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Christian R.

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Lead Consultant, Senior Project Manager

Lindlar
Christian R.

Last position:

Project Manager, Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI

  • Gathering information
  • Creating rollout wave concepts
  • Coordinating employees
  • Monitoring and managing activities
  • Project management including analysis and reporting to the board
  • Creating instructions and specifications
  • Training floorwalkers
  • Supporting the rollout on site
  • VIP support
  • Introducing SharePoint
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Michael K.

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Senior Program Manager

Rückersdorf
Michael K.

Last position:

Senior Program Manager at Pronetz Consulting GmbH

Project management and process consulting in the field of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

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Adil B.

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Regional Project Manager

Düsseldorf
Adil B.

Last position:

Regional Project Manager at Huawei

  • Managing the planning, implementation and delivery of 2G/4G/5G rollout projects for Deutsche Telekom, including new-build, upgrade and modernization projects,
  • Ordering hardware and services for the completed sites,
  • Coordinating partners to build the sites according to the planning documents and achieve project targets,
  • Quality management during site deployment,
  • Main contact for the customer (SPOC) and interface to internal stakeholders (Sales, Supply Chain and delivery) for all project-related matters
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Farah S.

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Freelancer | Management Consultant & Interim Executive

Cologne
Farah S.

Last position:

Management Consultant & Interim Executive at Freelancer

  • Interim & Business Management: Strategic consulting and operational leadership of business units and large projects with a focus on profitability (P&L), growth, and portfolio development.
  • Business Case & Strategy: Development of complex business models (e.g. 5G campus networks, platform business) and execution of strategic market studies for international clients.
  • People & Leadership: Many years of experience in disciplinary leadership and development of large teams (>100 employees), building competence centers, and coaching managers in agile environments.
  • Partner & Vendor Ecosystems: Management and negotiation of high-value framework agreements (T&M, fixed price) as well as steering multinational supplier and partner relationships.
  • End-to-End Project Governance: Responsibility for the full lifecycle management of large technical projects (mobile core network, integration, rollout) while meeting the highest quality and security standards.
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Tom G.

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Digitalization Consultant

Munich
Tom G.

Last position:

Digitalization Consultant at LichtBlick SE – Green Electricity & Innovation

  • Concept & IT implementation of inbound B2C campaigns, BPM process documentation
  • Cross-departmental implementation of multiple whitepapers / guides
  • Setup of the customer journey with MS Dyn365 / CRM: forms, landing pages, campaigns
  • Project controlling, process documentation, testing and training / coaching, analytics reports
  • Hands-on implementation & on-time launch of all campaigns for digital new customer acquisition
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Ljubomir O.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer | QA Engineer

München
Ljubomir O.

Last position:

Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH

Temporary employment

  • System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail industry
  • Software test application & integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies, and component interactions
  • Test automation (FEAT framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting, and result analysis
  • Functional safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage, as well as standards compliance according to EN50126/28/29
  • Test automation for communication components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
  • Requirements analysis & shift-left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities, and redundancies early in the SDLC
  • Test design & test case development: Derivation of test conditions, coverage strategies, and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT), including reusable test data fixtures
  • CI/CD & automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test, and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Test data & configuration management (XML): Maintenance and adaptation of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
  • Non-functional testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
  • Agile development & defect management (JIRA, Confluence): Participation in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts, as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
  • Error analysis & debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system layers (application to bus)
  • Model-based analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
  • Process & test documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
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Ananthraj N.

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Founder

Munich
Ananthraj N.

Last position:

Founder at sprhava

Leading the end-to-end development of Edge AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired individuals, aligning product vision with user needs and managing a cross-functional team of data scientists, Android developers, AWS engineers, and hardware specialists.

  • Defined product roadmap for Edge AI smart glasses and MVP features through user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis, ensuring accessibility and real-world usability.
  • Developed and validated a PoC for AI-driven cancer cell identification in PET/CT scans, collaborating with medical experts to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance.
  • Built and scaled a multidisciplinary team of 75+ engineers, interns, and designers across Germany and India, driving cross-border collaboration and iterative prototyping.
  • Established strategic partnerships with NGOs, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to embed inclusivity and patient feedback into product design.
  • Drove hands-on hardware-software integration using Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano of AI models. Initiated and nurtured relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and ecosystem players to build scalable go-to-market plans.
  • Owned critical product decisions, from prototype development to funding strategy, applying a data-informed and impact-driven mindset.
  • Fostered a learning-focused culture by facilitating brainstorming sessions and continuous feedback loops between engineering and product.

