Event-Driven Process Chain Experts in Germany
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Khalid El Mansouri
Last position:
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.
Ursula Helfer
Last position:
Subproject Lead & Scrum Master at DB Energie
Subproject management in an agile IT environment
Leading a software development team (10 employees)
- Leading a software development team with 10 employees
- Budget responsibility approx. 3 million Euros per year
- Conducting employee and job interviews
- Responsibility for resource planning (budget and employees)
- Digitalization of a web interface
- Regular reporting to clients and stakeholders (C-level)
- Product management: developing and implementing product strategies; defining requirements to steer product development
- Designing product development & continuous testing efficiently to quickly incorporate feedback & compliance points
- Close collaboration with stakeholders & various teams to understand requirements, define priorities, ensure rollout, and increase user-friendliness
- Project experience in an energy industry company, including the functioning of energy markets, the basics of energy generation and distribution, as well as current challenges and developments in the industry
- Project experience in the railway sector - including the structure and operation of railway systems.
- Project experience within the 16.7 Hz traction power sector including knowledge of regulatory processes
- Formulating the subproject charter and the project profile according to the project standard together with the project management
- Steering performance delivery according to the project charter
- Planning and steering human resources including budget planning for the subproject
- Ensuring the working capacity of subproject participants, e.g., by requesting access rights and documents for the subproject team
- Planning and steering for the respective subproject (Time, Scope, Budget) including the creation of necessary documents
- Coordinating with the department and Product Owners to plan the subproject scope and the corresponding implications
- Conducting milestone planning according to the agreed process model
- Effort estimation and support of subproject controlling as well as overall project controlling in forecasting and planning
- Reporting subproject status (according to status slide template) including progress (according to progress measurement)
- Analyzing, preparing, and addressing needs for action and decisions
- Escalating subproject issues to project management
- Creating and managing Change Requests (CR)
- Quality assessment of completed task packages from a project management perspective (Time, Scope, and Budget)
- Steering the implementation of cross-cutting specifications and requirements in the subproject, supported by cross-functional roles on the business and technical side.
- Identifying, steering, documenting, and communicating opportunities, risks, and dependencies within and across subprojects
- Supporting project management in creating the overall project plan and overall status reports
- Preparing and steering commissioning including required documents and protection requirements assessment
Scrum Master in an agile IT environment supporting a software development team in the fullstack area (7 people)
- Close collaboration with stakeholders & various teams to understand requirements, define priorities, ensure rollout, and increase user-friendliness
- Introducing the selected Scrum method, including the required events, meetings, artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Burndown Charts), metrics, and conducting required training in an agile IT environment
- Preparing Scrum events such as Daily, Retrospectives, Review, Sprint Planning, Estimation, and Refinement (agile way of working)
- Facilitating retrospectives and removing impediments to drive the team and product forward
- Preparing action points and retros via Whiteboard and Figma
- Applying and improving agile methods such as Kanban, Scrum, SAFe, or Scrum of Scrums
- Tracking the "Definition of Done" and "Definition of Ready" for all work results of the development team
- Advising on information flow and communication improvements between Product Owner and project team
- Experience with automation, validation such as mandatory field checks, notification functions, creating filters, boards, and reports via JQL, and setting up Cycle Time
- Using Jira & Confluence
- Setting up progress measurement for project management to transparently map planned vs. actual team capacities and actual effort for user stories
- Measuring team progress: creating team KPIs: "Velocity", "Burn-Down Chart", "Throughput", "Costs", "Quality", "Scope"
- Evaluating agile metrics, process management, and process modeling methods (BPMN, EPC, UML)
- Communication and moderation know-how
- Proven methodological competence in conflict resolution discussions
Christian Frauer
Last position:
Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company
- Definition and setup of the subject areas
- Building a governance model for the department with the areas of responsibility
- IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
- Developing a communication strategy within the group
- Creating the IT strategy
- Designing templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent work
- Capturing strategic guardrails and grouping ongoing projects – deriving a roadmap for strategic planning
- Reviewing ongoing projects
- Creating staffing calculations and volume structure
- Defining job profiles
Yashar Sadeghi
Last position:
Managing Director/Consultant at Efficient Consulting
- Led strategic IT and process consulting projects, streamlined business processes, and aligned IT systems with business goals, resulting in a 20% improvement in organizational efficiency.
