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Alexander H.

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Senior Product & Strategy Consultant Strategic Product Management, Product & Platform Development, Go-to-Market,

Frankfurt am Main
Alexander H.

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Senior Product & Strategy Consultant at hegehofer.consulting

Design, development, and market launch of digital products and platforms – from strategic alignment and agile implementation to Go-to-Market and Go-Live, integrating AI into processes and products

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Ornel Franck W.

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Purchasing Manager, Logistics, IT Manager & Software Architect

Frankfurt am Main
Ornel Franck W.

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Sales Partner at ERGO PRO

  • Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
  • Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
  • Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
  • Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
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Khalid E.

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Lead Architect & Developer

Alsbach-Hähnlein
Khalid E.

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Lead Architect & Developer at kem-consulting

  • Development of an agent-based governance platform for the automated assurance of EU AI Act compliance and ODA-compliant orchestration of AI services in complex enterprise environments.

  • Design and implementation of an agent-based "Mission Control" framework (Aletheia Conductor) for autonomous state monitoring and process control.

  • Development of "Compliance-as-Code" (CaC) solutions based on OPA/Rego for system-wide enforcement of regulatory guardrails.

  • Integration of TM Forum ODA standards (TMF630, TMF622, TMF642) to ensure interoperability and standardization.

  • Building a highly available event-driven architecture using Redpanda and CloudEvents v1.0 for near-real-time event processing.

  • Implementation of an audit-proof "Evidence Chain" through cryptographic linking of trace logs in preparation for automated audits.

  • Tech Stack: Java 21 (Quarkus Native), TypeScript (Next.js), Redpanda (Kafka API), CloudEvents v1.0, OPA (Open Policy Agent) & Rego, TimescaleDB, ZincSearch, Redis, TM Forum ODA, Git, GitHub, Clean Code Development, Like-C4.

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Kiriakos K.

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Platform Engineering Tech Lead / Architect

Nickenich
Kiriakos K.

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Tech Lead / Architect : OTTO API Platform at OTTO

Maturing their API practices on both a business and technology level. My role covers strategy, architecture, developer advocacy as well as hands-on software engineering, enabling both technical teams and business leadership to adopt and act on API-centric principles effectively. Coincidentally, we also establish GitOps, DX and platform best practices with this project.

Highlights:

  • Aligning executives with the initiative by clarifying strategy, replacing misconceptions and myths with facts, clarifying the value of existing assets and enabling informed decision-making
  • Formulating a way forward for API Lifecycle Management at OTTO
  • Driving platform progress and fostering developer engagement by hands-on engineering work towards strategic goals

API Lifecycle Management, Team Topologies, Organizational Evolution, Regulatory, Platform Advocate, Developer Platform, Communities of Practice, Terraform, Kotlin, Kafka, Kong, WSO2, Apigee, Gravitee, Backstage, AsyncAPI, OpenAPI, API Design, AWS, React, Node.js, TypeScript, Redocly, reactive programming, CDC, Golang, Gin, GitOps, DX (developer experience), stakeholder management, roadmaps, workshops, discovery.

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Jens H.

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Interim CTO / CDO & Enterprise Architect | AI Compliance & EU AI Act, Azure AI Foundry | Lawyer & Computer Scientist

Wathlingen
Jens H.

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Interim CTO (occasional assignments) at Fujitsu / FSAS

Stabilization of an Azure/.NET landscape in live operation.

  • Architecture, DevOps, and operational readiness; technical decisions under time pressure
  • Azure DevOps, monitoring, ETL/ELT, cloud security, FinOps, and data-mesh-related topics

Technologies: Azure DevOps, .NET, CI/CD, monitoring, FinOps

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Adrian F.

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Senior Project Manager GPM/IPMA Level B

Hanover
Adrian F.

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Project Manager, PMO at Hensoldt Optronics

Transformation PMO:

  • Establishment of strategic program and project management, development of a PMO, creation of a common understanding of projects.
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Marcus B.

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Senior Transformation and Program Lead

Berlin
Marcus B.

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Senior PMO Lead / Transformation Office Consultant at International Family-Owned Company

International Family-Owned Company | Revenue of more than 1 billion EUR | CONFIDENTIAL

  • Established and operationalized a company-wide PMO; took over the initial management function during ongoing operations.
  • Structured a portfolio of more than 15 strategic transformation initiatives across several countries and functions.
  • Designed project intake, decision levels, responsibilities and regular steering meetings; management reporting as well as risk and dependency management.
  • Established the PMO environment with Microsoft 365, Planner Premium, Teams, SharePoint and Forms; planned reporting and prepared the structured handover to an internal PMO organization.
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Yashar S.

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Strategic IT and Process Consulting | Agile and Traditional Project Management | Cloud System Architecture

Hamburg
Yashar S.

