Collibra Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Collibra
Amit S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager – SAP S/4 HANA Delivery Consultant at CHG Meridian UK Limited
- Managed the integrated SAP S/4HANA delivery plan for 12 BTS workstreams, including milestone, dependency, and governance management.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery across Business, IT, and Operations, focusing on execution, readiness, and issue resolution.
- Responsible for RAID, test, cutover, and deployment management to ensure a successful go-live.
- Implemented KPI tracking, status reporting, and PMO governance to provide transparent management of performance, risks, and escalations.
Justina K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Change & Data Transformation at Freelance Fast Data Consulting
Project, Strategic Consulting – building the Data Strategy and Data Governance Policy for the German branch, client (private bank Julius Bär, headquarters Zurich), March 2026 – present
- Design and negotiation of the data strategy with key stakeholders, including obtaining board sign-off (strategic consulting) – in this context, regulatory advice on data regulations in the EU and specifically for Germany. The data strategy includes: Data Lifecycle Management: data capture, data storage, data usage, data retention policy, data quality incident management
- Definition of milestones and technical feasibility for implementing TOM for the data strategy, data quality checks, metrics, and a metadata inventory to ensure the bank’s compliance with DORA, BCBS239, and MaRisk requirements.
Core project data change, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), March – December 2025
- Concept development and solution design for new end-to-end processes including technical interfaces
- Definition of synchronization logic and data flows between legacy and target systems (decommissioning of legacy systems)
- Analysis and validation of data models
- Stakeholder communication with product owners, feature engineers, UX designers, and operational teams for decision-making
- Analytics and impact assessments, e.g. to assess downstream effects and regulatory requirements
- Documentation and comments on technical and business requirements to support implementation in agile squads
Project digitalization of a user group, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), as Interim Product Owner, Jan 2025 – present
- Co-shaping key decisions on data architecture and process logic in the context of historized data and user login functionality
- Development of business solution concepts for migration to the target system, including system integration and data flows
- Support with analytics and impact analyses, especially regarding the ability to provide information to law enforcement authorities
- Active coordination with stakeholders from different squads to support decision-making and ensure regulatory requirements are met
- Creation of test scenarios for operational teams and backend systems in the area of API management using Postman and Bruno.
Eduard V.
Last position:
Lead of workshop “Introduction to AI Development Tools” at Software company in Wiesbaden
- Presentation introducing generic A.I. and Large Language Models
- Explanation of legal frameworks (EU AI Act, US CLOUD Act, DSGVO)
- Systematic review of AI tools along the SDLC and holistic systems
- Comparison of on-prem LLMs vs. cloud-based solutions, as well as change management and works council considerations
- Moderation of the discussion and definition of next steps for introducing AI development tools
Robert W.
Last position:
Data Architecture Manager at Accenture
- Data Migration Engine / Data Migration from proprietary source systems to SAP/S4 (SAP S/4 HANA Migration cont.)
- Development data authorization Concept
- Conception of system architecture / data architecture / data integration – continuous extensions
- Development conceptional / logical (MDM) data Model - continuous extensions
Rufus H.
Last position:
Independent Consultant & Manager at Henneken Consulting
- Supports companies and teams in designing and implementing strategies and projects
- Carries out necessary organizational development and change for a VUCA world
Projects & Key Activities:
- Led a company-wide digital transformation project at an insurance company (≥10,000 employees) to boost the use of digital distribution channels, targeting cost savings of around €5 million
- Provided management consulting in agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Led a digitalization project at an insurance company to use digital distribution channels, achieving cost savings of around €3.5 million
- Designed and supported the company-wide rollout of Print & Follow, Follow Me Print, and Pull Printing at an insurance company
- Designed and implemented an audit-proof compliance process (FATCA & CRS) at an insurance company
- Led an output optimization project at an insurance company, reducing costs by €1.2 million
- Relocated and set up a new data center infrastructure for a healthcare service provider/software vendor
- Supported the acquisition of a coverholder by a foreign investor (change management, process optimization)
- Co-led a company-wide reporting implementation project (KPI tracking) at an insurance company
- Led the feasibility study for a company-wide output optimization project at an insurance company
- Advised and designed agile corporate leadership and project governance for an architecture and engineering firm
- Continued the digitalization project to implement a digital document management system (DMS) at AOK
Marcus B.
Last position:
Managing Director at Petermann Brandt GmbH
- Development and implementation of custom IT solutions for key customers.
- More than 15 years of experience in IT and project management, disciplinary leadership of up to 80 employees.
Leonard H.
