Clipper Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Clipper
Rudolf Eggelbusch
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International insurance group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-department collaboration with other specialist teams for operations, further development and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall rule approvals.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues in the network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal regulations.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
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)
Michael Trapp
Last position:
Development of an app for displaying sheet music at Freelance Software Developer
- Industry: Digital music solutions
- Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android, GitLab, PlantUML
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.
Salvatore Lorenzo
Last position:
Senior IT Consultant / Principal Solution Architect at Freelance
Led large-scale legacy modernization and cloud migration programs for enterprise and banking clients across Europe.
Directed the migration of 2500+ Lotus Notes mailboxes to Microsoft 365 (Outlook) using Azure VM with Binary Tree application.
Architected and delivered transformation of legacy Lotus Notes applications to ServiceNow, SharePoint and AWS ECS (RDS MySQL, Secrets Manager).
Designed and governed Java Spring Boot microservices architectures deployed on AWS ECS, using Terraform to replicate infrastructure.
Organized Agile/Scrum sprints with daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
Implemented DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Jenkins automated tests for deployment and performance monitoring.
Managed international offshore teams by defining KPIs, resolving delivery risks, and ensuring on-time execution.
Collaborated during ServiceNow ITSM implementation.
Owned budget planning, cloud cost optimization, financial reporting, and executive dashboards.
Delivered KPI/SLA monitoring application in Lotus Notes, automating tasks and improving Excel reporting efficiency by 100%.
Reduced post-migration stabilization time by 30%.
Improved user experience and platform adoption across migrated systems.
Technology stack: AWS ECS, RDS MySQL, Azure VM, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Java 8, Spring Boot, JUnit, HCL/IBM Lotus Domino & Notes
Luca Pacor
Last position:
ERP Program Manager at Fiserv
The client is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. All SAP ECC landscapes worldwide are being migrated to SAP S/4HANA, with the goal of introducing a global standard template.
The program also includes the migration and modernization initiative "RISE with SAP", which may involve migrating selected country installations to the SAP Private Cloud.
On the stakeholder side, the program's reporting line extends up to the company's board and the implementation partner's board.
Fiserv Germany's ERP landscape currently includes several non-standard SAP tools and applications that extend the ECC environment's functionality and often integrate with downstream systems. As part of the move to SAP S/4HANA, it is essential to assess the core functionality, integration points, and future viability of these applications to determine their alignment with the target architecture.
The focus of the role is to provide expert advice and assessment to define the scope, strategy, and roadmap for migrating Fiserv Germany's SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA.
SAP's recommended best practices are followed, and a structured approach is used to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption while maximizing business value.
This assessment forms the basis for a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and future scalability.
Migration strategy definition – evaluating available transition approaches based on business objectives, technical feasibility, and SAP best practices.
Technical readiness assessment – conducting a system analysis to assess compatibility, custom code impact, data volume management, integration points, and infrastructure readiness for SAP S/4HANA.
Business process impact analysis – reviewing the latest business process documentation to define the scope and effort needed to implement required functions in SAP S/4HANA and identify process optimization opportunities.
Roadmap for non-SAP systems and applications – evaluating third-party and legacy applications for SAP S/4HANA integration and recommending consolidation, migration, or replacement strategies.
Deployment & implementation planning – defining a phased rollout approach, including project timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and key milestones aligned with business priorities.
The transformation is carried out in phases: the discovery phase leads to the explore phase, which then leads to the design phase and finally to the implementation phase.
Program management
Change management
Requirements management
Transition management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Comprehensive coordination
Silvia Biedermann
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on EBICS optimization and further development of the customer’s internal EBICS application
- Business and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on products and applications of the EBICS standard in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product vendor to map the relevant optimizations on a technical level
- In the role of business coordinator, consulting on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and needs, and consolidating these on a business level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Review of the current EBICS standard for potential optimizations and further development
- Analysis of the current state to identify further development potential and derive suitable recommendations for action, taking regulatory requirements into account
- Carrying out EBICS tests during the project
- Responsible on a business level for requirements management, and in this context capturing and documenting requirements for such tests
- Design of a functional and long-term test management approach
- Execution and evaluation of tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project languages: German and English
- Tools/methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bank Rechner, Business Logics test data generator, Business Logics banking tool, Business Logics test system, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix virtual machines, WinSCP, Kitty, PuTTY, various Aareal Bank products, online banking portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
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.
Pierre Gronau
Last position:
Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG
- PRISMA project
- Ansible automation
- Windows third level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
Martin Hock
Last position:
Software Architect at Hays AG
- C# development in .NET 8.0
- Technical responsibility for architecture decisions (DDD, Clean Architecture, microservices)
- Introduction and systematic evaluation of GitHub Copilot, analyzing efficiency benefits, identifying suitable use cases, assessing code quality
- Developing best practices for using Copilot in the team, supporting rollout and coaching individual developers
- Conducting code reviews, architecture documentation according to Arc42
- Building stable CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, introducing automated quality checks with SonarQube and .editorconfig
- Collaborating with stakeholders for continuous improvement of technical concepts
- Technologies used: Azure DevOps Server, Git, SonarQube, Visual Studio 2022, Sparx EA 17, Nagios LS, Nagios XI, C#, ReSharper 2.24.3, Clean Architecture, DDD, EF Core, Arc24, microservices, Angular, MediatR, SignalR, Copilot, OpenAI
Michael Kuschel
Last position:
DevOps, Linux Administrator, Infrastructure, Security at ERGO / ITErgo
- Installation, design, maintenance, and further development of the server farm, covering hardware and software.
- Migrating live systems while minimizing downtime.
- Handling tickets and changes in daily operations.
- Documenting changes and processes in Confluence.
- Test runs in the development environment.
- Configuration and administration of Linux systems.