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Compliance Consultant at RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH

  • Designed and moderated a NIS2 preparation workshop for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH and its IT service provider Catuno GmbH. Together with executive management and IT leadership, the current status was assessed, an initial GAP analysis was conducted and areas for action were prioritized based on ISO 27001.
  • Developed an ISO-27001-based regulatory framework (ISMS) for NIS2 compliance, including a structured current/target GAP analysis, targeted improvement of the security maturity level and preparation of the organization for NIS2 audit readiness.
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Ali A.

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Enterprise Software Architect | Payments, Cloud & AI Platforms

Frankfurt
Ali A.

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Founder & Architect at Independent AI R&D

  • Fully on-premises LLM document-examination platform for a compliance-critical banking domain: agentic LangGraph pipeline with deterministic verification, every AI judgment structured and source-anchored; ~960 automated tests, zero data egress
  • GPU throughput engineering (quantized serving, speculative decoding, prefix caching): 9.5x extraction speed-up, 500+ multi-document case files per day on a single A100
  • AI-native EDI/EDIFACT integration platform (~116k LOC Java 25 / Spring Boot 4, 1,900+ tests): LLM-drafted partner mappings machine-verified before go-live (DFDL conformance, field-coverage checks, dry runs), ~99.5% byte match on real customer files — replacing weeks of manual mapping per partner
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Will O.

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Solution Architect

Esslingen
Will O.

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Solution Architect at Polizei Behörde Stuttgart

  • Designed a migration strategy for WLS applications to BKA Cloud and Stack IT

  • Created a hybrid cloud for internal testing and development with Kubernetes

  • Transformed the IT landscape from an outdated monolithic architecture to a cloud-based architecture

  • Integrated new CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines

  • Quadrupled the processing throughput for personnel security checks

  • Migrated personnel security screening applications to Docker-based applications

  • Implemented CI/deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps

  • Environment: Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Oracle Weblogic, OpenID, Camunda, JUnit, TOGAF

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Maciej S.

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Product Owner

Nuremberg
Maciej S.

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Product Owner at Bundesagentur für Arbeit

  • As part of the project, the further development of the identity management system was driven forward. This included a comprehensive refactoring of the interfaces to the connected target systems. In addition, several special systems were successfully connected to the IAM to ensure end-to-end identity and authorization management.
  • Technical design and solution proposals for IAM system development
  • Requirements analysis and requirements management (IREB, BABOK)
  • Alignment of the strategy with the future target architecture (TOGAF)
  • Prototyping of solutions
  • Documentation of requirements (Innovator)
  • Analysis and documentation of requirements and creation of process models (UML, BPMN, ArchiMate)
  • Modeling of requirements and system functionalities (OOA/OOD, UML)
  • Further development of interfaces (SOAP, REST)
  • Carrying out architecture reviews
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Waseem S.

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Enterprise Solution Architect |5G / Mobile Communications|Mission Critical Services (MCx)|IMS and SIP

Frankfurt am Main
Waseem S.

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Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS Device Manufacturer

Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-world use cases: preparation of the requirements specifications for TOBA and the associated test specifications.

Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS

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Huy N.

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Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant

Hamburg
Huy N.

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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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Nick F.

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SAP Senior Program Manager and Business Architect

Limburgerhof
Nick F.

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SAP Senior managing partner at INXAP Switzerland

Leading public Cloud Projects hands on. Develop the German market for SAP consulting company Inxap focused on edge technologies.

  • Built and expanded INXAP's SAP consulting presence in the German market, focusing on AI, automation, IoT, and next-generation financial process technologies.
  • Advised CIOs, CFOs, and IT leadership teams on SAP strategy, digital transformation, and Center of Excellence (CoE) operating models.
  • Led executive-level engagements, shaping solution roadmaps and driving high-value SAP S/4HANA, SAP Public Cloud and financial process automation initiatives.
  • Developed and negotiated strategic deals, ensuring alignment with corporate IT priorities and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Positioned INXAP as a trusted partner for edge technologies by translating complex innovations into actionable enterprise use cases.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders across corporate IT, enabling long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Identified market opportunities, crafted go-to-market strategies, and represented INXAP in executive discussions with German enterprises.
  • Coordinated cross-border collaboration with Swiss leadership to align offerings, delivery models, and client acquisition strategies.

