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Huy N.

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Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant

Hamburg
Huy N.

Last position:

Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant at Thinformatics

  • Administration and further development of the M365 environment, including Teams, Exchange Online, Intune, and SharePoint Online
  • Development of dashboards for performance monitoring with Microsoft Power BI
  • Implementation of user requirements and processes with low-code/no-code technologies (Power Apps, Power Automate)
  • Use of Jira and Azure DevOps to plan and implement user stories in an agile project context
  • Participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as the technical point of contact
  • Planning and implementation of security policies using Azure Conditional Access and multi-factor authentication
  • Configuration and deployment of clients and applications via MECM (SCCM) and Baramundi
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Saba M.

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IT Business Analyst

Hamburg
Saba M.

Last position:

IT Business Analyst at United Bank Limited

  • Gathered and analyzed User Requirements Documents (URDs), wrote Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), and coordinated the backlog with development and QA teams to keep release scope focused.
  • Led gap analysis for EDMS (OpenText, FileNet) and an RPA PoC (UiPath, Blue Prism), projecting 10% cost savings in document handling and improved screening accuracy.
  • Monitored sprint progress, presented roadmap updates in technical reviews to C-level executives, and aligned stakeholders.
  • Developed user stories and epics to drive project delivery and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Promoted Agile methodologies, improving team collaboration and iterative delivery.
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Bora D.

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Software Architect | SAP Full-Stack Developer | ABAP/OO, RAP, Fiori/UI5, TypeScript

Hamburg
Bora D.

Last position:

Software Architect at DZ HYP AG

  • Lead architect for an enterprise loan digitisation programme, coordinating 12 engineers across five workstreams and serving as final technical authority on system design.
  • Cut critical application response times by 68% (display 17.3s → 5.6s; modification 11.8s → 5.0s) through targeted caching, OData query optimisation and lazy-loading refactoring; further optimisation in progress.
  • Own production error triage, prioritisation and resolution across a multi-application portfolio supporting live lending operations.
  • Design and implement SAP Fiori applications on SAP UI5, TypeScript and RAP, owning delivery from architecture and code through rollout and production support.
  • Established C4 architecture documentation and decision records for the full programme, enabling faster onboarding and consistent cross-workstream design governance.
  • Co-managed S/4HANA release cycle alongside primary responsibilities, coordinating directly with SAP support to resolve critical system issues across the portfolio.
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Manfred B.

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Interim Manager as CIO and Managing Director

Ahrensburg
Manfred B.

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
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Hartmut U.

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Freelancer

Hamburg
Hartmut U.

Last position:

Freelancer at Freelancer

  • Projects at Raiffeisen Software Group (RSG), Linz from 2022-01-01 to 2025-03-31: application development on mainframe with PL/1, DB2, JCL, Tabex; development environment with idz, Jira, Dimensions, Confluence; execution of projects in banking reporting (own funds, capital requirements, large exposures, leverage ratio)

  • Project at Airbus, Hamburg from 2020-01-01 to 2022-12-31: mainframe system enhancements (TAKSY) in agile environment (Scrum, SAFe); business analysis; technical design; implementation (PL/1, DB2, IMS, JCL); test management; deployment

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Enrique G.

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Data Security

Hamburg
Enrique G.

Last position:

