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Daniel Arnan

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AI Developer & Solution Architect

Mülheim
Daniel Arnan

Last position:

Sales Development Representative (SDR) at TenderFlow GmbH

  • Acquires new B2B customers for an AI SaaS startup in the public tendering space and books product demos with IT decision-makers.
  • Qualifies target customers based on a defined ideal customer profile, including discovery, needs analysis, and objection handling.
  • Builds domain knowledge in public procurement (EVB-IT, German and EU tender portals) for technical discussions at eye level.
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Ludo Prokop

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Principal Data Integration Architect

Grevenbroich
Ludo Prokop

Last position:

Senior Consultant at Insurance

  • DWH modernization
  • Migration from Informatica PowerCenter to IDMC/CDI
  • Migration from IBM DB2 to Databricks

Technologies: Informatica IDMC, Databricks

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Abdelkader El Moumane

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Lead Business Analyst (PIM)

Langenfeld
Abdelkader El Moumane

Last position:

Lead Business Analyst (PIM)

  • Further development and optimization of the PIM system (e.g. data modeling, interfaces, user experience)
  • Analysis, structuring, and professional evaluation of business requirements in close coordination with business units and stakeholders
  • Translating business requirements into functional and technical concepts (business & solution design)
  • Designing and further developing the target PIM architecture including data models, object structures, versioning, and lifecycle concepts
  • Defining interfaces, integration concepts, and data flows between PIM, eCommerce, ERP, and other systems
  • Quality assurance in close collaboration with business units and the development team
  • Effort estimations for analysis, design, and testing activities
  • Agile, Scrum, 4APortal, SAP ERP, SAP eCommerce (Hybris)
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Johann Merkel

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CX/CRM/Marketing Automation Project Manager with a strong focus on business analysis, transformation, and technology

Düsseldorf
Johann Merkel

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Project Manager at Staffing services provider with a focus on Finance & Controlling

  • Building a central data model to consolidate data from CRM (ATS), online marketing, HR, and finance
  • Integration of various data sources (including Sistrix, eTracker, HR Works, finance systems)
  • Creation of a unified data basis for reporting and management
  • Design and setup of the data structure
  • Business analysis and definition of KPIs
  • Coordination of data integration and alignment with business departments
  • Consolidation and normalization of heterogeneous data sources
  • Building an initial prototype in Excel
  • Further development and implementation in Microsoft Power BI
  • Central, consolidated data basis across multiple business areas
  • Transparent management of CRM/ATS, marketing, HR, and finance KPIs
  • Establishment of scalable BI reporting based on Power BI
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Archana Ravikumar

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Power BI Developer | Data & Business Analyst | Client Specialist | System Analyst

Düsseldorf
Archana Ravikumar

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Power BI Assistant at Cataliquent Projekt GmbH

  • Evaluate, design, and implement Power BI solutions for Cat4 reporting, significantly improving reporting efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder visibility.
  • Develop and maintain robust data integration interfaces between Cat4 and Power BI, eliminating manual processing bottlenecks.
  • Configure and continuously optimise Power BI reports to deliver sharper management insights and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure full GDPR data protection compliance across Power BI reports, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
  • Acquired in-depth product knowledge of CAT4, a globally deployed enterprise platform, enabling effective requirements analysis, solution design, and seamless Power BI integration across client environments.
  • Developed and integrated scalable reporting templates within the CAT4 product interface, delivering new product features and enhancing data visualisation, reporting efficiency, and stakeholder visibility across global users.
  • Trained and mentored staff on Power BI configuration and best practices, accelerating adoption and embedding a data-driven culture.
  • Prepared clear technical documentation and delivered hands-on demonstrations to end users and clients, ensuring smooth adoption and confident use of Power BI solutions integrated with CAT4.
  • Researched and recommended licensing strategies for cost-effective and scalable Power BI deployment.

SKILLS - BI & Visualisation: Power BI (Desktop, Service, Report Builder), DAX, Power Query

Project and Product Management Tool: CAT4

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Franziska Meyndt

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M.Sc. Business Analytics

Düsseldorf
Franziska Meyndt

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Business Insights & Analytics Working Student at Eurowings Holidays

  • Built & maintained 10+ Power BI dashboards tracking booking, revenue & yield KPIs, reducing manual reporting effort
  • Developed a centralized data model (SQL & Azure Analysis Services), integrating multiple data sources to improve reporting consistency & scalability
  • Delivered ad-hoc analyses for leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making across multiple business units
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Olga Methner

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External IT Consultant BI And DWH

Krefeld
Olga Methner

Last position:

Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG

  • Implemented the BI solution and replaced the old BI landscape
  • Led the “Sales Bonus Plan” subproject: expanded the existing solution and migrated to Azure (Databricks)
  • Led the “Cognos Migration” subproject: expanded existing data warehouses based on MS technologies (source systems: Oracle), analyzed business requirements and designed the technical solution
  • Expanded the relational DWH database
  • Developed ETL processes using SSIS
  • Developed the multidimensional database (OLAP Cubes/SSAS)
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Alexander Rautzenberg

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IT Consultant

Monheim am Rhein
Alexander Rautzenberg

Last position:

Business Analyst at Financial Services Provider Landesbank

The Helaba ATLAS project aims to modernize core systems and make them future-proof. As part of the subproject, the existing legacy system for international payments is being replaced by a modern web-based application.

