Digital Archiving Experts
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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used Digital Archiving
Onur Kayir
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Setup of a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company through a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identification, selection, and management of full-service agencies; introduction of control and governance mechanisms including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Creation and review of data processing agreements and framework contracts in alignment with Legal & Compliance; integration of regulatory requirements (incl. KRITIS) into process design
- Consulting on cloud vs. on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; support for procurement in vendor selection and provider assessments
- Change management and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reporting to management, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-proof governance model, reduced operating costs, and faster product development.
Johannes Hohenthaner
Last position:
Business Analyst for Riester subsidy management migration at Insurance company
- Analysis of the Riester subsidy GeVos for provider change 2.0 in the AZUR subsidy management system
- Representation of the GeVos in BPMN 2.0 with Draw.io and Adonis
- Analysis of the data sets exchanged with the life insurance policy administration system and migration to the msg data sets
- Design and mapping of the interfaces to the new msg.ZulagenVerwaltung for various Riester subsidy GeVos at data field level
Markus Halbedel
Last position:
Senior M365 Consultant at BITMARCK GmbH
Creation of concepts for M365 implementation, especially Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline, taking BAS standards into account (mandatory baseline security requirements) in the project "Concept M365" with the aim of transferring the concepts to the M365 environments of Bitmarck and then handing them over to the customer.
- Creation of a current-state analysis of the existing M365 environments as well as the on-premises environments and the BAS standards.
- Creation of concepts for the topics Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline taking the BAS standards into account
- Design and implementation of an automated solution for creating standardized M365 tenants based on Microsoft M365 DSC (Desired State Configuration)
- Transfer of the concepts into the M365 environments
- Creation of detailed technical documentation
Mladen Blagojevic
Last position:
Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer at Company in Berlin and Belgium in the utilities sector
- Implementation of data models in BW/4HANA, ABAP CDS Views, HANA Calculation Views, AMDP Scripts, OData Services, object-oriented ABAP in BW, SAC.
- Adjustments in BPC for BW/4HANA.
Tobias Knebel
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Vicenco Kenk
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Stefan Amann
Last position:
Sole Architect and Developer at Bauernhof-Eis Stangl GbR
Design and implementation of a compact ERP, CRM, accounting, and production-planning platform for a German food manufacturer. The system replaces Rechnung11, self-built Excel sheets, and manual processes for fewer than 10 internal users.
- Designed and implemented the full platform architecture as sole architect and developer.
- Built modules for customer management, B2B order handling, invoicing, production planning, and accounting support.
- Implemented DATEV export, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung e-invoicing, FinTS bank statement synchronization, and GoBD audit trail concepts.
- Used AI-supported workflows for prototyping, test support, and implementation acceleration while retaining full architecture, review, testing strategy, and technical ownership.
Technology: Java 23, Spring Boot 3, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Vue 3, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Flyway, REST, OpenAPI, JWT, TOTP, RBAC, DATEV, FinTS, ZUGFeRD, XRechnung, GoBD, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Playwright, Docker, GitLab CI/CD
Panagiotis Tsafaridis
Last position:
Senior Data Engineer Consultant at GOLDNER GmbH
- Onboarded and conducted comprehensive documentation and system analysis to assess the existing data infrastructure, facilitating rapid integration and collaboration across functional data teams (modelling, processing, reporting).
- Collaboratively defined the architecture and project structure for a central data pipeline repository, including hierarchical standards, knowledge management strategies, and role-specific responsibilities, enhancing maintainability and onboarding speed.
- Evaluated and validated open-source data routing tools (Airbyte, Apache NiFi, Dragster) for ingest and sync requirements in retail analytics, including local benchmarking and error-state testing.
- Led the design and deployment of Airbyte in Kubernetes, creating customized Helm charts, securing secrets handling, and configuring Ingress with TLS and internal DNS routing, ensuring full API and UI accessibility.
- Troubleshot and resolved Ingress controller issues, iterating through multiple stages of debugging and testing, and documented setup and replication steps for scalable reuse.
- Mapped data models to ARTS standard, supporting schema alignment for ERP and reporting use cases, and coordinated review loops to align future data processing logic.
- Drafted strategic 1-pagers comparing MinIO, Pub/Sub, and routing architectures, providing technical guidance for architectural decisions and investment planning.
- Enabled secure access and authentication mechanisms, including initial evaluation for SAML integration, cluster-level configuration reviews, and service annotation improvements.