Achievements:

  • Public speaker: Auto.Ai 2025 (Berlin), Wearable technologies 2025 (Munich and Bangalore), MEDICA 2024 (Dusseldorf)
  • WMF, Bologna, Italy (June 2024): Only AI startup to be selected from Germany as EBV hero to represent sprhava on global platform
  • Medica, Germany (2024): Delivered a speech on AI smart glasses in world's largest Healthcare event.
  • Wearable Technologies, Bengaluru, India (Dec 2024): I was a speaker presenting sprhava and its product.
  • Venturise Global Challenge (GIM 2025, Bengaluru Palace, Karnataka): sprhava was selected as one of the 16 top startups (ESDM) to present on this global platform
  • Wearable Technologies Conference 2025 EUROPE, Munich, Germany (May 2025): Delivered a talk on Edge AI at the Europe's biggest wearable tech event.
  • InsurNext Köln, Germany (2025): sprhava was honoured with a booth from Cologne administration.
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Maher S.

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Senior / Managing Consultant / Project Management Management of Implementation, Integration and Transition Projects

Düsseldorf
Maher S.

Last position:

Product Development – Test Management – Rollout at Telefónica Deutschland

Participation in various projects related to the development and introduction of new telecommunications products in the mobile communications and fixed-line sectors, with a focus on 5G, wholesale and IPv6 technologies.

  • Planning, coordination and execution of product development projects, particularly in the 5G and fixed-line environments
  • Support for the rollout of new offerings, including test management and quality assurance
  • Participation in the development of wholesale products and eSIM solutions
  • Close coordination with internal departments (technology, marketing, operations) and external partners
  • Use of agile tools and methods for project management and collaboration

Tools: JIRA, MS Office, MS Project

Technologies: 5G, 5G Campus Networks, Fixed Network (FixNet), IPv6, eSIM, Wholesale product development

CS-APN 5G NSA – IPv6 / Dual-Stack for B2B Customers

Ensuring the use of CS-APNs in dual-stack mode (IPv4/IPv6) in combination with MPLS VPN and IPSEC VPN.

  • Project management including test planning, test coordination and go-live management
  • Technical coordination for activating IPv6 functionality for B2B connections

eSIM Manager – Product Development for B2B Customers

Development of a tool for the fast and scalable provision of eSIM profiles for business customers.

  • Product design and process definition for activating eSIMs on different device types (smartphones, IoT, laptops)
  • Collaboration with partners to integrate the solution into existing infrastructures

eSIM Handling B2B – Blanco eSIM Process Integration

Optimization of the eSIM provisioning process through the introduction of dynamic Blanco eSIM processes.

  • Definition of new processes for issuing non-activated eSIMs (Blanco) via the frontend and partner community
  • Design of the integration into service and IT systems

All-IP 5G NSA – Mobile Access for B2B Internet/Voice Services

Expansion of the All-IP portfolio with mobile 5G access offering higher bandwidth for business customers. (5G Indoor Coverage).

  • Project management including test management and go-live preparation
  • Interface coordination for introducing Local-SIM-based solutions

5G PN – Campus Roaming / Private Networks

Development and introduction of 5G Private Network (PN) solutions with a focus on industrial applications (IIoT).

  • Design and definition of business use cases
  • Development of SIM/eSIM processes for 5GPN, including roaming between private and public networks

IPv6 for B2B – Introduction in Mobile and Fixed-Line Products

Introduction of IPv6 support for All-IP products and M2M services in the B2B environment.

  • Product and process development for integrating IPv6 (in accordance with RIPE-554)
  • Implementation for large customers such as retail chains with several thousand branches in Germany and abroad
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Jaroslav P.

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Engineer as Manager Environmental & Acoustic Testing

Starnberg
Jaroslav P.

