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.
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)
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
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.
Olaf T.
Last position:
BI Architect in 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.
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 the internal database interface.
- Stadtwerke receives delivery point lists from external service providers in Excel or as CSV files. These lists are not interface-compliant and must be converted for import into the database. Using Excel, the relevant data from the service providers for electricity and/or gas is prepared accordingly.
- Extension of the program with new features.
- Excel programming using 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
2.1 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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 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 29 Oct 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 for business software
Centura is a rapid application development environment for Windows business software. It is widely associated with Gupta Technologies and the former SQLWindows product line, later known as Gupta Team Developer. Companies use it for database-driven desktop applications, operational tools and long-running client-server systems.
Core application work
Centura applications often support finance, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare administration and internal operations. Typical deliverables include:
- Maintaining forms, data windows and business rules
- Extending workflows and reporting functions
- Connecting desktop clients to relational databases
- Stabilizing legacy applications during business change
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists understand Centura syntax, its visual development model and the Windows runtime. They also work with SQL, stored procedures, ODBC or native database connectivity, Windows deployment and source-control practices. Knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server or other relational systems is often central to the work.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a key specialist leaves, a critical application needs repair or a legacy system must connect to newer services. German organisations may also need professionals who can collaborate with local teams on site or remotely while documenting established business processes clearly.
Modernisation and integration
Centura work is not limited to maintaining old screens. Specialists can separate business rules from presentation logic, improve database access, expose data to surrounding systems and plan controlled migration paths. The right approach depends on application condition, test coverage, integrations and the cost of replacing proven processes.
What strong specialists bring
A strong professional combines hands-on Centura knowledge with careful analysis of unfamiliar code. They trace data flow, understand transaction handling, protect database integrity and test changes against real operational scenarios. Clear documentation, disciplined release work and practical communication matter as much as syntax knowledge, especially when remote teams share responsibility for a critical system.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Centura.
Centura is used to create and maintain Windows applications that manage business data and workflows. It commonly appears in finance, logistics, manufacturing and administration systems connected to relational databases.
Centura is the product family name associated with Gupta Technologies and the former SQLWindows environment. Gupta Team Developer is a later name used for the same development lineage, so a specialist may describe closely related experience under any of these names.
A strong Centura specialist should understand SQL, relational database design, ODBC or native connectivity and Windows deployment. Experience with Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server, source control, testing and integration with external services is also useful.
The right level of Centura experience depends on the system's age, size and business criticality. A small maintenance task may need focused product knowledge, while a migration, database change or integration project requires someone who can trace legacy logic and manage production risk.
Centura can be efficient for established Windows and database applications because its visual model supports rapid changes to business screens and workflows. Newer web or cross-platform tools may offer broader deployment options, but replacing a stable Centura system can involve significant process, data and integration work.
Centura projects can often be handled remotely when the specialist has secure access to source code, test databases and deployment procedures. On-site collaboration in Germany can help when undocumented processes, restricted infrastructure or close workshops with operational teams are involved.
Ask a Centura freelancer to explain a comparable application, including its database connections, transaction handling and release process. Look for precise questions about business rules, evidence of safe changes in legacy code and clear documentation rather than familiarity with terminology alone.
Before joining a Centura project, a specialist needs to understand the product version, database technology, source-control setup, build process and access constraints. It is also important to identify whether the assignment covers maintenance, integration, modernisation or a staged replacement, and who owns production decisions.
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 827 € 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 2.1 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
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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