Centura Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Centura
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Olaf T.
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 O.
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)
André G.
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 N.
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 H.
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 H.
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
1.9 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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Centura experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (100%)
- Information Technology (100%)
- Healthcare (86%)
- Media and Entertainment (86%)
- Government and Administration (86%)
- Telecommunication (86%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Professional Services (71%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Centura foundations
Centura is the former name of Gupta’s Windows application development technology, widely associated with SQLWindows and later Gupta Team Developer. It supports business software with forms, data access, transactions and desktop workflows. Many long-running enterprise applications still depend on its structured approach to client-server development.
Where it is used
Centura applications commonly support operational processes that require stable data entry, validation and reporting.
- Manufacturing and production administration
- Logistics, warehousing and order processing
- Finance, insurance and public-sector casework
- Customer service and internal operations
The technology is often embedded in business-critical systems where controlled changes and dependable database access matter more than visual novelty.
Ecosystem and tooling
Effective work with Centura includes SQLWindows or Gupta Team Developer, relational databases and Windows deployment. Specialists may also handle ODBC connectivity, SQL, stored procedures, reporting components and integrations with web services or enterprise middleware. Understanding legacy runtime versions, source control and installer packaging is important when applications have evolved over many years.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a company must keep a Centura system stable while changing its surrounding architecture.
- Assess and document an inherited codebase
- Migrate SQLWindows applications to a current Gupta Team Developer release
- Connect desktop workflows to APIs, databases or identity services
- Fix production defects without disrupting daily operations
In Germany, remote collaboration can work well for planned maintenance, while workshops or release activities may benefit from occasional on-site sessions.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong Centura professionals understand both the language and the business process behind the application. They trace data flow from user interface to database, isolate risks before changing shared objects and write clear migration or test plans. They also communicate constraints early when a legacy dependency affects the delivery path.
Choosing the right fit
Review evidence of comparable Centura or SQLWindows work, especially projects involving the same database, integration pattern or deployment model. Ask how the specialist approaches undocumented code, regression testing and version upgrades. For teams in Germany, confirm whether German-language workshops, local availability or fully remote English collaboration best fits the project.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Centura.
Centura is used to build and maintain Windows business applications with forms, workflows, database access and reporting. The name is closely linked to Gupta SQLWindows and later Gupta Team Developer, especially in long-running enterprise systems.
Centura is focused on structured Windows business applications and direct database-driven workflows. Web stacks and modern desktop frameworks may offer broader interface options, but replacing Centura can involve substantial business-process, data-access and migration work.
A strong Centura specialist often works with SQL, relational database design, ODBC, stored procedures and Windows deployment. Experience with APIs, web services, source control, testing and legacy-system documentation is also valuable.
The right level of Centura experience depends on the assignment. A contained defect may need focused knowledge of the affected module, while a migration or major integration requires someone who can understand the full application, database dependencies and release process.
Centura maintenance can often be handled remotely when source code, databases and test environments are accessible securely. On-site workshops in Germany may still help with process discovery, access setup or coordination with teams supporting older operational systems.
Ask a Centura expert to explain a comparable system, including its database connections, testing approach and deployment risks. Good answers show careful impact analysis, clear documentation and a plan for protecting business-critical workflows.
Centura is a former product name associated with Gupta SQLWindows. The technology later became known as Gupta Team Developer, so project documentation may use all of these names depending on the application’s age and tooling.
Before starting with Centura, clarify the product version, runtime dependencies, database platform, build process and access to test data. It is also important to identify undocumented business rules and agree how changes will be tested before production release.
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 828 € 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 1.9 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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