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Olfa A.

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Embedded Software Engineer | Model-Based Software Design | HIL/SIL/MIL Validation

Hanover
Olfa A.

Last position:

Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)

  • Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
  • Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
  • Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
  • Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
  • Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
  • Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
  • Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
  • Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)

Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git

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Ronald J.

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Senior HSE Manager

Xanten
Ronald J.

Last position:

HSE Manager at Ralf Hirsch GmbH

  • Site inspections and briefings during the Hitachi converter rebuild
  • Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
  • Processing work permits
  • Conducting training for slingers
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Michael S.

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Prof. Dr. Michael Serejenkov

Hanover
Michael S.

Last position:

Data Scientist at CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG, docmetric GmbH

Development of AI-based and classical models for analyzing medical and patient data, including medication analyses, diagnosis analyses, forecasts, procedure analyses, dosage analyses, comorbidity analyses, prescription analyses, patient potential analyses, and referral profile analyses. Analyses in the area of Real World Evidence.

  • Gathering customer requirements
  • Planning the subproject
  • Designing and defining KPIs
  • Designing and developing models and visualizations of the results using customer dashboards
  • Developing and implementing DWH adjustments
  • Deriving recommendations for action

Methods, technologies: Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python, R, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Amazon Web Services, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Databricks, Multivariate Statistics

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Abdelrahman H.

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FPGA / Embedded Software Engineer

Hamburg
Abdelrahman H.

Last position:

Research Assistant (WHK), FPGA Development – BrassSense Project at HAW Hamburg / Prof. Peter Schulz

  • Real-time tone detection on FPGA (~20 ms latency target) using a filter bank architecture with a fuzzy-logic decision stage, avoiding FFT due to its window-length/frequency-resolution tradeoff.
  • Responsible for system integration and architecture.
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Rafal K.

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Development Engineer

Kirchheimbolanden
Rafal K.

Last position:

Development Engineer at Hexagon Purus

  • CAD system: SolidWorks 2021
  • PDM database: HXP SolidWorks
  • Product: mobile hydrogen refueling station
  • Handling and implementing change requests
  • Independently developing products for new applications
  • Reviewing and approving production and assembly drawings
  • Providing technical support to engineering service providers
  • Collaborating closely with purchasing and quality teams
  • Developing and achieving cost reduction goals
  • Planning and executing concept validations
  • Independently creating solution proposals and technical concepts for new ideas
  • Establishing and maintaining supplier relationships
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Federico L.

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ISO – Senior Consultant Quality & Information Security

Düsseldorf
Federico L.

Last position:

Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

As the only large integrated energy company in Germany, EnBW covers the entire value chain - from energy production through distribution to customers. It expands its renewable energy sources, advocates for a socially responsible coal exit, and drives key technologies like green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW.  Developed and implemented a holistic process view covering both technical and organizational aspects  Ensured end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services  Established clear responsibilities and accountabilities within the IAM landscape  Collaborated with different departments to identify and optimize a holistic architecture and act as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security  Introduced and monitored governance policies to ensure compliance and security  Continuously improved IAM processes and systems through regular audits and evaluations  Participated in external audits of the process as part of official ISO audits  Further developed the policy for setting administrative requirements and procedures and aligned it with administrative units  Conceptually advanced the KPI system to measure process quality

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Sven R.

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Project Manager for Major Contracts on Temporary Assignment

Dortmund
Sven R.

Last position:

Project Manager for Large Contracts on Temporary Assignment at Atlas Titan GmbH / ENGIE Deutschland GmbH

  • Conducting concept and design planning in the acquisition phase (energy generation, e.g. BESS and industrial plants under EPC contracts)
  • Serving as the link for all communication with sales, customers, suppliers, and branch offices
  • Estimating costs and setting budgets for industrial plants (hot gas generators, battery storage, hydropower plants, etc.) with CAPEX up to €100M
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Stefan N.

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Managing Director

Polling
Stefan N.

Last position:

Managing Director at Unisource GmbH

  • Project management for commercial and industrial BESS, rooftop PV and hydrogen systems (up to 20 MW) in the DACH region
  • AC- and DC-Engineering (low-, medium- and high voltage)
  • Management of all project phases: technical assessment, concept and implementation planning, creation and review of service specifications, coordination of planning participants, schedule and budget control
  • Coordination with grid operators (NVPs, VDE-AR-N 4105/4110/4120, TABs, EAAV) and authorities
  • Overarching interface management between customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Ensuring quality, professional due diligence, adherence to deadlines, and cost efficiency
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Friedhelm L.

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Interim Manager, Overall Owner's Representative

Eberdingen
Friedhelm L.

