Collibra Experts in Germany
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Justina Kmiecik
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.
Rufus Henneken
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 Brandt
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.
Robert Wieland
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
Eduard Van Kleef
Last position:
Workshop Leader 'Introduction to AI Development Tools' at Software company in Wiesbaden
- Presentation introducing generic AI and large language models
- Explanation of legal frameworks (EU AI Act, US CLOUD Act, GDPR)
- Systematic review of AI tools along the SDLC and holistic systems
- Comparison of on-prem LLMs vs. cloud-based, as well as change management and works council
- Facilitated the discussion and derived next steps for introducing AI development tools
Leonard Hußke
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, image and video
- Databricks workspace setup and administration
- Setting up a medallion architecture to ensure data quality
- Evaluation of possible BI tools (Power BI, AWS QuickSight, Tableau)
- Establishing MLOps using MLflow
- Introducing 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
15 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
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 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What Collibra does
Collibra is used to organize data governance work. It helps companies document data assets, assign ownership, define business terms, and keep policies visible across teams. Many projects also use the Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud name, so searchers often look for both Collibra and its data catalog and governance terms.
Typical work
- Data catalog setup and cleanup
- Business glossary and policy modeling
- Stewardship workflows and approvals
- Metadata mapping from source systems
- Operating model support for governance teams
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a governance program needs structure, when a catalog rollout stalls, or when teams disagree on ownership and definitions. They also help with migrations, workflow redesign, and making Collibra fit existing data platforms. In Germany, this often matters for groups working across business and IT teams in regulated industries.
Core ecosystem
Strong professionals know the surrounding stack, not just the tool itself. That usually includes metadata management, data quality processes, APIs, workflow design, and integrations with warehouse, lake, and BI environments. They also understand how Collibra fits with stewardship, lineage, and governance operating models.
What strong professionals do
Good Collibra specialists turn policy into usable workflows. They can translate business rules into clear catalog structures, keep terms consistent, and make adoption easier for subject matter owners. They also write clean documentation, manage change carefully, and work well with both technical and non-technical teams.
Engagement signs
- The catalog exists but is not used consistently
- Ownership and glossary terms are unclear
- Workflows do not match how teams operate
- Integrations or metadata loads need correction
- Governance needs a practical rollout plan
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Collibra? Start with the answers below.
Collibra is used to manage data governance, business glossaries, cataloging, and stewardship workflows. Companies use it to make data assets easier to find, define, and trust. It is often part of a wider governance setup that also covers lineage, policy, and ownership.
Collibra is usually chosen when governance workflows, stewardship, and operating model discipline matter as much as catalog search. Compared with lighter catalog tools, it often needs more setup and process design. The right choice depends on how formal the governance program needs to be.
A strong Collibra specialist should understand data governance, metadata management, business glossary design, and workflow modeling. API knowledge, integration experience, and comfort with data quality or lineage concepts are also useful. The best experts can talk to business owners and technical teams without losing detail.
A Collibra project often needs freelance help when the rollout needs speed, the internal team lacks hands-on setup experience, or the current model needs a reset. Freelancers are also useful for migrations, stewardship redesign, and clearing a backlog of governance tasks. They can step in for focused delivery without a long hiring process.
Yes, Collibra work is often done remotely because much of it involves configuration, documentation, and coordination. For Germany, remote collaboration works well when governance owners, data teams, and business users are used to working across sites. On-site sessions can still help during workshops or launch phases.
People usually search for Collibra itself, but also for Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud and Collibra Data Governance. In practice, they may use these names when they are looking for catalog, glossary, lineage, or stewardship help. Good specialists understand the product even when the terminology varies.
A strong Collibra freelancer can explain a real rollout they helped shape, not just list product screens. Look for clear examples of governance design, workflow decisions, metadata cleanup, and user adoption work. Good answers should show how they handled ownership, structure, and change.
A Collibra engagement often ends with a working catalog structure, glossary terms, governance workflows, documentation, and a clear handover. Depending on the scope, you may also get integration support, naming standards, or a rollout plan for new teams. The best deliverables are practical and easy for internal owners to keep using.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 889 € 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, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Collibra in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Energy (50%), and Insurance (50%).
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 Product Development (83%).
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