DAX Experts in Frankfurt
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Torsten Feix
Last position:
Data Analyst, Requirements Manager at IsabellenhΓΌtte Heusler GmbH
Analysis of the existing reporting platform including processes and governance topics with stakeholders from sales and marketing.
Detailed analysis and evaluation of client-defined requirements for existing reporting and new dashboards.
Supporting stakeholders in managing sales processes and early detection of KPI trends.
Use of Microsoft Power BI as central analysis and reporting platform.
Developing a proposal for the necessary evolution of processes and the Power BI platform.
Gathering current business processes and defining company-wide KPIs in coordination with stakeholders.
Analysis and inventory of the client's Power BI platform.
Analysis of processes and data governance.
Recording and documenting current business processes.
Developing recommendations for process and reporting platform improvements.
Designing and implementing dashboards in Power BI.
Defining company-wide KPIs and aligning them with stakeholders.
Microsoft Power BI.
Data analytics.
KPI definition and reporting.
Dashboard design and data visualization.
Stakeholder management and requirements management.
Benedikt Ruske
Last position:
Power BI developer at Mechanical Engineering (SME 500 emp.)
- KPI dashboards for inventory and goods received quality control & testing ETL, dataset, dataflows and report development, complex DAX solutions
Data sources: Dataverse, RDB, Excel
Tools: ETL, data modeling, data flows, Power Query, M, Power BI, complex DAX
- Capacity: 25%
Judith Beyrle
Last position:
BI & Analytics Consulting
- Analysis of web and campaign performance to derive actionable insights for marketing and growth optimization
- Implementation and maintenance of tag management solutions to ensure reliable and consistent data collection
- Continuous development and optimization of reporting structures with a focus on scalability and data quality
- Conducting regular deep-dive analyses and leading monthly stakeholder sessions to present findings and align on optimization measures
- Designing and managing end-to-end data flows from data collection to visualization
- Tools: GA4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, Airbyte, BigQuery
Ulm Paunel
Last position:
DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank
- Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
- Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
- Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
- Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
- Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
- Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
- Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
- Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
- Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
- Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
- Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
- Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
Zahra Daniali
Last position:
Data and Process Analyst in Healthcare at Ministry of Health and Medical Education
- Optimized the patient journey through big data analysis and cross-functional collaboration
- Regionalized NICU centers with 86% coverage using mathematical models
- Developed patient flow and geoprocessing models with Python and ArcGIS, resulting in an 18% increase in efficiency
- Built simulation models to optimize bed utilization and reduce waiting times with Rockwell Arena
- Developed analytical dashboards in collaboration with clinical experts
- Implemented machine learning algorithms for birth predictions and cross-functional prescription analyses
Jana Chalak
Last position:
Freelance Business Intelligence Consultant at Superprof Germany & Upwork
- Design an interactive Tableau dashboard to analyze historical aviation accidents using data from the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation
- Develop visualizations to provide actionable insights to improve aviation safety measures employing data modeling and transformation techniques
- Develop a Power BI dashboard to monitor sales KPIs and product performance integrating data from multiple sources
- Design a star schema data model and implement advanced DAX measures for high-performance and dynamic reporting
- Design a comprehensive BI architecture solution focusing on ETL pipelines, data integration, and data governance
- Recommend Power BI as the central tool and create a security-compliant implementation roadmap
Petru Kisalita
Last position:
Architect & Technical Team Lead & Senior Developer at Goetel GmbH
- Design, architecture & development/programming of ETL/ELT data pipelines, DWH, BI solution
- Technical project lead, POC β proof-of-concept creation
- Liaison between business units and technical teams
- Azure DevOps Boards & Jira
- Data modeling & data engineering β data warehouse & data mart
- Azure (Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure DevOps CI/CD, Azure Data Lake V2, Business Central REST API, OData API, OAuth2 tokens)
- SharePoint lists & API for ADF, Firebird DB, Postgres DB, DB2