- Led international transformation projects using agile and traditional methods, managing a cross-functional team of more than 15 professionals and delivering solutions on time and within budget.
- Developed cloud-based ERP/CRM systems (Salesforce, Infor, Microsoft) for clients, ensuring seamless integration and reducing system downtime by 30%.
- Led large-scale change management initiatives, actively involving stakeholders at all levels and driving the successful rollout of innovative systems in global organizations.
- Led requirements analysis and the tender process for clients, identified cost-saving opportunities, and improved operational workflows.
Thomas Meyer
Last position:
Executive Consultant, Coach to Management at International consulting firm
- Support to management on critical strategic topics with high investment volumes (e.g. large project > EUR 250 million).
- Support for the financing of large projects with a credit volume of EUR 100 million.
- Advice on difficult personnel issues and on filling leadership positions.
- Leadership and management in virtual project environments.
- Strategic consulting on digitalization as well as financing and equity topics.
- Impulse giver and advisor for stuck negotiations, contract design, and solution options.
Kyu-Wang Lee
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a uniform program for tax collection for all states.
In tax collection, the aim is to collect the assessed taxes. This includes handling due dates, documenting incoming and outgoing payments, triggering reminders or refunds. Statute of limitations and payment reminders also play an important role. All payment transactions with banks and accounting are mapped in BIENE.
Setting up the architecture and coordinating the provisioning of development and test environments at the Hanover location
Installing and configuring environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface tasks: coordinating and aligning the integration of software products from other departments and their test data
Upgrading application server, JDK, Maven project structure
Environment coordination and build management
Implementing external interfaces
Implementing business requirements
Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designing and implementing microservice architecture
Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Deploying applications on OpenShift
Creating technical documentation and diagrams
Working with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Setting up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerizing the application (automated deployment via CI/CD pipeline)
Matthias Lachmann
Last position:
Development of a product-based operating model at Event Destinations GmbH
- New roles
- Leadership methods
- Governance
- Operating model
- Employee involvement and training
Reinhold Mathmann
Last position:
Business Analyst, Proxy PO, Epic Owner, Quality Assurance at Digital Charging Solutions
- Design and supervise implementation, testing and rollout of end-to-end processes and system integrations (frontend & backend)
- Integrate with OEMs (Daimler, BMW/MINI) and CPOs (Ionity and others)
- Introduce CPO discount packages with lifecycle processes
- Implement consenting process for GTC & tariff updates and marketing opt-ins via SAP Emarsys
- Automate blocking/unblocking of customers and integrate MS Dynamics CRM and proprietary 3rd level tool
- Coordinate migration and go-live of new fleet portal
- Migrate PSP from Datatrans to Adyen (credit card, PayPal) and integrate SEPA/BACS with Adyen via webhooks
- Support and enhance OpenInformer billing engine: Oracle→PostgreSQL migration, PostgreSQL upgrade, regression test suite, performance troubleshooting, invoice relocation to Azure Storage
- Identify and analyze fraud cases and implement countermeasures
- Provide problem management, incident support and hypercare after major rollouts
David Kaselow
Last position:
IT Business Analyst at REWE digital
LOIS is the central integration platform that enables the processes between all REWE applications across the entire supply chain. As an IT Business Engineer, I support the NEO program in renewing the logistics integration platform "LOIS" for REWE and Penny in Germany and Europe.
