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Jörg Kopitzke
Last position:
Exec. Coach / Consultant / Agilist at HASOMED GmbH
Repaired a broken “ScrumBan” process, then established a pure Kanban system; increased output in the Kanban flow by 22% within four weeks
Increased team autonomy and decision-making ability by implementing new decision strategies; resulting in up to 25% better outcomes
Redesigned retrospectives (including one-to-one coaching and workshops), which led to consistent implementation of the resulting action items
Intensive coaching of Product Owners (POs) to develop and support “Empowered Teams”, alongside leadership development to place agile frameworks and methods in a realistic context (“de-illusioning”)
Supported change management processes to promote an agile company culture among management and teams, improving internal communication to increase transparency and effectiveness in agile processes
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.
Andreas RĂĽhl
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Information Security at A-R-C Andreas RĂĽhl Consulting
Development and implementation of tailored information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, and other standards
Risk management and creation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX, and VdS 3473/10000
Building and improving security organizations
Creation and implementation of guidelines, policies, work instructions, and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Conducting trainings, workshops, and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting on the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies
Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
Consulting on the selection, integration, and management of security architectures in complex IT environments
Consulting on ITSM and managed security services and SOC
Leading and managing complex projects to improve information security
Process analysis, optimization, and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001, and cybernetics
Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation, and knowledge management systems
Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)
Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures
Organizing initial response, forensic investigations, and organizational measures in the event of security incidents
Designing and running targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks, and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote security culture in companies
Special trainings on ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, KRITIS, and other relevant standards
Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents
Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations
Taking on the role of an external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in the field of information security
Building and leading security departments as well as recruiting and qualifying employees
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Harold Tela
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
- Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
- Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
- Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
- Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
- Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
- Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
- Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
- Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
- Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.
Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS
Jakob Hess
Last position:
Chief Transformation Officer at Engagement with an internationally active technology group
- Transformation and global scaling (listed in the MDAX)
- Stabilization and professionalization of the ongoing value creation program
- Consistent challenging of the workstreams regarding content, target achievement, and progress, as well as realization of the defined value drivers
- Identification and removal of implementation blockers to ensure execution speed
- Reporting to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board
Jens Henneberg
Last position:
Interim CTO (occasional assignments) at Fujitsu / FSAS
Stabilizing 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
Henry Hanau
Last position:
Interim Manager IT-Compliance at Int. Fertigungsunternehmen
- Industry: mechanical engineering, vehicle manufacturing
- Regulations: Data Act
- Project focus: data governance, legally compliant use of machine data, data platforms
- Assigned by: CFO, platform product owner
Successes/Results (early phase):
- Compliance support for the setup of an internal standardized data usage platform based on Databricks.
- Created the basis for the legally compliant and effective use of machine data, including:
- Technical: gap analysis and closing of gaps in the segmentation and maintenance of collected machine data.
- Technical: consideration of data flows from the platform to users and third parties.
- Organizational: drafting and finalizing the required data usage agreements.
Andreas Schott
Last position:
Interim Manager / Consultant at BTC AG
- Support in managing complex projects in agile, traditional, and hybrid environments
- Building and implementing governance structures to clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision paths
- Designing and facilitating workshops (e.g. kick-offs, retrospectives, lessons learned)
- Developing and introducing standardized processes and templates for project, portfolio, and change management
- Supporting companies in their development toward agile or autonomous structures
- Analyzing and improving collaboration between line organization, project management, and operations
- Introducing role profiles and competency models for new ways of working
- Developing guidelines for decision-making (e.g. based on corporate strategy, cost-effectiveness, customer focus)
- Facilitating conflict discussions and decision rounds between stakeholders
- Developing and applying guidelines for communication in change processes
- Supporting managers with feedback and review formats
- Visual preparation of complex topics for management decisions
- Developing use cases for AI-supported automations in project work
- Supporting the evaluation and introduction of digital tools to improve processes
- Operational responsibility for Citrix & AD/Access: ensuring stable IT operations, including incident handling, handovers, and quality assurance in day-to-day business
- Closing operational gaps by clearly defining responsibilities between BTC, BITS, and service providers
- Performing a structured gap analysis of existing service agreements, make-or-buy decisions, and role clarification with KPI anchoring
- Leading escalations with quick intervention in case of conflicting goals and unclear responsibilities
Nicole Seiler
Last position:
HR Manager at Startup / Digital Transformation
- Setup & structure: Complete rebuild and structuring of the HR department in a dynamic startup environment
- People management: Taking full responsibility for operational and strategic HR
- Culture & team: Active further development of the company culture during the transformation phase
Wolfgang Orgler
Last position:
Business Analyst at DekaBank
Lead Business Analyst – Analysis and optimization of private banking processes
Responsibility for the business analysis and further development of business processes in private banking, with a focus on CRM, customer data management, and master data processes
Carrying out a comprehensive business process analysis to identify optimization potential, business gaps, and improvement opportunities along the customer lifecycle
Gathering, analyzing, and structuring business requirements in close cooperation with business units, management, IT architecture, and development teams
Creating and aligning business concepts, process models, user stories, and requirement documentation as the basis for technical implementation
Analyzing and optimizing existing master data processes with a focus on data quality, responsibilities, and efficient data maintenance
Designing and further developing CRM customer data processes while taking regulatory requirements and business goals into account
Planning and moderating workshops with business, IT, and stakeholders for requirements analysis, process design, and solution finding
Managing requirements and ensuring consistent communication between business and IT
Using AI-supported analysis tools to help with requirements analysis, structuring information, and improving documentation quality
Franz Bauer
Last position:
Product Development (AI) at Own initiative
AI telephone assistant platform
Claude Code, Google AI Studio, Python, LLM / Voice-AI, PostgreSQL
- Conception and hands-on development of an AI-supported telephone assistant platform (voice AI / LLM) – from idea and architecture to MVP/product.