Security Architect at Capgemini

I implemented a Zero-Trust architecture for robust, military-grade maritime container mini data centers based on VMware & Tanzu to support containerized GIS workloads for ground forces. The main focus was on securing communications, workload protection, and data access in contested electronic battle environments affected by jamming, interception, signal manipulation, and constantly changing operational conditions. I designed and architected use cases so that every element of workload, identity, and system could continue to operate independently and securely even in degraded or disrupted scenarios. In parallel, I defined the enterprise and solution security architecture with LeanIX, Bizzdesign, and HOPEX as enterprise architecture, repository, and governance platforms to maintain architecture inventory, relationships, traceability, target pictures, and security governance in complex environments. For the architectural designs, I used Sparx Enterprise Architect to describe formal architecture views, interfaces, trust boundaries, and system architecture in both IT and OT environments. IriusRisk was used for threat modeling of the solution to identify architecture-driven risks, derive security requirements, and detect countermeasures and design gaps directly from the solution models. Risk and compliance management was supported with Archer. Architecture decisions, control gaps, and operational risks were translated into controlled governance and auditable compliance measures. For documentation, collaboration, and visual design, I used Confluence to maintain Architecture Decision Records, Security Blueprints, and workflows. I used Lucidchart and draw.io to create design artifacts tailored to stakeholders. I also defined OT security concepts with support from electrical and mechanical engineers in the areas of oil, vehicle onboard systems, rail, power plants, pharma, gas turbines, and nuclear technology. I created the end-to-end OT security strategy, starting with global policy, developed into standards and procedures, and finally aligned with Bell-LaPadula, Purdue Model, SABSA, TOGAF ADM, CENELEC 50701, IEC 62443, and NIST standards. In addition, I worked with engineering team leads to identify critical KBP assets and place them under protective measures that segmented SCADA, PLC, and HMI assets. I drove collaboration between Security, IT, and OT teams to create standardized workflows and use cases for the OT security solution catalog, while integrating Defense-in-Depth and Zero-Trust principles into operational environments. A key part of my work was integrating multidisciplinary engineering, security, and operations stakeholders into a unified security blueprinting strategy and ensuring that architecture, threat modeling, governance, and documentation were technically strong and operationally practical.

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Holger G.

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Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant

Hamburg
Holger G.

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Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant at T-Systems

  • Poliks – State Police System for information, communication, and case management and other state variants (ViVa, Bravo, customs)
  • Developed a test framework for test automation to replace an existing proprietary test client for new developments, focusing on easy maintenance and simple extensibility for new technologies
  • Designed the architecture
  • Implemented the architecture
  • Created a proof of concept by migrating existing test cases into the new test framework
  • Platform: C#, .NET, Jira, XRay, Confluence, Playwright, Selenium, UI Automation, Appium, HTML, Git, VMWare, Windows 11, Linux
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Cornelius H.

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Solution Architect

Hamburg
Cornelius H.

Last position:

Solution Architect at STIHL

  • Remodeling of the system architecture for an Azure-based platform aimed at rapid development of new functionalities
  • Modeling of a staging concept for the fulfillment of diverse customer and QA needs
  • Creation of requirements for, and oversight of, a proof-of-concept supplier project for a Flutter app with highly advanced BLE functionalities
  • Comparison of multiple observability platforms for feasibility and requirements fit within the project environment
  • Creation of a mobile app architecture based on domain-driven architecture
  • Position of technical advisor and accountable solution architect for two development teams
  • Execution of architecture reviews and alignment of changes with architectural expectations
  • Skills & Technologies: Microsoft Azure , App Services, NodeJS Mono-repository, microservice architecture, domain driven design, self contained systems, requirements engineering, CI/CD, DevOps, API design, solution architecture
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Gunnar W.

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IT-Consultant

Hamburg
Gunnar W.

Last position:

IT-Consultant at Independent Freelancer

  • Enterprise and IT strategy
  • Digital transformation
  • Process and portfolio management
  • Interim IT management
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Habib M.

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ELO Architect/Admin, NAV Admin & M365 Engineer

Hamburg
Habib M.

Last position:

ELO Architect/Admin, NAV Admin & M365 Engineer at KHK (CST Shipping & Marine Services) Group

Enterprise Content Management (ELO ECM) & Process Automation:

  • Multi-Tenant System Architecture & Tenants: Designed, deployed, and maintained the ELO infrastructure for over 7080 legal entities (shipping and land-based companies with a total of 150+ active users in onshore/offshore operations).
  • User & Group Administration: Full administration of ELO users, creation and maintenance of ELO groups, and implementation of granular, role-based access controls (RBAC).
  • Dynamic Workflow Architecture: Designed, programmed, and implemented complex, dynamic approval workflows with hierarchical and cross-departmental approval levels (Multi-Tier Line Approvals, e.g. for invoice approvals and contract management).
  • Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Daily troubleshooting of incoming workflow issues, continuous process adjustments, and error resolution during ongoing operations.
  • Compliance, Archiving & Optimization: Managed archive structures, replaced paper-based processes with automated ELO pipelines, and ensured compliance with GDPR and audit standards.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) – Administration & ERP Support:

  • Tenant & User Management: Administration and permission management for complex multi-tenant environments with over 30 tenants (companies and shipping entities) in NAV.
  • Master Data & Financial Processes: Created and maintained customers, vendors, posting groups, and supported intercompany transactions.
  • Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Daily mid-level error handling for interfaces, document processing, and accounting processes across the various companies.

