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Birgit S.

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Business Analyst, Requirements Engineer

München
Birgit S.

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Business Analysis, Requirements Engineer at BMW

Refinement of epics and user stories to achieve a higher degree of automation in CRM usage. Testing of new Discountsystem

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Michael T.

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Senior Software Engineer — Backend Systems | Data Engineering | Enterprise Integration | Cloud Applications

Munich
Michael T.

Last position:

Senior Freelance Software Engineer — Enterprise Software & Data Projects

  • Delivered backend systems, data processing solutions, and software integrations for enterprise business applications.
  • Designed and implemented API-based services connecting internal platforms with external systems.
  • Built automated processing workflows to handle large-scale structured business data.
  • Improved application performance by 30–50% through database optimization, caching strategies, and backend refactoring.
  • Reduced manual operational effort by 40–60% by automating repetitive workflows.
  • Supported production environments through troubleshooting, monitoring improvements, and continuous optimization.
  • Authored technical documentation and led knowledge-transfer sessions to support long-term maintainability.
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Anitha N.

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Senior Data Engineer

München
Anitha N.

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Senior Data Engineer at Accenture GmbH

  • Designed, developed, and configured scalable data applications aligned with business processes and technical requirements.
  • Architected scalable, cost-effective data architectures leveraging Snowflake across AWS, Azure and GCP, integrating dbt for data transformation and modeling.
  • Built and maintained robust ETL Data Pipelines, ensuring high data quality for seamless migration and cross-system integration.
  • Demonstrated strong expertise in SQL & Python with extensive experience in data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and streaming data processing; proficient in Git-based version control, CI/CD practices, and testing frameworks, with solid knowledge of data quality, observability, cost optimization, security, and data governance principles.
  • Led multiple data migration initiatives from SAP HANA to Snowflake using a modular dbt framework.
  • Designed and maintained end-to-end data transformation workflows using dbt on Snowflake, implemented layered data models, optimized performance, and ensured high-quality data delivery for business intelligence and reporting.
  • Managed development, QA, and production deployments through structured version control and release management using GitLab.
  • Integrated and centralized data from multiple sources including relational databases, flat files, Excel, and large-scale systems into Snowflake.
  • Applied strong expertise in Sales, Marketing, HR, and ERP data domains, developing and maintaining relevant KPIs and reporting solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions on schedule through proactive issue resolution and effective coordination.
  • Administered the Snowflake sandbox environment for Data Engineering division.
  • Trained colleagues transitioning into data roles on Snowflake and provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
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Antonio D.

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IT Consultant

Munich
Antonio D.

Last position:

Agile Project Manager at Openry GmbH

End Customer: Openry GmbH

E-commerce platform to globally commercialize high-quality Italian artistic productions. Several European shops are already operational and Asian markets soon coming up. My role as Agile Project Manager is to lead the complete team on both the customer and technical side (offshore) including strong strategic consulting, in a continuous delivery approach. As project in a small enterprise, the budget management aspects are particularly challenging, in a quest to deliver the maximum business value with minimal overheads. Technologies: Magento 2, M2E Pro, Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP (LAMP), Stripe

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Martin M.

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Test Automation for Stock Trading Software

Neuried
Martin M.

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Test automation for trading software at Martin Moser IT Consulting GmbH

  • Set up GUI test framework for testers and developers to easily create GUI tests
  • Implemented automated GUI tests with QF-Test for stock trading software and PDF file comparisons
  • Created comparison runs between different versions

Used technologies: QF-Test, Java, Jython

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Norbert G.

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Support for implementing the Pimcore CMS as well as support assistance and partner management

Vaterstetten
Norbert G.

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Support for implementing the Pimcore CMS as well as support assistance and partner management at Akademisch Arbeitsgemeinschaft GmbH

  • Support for implementing the Pimcore CMS, support assistance, and partner management for the existing application landscape.
  • Know-how transfer to the existing application landscape.
  • Advising stakeholders on the new implementation.
  • Support in data modeling for Pimcore.
  • Designing and overseeing data migrations from Salesforce to Pimcore using ESB.
  • Creating user stories.
  • 3rd level support for business-critical processes.
  • Technologies: Salesforce Marketing, Sales, and Service Cloud; Talend ESB; Pimcore; Shopware; ERP system Move; DB2; MySQL; MS Office; MS Visio; Jira; Confluence.
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Alexander R.