  • Analysis of functional and technical requirements
  • Analysis and optimization of business processes
  • Process modeling
  • Preparation and facilitation of workshops
  • Defining project scope and prioritizing requirements
  • Business process management (analysis, modeling, and optimization)
  • Specification of user stories
  • Designing business and authorization concepts
  • Testing and acceptance
  • Designing mockups in Figma
  • Creating the UI/UX style guide for web applications Approach: Scrum (agile) Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Conceptboard, Java, Vaadin, Figma
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Hans-Dieter Große-Kreul

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40+ Years of IT Expertise: Bridge Builder between Mainframe & AI | Interim Test Manager & Business Analyst for Various

Düsseldorf
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.

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Jan Kronenberg

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Software-Architect & Full-Stack Developer

Neuss
Jan Kronenberg

Last position:

Software Architect: Training Platform for IT Career Changers at appvanced

  • Mobile: Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, Ktor, Room, Koin
  • Backend: Spring Boot, GCP Cloud Run, GCP Load Balancer, GCP Eventarc
  • Planned and developed a cloud backend architecture with Google Cloud Platform
  • Developed a cross-platform architecture with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)
  • Tech lead for comprehensive large project including webshop, two apps and omnichannel backend
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Dalia Cananau

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Oracle Developer

Korschenbroich
Dalia Cananau

Last position:

Oracle Developer at Freelance

  • Design and implementation of an OCI-based data warehouse and ETL system to replace legacy mainframe applications
  • Developed a database optimization strategy and planned the rapid conversion of JCL and COBOL routines to PL/SQL using AI
  • Developed an Oracle Apex-based app for internal administrative processes in the public sector (office equipment, staff training)
  • Implemented PL/SQL workflows for approval processes and created a responsive mobile version with JavaScript and CSS
  • Used Azure DevOps for backlog management and documentation, and Git for version control
  • Developed REST interfaces to CRM systems
  • Replaced and reprogrammed Oracle Forms screens with Oracle Apex and updated to the latest Apex versions
  • Designed a Git branching strategy and conducted code reviews
  • Maintained and further developed an EDI-based data exchange system based on Oracle Advanced Queuing for the public sector in Austria
  • Performed data analysis and created charts in the Oracle Apex frontend; installed standalone ORDS and Apex 23.1
  • Worked agile using the Spotify model; developed complex Apex pages with support from Oracle JET
  • Rebuilt and customized existing PL/SQL packages, created workarounds for database version differences, and optimized queries
  • Developed Apex applications for broker pools to manage and optimize Oracle databases in the banking environment, including SSO-based authorization systems with OAuth2 and Keycloak
  • Built extensive Oracle Apex applications for BI and data mining modernization projects and developed manual and automated projection methods in the frontend
  • Carried out data warehousing projects in the banking sector and used Scrum and Kanban in team projects
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Akash Bhandari

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SAP BW/4HANA & SAC Lead

Düsseldorf
Akash Bhandari

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SAP BW/4HANA & SAC Lead at Nagarro

  • Led the design, implementation, and optimisation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) dashboards, stories, and reports for business users.
  • Worked closely with business stakeholders to gather and analyse reporting requirements, translating them into technical designs.
  • Integrated SAC with SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA Views, and external data sources.
  • Developed SAC Planning models and supported planning processes, including input forms, allocations, forecasts, and simulations.
  • Configured live and import connections to SAP and non-SAP data sources.
  • Conducted performance tuning, security setup, and ensured data accuracy in SAC environments.
  • Provided training, documentation, and best practices for SAC adoption across the organization.
  • Led incident management, change requests, and enhancements in SAC landscapes.
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Ulaş Öncül

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Data Modeler, Data Architect

Düsseldorf
Ulaş Öncül

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Freelance Business Intelligence Data Modeler at Vodafone Turkey

  • Developed an in-depth understanding of the business processes and data in the corporation
  • Assisted in maintaining the corporate data
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Ehsan Meisami

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BI Developer

Düsseldorf
Ehsan Meisami

Last position:

BI Developer at Telecommunications Infrastructure

  • Gather and analyze requirements in close collaboration with business units to develop data-driven solutions and scalable PowerBI reporting infrastructures.
  • Perform detailed debugging and optimize existing semantic and data models to ensure a robust data architecture, high data quality, and improved PowerBI reporting.
  • Design and implement scalable ETL processes for data preparation and integration.
  • Create a wiki for table and view descriptions as well as PowerBI PowerQuery and KPI documentation to ensure a consistent understanding of data structures and metrics.