Last position:

Freelance Engineer as Manager Environmental Testing at Rolls-Royce Solutions

  • Environmental testing, shaker testing up to 100G (Acutronic, LDS, RMS, Vibration Research)
  • Testing device and temperature (Vötsch VC³7060, Weisstechnik)
  • Analysis of shaker, temperature and shock tests and documentation of the results
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Kacper K.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Lead Contributor

Solingen
Kacper K.

Last position:

Author

Seqnaut and Sycosm (WIP) – Embedded Audio DSP & Synthesis Platform

  • Embedded audio DSP framework — synthesizers, effects, drum machines; modular audio graph
  • Sequencing: PianoRoll, StepGrid, MasterClock; 8-voice polyphonic synth; CLI + OSC
  • Transient Detector — dual-envelope adaptive threshold, guitar attack detection
  • Hardware: Teensy 4.1, custom AFE design tapping BOSS GX-100; MIDI FX integration

Label: C++23, C, Python, CMake, FreeRTOS, Teensy 4.1 (ARM Cortex-M7), Teensy Audio (Stoffregen), DaisySP, I2S/SAI, OSC, MIDI

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Toralf C.

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IT Consultant in PKI Software Development

Hohen Neuendorf
Toralf C.

Last position:

IT Consultant in PKI Software Development at BWI

  • Implementation of a full-stack application with Angular as the frontend framework and Java as the backend language
  • Use of the Swagger OpenAPI specification for REST communication between the frontend and backend applications
  • Control of a card printer via the Nexus Card SDK framework
  • Design and implementation of card management software with a web interface and a JavaFX module for printer monitoring
  • Use of Cucumber tests for test automation and creation of test artifacts to test outside the development environment
  • Use of Wireshark for network investigations to analyze the API of a third-party product and to monitor the REST API of the self-developed software
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Mahmoud T.

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Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer

Bedburg
Mahmoud T.

Last position:

Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW

  • Analysis of the fiber optic market with a focus on FTTH
  • Advising senior management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
  • Reviewing product portfolios and services
  • Identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
  • Designing a program structure "Fit For Profit" to implement the planned restructuring and meet strategic objectives
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Christoph R.

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IT Consultant

Augsburg
Christoph R.

Last position:

IT Consultant at Augusta Solutions

  • Successfully certified as Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
  • Further training in AI trends, prompt engineering, and tools (ComfyUI, SD3.5, Flux, Loras)
  • Market analysis for the strategic realignment of the service portfolio
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Dariusz L.

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Senior Project and Program Manager

Zorneding
Dariusz L.

Last position:

5G IT Program Manager at 1&1 Versatel

  • 1&1 OpenRAN 5G program
  • Technical and commercial management of the IT system landscape supporting the 5G OpenRAN rollout, operations, and API integrations.
  • Management of API integration projects between 1&1 and Rakuten Symphony RCP systems, including rollout planning, change management, and ticket management.
  • Management of delivery schedules, budgets, and design compliance within the company-wide governance processes for IT projects.
  • Reporting on progress and cost development to stakeholders, including top management, as well as planning budgets and resources.

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Statistics of experts using LTE

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

24 years

LTE experts in Germany have 24 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.4 years

LTE experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

14

LTE experts in Germany have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

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

Top industries

Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing

LTE experts in Germany are most in demand in Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

LTE experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

Bachelor's degree or higher

93%

93% of LTE experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

67%

67% of LTE experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

7%

7% of LTE experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

4

LTE experts in Germany hold 4 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

LTE experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

98%

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

Based on our profile pool as of 9 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2% of LTE experts in Germany charge less than €320 per day.
9% of LTE experts in Germany charge between €320 and €480 per day.
11% of LTE experts in Germany charge between €480 and €640 per day.
20% of LTE experts in Germany charge between €640 and €800 per day.
24% of LTE experts in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
30% of LTE experts in Germany charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
4% of LTE experts in Germany charge €1120 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

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 LTE

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

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Daily rate avg. 810 €

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 820 €

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

LTE experts industry focus

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

  • Telecommunication (90%)
  • Information Technology (85%)
  • Manufacturing (48%)
  • Automotive (38%)
  • Energy (27%)
  • Banking and Finance (27%)
  • Professional Services (27%)
  • Government and Administration (27%)

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

About the technology

What LTE does

LTE, or Long-Term Evolution, is a 4G mobile communication standard for high-speed packet-based voice and data services. It connects smartphones, industrial devices, vehicles and fixed wireless equipment to carrier or private networks. LTE work spans radio access, core networking, subscriber services and end-user performance.