Hybrid Identity & Modern Workplace Management (M365 / Intune):

  • Hybrid Directory Management: Administration of Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) in a hybrid environment, including identity synchronization, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Endpoint & Security Management: Managed mobile devices and laptops through Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM), implemented security baselines, compliance rules, and automated software rollouts.
  • Security & Network Administration: Administration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and management of Sophos VPN authentication profiles to secure remote access.
  • Collaboration Infrastructure: Administration of Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams Admin Center, including email hygiene, shared mailboxes, guest access, and SharePoint security policies.
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Mariana Z.

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Project Consulting

Hamburg
Mariana Z.

Last position:

Project Consulting at Leoni AG

  • Supported the relocation and change of company name of all 16 affected branches
  • Implemented the outsourcing project for the Wire & Cable Solutions Division
  • Member of the CarveOut IT team
  • Outsourcing of various areas
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Andzelika G.

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Social Media & Performance Marketing Strategist

Hamburg
Andzelika G.

Last position:

Axel Springer SE

Travelbook & MyHomeBook

  • › Short-form video formats for Travelbook & MyHomeBook.
  • › Editorial preparation of travel and home topics.
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Irina S.

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Managing Partner

Hamburg
Irina S.

Last position:

Managing Partner at true love UG

  • Conceptualized the business model and marketing and sales strategy
  • Developed customer journeys using design thinking for a customer-centric business model
  • Conducted profitability analysis as part of a business case
  • Developed the MVP and drove agile iterations
  • Scaled and continuously improved the digital platform
  • Built the brand (CI, CD)
  • Established a nationwide partner network
  • Managed procurement, organization, and execution of all activities
  • Developed and implemented digital campaigns nationwide
  • Created content for social media and blog
  • Designed and implemented a unique nationwide trade fair format
  • Provided operational support to business partners
  • Managed all communication channels (online and offline)
  • Controlled all business activities
  • Personnel responsibility
  • Developed a franchise system for wedding planners
  • Leveraged data as an additional revenue source and gained customer behavior insights
  • Expanded to six locations in two years
  • Awarded "Entrepreneur of the Month" by the Münster Startup Network
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Carlos S.

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Consultant for environment and mineral resources

Hamburg
Carlos S.

Last position:

Consultant for environment and mineral resources at Projekt-Consult GmbH

  • Managed internal and external HSE communication and stakeholder management with international partners, consultants, and project stakeholders, ensuring timely information flow and documented decisions.
  • Project coordination, including risk identification, drafting corrective action recommendations, webinars, and training sessions with international partners across Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
  • Developed and maintained digital tools (AI/GPT-based assistants, dashboards) to improve processes.
  • Performed sampling campaigns of water and soil for studies on cyanide–mercury interactions in gold mining tailings, applying established protocols.
  • Collaborated with multicultural teams across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, co-leading projects and conducting training sessions for miners, enhancing cross-cultural teamwork and capacity building.
  • Conducted all reporting, presentations, and interviews in English; carried out internal tasks in German.

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Statistics of experts using Document Management System

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 23 years)

Document Management System experts in Hamburg have 21 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

2.5 years (Germany: 2.3 years)

Document Management System experts in Hamburg stay in a single position for 2.5 years on average. It is 0.2 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

14 (Germany: 15)

Document Management System experts in Hamburg have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Document Management System experts in Hamburg have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Project Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Document Management System experts in Hamburg are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Document Management System experts in Hamburg earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

72% (Germany: 79%)

72% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 79%.

Master's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 48%)

33% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg hold at least a Master's degree. It is 15% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 48%.

Doctorate

6% (Germany: 7%)

6% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg have a doctorate (PhD). It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 7%.

