mendix: Architecture, development, and maintenance of custom applications (Microflows, Domain Model, Security, XPath)

  • Modeling Mendix workflows for process optimization

  • Develop scalable apps with Mendix including REST/SOAP integration with SAP, SQL, Azure & SharePoint

  • UI design for Mendix using Atlas UI, Fluent UI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

  • Develop web & mobile apps with Mendix using agile methods (Scrum, Kanban)

  • Implement business logic with Mendix Microflows and Nanoflows

  • Performance optimization and architecture improvements for Mendix applications

  • Conduct Mendix training

  • Create technical documentation and best practices for Mendix

  • Coaching and mentoring for low-code development with Mendix

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Beshr A.

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Data & Business Analyst | Business Intelligence | AI & Automation

Bonn
Beshr A.

Last position:

System Administrator – HealthCare IT & Data Infrastructure at Cellitinnen Hospital Association

  • Integration of medical modalities (including ultrasound) into the existing IT infrastructure (DICOM, HL7) – put into operation within the planned timeframe.
  • Administration and optimization of PACS systems for efficient archiving and distribution of radiology image data across multiple locations.
  • Ensuring consistent data quality and seamless interoperability in data exchange between HIS, RIS, and PACS.
  • Close collaboration with medical staff to analyze and digitally optimize clinical workflows.
  • Requirements management and test coordination when implementing clinical requirements in complex IT structures.
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Manuel S.

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Apro-IT – Make IT A Project!

Köln
Manuel S.

Last position:

Project Manager at Univention

Industry: digital sovereignty, public sector

Responsibilities:

  • Project coordination (teams: consulting, development, testing, deployment/operations)

Products and standards:

  • Jira, Confluence, Asana, Miro, Mural
  • Open Source, Keycloak, Open Xchange, ownCloud
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Jonas H.

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Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Köln
Jonas H.

Last position:

Senior Performance Marketing Manager at HDI Versicherung AG

  • Developed data-driven performance strategies and managed cross-functional agency teams.
  • Led KPI forecasting, budgeting, and implemented scalable creative solutions.
  • Linked creative insights with analytics to increase marketing efficiency.
  • Developed inspiring campaigns based on brand strategy and data-driven insights.
  • Performed budget planning, forecasting, and full KPI accountability.
  • Led and executed an agency pitch for performance marketing.
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Julia T.

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Integrity Warrior

Köln
Julia T.

Last position:

ESG Risk Manager at EnBW AG

  • Design and implementation of a concept for assessing physical climate risks and mapping risks under the Supply Chain Act (LkSG)
  • Effective communication
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Fahad R.

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AI Platform Engineer | MLOps | Kubernetes | Cloud Infrastructure

Bonn
Fahad R.

Last position:

Data Science – Operations Optimization at Netto-marken

Project: Digitalization of Warehouse Processes | Building a Data Analytics Platform.

  • Built a web-based workforce allocation system that digitized daily shift planning by matching worker expertise to operational zones, replacing manual coordination with a structured workflow adopted across the site, saving supervisors time on daily planning.
  • Developed a real-time operational visibility dashboard giving supervisors a live view of task throughput and outstanding workload across warehouse zones throughout the day, helping reduce overtime and idle labour costs.
  • Developed a slotting optimization solution to improve warehouse picking efficiency and reduce picking time per order, working directly with operations teams from concept through production deployment.

Technologies used: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Pandas, NumPy, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Power BI, GitHub Actions CI/CD, GitOps, Claude, OpenAI

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Rainer L.

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Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer

Cologne
Rainer L.

Last position:

Senior IT Consultant, Senior Software Architect, Senior Software Developer, Senior DevOps Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse

  • Automation of the database major / minor releases for the TKeasy project

  • Concept for database major / minor release automation

  • As-is analysis

  • Evaluation of Redgate Flyway functionality

  • Concept creation

  • Products: Redgate Flyway, GitHub, Quest, Erwin Data Modeller, Oracle, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence

  • Skills: Docker, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Redgate Flyway, Major Releases, Minor Releases

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Joachim L.

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Marketing Advisor for Corporate Clients

Köln
Joachim L.