Network building blocks

An LTE deployment combines eNodeB radio sites with the Evolved Packet Core. Professionals work with the Mobility Management Entity, Serving Gateway, Packet Data Network Gateway, Home Subscriber Server and Policy and Charging Rules Function. They also handle SIM provisioning, IP transport, DNS, authentication and connections to operations systems.

Common project work

  • Design radio coverage, capacity and frequency plans
  • Configure and optimize eNodeB and EPC environments
  • Integrate LTE with VoLTE, IMS and existing 2G or 3G services
  • Deploy private LTE for factories, logistics sites and utilities
  • Test handovers, latency, throughput and device compatibility

LTE also supports connected transport, public safety, energy infrastructure and industrial automation. In Germany, specialists may work across nationwide carrier environments, private industrial networks and distributed sites where dependable connectivity is essential.

Skills around LTE

Strong LTE professionals understand 3GPP specifications, RF planning, antenna systems and mobile core protocols. Their adjacent skills may include 5G interworking, IP networking, Linux, virtualization, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation and observability. Experience with EPC vendors, Open5GS, srsRAN, IMS or OSS and BSS integrations can be important depending on the assignment.

When companies need help

Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a rollout, migration, performance issue or private network pilot. A specialist can investigate dropped sessions, weak indoor coverage, overloaded cells, failed handovers or unstable backhaul. They can also document configurations, create acceptance tests and transfer operational knowledge to an internal team.

Remote work suits planning, configuration review, data analysis and many integration tasks. Site surveys, drive tests, antenna changes and commissioning usually require on-site access, with clear coordination between remote specialists, field teams and local stakeholders.

Signs of strong expertise

  • Explains radio and core-network decisions in business terms
  • Uses traces, counters and test results instead of guesswork
  • Separates device, transport, radio and core causes during troubleshooting
  • Documents rollback plans, security controls and operational procedures
  • Validates performance across real devices and locations

The best professionals combine standards knowledge with practical delivery. They can compare LTE, Wi-Fi and 5G for a specific use case, protect service continuity during change and leave behind a network that other teams can operate confidently.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about LTE? Start with the answers below.

LTE provides mobile broadband for phones, tablets, routers, vehicles and industrial devices. Companies also use it for private cellular networks, fixed wireless access, connected operations and voice services through VoLTE.

LTE usually offers wider-area mobility and more controlled service than Wi-Fi, while 5G can provide newer capabilities such as lower latency and more flexible network slicing. The right choice depends on coverage, spectrum, device support, mobility, security and the performance the project requires.

A strong LTE specialist may also understand RF planning, antennas, IP networking, EPC platforms, IMS, Linux and network automation. Knowledge of 3GPP standards, 5G interworking, virtualization and monitoring is useful for modern deployments.

The required depth depends on the assignment. LTE site configuration may need a different profile from EPC integration, VoLTE troubleshooting, private-network design or a complex migration, so companies should assess experience against the exact deliverables.

Much LTE work can be handled remotely, including architecture, configuration, log analysis, optimization and documentation. Site surveys, drive testing, hardware installation and commissioning normally require on-site collaboration, sometimes with local language skills in Germany.

Ask how the LTE professional investigates coverage, capacity, handovers, latency and session failures. Strong specialists connect counters and traces to measurable acceptance criteria, explain trade-offs clearly and provide rollback and operational documentation.

LTE projects may involve vendor radio and EPC products, spectrum and drive-test tools, OSS and BSS interfaces, IMS components and packet-capture systems. Open-source environments such as Open5GS and srsRAN can also appear in labs, private networks and integration work.

A freelance LTE specialist is useful when a company needs focused expertise for a rollout, outage investigation, network migration, private cellular pilot or performance review. They can add independent analysis and delivery capacity without becoming part of the permanent operations structure.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 810 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects are German (98%), English (96%), and Spanish (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects are Telecommunication (90%), Information Technology (85%), and Manufacturing (48%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used LTE in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Project Management (85%), and Product Development (81%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used LTE

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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