Centura Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Centura
Olaf Taesch
Last position:
BI Architect in a Kanban Team at Gulp / Randstad for HHLA
- Creation of automated tests.
- Extension of the functionality of the enterprise BI data warehouse.
- Design and development in SQL and PL/SQL.
- Data modeling as well as performance measurement and tuning.
- Creation of and contribution to user stories and concepts.
- Technical environment: Windows, Linux.
- Database: Oracle 19c incl. DWH, CDB, PDB.
- Tools: Confluence, CVS, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, Jira, N4, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, utPLSQL.
Alex Odesser
Last position:
Contractor at Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Data-analysis, Preparation, gathering and coordination of business requirements for retrieval of monthly- and long term (CLV – relevant) cost- and revenue-components per contract for a customer–base–grouping project (HUB–Project) for B2C-Postpaid-Controlling
- Concept and Implementation of cost- and revenue-KPIs calculation and corresponding CLV–reports (Oracle, Perl, SVN, MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, Serviceware Performance Analytics)
- Operational support of the HUB-Project – various ad-hoc reports, deployments, job-scheduling etc. (Oracle, SVN, BICSuite–Scheduler, DWSODA etc.)
- Analysis, implementation, retrieval and reporting of various physical and financial KPIs for B2P-Prepaid Business on an existing data-mart (Oracle, Perl)
Hans-Dieter Große-Kreul
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation, working with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, API, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow and Auto-GPT as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools to intelligently transform classic software development, analysis, and testing processes.
André Görst
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Peter Neumann
Last position:
Pilot testing AI tools & sabbatical for house renovation
- Pilot testing local AI environments to explore local AI use cases and cloud-based AI solutions
- Evaluation of AI tools and techniques
- Use of local AI tools with own data sovereignty
- Prompt engineering
- Creation of example environments for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-image, text-to-video, and image-to-video
Tools: Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Elevenlabs, Github, Ollama, HuggingFace, Open WebUI, Faster Whisper, LibreTranslate, WSL, Docker Desktop, Shotcut, Audacity, Sound eXchange, Ffmpeg, Coqui TTS, Pinokio, Stable Diffusion Web UI, ComfyUI, OWL, Void Editor
Bernhard Höhn
Last position:
Conversion of external Excel and CSV delivery point lists for internal database interface, architecture at Stadtwerke Heilbronn
- Conversion of external Excel and CSV delivery point lists for internal database interface.
- The utility company receives delivery point lists from external service providers as Excel or CSV files. These lists are not interface-compliant and must be converted before importing into the database. Using Excel, the relevant data from the service providers for electricity and/or gas are prepared.
- Extension of the program with new features.
- Excel programming with VBA.
- Operating system: Windows 2010.
- Software: Excel, VBA.
Christian Hacker
Last position:
ZVEI - Central Association of the Electrical Industry
- Further development of Excel templates for the electrical industry
- Design and development of new analysis functions
- Extension of Excel templates for data analysis
- Use of Excel and VBA
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Statistics of experts using Centura
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
38 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
45
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Centura
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Centura basics
Centura is best known from its legacy Windows application stack, especially SQLWindows and later Gupta Team Developer. It is used for business systems that still run core workflows, screens, and database logic in older enterprise environments. Many companies keep it because the software works and the surrounding business rules are already embedded in it.
What it is used for
Centura specialists are often brought in for:
- Maintaining existing desktop business applications
- Updating database-driven forms, reports, and validations
- Fixing integration points with SQL Server, Oracle, or file-based interfaces
- Migrating modules from SQLWindows to Gupta Team Developer or other stacks
These systems are common in back-office operations, operations control, and line-of-business tools where stability matters more than a full rewrite.
Skills that matter
Strong professionals know the Centura runtime, SQL-oriented business logic, and the older development patterns behind the product. They can read legacy code, trace user flows, and work safely around shared data layers. Knowledge of Windows desktop behavior and relational databases is usually essential.
Ecosystem and names
Searchers often use Centura together with its older names: SQLWindows, Gupta, and Gupta Team Developer. That ecosystem also tends to involve ODBC, stored procedures, and external interfaces to reporting or messaging tools. A good specialist understands how these pieces fit together without breaking existing workflows.
When companies bring help
Freelance support is often needed when a release is blocked by old code, a key specialist has left, or a legacy system must be kept running while a replacement is planned. In Germany, this work is often remote, but on-site sessions can help when access to internal systems, users, or documentation is limited.
What strong work looks like
Good Centura work is careful and practical. The specialist documents changes, avoids unnecessary rewrites, and keeps an eye on data integrity, build stability, and user impact.
- Clear analysis of legacy code paths
- Safe changes with minimal regression risk
- Honest guidance on maintain, modernize, or replace
- Solid handover for internal teams
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Centura.
Centura is mainly used for legacy Windows business applications that sit close to database logic and internal workflows. Companies keep it for order entry, operations screens, administration tools, and other stable line-of-business systems. It is often chosen to maintain existing software rather than rebuild it from scratch.
Centura is closely tied to the older names SQLWindows and Gupta Team Developer. In practice, people may use those names when they mean the same application stack or codebase family. If you are hiring, it helps to ask which product version and code history the specialist has actually worked with.
A strong Centura specialist usually knows relational databases, SQL, Windows desktop behavior, and legacy integration patterns. They should also be able to read old code safely and understand how business rules are spread across forms, scripts, and stored procedures. That combination matters more than a modern framework checklist.
A Centura project usually needs someone who has worked in legacy environments before, not just someone who has seen the product name. The real challenge is often understanding the existing system quickly and making safe changes without breaking related workflows. For larger refactoring or migration work, experience with both the old stack and the target stack is important.
A Centura freelancer is a good fit when you need quick access to niche knowledge for maintenance, bug fixes, or a small modernization step. This is especially useful when the internal team has limited exposure to the old codebase. It also helps when the work needs to stay focused and low risk.
Yes, Centura work is often done remotely from Germany if the specialist has access to the code, test environment, and business contacts. On-site collaboration can still help during handover, incident analysis, or sessions with users who know the old system well. The best setup depends on how much direct access the project needs.
A good Centura expert explains what they found, what they changed, and what risks remain. Look for someone who can trace issues through legacy code, protect data integrity, and suggest a realistic path for maintain or migrate decisions. Clear documentation is a strong sign of quality in this kind of work.
Centura often appears alongside SQL Server, Oracle, ODBC connections, stored procedures, reporting tools, and older internal interfaces. In many systems, the specialist also needs to understand deployment scripts, shared network drives, and user permission setups. The exact mix depends on how old and layered the application is.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 825 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects, 25% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects have 38 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Healthcare (86%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Centura in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Product Development (100%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Centura
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