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Statistics of experts using Enterprise Architecture

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years

Enterprise Architecture experts have 22 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

Enterprise Architecture experts stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

Enterprise Architecture experts have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Enterprise Architecture experts have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Enterprise Architecture experts are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Enterprise Architecture experts earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

93%

93% of Enterprise Architecture experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

59%

59% of Enterprise Architecture experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

7%

7% of Enterprise Architecture experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

5

Enterprise Architecture experts hold 5 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Enterprise Architecture experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

99%

99% of Enterprise Architecture experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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20% of Enterprise Architecture experts charge less than €800 per day.
56% of Enterprise Architecture experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
22% of Enterprise Architecture experts charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
2% of Enterprise Architecture experts charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 using Enterprise Architecture

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

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Daily rate avg. 954 €

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 960 €

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

Enterprise Architecture 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 (93%)
  • Banking and Finance (57%)
  • Professional Services (51%)
  • Automotive (44%)
  • Manufacturing (44%)
  • Transportation (38%)
  • Retail (38%)
  • Insurance (35%)

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

About the technology

What Enterprise Architecture covers

Enterprise Architecture, often shortened to EA, describes how an organization’s business capabilities, information, applications and technology fit together. It turns strategic goals into a practical view of the current landscape and a governed target state. The discipline helps companies make technology decisions with business impact, dependencies and change effort in view.

Where it is used

Enterprise Architecture supports transformation across complex environments:

  • Defining target operating models and capability maps
  • Shaping application portfolio and modernization plans
  • Connecting data, integration and technology standards
  • Assessing acquisitions, platforms and major investments
  • Establishing roadmaps for cloud, security and digital change

It is common in financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, public administration, retail and logistics, where many teams and systems must work as one landscape.

Methods and tooling

Strong practice may draw on TOGAF, the ArchiMate modeling language or the Zachman Framework, depending on the organization’s needs. Professionals work with capability maps, reference architectures, principles, transition architectures and architecture decision records. They may use repository and modeling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, LeanIX or Bizzdesign alongside collaboration and portfolio management tools.

When companies need expertise

Companies often bring in freelance specialists during a transformation, merger, platform replacement or governance reset. External support is useful when internal teams need an impartial view, a clear baseline or a roadmap that can survive executive and delivery scrutiny.

  • Business and technology landscapes no longer agree
  • Duplicate applications create cost and risk
  • Cloud or data programs lack an end-state design
  • Decision rights and architecture standards are unclear

Skills that make a difference

Effective Enterprise Architecture professionals combine business analysis, systems thinking and communication. They can speak with executives about capabilities and value, then work with delivery teams on APIs, integration, data flows, security controls and infrastructure constraints. They understand that a useful architecture is actionable, governed and connected to investment decisions rather than a static collection of diagrams.

What good delivery looks like

A strong engagement produces artifacts that people can use: a capability map, baseline assessment, target architecture, prioritized roadmap, principles and decision governance. Quality shows in traceable choices, explicit assumptions and realistic transition steps. The specialist should adapt the method to the organization instead of applying TOGAF or another framework mechanically, and should leave teams able to maintain the architecture after the engagement.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Enterprise Architecture.

Companies use Enterprise Architecture to connect business strategy with capabilities, processes, data, applications and technology. It supports transformation planning, application rationalization, cloud decisions, integration design and governance across complex environments.

Enterprise Architecture looks across the organization and its change portfolio, while solution architecture focuses on a specific product, program or system. The two disciplines work together: enterprise direction sets constraints and priorities, while solution decisions turn them into implementable designs.

A capable Enterprise Architecture specialist may work with TOGAF, ArchiMate, the Zachman Framework or a tailored internal method. The important skill is choosing a level of structure that supports decisions, governance and delivery rather than producing documentation for its own sake.

An Enterprise Architecture freelancer commonly brings business analysis, capability mapping, portfolio management, data architecture, integration, cloud strategy and technology governance. Communication and facilitation matter because architecture depends on decisions from both business and technical stakeholders.

The right Enterprise Architecture experience depends on scope, complexity and decision authority. A landscape assessment may need a focused specialist, while a transformation spanning business units requires someone who has guided governance, roadmaps and stakeholder alignment through comparable change.

Much of Enterprise Architecture can be delivered remotely through workshops, repository access, interviews and collaborative modeling. On-site sessions can still help when sensitive decisions, executive alignment or difficult stakeholder relationships require direct engagement.

Review how an Enterprise Architecture expert links recommendations to business outcomes, constraints and investment decisions. Ask for examples of baseline assessments, target states and transition roadmaps, then test whether the person explains trade-offs clearly to both executives and delivery teams.

Before starting, an Enterprise Architecture freelancer should clarify the sponsor, decision rights, scope, existing documentation, stakeholder groups and expected deliverables. They should also agree how architecture decisions will be governed and how the roadmap will connect to planning, funding and delivery.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 954 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are German (99%), English (99%), and French (22%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Banking and Finance (57%), and Professional Services (51%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Product Development (68%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Enterprise Architecture

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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