Last position:

Interim Manager, Overall Owner's Representative at AURUBIS AG

  • Took over the project in crisis with about 1.5 years delay when joining in June 2024
  • Clarified the contract situation, planning and construction history, and scope details
  • Relieved the internal project management and improved team morale
  • Calmed all stakeholders at all levels
  • Clarified a change request with the executive board and supervisory board
  • Systematized problem-solving areas and built a new schedule
  • Led all subproject teams and clarified open issues with the district government
  • Secured approval for early construction start (§8a) in November 2024 and initiated the start of construction
  • Clarified safety-relevant aspects of the construction process
  • Supervised foundation work (pile driving) and expert monitoring
  • Facilitated and coordinated weekly construction meetings and subproject meetings
  • Fended off claim initiatives
  • Reported to the executive board and plant management
  • Handed over the project to the internal project management in an orderly manner in February 2025
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Max H.

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Project Manager

Munich
Max H.

Last position:

Deputy Project Manager at Die Autobahn des Bundes GmbH

  • Transferred operational responsibility for IT network services to an external provider (project volume in the eight-figure euro range)
  • Coordinated the IT team for the tender
  • Project planning, financial controlling, stakeholder reporting (to the Autobahn executive board), escalation management, quality management, risk management
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Uwe K.

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Software Architect / Developer

Bad Salzdetfurth
Uwe K.

Last position:

Software Architect / Developer at Manufacturer of packaging and filling machines in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Migration of an Excel-based parameterization software into a .NET application based on .NET 8 and WPF.
  • Use of MS SQL Server as the primary database with generic access to SQLite for portability.
  • Reengineering of complex macros and database-like structures in Excel sheets for input dialogs and validations.
  • Integration and optimization of the solution to ensure easy-to-use operation.
  • System environment: Windows 10 (x64), MS SQL Server, SQLite, Visual Studio Pro. 2022 with .NET 8.0, C# with WPF, VBA scripting with Excel, GIT.
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Hans-Werner M.

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Project Management Green Steel

Weiskirchen
Hans-Werner M.

Last position:

Project Management Green Steel at Saar Stahl

  • Conversion of furnace heating from coke gas to natural gas and subsequent changeover to a natural gas/hydrogen blend
  • Utility supply and piping work (compressed air, cooling water, gas supply, electrical installation)
  • Procurement and negotiations with suppliers
  • Reporting to management
  • Creation of layouts and project plans in MS Project
  • Budget planning and monitoring
  • Creation of various requirement and specification documents
  • Topics: steel production, blast furnace, rolling mill, gas burner, hydrogen
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Gavin L.

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Owner/Consultant

Ulm
Gavin L.

Last position:

Owner/Consultant at Leese Design

  • Provided consultancy services to international clients in the medical, child safety and consumer sectors, taking projects from concept to mass production.

  • Luma Vision GmbH – senior engineer for cardiac imaging system; responsible for CAD (Onshape), PDM (OnShape), IEC 60601/510k technical drawings, re-design and design transfer.

  • Irasun GmbH (Getinge Group) – developed medical devices including injection mouldings, sheet metal, precision machined, electromechanical and cable components.

  • JMDA Ltd. – engineered six child restraint systems and ISOFIX bases for leading brands, coordinating UK/China/Germany teams to international standards and budget requirements.

  • Skullcap Helmets – led full cycle helmet product development from concept sketches to prototypes and tooling; secured patent DE 10 2021 112 067 B3.

  • Additional clients: Merriam Engineering and Design (cameras, film cameras), Plasmatech (hydrogen gas machine).

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Vaikunth S.

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Technology Consultant – Hydrogen Systems Engineering

Düsseldorf
Vaikunth S.

Last position:

Technology Consultant – Hydrogen Systems Engineering at Bashpa Energy Technology Solutions

  • Consulting & strategic advisory in areas related systems engineering, infrastructure development, techno-economic feasibility, sector coupling and regulatory aspects of green hydrogen in India to evaluate integration and decarbonization opportunities.
  • Developed data-driven models of renewable distributed energy resources (wind, solar and hydel) to evaluate the cost of green hydrogen production, distribution and application, aiming for commercial viability and affordability.
  • Spearheaded the modelling of the Indian electricity grid and simulation of load balancing to estimate the short- and long-term energy market flexibility analysis to support energy trading and risk management for hydrogen assets.
  • Leading AI-enabled software development to support decision-making and accelerate the adoption of a hydrogen economy in India.

