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Michael S.

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Data Scientist

Hanover
Michael S.

Last position:

Data Analyst, Data Scientist at CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG, docmetric GmbH

Development of AI and traditional models to analyze medical and patient data, including medication analyses, diagnosis analyses, forecasts, procedure analyses, dosage analyses, comorbidity analyses, prescription analyses, patient potential analyses, referral profile analyses, and prescription analyses. Analyses in the field of Real World Evidence.

Healthcare IT, pharmaceutical industry

Tasks, responsibilities:

  • Gathering customer requirements
  • Planning the subproject
  • Designing and defining KPIs
  • Designing and developing models and visualizations of results using customer dashboards
  • Developing and implementing data warehouse adaptations
  • 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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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 Filling Station
  • Processing and implementing change instructions
  • Independently developing products for new applications
  • Reviewing and releasing manufacturing and assembly drawings
  • Providing technical support to engineering service providers
  • Working closely with the Purchasing and Quality departments
  • Developing and implementing cost reduction targets
  • Planning and carrying out concept validations
  • Independently developing proposed solutions and technical concepts for innovative ideas
  • Establishing and maintaining contact with suppliers
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Katarzyna G.

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Finance Consultant

Heltersberg
Katarzyna G.

Last position:

Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer

  • Supported monthly and annual closing activities
  • Checked incoming invoices for formal and factual accuracy
  • Posted incoming invoices
  • Contact person for internal departments on accounting matters
  • Created and maintained vendor master data
  • Processed open items
  • Took on additional accounting-related special tasks
  • Managed the functional mailbox
  • Performed payment runs

Training and knowledge transfer – Accounts Payable:

In addition to the tasks above, I was responsible for training and transferring knowledge to 8 employees of an external service provider in India who took over the accounts payable activities:

  • Conducted structured training and practical guidance throughout the accounts payable process
  • Trained employees in checking and posting incoming invoices, including formal and factual checks
  • Taught vendor master data maintenance, open-item processing and payment runs
  • Trained employees in using the functional mailbox and communicating effectively with internal departments
  • Explained accounting procedures, controls and company-specific accounts payable requirements
  • Conducted “Training on the Job” using practical posting cases and real business transactions
  • Supported the team in independently carrying out accounts payable processes and resolving accounting questions
  • Checked the quality and accuracy of work results and provided continuous feedback and coaching
  • Supported the transfer of accounts payable processes to the external service provider and ensured structured knowledge transfer and an orderly handover
  • Supported a smooth transition by documenting processes, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring consistent application of accounting requirements

Software: JDE, ELO, SAP Concur

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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 Germany’s only large integrated energy company, EnBW covers the entire value chain—from energy generation and distribution to serving customers. The company is expanding its renewable energy sources, working toward a socially responsible coal phase-out, and advancing key technologies such as the use of green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW.  Developing and implementing an end-to-end process view that takes both technical and organizational aspects into account  Ensuring end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services  Establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities across the IAM landscape  Working with various departments to identify and optimize an end-to-end architecture and act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security  Introducing and monitoring governance policies to ensure compliance and security  Continuously improving IAM processes and systems through regular audits and service reviews  Taking part in external process audits as part of official audits against ISO standards  Further developing the policy that sets administrative requirements and procedures, and aligning it with administrative departments  Conceptually developing the KPI system for measuring process quality

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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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Egor B.

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Technical Buyer & SQM Specialist

Trautskirchen
Egor B.

Last position:

Freelance Technical Buyer & SQM Specialist at Becker Supply Chain & Procurement (BSCP)

  • Responsibility & Strategy: Global supplier qualification for an international company in the certified consumer goods sector – fully remote and independently managed.
  • Core Activity: Supplier research and outreach (over 150 contacts in the EU, Asia and the USA), NDA negotiations and development of a structured supplier database based on relevant product and sustainability standards.
  • Notable Achievement: Built the supplier base from scratch, placed series inquiries and independently organized and led supplier meetings – ready for series production within a short period of time.
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Désiré N.

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Site Manager | Construction Manager | Civil & Structural Engineer

Weimar
Désiré N.

Last position:

Multi-Site Site Management

Site 1: GERMANY | MAGDEBURG - C60

Large-scale industrial construction project in hydrogen sector, located in Magdeburg, Germany.

Coordinate and supervise civil, structural and infrastructure activities within a complex, safety-critical industrial environment.

  • Manage day-to-day site coordination between contractors, suppliers, engineering teams and multidisciplinary construction interfaces.
  • Monitor execution against drawings, technical specifications, QA/QC requirements, HSE standards and project schedules.
  • Follow up construction progress, technical issues, non-conformances and corrective actions.
  • Participate in site inspections, walkdowns and construction coordination meetings.
  • Support commissioning readiness, SAT preparation, punch-list closure and final handover.

Site 2: GERMANY | KAISERSESCH – C53

SmartQuart – E.ON / Elogen | Hydrogen Electrolyser

  • Provided on-site Site Management and Technical Coordination support during Elogen's intervention at the Kaisersesch electrolyser installation.
  • Participated in site briefings and coordinated technical queries arising during execution.
  • Followed up outstanding technical actions and ensured required information was communicated to relevant site stakeholders.
  • Reported site status, technical constraints and outstanding actions to the Elogen project team.

Site 3: GERMANY | C68 - SLOVAKIA

Elogen / Veolia | Industrial Gas / Hydrogen Construction Project

  • Coordinate infrastructure and structural activities within a complex industrial construction environment.
  • Supervise and follow up civil / structural construction and installation works.
  • Coordinate contractors, suppliers, engineering and construction teams.
  • Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, HSE and quality
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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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Robert P.