- Power BI (Power Query), DAX, Excel PBI add-on, GIS data
- Automated ETL process monitoring/logging, performance monitoring, error monitoring β capturing & resolution
- Index performance tuning & statistics monitoring, Transact-SQL
- Data security β MFA (multi-factor authentication) & OAuth2, MS Graph, Azure networks & firewalls, gateways, roles, user groups β with read/write permissions
- Sources β Vario Bill, Camunda, Radius, Geo Database, OTRS, PAST, MS Dynamics Business Central, Azure Blob Data Lake, SharePoint lists
Stephan Heinsius
Last position:
Consultant at Freelance Consultant
- IT security audits and reviews of IT security architectures with a focus on IAM
- Creating security concepts and risk analyses for DAX companies and medium-sized businesses
- Developing cloud security strategies and reviewing core security solutions
- Designing IT security architectures including IDP integration (OAuth2/OIDC)
- Multi-project management and central program office for DAX companies
- Developing project management strategies for medium-sized businesses
- Process-oriented GDPR data analyses and action catalogs for foundations
Yann Kissel
Last position:
Freelance Management Consultant at Kissel Business Consulting
Jul 2024 β Feb 2025 Transformation (NDA β Clients)
Implementation of the value creation plan in a private equity-backed industrial company
Served as Interim Transformation Officer; responsibilities: central project management including timeline, budget, resources, reporting, risks
Oct 2023 β Apr 2024 Sourcing, Regulation (Retail Bank DE)
Change Lead for the implementation of a regulation (CESOP), responsible for project governance, project controlling (budget, resources) and project reporting, stakeholder management, timeline and project risks
Drafted SLAs and aligned with relevant 2nd lines (Legal, Compliance, Tax, Third Party Risk β MaRisk BAIT, ORM) for sourced services; aligned on the Statement of Work
Apr 2023 β Aug 2023 IT Program Management (Retail Bank DE)
Local coordinator for the rollout of a project management software combining program and agile backlog management views
Responsible for migration preparation, communication of changes and new logic in Germany, stakeholder management
Oct 2022 β Aug 2023 Regulation (Retail Bank DE)
Local lead of the global program; combined 4 local projects (retail/wholesale banking) to implement the next generation messaging standard (ISO 20022)
Implemented local project governance, communicated progress, aligned and managed stakeholders with global HQ
Jul 2022 β Mar 2023 Digitalization, Data Management (Retail Bank DE)
Change Lead aligning the local retail data model to the global standard and its implications for internal data providers and consumers
Designed and aligned a detailed implementation plan with global and local stakeholders
Project management: set up new project governance and routines, reviewed progress in weekly meetings with product owners, chaired SteerCo meetings, documentation
May 2022 β Apr 2023 KYC Regulation, Process Management (Retail Bank DE)
Built a highly automated customer offboarding process for retail clients due to non-compliance
Change Lead in development, testing and implementation in an agile environment with a 40-FTE project team
Project management: held SteerCo meetings, accountable for the business case, project risk management, stakeholder management
Jan 2022 β Mar 2022 Strategy, Product Development (NDA - Exchange)
Coordinator in the concept phase for developing a cryptocurrency certificate with an external investment bank
Orchestrated 5 workstreams, provided overarching PMO and stakeholder management
Created the business case and aligned strategic options
Oct 2020 β Oct 2021 Business Transformation, Sourcing (Largest German Bank)
Implemented the organizational target operating model for KYC Germany as project manager
Managed staffing and location setup (hired 250 FTE, logistics for new site)
Built the KYC competence center for German large caps (department, team, roles) process-wise and organizationally
Advised on contract negotiations with procurement for sourcing an external KYC provider
Jan 2020 β Sep 2020 Digitalization, KYC Regulation (Largest German Bank)
Germany coordinator (project manager) in an agile project to introduce an AMLD-5 compliant KYC software (MVP)
Stakeholder management as nexus between local staff and management (back & front office), global project management, product owners, IT
Incident management (capture, prioritization, tracking) with JIRA
Jan 2018 β Jun 2019 Business Transformation, Tax Evasion Prevention Act Regulation (Largest German Bank)
Led the implementation of the Tax Evasion Prevention Act in the global Corporate & Investment Banking division
Analyzed legal requirements and developed a control concept in alignment with business and infrastructure units
Successfully implemented IT and process solutions within budget and timeline; prepared initial regulatory reporting to the Federal Central Tax Office
Project management: initiation, chaired SteerCo meetings, communication
Dec 2016 β Dec 2017 Business Transformation, Banking Separation Act Regulation (Largest German Bank)