- Configuration and administration of backup systems (Dell Networker, DataDomain).
- Administration of the Checkpoint firewall.
Jürgen Bargmann
Last position:
Database Administrator and Performance Tuning Specialist at ALD Automotive Leasing Deutschland
- Database administration and performance tuning for Oracle databases on AIX 7.1, 7.2 with Oracle 12c and 19c
- Troubleshooting and resolution on RHEL 7
- Automation of operations with UNIX/Linux shell scripts, Perl programs, and PL/SQL
- Planning, preparation, execution, and customer-specific review of changes and upgrades for the LEASMAN and DOXIS applications
- Incident handling including communication with outsourcing service providers and business units
- Data exchange with Data Pump
- Visualization of database content and monitoring results
- Configuration of databases for Debezium and monitoring Debezium activities
- Preparation of Oracle databases for migration to cloud environments
- Implementation and monitoring of NIST requirements in databases
- Automation of release upgrades for the LEASMAN application
- Creation of operations manuals and instructions
- Generation of reports for GDPR information requests
Hellmuth V. Künsberg
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator at Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives
- Analysis and inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
- Creation and derivation of the static software architecture
- Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
- Creation of the dynamic software architecture
- Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Erol Tel
Last position:
Continental AG
- Analyze and fix data flows between PMD and SAP HR/S4 systems using SAP PI/PO and ABAP, especially in the HR area.
- Provide integration services by developing, customizing, and troubleshooting issues in custom interfaces and processes.
- Participate in technical and functional discussions to align the HR system architecture and integration strategies.
- Ensure system stability and data accuracy by proactively identifying and resolving integration issues to contribute to ongoing project success.
- Transfer HR data via OData service to SuccessFactors ABAP-OO report: access LDAP user data alongside SAP user data and update the email address and Windows ID in SAP.
- S/4 HANA, ABAP/4, ABAP-Object, S/4 HR, FI, SoapUI, Postman, REST API, JSON.
Last position:
Software Developer - Building Automation
- Testing controller ECUs
- Implementing test environment
- Implementing virtual nodes
- Commissioning CANopen network
- Defining and automating test cases
- Designing and implementing LSS automation
- Implementing data exchange between tools
- Porting requirements to XML format for vTestStudio
- Products: CANoe, vTestStudio, Playwright, Cypress, Robot, .NET
- Skills: CAPL, C++, CANopen, concept creation, Python, JavaScript, XML, C#
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Statistics of experts using Clipper
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
35 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
28
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
64%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Clipper
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
What Clipper is
Clipper is a classic xBase language and compiler used for business software, mostly for DOS-era systems and later legacy Windows work. It is still found in billing, stock, order entry, and internal tools that run on DBF data and long-lived business rules.
Common work
- Fixing and extending old Clipper modules
- Keeping DBF, index, and report flows stable
- Adding interfaces to newer systems
- Reviewing business logic before a larger migration
Ecosystem
Clipper work often touches CA-Clipper, dBASE-style syntax, and related tools that read DBF files. Strong specialists also know common add-ons, old build setups, and the file formats that keep these systems alive.
When companies hire help
Companies bring in Clipper experts when a core process still depends on old code, but internal know-how is thin. That is common in Germany, where long-running accounting, logistics, and service systems may still connect to Clipper-based applications.
What strong specialists do
A strong Clipper specialist reads terse code fast, understands business rules hidden in old routines, and changes software without breaking file structures. They test carefully, document what they find, and can explain what should stay, what should move, and what can be retired.
Good engagement fit
Freelance Clipper help works well for short maintenance bursts, rescue work, and migration planning. Remote support is often enough for analysis and changes, while on-site access can help when old hardware, local data paths, or user workflows need hands-on review.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Clipper? Start with the answers below.
Clipper is mainly used to keep older business applications running. You still see it in billing, inventory, order handling, and other internal tools that depend on DBF files and fixed business logic. Many companies keep these systems because they are stable and still tied to daily operations.
Clipper sits in the same xBase family as dBASE and FoxPro, so the code style and data model feel familiar. The main difference is usually the exact compiler, extensions, and build setup behind the application. A good specialist can tell whether a system is pure Clipper, CA-Clipper, or a mixed xBase code base.
Bring in a Clipper freelancer when a legacy system still matters but internal expertise is limited. Common reasons include urgent bug fixes, report changes, data corrections, and preparing a migration without breaking daily work. It also helps when documentation is missing and the code must be mapped before any larger change.
A strong Clipper specialist usually understands DBF file structures, index handling, and old reporting tools. SQL, data migration, and integration work are also useful when the legacy system must exchange data with newer software. In many cases, knowledge of DOS-era environments and file-based business logic matters as much as the language itself.
A CA-Clipper project that only needs maintenance may be fine with a specialist who has handled legacy xBase code before. More complex work, such as refactoring shared modules or planning a migration, needs someone who has already worked inside similar systems. The key is not just reading the syntax, but understanding the data and the business rules behind it.
Yes, Clipper work is often done remotely because many tasks are code review, analysis, and controlled edits. For companies in Germany, remote collaboration works well when access to sample data, build files, and business users is available. On-site sessions can still help when old infrastructure or local network setups are part of the issue.
A good Clipper specialist does more than make the code compile. Look for someone who can explain the data flow, identify hidden dependencies, and write changes that are easy to test and hand over. Clear notes, careful risk handling, and respect for the legacy system are strong signs of quality.
Usually no. Clipper is best kept for maintenance, controlled extensions, and migration support rather than new greenfield work. If a business needs a modern system, the better use of Clipper expertise is often to help preserve the old system while the replacement is designed properly.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects, 64% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects have 35 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (80%), and Banking and Finance (70%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Clipper in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Quality Assurance (85%).
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