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Statistics of experts using Hydrogen Technology

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany are most in demand in Energy, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Operations, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

94%

94% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

69%

69% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

23%

23% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 4 8 12 16
2 of the Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
13 of the Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
13 of the Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
8 of the Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
One of the Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charges €1600 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200-​1600 €1600+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Germany using Hydrogen Technology

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

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Daily rate avg. 861 €

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 €

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

Hydrogen Technology experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Energy (77%)
  • Manufacturing (64%)
  • Automotive (49%)
  • Information Technology (41%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (36%)
  • Professional Services (33%)
  • Education (28%)
  • Utilities (28%)

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

About the technology

What Hydrogen is

Hydrogen is Shopify’s React-based framework for building custom commerce storefronts. It gives teams more control than a standard theme while keeping Shopify as the commerce backend. Hydrogen projects commonly use Remix patterns, server-side rendering, Storefront API queries and Oxygen for deployment.

Storefronts it powers

Hydrogen is suited to fast, content-rich shopping experiences that need a custom interface or complex buying journey.

  • Headless Shopify storefronts for direct-to-consumer brands
  • Product discovery, filtering and collection pages
  • Localized catalogs, markets and checkout handoffs
  • Editorial commerce experiences with structured content
  • Custom account, cart and merchandising flows

Ecosystem and tooling

A Hydrogen specialist works across React, JavaScript or TypeScript, Shopify APIs and modern web delivery. The surrounding stack may include Oxygen, Shopify Functions, webhooks, CMS integrations, analytics, search services and payment providers. Strong knowledge of GraphQL helps with Storefront API data fetching and efficient page rendering.

When companies bring in experts

Companies often seek freelance expertise when a theme no longer supports the desired experience, a legacy headless build needs improvement or a new storefront must launch without disrupting commerce operations. Professionals can shape the architecture, connect external services, migrate routes and establish deployment workflows. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while workshops or stakeholder sessions may still benefit from local availability and German or English communication.

  • Reworking slow or fragile storefront foundations
  • Moving from a Shopify theme to a headless setup
  • Integrating CMS, search, ERP or customer data services
  • Preparing international storefronts and market-specific content

What strong professionals deliver

The best Hydrogen professionals balance visual flexibility with maintainable commerce logic. They understand caching, streaming, accessibility, SEO, Core Web Vitals and failure handling rather than focusing only on the interface. Their deliverables may include a tested component system, documented API integrations, reusable loaders and actions, deployment configuration and clear handover guidance.

Choosing the right specialist

Look for work that shows production Shopify storefronts built with Hydrogen, not only general React projects. Ask how the specialist handles Storefront API limits, preview environments, caching, checkout boundaries and third-party outages. A practical review should cover architecture decisions, testing, monitoring and how content and merchandising teams will operate the finished experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Hydrogen Technology? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

Hydrogen Technology is used to build custom, headless Shopify storefronts with React. It supports tailored product discovery, content-led commerce, localized experiences and buying journeys that go beyond standard Shopify themes.

Hydrogen gives a team more control over the storefront code, rendering model and integrations than a conventional Shopify theme. A theme is often simpler to launch and maintain, while Hydrogen suits brands that need a distinctive experience or deeper composability.

Shopify Hydrogen is closely aligned with Shopify’s Storefront API, commerce model and Oxygen hosting. Alternatives based on Next.js or another frontend framework can offer broader hosting and ecosystem choices, but they may require more decisions around commerce conventions and deployment.

A strong Hydrogen Technology specialist should also understand React, TypeScript or JavaScript, GraphQL and Shopify APIs. Experience with Oxygen, Shopify Functions, webhooks, CMS connections, search, analytics, accessibility and performance optimization is valuable.

A small storefront enhancement may need a specialist who can work safely within an existing React and Shopify codebase. A full headless rebuild calls for deeper architecture, API, caching, testing and deployment experience, especially when several external systems are involved.

Yes. Hydrogen work is well suited to remote collaboration through repositories, staging environments, design tools and documented API contracts. Teams in Germany should agree early on working language, meeting cadence, time-zone overlap and any need for on-site workshops.

Review a specialist’s production examples and ask for the reasoning behind their rendering, caching and integration choices. Good work includes automated tests, accessible components, clear error handling, measurable performance improvements and documentation that lets the internal team operate the storefront.

A Hydrogen Technology freelancer may deliver the storefront architecture, reusable React components, Storefront API queries, cart and account flows, CMS or service integrations and Oxygen deployment setup. The scope can also include migration planning, testing, monitoring and handover to the commerce team.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 861 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 69% hold at least a Master's degree, and 23% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are Energy (77%), Manufacturing (64%), and Automotive (49%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are Project Management (87%), Operations (67%), and Quality Assurance (62%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Hydrogen Technology

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location 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

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