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Statistics of experts using Data Modeling

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years (Germany: 19 years)

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 3 years)

Positions per freelancer

12 (Germany: 13)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Bachelor's degree or higher

79% (Germany: 92%)

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 64%)

Doctorate

7% (Germany: 11%)

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf using Data Modeling

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

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Daily rate avg. 781 €
Germany avg. 802 €

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 760 €
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

Core purpose

Data modeling turns raw information into a structure that teams can build on. It defines entities, relationships, keys, and rules so systems store and retrieve data in a consistent way. Strong models make analytics easier, integrations safer, and change less risky.

Where it is used

Data modeling appears in operational databases, warehouses, lakehouse layers, and master data initiatives. It also supports reporting, customer views, product catalogs, and API contracts.

  • Logical and physical data models
  • Dimensional modeling for BI and reporting
  • ER diagrams and normalized structures
  • Data dictionaries and naming standards

Tools and methods

Professionals working with data modeling often use ERwin, ER/Studio, Visio, SQL, dbt, and warehouse tooling such as Snowflake or BigQuery. They should understand normalization, dimensional design, data lineage, and governance rules. In Dusseldorf, this often matters in manufacturing, logistics, retail, and regulated services.

When to bring in help

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a model needs redesign, when a new platform is being introduced, or when old schemas block reporting. It also helps during mergers, cloud migrations, and master data cleanups. A good specialist can join remote planning sessions or work on-site with local product, data, and business teams.

What strong specialists do

Strong professionals ask how the data will be used before drawing a single relationship. They balance clarity, performance, and future change, and they document trade-offs so others can maintain the model. They also work well with analytics, engineering, and business stakeholders without turning the model into a theory exercise.

Signs you need one

If teams argue about column names, duplicate records keep growing, or reports never match the source systems, the model likely needs expert attention. The same is true when dimensional modeling, schema design, or a data warehouse backlog starts slowing delivery. A focused specialist can restore structure without overcomplicating the design.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Data Modeling? These answers cover the essentials.

A strong Data Modeling specialist delivers structures that define entities, relationships, keys, and business rules. That usually includes logical models, physical schemas, ER diagrams, and documentation that teams can use to build or fix systems. The goal is not just cleaner diagrams; it is data that stays usable as products and reports evolve.

Data Modeling focuses on the business view of the data first: what exists, how things relate, and what rules apply. Database design turns that model into a working schema for a specific database engine, with indexes, partitions, and performance choices. Good freelancers do both, but they keep the conceptual model clear before optimizing the physical layer.

Data Modeling for analytics often uses dimensional modeling when the main goal is reporting, fast queries, and easy business understanding. ER modeling fits better when the system is transactional and needs strong normalization and consistency. Many projects use both: ER for operational sources and dimensional structures for the warehouse or BI layer.

Data Modeling work usually goes hand in hand with SQL, data warehousing, and a solid grasp of the business domain. Knowledge of dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar tools helps when the model must fit a modern analytics stack. Clear documentation and stakeholder communication matter just as much as syntax.

Data Modeling tasks range from a short review of an existing schema to a full redesign across multiple systems. Small cleanup work can be handled by one specialist, while platform or warehouse programs need someone who can coordinate with engineering, analytics, and business teams. The more systems and source models involved, the more valuable deep experience becomes.

Yes. Data Modeling is often done remotely because the core work happens in workshops, diagrams, SQL, and documentation. For Dusseldorf companies, a hybrid setup can help when stakeholders want live sessions for source-system reviews or when domain knowledge is sensitive and easier to discuss in person.

A good Data Modeling deliverable is clear, consistent, and easy to maintain. Look for proper keys, sensible naming, well-explained relationships, and a structure that fits the use case instead of forcing every dataset into one pattern. The best specialists also explain trade-offs so future changes do not break the design.

Experienced specialists usually want to understand the source systems, the target use case, and who owns the final decisions. For Data Modeling, they also need to know whether the work is for operational systems, analytics, or master data, because each requires a different design approach. Clear access to stakeholders and sample data makes the work much faster.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 781 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects, 79% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects are German (95%), English (95%), and French (16%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects are Information Technology (74%), Banking and Finance (47%), and Professional Services (47%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Data Modeling in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (84%), and Product Development (58%).

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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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