- Built agentic workflows and full automations with Claude Code and Google AI Studio.
- Also delivered AI-supported work in client engagements: used Claude Code for governance documentation, requirement drafts, and automations.
Michele Heine
Last position:
Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH
- Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
- Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (incl. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
- Concept and implementation of content production and marketing activities
- Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
- Implementation of digital tools to improve customer acquisition and support
- Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
Regina Körnicke
Last position:
Data Protection Consultant at Promotional institute of a federal state (public credit institution)
Industry: Finance/Insurance
- Sparring partner for the data protection team
- Taking over tasks from the data protection backlog
- Updating data protection processes
- Updating TOMs
- Revising template documents (including DPA, data protection guidelines)
- Conducting audits (authorization concept, software development)
- Taking over tasks from day-to-day operations
- Processing data protection reports
- Conducting DPIA and TIA
- Reviewing data processing agreements
- Designing and delivering trainings
- Standard Data Protection Model
- AI and data protection
Result: Successfully supported the data protection team, worked through the data protection backlog, and delivered trainings successfully
Tobias Knebel
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts using GDPR
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 GDPR covers
GDPR is the EU ruleset for handling personal data. It shapes how companies collect, store, share, and delete information about customers, employees, and users. Strong experts turn legal duties into clear processes that teams can follow.
Common work
- Data mapping and record-keeping
- DPIAs and risk reviews
- Consent, cookie, and notice updates
- Vendor and processor checks
- Breach response support
Tools and documents
Work around GDPR often touches privacy management software, consent platforms, ticketing systems, and contract templates. It also needs clean documentation for policies, lawful basis, retention rules, and subject access requests. The best specialists keep the legal text aligned with daily operations.
When to bring in help
Companies often hire freelance GDPR experts during audits, product launches, mergers, new vendor rollouts, or after a privacy incident. They are useful when legal, security, and product teams need one practical plan. External support is also common when internal privacy capacity is limited.
What strong specialists do
Good GDPR professionals are precise and practical. They can read process gaps, ask the right questions, and translate requirements into steps for teams across marketing, HR, IT, and support. They also know how to balance compliance with usable business workflows.
Related privacy knowledge
Strong GDPR work often sits next to privacy by design, data retention, cross-border transfers, cookie consent, and controller-processor agreements. In many companies, specialists also work with security teams, legal counsel, and product owners. That mix matters more than theory alone.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about GDPR? Start with the answers below.
A strong GDPR expert helps with data mapping, privacy notices, lawful basis reviews, DPIAs, vendor terms, and breach response. Companies also bring in specialists to clean up consent flows, retention rules, and internal processes. The goal is not paperwork alone; it is workable compliance.
GDPR is specific to the EU privacy regime and has its own rules for controllers, processors, transfers, and data subject rights. General privacy consulting may cover broader policy work, but GDPR work needs direct familiarity with the regulation and its practical obligations. That matters when you need precise decisions, not broad advice.
A good GDPR specialist usually understands privacy operations, contract review, security basics, and stakeholder communication. Familiarity with DPIAs, records of processing, cookie consent tools, and cross-border transfer mechanisms is especially useful. For product-heavy teams, experience with privacy by design is a plus.
A GDPR project needs the right depth for the risk involved. A simple policy update may need a focused specialist, while a group-wide compliance reset or incident review calls for someone who has handled complex environments before. The best fit depends on how much legal, operational, and technical coordination is required.
Yes, GDPR work is often remote because most tasks center on reviews, workshops, and documentation. Remote collaboration works well when the specialist can meet legal, security, and product teams over video and review shared records. On-site sessions can help when many departments need the same process change at once.
Look for a GDPR expert who explains trade-offs clearly and turns requirements into actions your teams can actually follow. Good signs are solid examples of data mapping, DPIA work, vendor review, and incident handling. Weak fits often stay abstract and avoid specifics about process changes.
A GDPR freelancer should be ready to work with legal, IT, security, HR, and marketing teams. They need to be comfortable reading real workflows, not just policies, and to document decisions in a clear way. Strong communication matters because GDPR often depends on getting many people to change small habits.
GDPR is the core EU framework, while UK GDPR is the UK version used after Brexit with closely related rules. Many projects need both in practice, plus local privacy laws and sector rules. A good specialist knows where the frameworks overlap and where the details differ.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 891 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects are German (97%), English (95%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (57%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (78%), and Product Development (63%).
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