Last position:

Marketing / Sales / Communication Consultant at Independent Management Consultant

  • Client: STROTH Telecom GmbH (formerly Tele2 Comm. Services GmbH) Business Development B2B / B2C

  • Development of growth & go-to-market strategy for new products

  • Content strategy for brand relaunch

  • Selection and setup of a marketing automation solution

  • Concept and marketing of a white-label mobile solution

  • Project management of partnerships with WEtell and ENTEGA Mobile

  • Client: S-Communication Services GmbH (Sparkassen Financial Group) Project Management IAM (Integrated Address Management)

  • Analysis of current product portfolio

  • Market analysis of banking & finance

  • Identification of required adjustments for medium-term planning

  • Formulation of IAM vision

  • Client: ERGO Group AG Sales Promotion

  • Activation of sponsorship partnership with the German Football Association (DFB)

  • Media collaborations

  • Social media communication

  • Support for sales partner network

  • Client: E.ON SE Innovation Domains / Strategy & Innovation

  • Coaching on business case development (individual / teams)

  • Training on key financials (NPV calculation) / scenario planning

  • Development of sales strategies for innovations

  • Teaching storytelling skills

  • Creation of templates

  • Target KPI alignment / metrics (portfolio performance)

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Johannes W.

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Senior Data Engineer

Köln
Johannes W.

Last position:

Senior Data Engineer at Soorce GmbH

  • Analysis of business requirements
  • Integration of different data sources such as ERP systems, production systems, and external data sources
  • Implementation of load processes and processing logic with MSSQL
  • Data modeling and optimization of data models
  • Setting up data quality management incl. data profiling with dynamic programming
  • Support in designing and establishing data governance, especially in the areas of data quality management and data protection
  • Support in developing BI solutions with Tableau to help decision-making processes
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Antje B.

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Consultant for Digital Transformation with a Focus on AI Enablement | Project & Process Management | Change Management

Düsseldorf
Antje B.

Last position:

AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager at SMEs (various marketing boutiques, IT & office services)

AI Strategy & Enablement for SMEs Management consulting – SMEs (e.g. marketing boutique, IT & office services)

Concept and delivery of structured AI introduction and strategy workshops for small and medium-sized businesses. Result: Practical AI status assessment, prioritized use case list, and management decision template as the basis for the next steps in the company’s AI development.

Activities

  • Needs analysis and individual preparation of the consulting formats
  • Facilitation of a structured AI status assessment including vision, mission, and target picture
  • Identification and prioritization of relevant AI use cases and action fields
  • Creation of management decision templates and roadmaps
  • Raising awareness for opportunities, risks, and success factors of AI introduction
  • Support for first customers with AI-supported automation scenarios
  • Supporting people and teams through the change process of AI introduction (CM)

Methods / Tools / Technologies

Methods:

  • AI status assessment & use case analysis
  • Workshop moderation / facilitation
  • Requirement Management
  • Change Management (PROSCI)

Tools:

  • Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
  • Automation/AI coding tools (e.g. n8n, Claude Code, Visual Studio, Antigravity)

Technologies:

  • Prompt engineering
  • AI workflow automation
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Patrick L.

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Management Consultant

Düsseldorf
Patrick L.

Last position:

Management Consultant at Self-employed

  • Advising primarily mid-sized companies on growth and transformation topics
  • Developing business models, positioning, and strategies, including implementation plans and KPI roadmaps
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Phil H.

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HR & HR-IT Consultant · AI-supported HR transformation

Dormagen
Phil H.

Last position:

Lead Consultant HRIS Transformation & AI in HR (Freelance) at International management and technology consulting firm (name confidential) · via Hauser Enablement Solutions

  • Led the global HRIS transformation program (16 country units): program setup, PMO, phase planning, status reporting, and steering up to partner/SteerCo level
  • Built an HR readiness assessment framework (6 dimensions, weighted scoring) as a decision basis for implementation and AI maturity — mandated by the board as the project outcome
  • HR process architecture: analysis of 80+ level-3 processes and 87 ISO process documentations across 13 country clusters; gap analysis and harmonization roadmap
  • Designed agentic AI HR processes (hiring, onboarding, probation period management) on SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud and ServiceNow — human-in-the-loop design, process screening for agentic potential, decision paper at partner level
  • HRIS market analysis: vendor screening, criteria framework, and evaluation logic for system selection
  • HR target operating model: organizational analysis, archetype framework (9 dimensions), governance design for a global HR function
  • Self-assessment tools and workshop formats for 16 country HR teams incl. nomination and stakeholder management; SharePoint project hub and communication architecture
  • AI-supported consulting delivery: my own Claude-based working model for analysis, document creation, and project management — one consultant delivering program output

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Statistics of experts using Business Intelligence

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2 years (Germany: 3 years)

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne stay in a single position for 2 years on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 11)

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 11.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

91% (Germany: 93%)

91% of Business Intelligence experts in Cologne hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 2% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 93%.