Led the implementation of the Banking Separation Act in the global Global Transaction Banking (GTB) division
Developed target operating model and process design (control concept) in coordination with IT and 2nd lines (Legal, Compliance)
Successfully implemented changes in business units and IT per regulatory requirements
PMO and represented the internal GTB project management in committees
Jul 2015 Project Management (Largest German Bank β Asset Management)
Implemented an asset management front-office system
Interim head of the global PMO (Frankfurt, New York) with 4 staff
Planned milestones, budget, regular reporting
Prepared, attended and followed up on senior governance meetings
Apr 2015 β Jun 2015 M&A Consulting β Due Diligence (NDA β Asset Management)
Led a European operational due diligence (buy side) for a European asset manager back-office provider
Produced red flag reports: screened data rooms, assessed organizational structure, identified risks in acquisitions
Designed operating model scenarios for operations including business case
Jan 2015 β Feb 2015 Target Operating Model (Largest German Bank)
Conducted market and competitor analysis to realign multiple securities processing units (private & corporate clients)
Ran a strategy workshop to develop a new target operating model for securities processing
Jan 2014 β Dec 2014 M&A Consulting β Post Merger Integration (Largest German Bank)
Organizational restructuring and group integration during the post-merger integration phase
Deputy project manager leading 4 staff in the Integration Management Office (status reporting, attended sponsor meetings with senior management)
Advised workstreams on cost reduction, synergy realization and business case controlling across 11 subprojects
Feb 2013 β Dec 2013 Sourcing (State-owned Resolution Agency)
Coordinated sourcing activities for the bankwide service-level agreement (SLA) creation with an external service provider
Checked SLAs for completeness and consistency, facilitated cross-functional alignment within the bank
Advised on preparing negotiation positions and participated in discussions with service providers and senior management
Jun 2012 β Jan 2013 Sourcing (State-owned Resolution Agency)
Developed site strategy: scenario analysis for European locations and created business case
Advised and prepared tender and contract documents per EU procurement rules for outsourcing portfolio management services
Led a team in drafting portfolio management service-level agreements
Mar 2012 β Jun 2012 M&A Consulting β Carve-Out (Largest German Bank β Asset Management)
Global carve-out of the institutional asset management business to a US investor
Led the global operations workstream focusing on 3rd-party contract review, portfolio analysis, drafting and negotiating transitional service agreements
Oct 2011 β Feb 2012 Regulation (various banks)
Central support for FATCA project teams with technical work and Deloitte position papers
Conducted client workshops for a cooperative bank on FATCA strategy for foreign financial institutions
Process redesign and advisory support during implementation
Jul 2011 β Oct 2011 M&A Consulting β Carve-Out (Life Insurance)
Planned and prepared an M&A carve-out transaction
Analyzed existing processes and defined target processes; facilitated cross-functional workshops and created day-1 checklists
Operationally led the PMO with 3 staff for the carve-out (prepared and participated in steering committee, developed project plan)
Feb 2011 β Jul 2011 Project Management (Life Insurance)
Operational leadership of the PMO, project risk management
Prepared post-merger integration steering committee at C-level
Project reporting, stakeholder management, project and budget controlling
Nov 2010 β Jan 2011 Securities Processing (Landesbank)
Created data processing and business concepts for securities trading
Designed test cases for IT interfaces
Independently coordinated test execution with business requirements
Sep 2010 β Oct 2010 Project Management (Asset Manager)
PMO for introducing an independent P&L
Budget tracking, prepared and documented steering committee
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Statistics of experts using DAX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years (Germany: 19 years)
Position duration
3 years (Germany: 3.3 years)
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 10)
Top business areas
Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88% (Germany: 91%)
Master's degree or higher
63% (Germany: 62%)
Doctorate
13% (Germany: 12%)
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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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using DAX
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 β half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancersβ 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
DAX in practice DAX, short for Data Analysis Expressions, is the formula language behind Power BI, Power Pivot, and SQL Server Analysis Services tabular models. It is used to shape business logic, define metrics, and make reports respond to filters and slicers in a precise way.