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Workday Architect & PMP | AI Strategy HR Tech | Transformation & Optimization | CloudMcFly Founder

Munich
Alexander R.

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Workday Architect & PMP | AI Readiness | Strategic HR Transformation | Founder at CloudMcFly at CloudMcFly

Introduction: Companies today face two major challenges: maintaining a pristine Workday tenant AND simultaneously developing an AI strategy that goes beyond mere experimentation. With CloudMcFly, I combine 10+ years of experience as a Workday Architect & PMP with cutting-edge AI strategy consulting. I don't offer theoretical concepts; I deliver implementable solutions. Core Services:

    1. AI Readiness & Process Audit Not every process requires AI. I analyze your HR/Finance processes (Workday & Non-Workday) to identify "low-hanging fruits" for automation and AI integration. Outcome: A concrete action plan including ROI calculation.
  • ️ 2. AI Strategy & Governance Roadmap From vision to execution. Together, we define guidelines (Ethics, Data Privacy, EU AI Act) and select the right tools (ChatGPT Enterprise, Copilot, Custom Agents). Outcome: A secure roadmap approved by Management and IT.
  • ️ 3. Workday Architecture & Optimization As a certified Architect, I ensure your Workday tenant remains stable while we integrate new technologies (Launch, PEX, Delivery Assurance).
    1. Enablement & Workshops An "AI Driving License" for your teams. Hands-on workshops on Prompt Engineering, Automation (n8n/Make), and operational efficiency.
  • Interested in Pricing & Packages? Visit [link] The AI chatbot on my homepage knows all my consulting packages and can provide immediate details on pricing and availability. Give it a try!
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Melanie G.

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Senior IT Project Manager & Cutover Lead (Freelance)

Pliening
Melanie G.

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Senior IT Project Manager & Cutover Lead (Freelance) at Omikron GmbH

  • Responsible for cutover planning and go-live management of multiple parallel IT releases in the e-commerce environment
  • Creating and maintaining cutover plans, runbooks and rollback scenarios, plus audit-ready documentation of all cutover activities
  • Defining and managing go/no-go decisions, escalation paths and resource availability in the cutover window
  • Coordinating technical and business workstreams, managing external service providers and ensuring data consistency
  • Managing and reviewing trial cutovers, structured handover to the hypercare phase
  • Cutover reporting and communication before, during and after go-live at decision-maker and C-level
  • Result: All releases delivered on schedule, cutover processes sustainably established and handed over
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Weronika S.

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Business & Integration Architecture Specialist

Munich
Weronika S.

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Business & Integration Architecture Specialist at Accenture Technology Solution GmbH

  • Understanding of bank’s fundamentals throughout analysis and writing specifications

  • Deep analysis of security measurements to be transferred into new environment

  • Process design and optimization

  • Collecting requirements from different areas and processing them into agreement documentation, concepts and process description for internal and external partners

  • Analysis of data delivery sources and transformation of relevant functions into new environment

  • Analysis and prioritisation of value and benefits resulting from introducing smart data tools

  • Mapping and migrating data within Power BI upgrade

  • Change management support and evaluation

  • Marketing automation and technology enablement

  • Executing test and release support

  • Creating training documentation for the client’s employees to understand value and benefits by using new technologies when acquiring new or creating benefits to their existing customers

  • Creating a complete database of existing firewalls supporting the security of the client’s infrastructure

  • Migration and re-architecture of reporting systems from multiple data sources into the cloud environment

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Matthias L.

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Typescript Fullstack Engineer

München
Matthias L.

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Typescript Fullstack Engineer at Card Complete / Bank Austria

  • Designed and developed the "Credit Risk Engine" using Camunda, Node.js and Typescript
  • Greenfield project for credit card credit assessment for existing and new customers, including EBA KPIs, SCHUFA and CRIF scorings
  • Built and modeled workflows (BPMN) and decision logic (DMN) with Camunda Modeler in close collaboration with stakeholders
  • Implemented service tasks, user tasks and jobs with Nest.js, Node.js and Typescript, including exception handling
  • Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), frontend with React, Tailwind and Ant Design UI library
  • CI/CD with GitLab, Kubernetes/Rancher
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Alyosh A.

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Business Intelligence Consultant

München
Alyosh A.

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Business Intelligence Consultant at Large Private Equity Group

  • Business intelligence and KPI specification and playbook for 35 European companies.
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Meryem G.