Marco Zehner
Last position:
Product Owner IT Services; Solution Architect central service delivery at BWI
Create product vision
Commission Scrum teams
Create schedule and coordinate with project lead
Coordinate and align with stakeholders
Harmonize processes across initiatives
Present project content at C-level
Create security concept for classified information up to DEU GEHEIM and NATO SECRET considering BSI GS, KRITIS, SÜG, VSA
Plan service changes to underpinning services
Design architecture for secure infrastructures
Dependency management in project context
Risk management
Requirements management
Commission and oversee protection needs analysis and information security concept
Coordinate service design activities
Matthias Ottowski
Last position:
IT Project Manager at IT service provider
Implementation of anti-money laundering requirements in accordance with AMLA/KYC for an international large bank in Munich
Services provided:
- Clarification of the assignment, definition of the work package structure for the AMLA/KYC implementation project
- AI-supported project planning using my own AI workflow for project management
- Creation of the project management plan
- Resource and capacity planning
- Development of collaboration structures between IT service provider and bank client
- Alignment of responsibilities (RACI matrix)
- Management of 5 project members (core team)
- Project control, project monitoring, project reporting
- Communication management
- Escalation management
- Stakeholder management (11 stakeholders)
- Permanent member of the steering committee
- Project representation internally and externally
- Project reporting, management of decision-making bodies
- Project volume: 506 person-days (development effort)
- Risk management
- Quality management
- Organization and running of workshops
Methods: PMI PMBOK, EVM, GWG, DORA, BAIT, KANBAN, AML, AMLR, AMLA, GWG, KYC
IT environment: JIRA, Confluence, Sharepoint, Kantata Kimble, AI LLM Copilot, ChatGPT, anti-money laundering systems (in-house developments and SMARAGD)
Bernhard Schmitz
Last position:
Agile Business Analyst and Requirements Engineer at Deutsche Post DHL
- Agile project "PEPSi annual vacation planning MVP Lite" (digitalization project).
- Definition of state transitions for the JUP Lite functionality.
- Creation of user stories for login/logout and registration.
- Quality assurance of the business-side concept.
- Preliminary analysis for the transformation from the old PersPlan to DigiPEP.
- Tools used: Signavio, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, Mural, Miro, Conceptboard, MS Teams, Mattermost.
Hüseyin Altuntas
Last position:
Business Analyst at Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Inneres, Sport und Digitalisierung
- Responsibility, also as rollout manager, for the successful transition of a basic OZG platform into the client's standard operations by planning and implementing measures along Service Transition and Service Operation according to ITIL, including workshops in a SAFe environment with more than 40 operational stakeholders
- Building and maintaining cross-organizational stakeholder relationships by organizing and running various information sessions on technical configurations and user guides (platform and EfA services)
- Designing and improving various operational and project documents such as the ITIL operations manual, OLA, SLA, service support concept and rollout instructions
- Modeling project-based processes according to BPMN 2.0, EPK and UML related to OZG services with the goal of integrating them into the operational e-government process landscape (SOA)
- Coordinating operational stakeholders and KPI reporting to the project management team using agile methods according to SAFe
- Tech stack / tools: Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams), Skype for Business, Cisco Webex, ADONIS, MindManager, Jira, Confluence
Nicole Folchert
Last position:
Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
- Implementation / restructuring of various digital payment use cases
- Management and leadership of the project, including scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
- Implementation of posting processes in SAP in the subsidiary ledgers and processing of bank statements for invoice control
- Definition of the future operation and operating processes
- Collaboration with stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure that the project solutions meet them
- Identification and management of project risks and issues, including the development of risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies
- Promoting user acceptance through effective communication, training, and support strategies
- Advising on the practical implementation of various GDPR rulings into IT and business processes
Marius Toader
Last position:
Senior IT Project and Process Manager at Sunnic Lighthouse GmbH
Thorough process analysis to identify weaknesses and assess optimization potential
Precise modeling of business processes using BPMN 2.0
Creation of detailed requirements and functional specifications to document use cases
Comprehensive gathering of existing company processes
In-depth process analyses to uncover potentials
Moderation and facilitation of workshops with subject matter experts and executives
Taking on project management for selecting and implementing a new ETRM system environment
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Statistics of experts using Event-Driven Process Chain
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
65%
Doctorate
3%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Event-Driven Process Chain
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About the technology
EPC basics
Event-Driven Process Chain, often called EPC or EPK, is a way to describe business processes as a chain of events and functions. Companies use it to make workflows readable for business teams and precise enough for analysis, redesign, and handover. It fits process documentation, transformation work, and ERP-related change.