Manfred Böttcher
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Silke Widera
Last position:
Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation at BplusL Infra Log
Ensuring project coordination for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: stakeholder management, meeting coordination, open issue tracking, task prioritization and knowledge transfer between business units and IT.
Sarvesh Lunia
Last position:
Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration at Harz University
- Created data pipelines and visualization tools to support sustainable energy decision-making
- Developed insights that could optimize renewable energy deployment and grid integration strategies
Florian Lieberknecht
Last position:
Consultant (freelancer) at zvoove Software Germany GmbH
- Consolidation
- Mergers
- Law firm chart of accounts / cost centers
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Digital process development and optimization of the accounting/closing and reporting area
- Optimization of the DATEV software environment
Beshr Alnirabieh
Last position:
System Administrator – HealthCare IT & Data Infrastructure at Cellitinnen Hospital Association
- Integration of medical modalities (including ultrasound) into the existing IT infrastructure (DICOM, HL7) – put into operation within the planned timeframe.
- Administration and optimization of PACS systems for efficient archiving and distribution of radiology image data across multiple locations.
- Ensuring consistent data quality and seamless interoperability in data exchange between HIS, RIS, and PACS.
- Close collaboration with medical staff to analyze and digitally optimize clinical workflows.
- Requirements management and test coordination when implementing clinical requirements in complex IT structures.
Birgit Stünkel
Last position:
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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Statistics of experts using Digital Archiving
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology 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 using Digital Archiving
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 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
Digital archiving keeps records usable over time. It is used to store, classify, preserve, and retrieve files, emails, scans, and born-digital documents in a controlled way.
Core work
- Build archive structures and folder logic
- Define metadata, naming, and retention rules
- Set search, access, and audit controls
- Support OCR, scanning, and ingest workflows
Common systems
Strong specialists often work with ECM, DMS, and records management tools, plus storage and indexing layers. In many teams, digital archiving also touches PDF processing, OCR engines, identity controls, and backup or preservation systems.
When companies bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when archives are messy, search is poor, or old content must be moved safely. They also need help when compliance, merger cleanup, or a content migration creates a lot of legacy material at once.
What good experts do
Good professionals think about long-term access, not just storage. They know how to keep files readable, traceable, and secure, and they document rules so teams can maintain the archive after delivery.
What to expect
Digital archiving work often fits legal, finance, healthcare, public sector, publishing, and operations teams. Remote work is common for analysis and setup, while on-site sessions help with scanning rooms, legacy paper flows, or stakeholder workshops.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Digital Archiving, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Digital Archiving is used to keep business records organized, searchable, and available over time. It helps teams preserve scans, emails, contracts, and other files while controlling access, retention, and traceability. The goal is reliable retrieval, not just storage.
Digital Archiving is about keeping information usable and governed for the long term. Backup is mainly for recovery after loss, and cloud storage is mainly for availability and sync. Archiving adds classification, metadata, retention, and search.
A Digital Archiving project often sits next to ECM, DMS, records management, OCR, and indexing tools. It may also involve identity and access controls, storage platforms, and document conversion utilities. The right stack depends on whether the priority is compliance, retrieval, or preservation.
A strong Digital Archiving specialist usually understands metadata design, records rules, search structures, and migration planning. Knowledge of OCR, document formats, access control, and retention policies is also valuable. Clear documentation matters just as much as tooling.
A Digital Archiving project needs enough experience to handle structure, governance, and migration risks. Small cleanup tasks may need only focused support, but larger archive redesigns need someone who has worked across source systems, compliance needs, and retrieval design. The more legacy data involved, the more important that breadth becomes.
Yes, Digital Archiving is often well suited to remote work because many tasks involve analysis, rules, and system setup. On-site work becomes useful when teams must inspect paper archives, map manual intake steps, or align several departments in person. Many projects use a mixed approach.
Good Digital Archiving work makes content easy to find, easy to govern, and safe to retain. Check whether the expert defines metadata clearly, tests retrieval, handles exceptions, and documents the archive model. If users can find the right record quickly and trust what they see, quality is usually strong.
Digital Archiving overlaps with both, but it is not identical. Records management focuses on control, retention, and business rules, while digital preservation focuses on keeping content readable over time. Archiving often brings both together in one practical workflow.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 840 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects are German (99%), English (92%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Professional Services (61%), and Banking and Finance (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Digital Archiving in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Project Management (84%), and Operations (69%).
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