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Test Manager-SPOT

Munich
Meryem G.

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Test Manager-SPOT at EON

  • Overall process definition, planning, training, tools, effective execution, and progress and quality measurement of test activities at the release level
  • Defining and improving the test process
  • Scheduling of releases
  • Coordinating alignment with release management for test setup and data provisioning
  • Coordinating migration test planning for Westnetz, Mitnetz, and EON Grid
  • Monitoring test progress, audit-proof documentation, progress tracking via defects, OSS reports, and incidents
  • Designing and coordinating potential test automation

IT environment: Jira Zephyr, Confluence, SIGMA, PowerBI

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Werner B.

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Product Visionary Sales & Operations Planning

München
Werner B.

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Product Visionary Sales & Operations Planning at BASF Digital Solutions GmbH

  • Support of BASF units in change management for the introduction of a Sales & Operations Planning process based on OMP SOP
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Patrick U.

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Interim Manager & Consultant for Data, AI & Regulatory Governance

Grasbrunn
Patrick U.

Last position:

Interim Management | Consulting & Implementation | Data Deletion in SAP at BSR (Berliner Stadtreinigung)

  • Topics: Business Analysis, Data Privacy, Data Management, Stakeholder Management, Conceptualization
  • This project focuses on developing and implementing a strategic approach for data deletion in SAP systems. The goal is to identify the relevant data and structures during system migration to ensure both data privacy and IT system efficiency. At the same time, downtime should be minimized and regulatory requirements met.
  • Development of a comprehensive approach for data deletion in SAP systems, considering data privacy and business requirements.
  • Ensuring efficient and structured data transfer to the new system.
  • Optimizing system efficiency and reducing downtimes during migration.
  • Creating functional and technical concepts to ensure compliant and sustainable data management.
  • Topic preparation: Detailed study of the "data deletion" area to lay the foundation for a structured data migration.
  • Definition of project structure: Setting roles, interfaces and the project's organizational structure.
  • Regulatory requirements: Analysis of data privacy regulations and business requirements to define deletion criteria.
  • Approach: Developing possible scenarios and methods for data cleansing and deletion.
  • Deletion concepts: Creating functional and technical deletion concepts that structure the implementation and provide clear guidelines.
  • Setting deletion criteria: Defining which data and structures to delete or transfer.
  • Responsibilities: Clarifying responsibilities within the project team and among stakeholders.
  • Analysis of ongoing activities: Identifying and collecting existing activities in the "data deletion" area.
  • Effort, cost and timeline planning: Creating estimates for resources, effort and budget.
  • Implementation initiatives: Developing and executing concrete measures to apply the defined deletion strategies.
  • IT system efficiency: Analyzing the existing IT infrastructure to identify optimization potential for data deletion and transfer.
  • Technology trends: Evaluating new technologies and tools that can support the data cleansing process.
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Assessing the financial impact of data cleansing and the introduction of new solution approaches.
  • Risk management: Identifying potential risks during implementation and developing appropriate mitigation measures.
  • This project lays the foundation for a sustainable and compliant data transfer to a new SAP system. With a clear approach to data deletion, it meets data privacy requirements, reduces downtimes and increases the efficiency of the new system. The results and recommendations will help companies develop a future-proof data strategy that meets legal and business needs.

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Statistics of experts using Data Migration

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

25 years (Germany: 22 years)

Data Migration experts in Munich have 25 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 22 years.

Position duration

2.6 years (Germany: 3 years)

Data Migration experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.6 years on average. It is 0.4 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

15

Data Migration experts in Munich have completed 15 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management

Data Migration experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Data Migration experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Data Migration experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

85% (Germany: 89%)

85% of Data Migration experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 4% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 89%.

Master's degree or higher

59% (Germany: 50%)

59% of Data Migration experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 9% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 50%.

Doctorate

11% (Germany: 4%)

11% of Data Migration experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 7% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 4%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Data Migration experts in Munich hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Data Migration experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

94% (Germany: 96%)

94% of Data Migration experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 2% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Data Migration experts in Munich charges less than €640 per day.
7 of the Data Migration experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
10 of the Data Migration experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
9 of the Data Migration experts in Munich charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
3 of the Data Migration experts in Munich charge between €1120 and €1280 per day.
One of the Data Migration experts in Munich charges €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120-​1280 €1280+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Data Migration

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 878 €
Germany avg. 852 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 880 €
Germany median 800 €

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.