What specialists deliver
- Measures for revenue, margin, and operational KPIs
- Calculated columns and tables for model logic
- Time intelligence and period-over-period analysis
- Row-level security logic and business rules
- Fixes for slow or incorrect calculations
Where it fits DAX appears in reporting layers where data is already modeled and business users need trusted numbers. Strong professionals know how DAX interacts with the model, filter context, relationships, and storage mode, not just how to write syntax.
Ecosystem and tools Common work includes Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, Excel Power Pivot, and tabular models in SSAS or Azure Analysis Services. Experts also work with related parts of the stack such as Power Query, star schemas, and data warehouse structures so the measures stay clean and maintainable.
When companies bring help Companies usually bring in freelance DAX expertise when reports return conflicting totals, models become hard to maintain, or calculations need to support new business rules fast. In Frankfurt, this often matters for finance, logistics, and other teams that need clear reporting across departments and systems.
What strong DAX experts do A strong DAX specialist reads the model before writing measures. They understand context transition, relationships, and performance trade-offs, then document the logic so others can keep working in the file without guesswork. They also communicate clearly with analysts and stakeholders, whether remote or on-site.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with DAX? These answers cover the essentials.
DAX is used to create measures, calculated columns, and business logic in models for Power BI, Power Pivot, and tabular Analysis Services. It helps turn raw data into numbers that change correctly with filters, dates, and user selections. Companies use it when standard aggregations are not enough.
DAX works after the data is loaded into the model, while SQL is usually used to query source systems and Power Query is used to prepare and transform data before loading. DAX is the right choice for metrics, ratios, and interactive report logic. It is often used together with both, not instead of them.
A strong DAX freelancer usually understands data modeling, star schemas, filter context, and Power BI reporting. Knowledge of Power Query, SSAS tabular models, Excel Power Pivot, and source systems like SQL Server also helps. That mix makes the measures easier to maintain and faster to troubleshoot.
A simple report fix may need only targeted DAX help, while a larger semantic model or company-wide reporting layer needs someone who has handled complex filter logic and performance issues. The more business rules, time intelligence, and shared measures you have, the more valuable deep experience becomes. The key is proof of similar work, not just familiarity with the syntax.
DAX work is often suitable for remote delivery because most tasks happen in the model and can be reviewed through shared files, screen sessions, and test reports. On-site collaboration can help when teams need fast alignment on definitions, governance, or stakeholder sign-off. Many Frankfurt teams use a mix of both.
Look for a DAX specialist who explains why a measure works, not only how to write it. Good signs are clean naming, reusable measures, awareness of context, and the ability to diagnose slow or wrong results. They should also ask about the model, not jump straight into formulas.
No, DAX is also used in Excel Power Pivot and tabular models such as SQL Server Analysis Services and Azure Analysis Services. Power BI is the most common place people encounter it, but the language itself is broader than one tool. That matters when a freelancer needs to move logic across Microsoft BI environments.
Bring in DAX help when reports have inconsistent totals, time intelligence breaks down, or a model needs to be refactored without disturbing users. Freelance support is also useful when a team must ship a new dashboard fast and needs someone who can untangle the logic quickly. That is especially useful when internal specialists are already busy with other BI work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects is 101 β¬, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 805 β¬ based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (56%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects are Professional Services (78%), Information Technology (67%), and Banking and Finance (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used DAX in their recent projects are Business Intelligence (78%), Information Technology (78%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
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