Master's degree or higher

60% (Germany: 67%)

60% of Business Intelligence experts in Cologne hold at least a Master's degree. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 67%.

Doctorate

4% (Germany: 9%)

4% of Business Intelligence experts in Cologne have a doctorate (PhD). It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 9%.

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 3)

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne hold 4 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

English, German, French

Business Intelligence experts in Cologne most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Business Intelligence experts in Cologne speak two or more languages. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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13 of the Business Intelligence experts in Cologne charge less than €800 per day.
26 of the Business Intelligence experts in Cologne charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
8 of the Business Intelligence experts in Cologne charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
4 of the Business Intelligence experts in Cologne charge €1600 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Cologne 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 Cologne using Business Intelligence

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

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Daily rate avg. 926 €
Germany avg. 856 €

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 880 €
Germany median 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Business Intelligence 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 (66%)
  • Professional Services (58%)
  • Manufacturing (49%)
  • Retail (43%)
  • Transportation (42%)
  • Banking and Finance (38%)
  • Automotive (32%)
  • Insurance (30%)

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

About the technology

What Business Intelligence covers

Business Intelligence, often called BI, turns operational data into reports, dashboards and analysis that support business decisions. Specialists connect data from systems such as ERP, CRM, finance and marketing tools, then structure it into reliable information for teams and leadership.

What teams build

BI work can support recurring reporting, executive scorecards, financial planning and operational monitoring. Common deliverables include:

  • Interactive dashboards for sales, finance or supply chain teams
  • Data models with consistent business definitions
  • Automated reporting pipelines and scheduled refreshes
  • KPI frameworks for performance tracking

Ecosystem and tooling

A strong BI setup combines data preparation, modelling, visualisation and governance. Professionals may work with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Looker, SQL, Python, dbt and cloud warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery or Azure Synapse. The right tool depends on data sources, security needs and how users consume insight.

When companies need specialists

Companies often bring in freelance BI expertise during a reporting transformation, a system migration or the rollout of a new data warehouse. External specialists can also resolve slow dashboards, inconsistent KPIs and manual spreadsheet processes. In Cologne, collaboration may involve local business teams alongside remote data and IT professionals across Germany.

Skills that distinguish strong experts

Effective BI specialists ask how decisions are made before designing a dashboard. They understand data modelling, SQL, ETL or ELT processes, access controls and visual storytelling. They document definitions, validate figures with stakeholders and design reports that remain useful after handover.

Choosing the right fit

Match the specialist to the outcome, not only the software named in the brief. A reporting project needs different expertise from a warehouse implementation or a self-service analytics rollout. Clarify source systems, target users, refresh requirements and ownership early, and set expectations for German or English collaboration when working with teams in Cologne.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Business Intelligence.

Business Intelligence is used to turn data from business systems into reports, dashboards and analysis. It helps teams monitor performance, identify trends, compare results and make decisions using shared definitions instead of disconnected spreadsheets.

Business Intelligence usually focuses on structured reporting, monitoring and recurring business questions. Data analytics can include broader exploratory, predictive or statistical work, so the two areas often overlap rather than compete.

A strong Business Intelligence specialist often combines SQL, data modelling, ETL or ELT, dashboard design and stakeholder communication. Experience with cloud warehouses, data governance and tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik can also be important.

BI project needs depend on the scope, data quality and number of source systems. A focused dashboard may need a different profile from a warehouse migration, enterprise reporting model or company-wide self-service analytics programme.

Business Intelligence work is often suitable for remote collaboration because access, modelling and dashboard delivery can be handled online. On-site workshops in Cologne can still help when specialists need to map processes, align KPI definitions or train business users.

Business Intelligence projects commonly use Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik or Looker for visualisation, with SQL and cloud data warehouses behind them. The best choice depends on existing systems, user permissions, refresh needs and internal support capabilities.

Good BI specialists explain how source data becomes a trustworthy metric and can show how they validate results. Ask about documentation, data lineage, performance, permissions and adoption, not only the visual appearance of sample dashboards.

Before engaging a Business Intelligence freelancer, clarify the business questions, source systems, target users and expected deliverables. Cologne teams should also agree on remote and on-site working preferences, stakeholder availability and whether communication will be in German, English or both.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 926 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are English (100%), German (98%), and French (32%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are Information Technology (66%), Professional Services (58%), and Manufacturing (49%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used Business Intelligence in their recent projects are Information Technology (79%), Business Intelligence (77%), and Project Management (77%).

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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.

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