Where it fits
EPC is common when a company needs a clear view of how work moves through departments, approvals, and system steps. It is often used for process maps, as-is and to-be models, audit material, and training documents. In Germany, it is especially relevant in process-heavy industries such as manufacturing, logistics, banking, and insurance.
Typical deliverables
- As-is process models
- To-be process designs
- Event and function definitions
- Role and system handover points
- Process documentation for workshops and audits
Strong professionals keep the model consistent, readable, and aligned with business language. They know when EPC is the right level of detail and when a simpler or more technical notation is better.
Tools and ecosystem
EPC work often sits inside ARIS environments, where models connect to process repositories and governance rules. Experts may also work with adjacent process methods such as BPMN, SAP process documentation, and enterprise architecture material. The best specialists understand how EPC fits into a wider process landscape, not just a single diagram.
When companies bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance EPC expertise when processes are being standardized, migrated, or reviewed. It also helps when internal teams need clean documentation after workshops, before a system rollout, or during compliance work. Remote collaboration is common, but on-site sessions in Germany can help when many stakeholders need to agree on one process view.
What good experts do
- Turn messy workshops into structured models
- Separate events, functions, and decisions clearly
- Keep naming consistent across teams and sites
- Align process diagrams with system reality
- Explain trade-offs to business and technical stakeholders
Good EPC experts are precise and practical. They can discuss process logic with business teams, challenge unclear steps, and deliver documentation that others can actually use.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Event-Driven Process Chain.
Event-Driven Process Chain is used to map business processes in a way that shows what triggers work, what activity follows, and where decisions or handovers happen. Companies use EPC for process documentation, process improvement, workshop output, and analysis before system or organizational change. It is especially useful when business users need a readable model, not just a technical diagram.
EPC is often easier for business teams to read because it focuses on events and functions in a simple flow. BPMN is usually richer for execution-oriented modeling and more detailed gateways, messages, and system interactions. Many companies use EPC for documentation and analysis, then switch to BPMN when they need a more technical process model.
Yes. Event-Driven Process Chain is closely associated with ARIS, and many EPC models live in ARIS repositories. A strong specialist should understand how to structure models, maintain naming standards, and work inside a process architecture so the diagrams remain useful over time.
A strong EPC specialist usually knows process analysis, workshop facilitation, and clear business documentation. Familiarity with SAP landscapes, compliance needs, and related notations such as BPMN helps a lot. The best experts can also talk to process owners, not just draw diagrams.
A Event-Driven Process Chain project needs someone who has modeled real business processes before, not just read about the notation. You want an expert who can handle messy input, resolve unclear terminology, and keep models consistent across teams. For larger change projects, process governance experience matters as much as diagramming skill.
Yes, EPC work is often done remotely because models, workshops, and reviews can be shared digitally. For German companies, remote collaboration works well when the expert can communicate clearly in English or German and document decisions carefully. On-site sessions can still help when many departments need to agree on one process view.
Look for clean models, consistent use of events and functions, and process diagrams that reflect real business logic. A good Event-Driven Process Chain freelancer asks about scope, exceptions, and ownership before modeling anything. They should also explain why a process is modeled a certain way and how it will be maintained later.
Use EPC when the main goal is business process documentation, process harmonization, or workshop-driven analysis. If the work is heavily system-driven, detailed, or meant for execution, another notation may be better from the start. A good specialist can help decide whether EPC is the right fit before modeling begins.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 888 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (19%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Professional Services (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Event-Driven Process Chain in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (92%), and Product Development (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Event-Driven Process Chain
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