Data Migration 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 (91%)
  • Professional Services (73%)
  • Banking and Finance (67%)
  • Automotive (42%)
  • Insurance (39%)
  • Manufacturing (39%)
  • Energy (36%)
  • Media and Entertainment (36%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What Data Migration Covers

Data migration is the controlled transfer of information between databases, applications, storage systems or cloud environments. It includes discovery, mapping, extraction, transformation, loading and validation. The goal is not only to move records, but to preserve meaning, access, quality and business continuity.

Common Project Types

Companies use migration work when systems are replaced, consolidated or moved to new infrastructure.

  • Move relational databases to cloud services
  • Consolidate data after mergers or acquisitions
  • Replace legacy applications and storage platforms
  • Transfer analytics data into warehouses or lakehouses
  • Archive, cleanse and restructure historical records

Tools and Skills

Professionals work across source and target systems, often combining SQL, Python or ETL tooling with cloud services. Relevant ecosystems include Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SAP, Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and platforms such as Informatica, Talend, dbt and Apache Spark. Strong SQL, scripting, data modelling and API knowledge support reliable delivery.

When Companies Need Help

Specialist support becomes valuable when a migration has many dependencies, limited downtime or unclear data ownership. It also helps when internal teams must keep daily operations running while mapping old structures to a new model. In Munich, experts may collaborate remotely or work on site with business, security and infrastructure teams; clear English and, where needed, German communication can simplify workshops.

A Reliable Migration Approach

Good work starts with profiling source data and defining acceptance criteria before any production transfer. Professionals create mapping rules, reconciliation checks, rollback plans and staged cutovers. They test performance, permissions, duplicates, encoding and referential integrity, then document decisions so the new system can be operated after handover.

Choosing the Right Specialist

Look for evidence of migrations involving the source and target technologies in your project, not just general database work. Ask how the specialist handles data quality, downtime, failed loads, sensitive records and business validation.

  • Can explain the migration path in terms stakeholders understand
  • Has a repeatable approach to testing and reconciliation
  • Plans monitoring, rollback and post-migration support
  • Balances technical accuracy with operational risk
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Data Migration? Start with the answers below.

Data Migration moves information from one system, database, storage environment or application to another. Companies use it for cloud moves, platform replacements, system consolidation, mergers, analytics projects and legacy modernisation. The work normally includes transformation and validation, not just copying files.

Data Migration usually supports a planned transition from a source system to a target system, often with a defined cutover. Data integration keeps systems connected and synchronised over time. A project can use integration tools during migration, but the objectives and operating model are different.

Data Migration work benefits from SQL, data modelling, ETL or ELT design, scripting, APIs and cloud infrastructure knowledge. Depending on the environment, useful experience may include SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, data warehouses, security controls and automated testing. Project planning and stakeholder communication are equally important.

Data Migration experience should match the project’s risk and technical scope rather than a fixed number of years. A straightforward application transfer may need a specialist familiar with the systems involved, while regulated, high-volume or near-zero-downtime work calls for someone who has led comparable cutovers and recovery plans.

Data Migration projects can often be handled remotely when environments, documentation and access are ready. On-site workshops may still help with source-system discovery, business mapping and cutover coordination in Munich. Agree on language, security procedures, meeting times and access rules before work begins.

Data Migration quality is shown through clear mappings, repeatable tests, reconciled totals, preserved relationships and documented exceptions. Ask for the proposed validation method, rollback approach and acceptance criteria. A strong specialist explains how business users will confirm that the target data is complete and usable.

Data Migration can introduce duplicates, missing records, broken references, incorrect formats, permission errors or unexpected downtime. Risks increase when source ownership is unclear or legacy rules are poorly documented. Profiling, staged transfers, automated checks and business sign-off reduce these problems.

Data Migration projects may use native database utilities, SQL scripts, Python, Informatica, Talend, AWS Database Migration Service, Azure Data Factory, Google Cloud tools, dbt or Apache Spark. The right choice depends on data volume, transformation complexity, connectivity, downtime tolerance and the target architecture. Tool familiarity matters, but sound mapping and validation matter more.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 878 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (30%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Professional Services (73%), and Banking and Finance (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (85%), and Project Management (76%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Data Migration

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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