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Risk & Safety Management Expert

München
Robert P.

Last position:

Site HSE Manager at Nidec ASI

Project: Arneburg BESS Station (30 MW / 78 MWh)

Responsibilities:

  • Assistance for the Nidec site manager on site for all HSE-related matters
  • Monitoring of all site activities in accordance with HSE guidelines and the Nidec's construction regulations
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports using HSE documents
  • Management of Nidec's internal HSE reporting system
  • Verification and validation of risk assessments
  • Audits and inspections; participation in client meetings and implementation of HSE measures
  • Document creation, verification of documents + RAMS
  • Safety briefing / Toolbox meeting / Induction
  • Participation in Nidec audits
  • Verification of work suitability / RAMS and implementation of preventive measures
  • Management of fire safety / Fire Response Plan (Fire Brigade)
  • Organising emergency drills
  • Compliance with HSE Plan and Nidec ERP
  • Assistance with local legal requirements and ensuring compliance
  • Coordination of services such as equipment hire, snow clearance and other services + their maintenance
  • Local support on other matters
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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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Statistics of experts using Hydrogen Technology

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have 22 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.2 years

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations

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

Top industries

Energy, Manufacturing, Automotive

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

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

95%

95% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

68%

68% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

21%

21% 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

English, German, French

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

Speak two or more languages

98%

98% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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5% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
33% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
38% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
23% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
3% of Hydrogen Technology experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts in Germany using Hydrogen Technology

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

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Daily rate avg. 871 €

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 29 Oct 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 (76%)
  • Manufacturing (67%)
  • Automotive (50%)
  • Information Technology (38%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (36%)
  • Professional Services (36%)
  • Construction (31%)
  • Utilities (29%)

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

About the technology

Hydrogen technology explained

Hydrogen technology covers the production, conditioning, storage, transport and use of hydrogen as an energy carrier and industrial feedstock. Projects may focus on green hydrogen from renewable electricity, low-carbon production routes, or the conversion of hydrogen into derivatives such as ammonia. The work connects energy, process engineering, chemistry, power systems and industrial operations.

Systems and applications

Hydrogen projects appear across heavy industry, mobility, energy storage and heat supply. Specialists help companies plan and deliver:

  • Electrolyser systems using alkaline or PEM technology
  • Hydrogen refuelling and distribution infrastructure
  • Storage, compression, liquefaction and pipeline systems
  • Fuel-cell applications for vehicles, backup power and stationary energy
  • Industrial conversions for steel, chemicals, refining and glass

Ecosystem and tooling

The ecosystem includes renewable power assets, water treatment, electrolysers, compressors, tanks, sensors, fuel cells and balance-of-plant equipment. Professionals work with process simulation, digital twins, SCADA, energy-management systems, industrial controls and data platforms. They also connect technical design with permitting, safety studies, lifecycle assessment and commercial modelling.

When companies need specialists

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a pilot must become an operating plant, an industrial process needs a hydrogen pathway, or a new supply chain requires technical validation. External professionals can assess feasibility, define specifications, compare suppliers and coordinate interfaces between energy, production and infrastructure teams. In Germany, collaboration may involve local industrial sites, utilities, mobility projects and research-led initiatives.

Delivery and collaboration

Strong project planning is essential because hydrogen assets cross several disciplines and operating environments. Freelance specialists may work remotely on modelling, requirements and documentation, then join site teams for commissioning, testing or supplier reviews. German-language communication can be valuable for local stakeholders, while clear technical English remains common across international equipment and project teams.

What strong experts bring

Experienced professionals understand more than a single component. They can trace hydrogen from source to end use, challenge assumptions about efficiency and safety, and document decisions in a form that operators and investors can use. Look for evidence of sound hazard analysis, equipment integration, control strategy, performance testing and practical commissioning. The strongest specialists also explain trade-offs clearly and adapt designs to real operating constraints.

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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 produce, store, move and consume hydrogen in energy and industrial systems. Common applications include renewable hydrogen production, steelmaking, chemical manufacturing, fuel cells, transport and long-duration energy storage.

Hydrogen technology and batteries solve different energy problems. Batteries are often effective for short-duration storage and lighter mobility, while hydrogen can support intensive industrial processes, longer storage periods and applications where direct electrification is difficult.

A strong hydrogen specialist may combine process engineering with renewable power, electrolyser integration, industrial automation, fluid systems or fuel-cell design. Useful adjacent knowledge also includes hazardous-area requirements, safety analysis, SCADA, energy modelling and lifecycle assessment.

The right level depends on the assignment. A feasibility study may need strong modelling and process knowledge, while plant integration or commissioning requires practical experience with equipment interfaces, operating procedures, testing and safety controls.

Hydrogen Technology work can often begin remotely through requirements gathering, system modelling, documentation and supplier evaluation. Site surveys, installation reviews, commissioning and operator training usually require on-site collaboration, particularly for industrial facilities in Germany.

Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. Other routes may use natural gas or other feedstocks with different emissions profiles, costs, infrastructure needs and carbon-management requirements.

Ask the hydrogen professional to explain the full system rather than only one component. Review their approach to safety, efficiency, equipment selection, controls, operating conditions, interfaces and validation, and request clear examples of deliverables from comparable projects.

The hydrogen economy includes production, purification, compression, storage, transport, distribution and end-use equipment. It also depends on renewable power, water supply, certification, industrial integration, maintenance planning and a realistic operating model.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 871 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 68% hold at least a Master's degree, and 21% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are English (100%), German (98%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are Energy (76%), Manufacturing (67%), and Automotive (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Hydrogen Technology in their recent projects are Project Management (88%), Quality Assurance (67%), and Operations (64%).

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.

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