Last position:
Freelance Software Engineer & Cloud Architect at Leonard Hußke - IT Solutions
- Evaluation of potential providers (Snowflake vs Databricks) and design of the analytics data platform using Databricks
- Data storage and ingestion layer with Amazon S3
- Creation of ETL processes and data transformations with AWS Glue and Databricks Notebooks
- Orchestration with AWS Glue Workflow, Databricks Workflow and Databricks DLT
- Processing of unstructured data, including text, images and video
- Databricks workspace setup and administration
- Implementation of a medallion architecture to ensure data quality
- Evaluation of potential BI tools (Power BI, AWS Quicksight, Tableau)
- Establishment of MLOps using MLFlow
- Introduction of data governance and data lineage using Unity Catalog
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Statistics of experts using Collibra
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 Collibra
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.
Collibra 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 (86%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Retail (57%)
- Energy (43%)
- Banking and Finance (43%)
- Insurance (43%)
- Manufacturing (43%)
- Advertising (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Data governance foundation
Collibra is a data intelligence platform for organizing, governing and understanding enterprise data. Companies use it to create a shared business glossary, assign ownership and make data assets easier to find and trust. Its catalog, lineage and policy capabilities connect business context with technical metadata.
Core capabilities
Collibra specialists configure the platform around governance policies, operating models and approval processes. They work with domains, communities, responsibilities, asset types, statuses and workflows to reflect how an organization manages data. Strong delivery connects governance design with practical adoption rather than treating Collibra as a standalone repository.
Ecosystem and integration
Collibra implementations often connect cloud data warehouses, data lakes, business intelligence tools and enterprise applications. Specialists may work with Collibra Data Intelligence Platform capabilities, Collibra Data Quality, Edge, APIs and integration services. Adjacent knowledge of metadata management, data architecture, identity controls and information security helps create reliable connections.
Where it delivers value
- Establish a searchable enterprise data catalog
- Define business terms, critical data elements and ownership
- Document technical and business lineage
- Manage data policies, issues and approval workflows
- Support regulatory reporting and responsible data use
Germany-based organizations in manufacturing, finance, healthcare and the public sector may bring in Collibra expertise when data is spread across departments, cloud services or legacy systems. Local teams often combine remote delivery with on-site workshops, while clear English and German communication can support stakeholder alignment.
When to bring in specialists
Companies typically seek freelance expertise during a new implementation, a governance redesign, a migration or an integration program. They may also need focused support to improve adoption, repair workflow logic, document lineage or prepare a sustainable operating model. A specialist can assess the current setup and turn broad governance goals into defined deliverables.
What strong professionals bring
Good Collibra professionals understand both configuration and the human side of governance. They ask how data is created, used, approved and challenged before proposing asset models or workflows. Look for evidence of clear documentation, careful testing, stakeholder facilitation and integrations that preserve metadata quality across the wider data landscape.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Collibra? Start with the answers below.
Collibra is used to catalog data, define business terms, document lineage and assign accountability for data assets. Companies also use it to manage governance workflows, policies, data quality processes and access to trusted information.
Collibra combines data cataloging with governance workflows, policy management, stewardship and business context. The right choice depends on the existing data stack, integration requirements, governance maturity and whether the organization needs broad collaboration beyond technical discovery.
A strong Collibra specialist often understands metadata management, data quality, lineage, SQL, cloud data platforms and business intelligence environments. Skills in API integration, identity management, information security and workshop facilitation are also valuable.
Collibra work can range from a focused workflow or integration to an enterprise-wide governance program. The scope depends on the number of data domains, source systems, stakeholders and governance decisions involved, so a specialist should define a practical first release before expanding.
Collibra projects can usually be delivered remotely when access, documentation and stakeholder availability are well organized. On-site workshops may still help with operating-model design, ownership decisions and alignment across business and technology teams in Germany.
Ask a Collibra professional to explain a comparable implementation from governance model through configuration, testing and adoption. Review the quality of their asset model, workflow reasoning, integration approach and documentation rather than judging configuration experience alone.
Collibra supports data quality processes through capabilities associated with Collibra Data Quality and its wider governance environment. A specialist should clarify which quality rules, monitoring tools and source systems are involved, because implementation may require additional platforms and integrations.
Before starting with Collibra, freelancers should understand the client's governance goals, data domains, ownership structure, source systems and success criteria. They should also confirm access to environments, decision-makers and technical documentation so configuration choices can be validated quickly.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 851 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects have 18 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 Collibra in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Professional Services (57%), and Retail (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (100%), Information Technology (100%), and Project Management (86%).
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