Certifications per freelancer

4 (Germany: 5)

Document Management System experts in Hamburg hold 4 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Document Management System experts in Hamburg most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

96% (Germany: 97%)

96% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg speak two or more languages. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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5% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg charge less than €400 per day.
43% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg charge between €400 and €800 per day.
43% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
10% of Document Management System experts in Hamburg charge €1200 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts in Hamburg using Document Management System

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

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Daily rate avg. 818 €
Germany avg. 849 €

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 800 €
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Document Management System 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 (72%)
  • Professional Services (72%)
  • Manufacturing (68%)
  • Banking and Finance (52%)
  • Transportation (48%)
  • Healthcare (40%)
  • Government and Administration (40%)
  • Energy (36%)

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

About the technology

What it manages

A Document Management System, commonly called a DMS, stores, organizes and controls business documents throughout their lifecycle. It replaces scattered file shares and email attachments with structured repositories, metadata, search, version control, permissions and audit trails. Companies use it for contracts, invoices, technical records, policies, customer files and quality documents.

Core capabilities

A DMS supports controlled collaboration from document creation to review, approval, publication, retention and disposal. Strong implementations define document types, naming rules, access roles and retention policies before configuration begins. They also make information easy to find without weakening security or governance.

  • Versioning, check-in and check-out
  • Full-text search, metadata and classification
  • Approval workflows and electronic signatures
  • Access control, audit trails and retention

Ecosystem and tooling

DMS work often spans Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft 365, OpenText, Alfresco, M-Files and specialized records-management products. Professionals may connect repositories with SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, email systems, scanning services and identity providers. Useful adjacent skills include REST APIs, OCR, workflow engines, information architecture, data migration and single sign-on.

When expertise matters

Companies bring in freelance specialists when a repository is difficult to search, a migration risks lost context or manual approvals slow down operations. Expertise is also valuable when departments use different filing practices, access rights are unclear or an existing DMS must integrate with business applications. In Hamburg, projects may involve distributed teams, regulated industries and collaboration between local stakeholders and remote specialists.

  • DMS selection and solution design
  • Repository migration and data cleansing
  • Workflow and form configuration
  • Integration with ERP, CRM and collaboration tools

What strong professionals deliver

Strong professionals begin with interviews and process mapping rather than configuring screens immediately. They turn business rules into a clear information model, test permissions with realistic roles and document decisions for internal teams. They also plan migration waves, validation, user adoption and operational handover so the system remains useful after launch.

Choosing the right specialist

Look for evidence of a similar DMS product, document volume and integration landscape, not only general software experience. Ask how the specialist handles taxonomy design, legacy metadata, access exceptions, retention requirements and failed migration records. For remote collaboration, clear workshops, written decisions and reliable communication matter; Hamburg-based teams may additionally value on-site discovery and fluent German or English communication.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Document Management System.

A Document Management System stores, classifies, searches and controls business documents. It supports version history, approvals, access permissions, audit trails and retention across areas such as legal, finance, procurement, quality and operations.

A DMS adds structured metadata, lifecycle rules, controlled versions and auditable workflows that shared drives often lack. Microsoft 365 and SharePoint can provide strong document management, but the right choice depends on governance needs, existing licenses, integrations and the complexity of business processes.

A strong Document Management System specialist often understands information architecture, workflow configuration, OCR, APIs, identity management and data migration. Experience with SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint or records management can be important when the repository connects to business systems.

The right level depends on scope, migration risk, integrations and regulatory controls. A focused configuration may need a product specialist, while a complex DMS transformation benefits from someone who can lead discovery, taxonomy design, migration testing, change management and handover.

Many Document Management System tasks work well remotely, including configuration, integration, testing and migration preparation. On-site workshops can still help with process discovery, scanning operations and stakeholder alignment, especially when teams in Hamburg need to agree on filing and access rules.

Ask for examples of comparable repositories, integrations and migrations, then discuss the decisions behind them. A capable DMS professional explains taxonomy, permissions, retention, testing and user adoption in clear business terms rather than focusing only on product features.

Common Document Management System ecosystems include SharePoint and Microsoft 365, OpenText, Alfresco and M-Files. Product fit depends on the required workflows, records controls, search experience, deployment model and connections to systems already used by the company.

A DMS specialist should clarify the current repositories, document types, ownership, access model, retention expectations, migration scope and success criteria. It is also useful to confirm the client’s preferred platform, integration constraints, workshop language and responsibilities for testing and adoption.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects, 72% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (24%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are Information Technology (72%), Professional Services (72%), and Manufacturing (68%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Document Management System in their recent projects are Project Management (80%), Information Technology (76%), and Quality Assurance (60%).

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