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Klaus K.

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HCL Lotus Notes / Domino & VMware IT Specialist

Bargfeld-Stegen
Klaus K.

Last position:

HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations at Atruvia / HCL International

Description of duties “Atruvia / HCL International” Role: HCL Notes Banking Support, Domino Administration / Migration / Operations Operations, administration and technical support of the HCL Notes/Domino environment in the Atruvia banking environment on behalf of HCL. As part of an international support team, the focus was on second- and third-level support as well as the processing, management and monitoring of SLA tickets in categories 1, 2 and 3. Duties included the technical analysis and resolution of incidents in the Notes/Domino environment, system administration, and the development and modification of Lotus Notes /Domino applications and LotusScript agents when a programming solution was required. Another focus was ticket dispatching: analysing and assessing incoming tickets, assigning them to the responsible departments and specialist teams, and subsequently coordinating and tracking processing within the agreed SLA periods. There was also direct communication and coordination with subject-matter experts, departments and end customers of the connected banks. In particular, when language or technical communication problems arose within the international support team, German-language customer communication was handled and mediation between customers and technical specialists was provided. Objective Ensuring stable and reliable operation of the HCL Notes/Domino landscape in the Atruvia banking environment and the timely processing of business-critical support cases in line with the agreed Service Level Agreements. Incidents were to be analysed as early as possible and either resolved directly through administrative measures or suitable LotusScript/Notes solutions, or forwarded specifically to the responsible specialist teams. As of: 25.09.2026 (Version 2.10 LITE) including project times Page: 3 of 32 SPO-SOFT EDV Beratung, Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Kano, Tel.: +494532-2767682, Mail: [email], [link] At the same time, qualified preliminary analysis and targeted ticket dispatching were intended to ensure that every ticket reached the technically and professionally responsible department immediately and that unnecessary transfers, processing times and associated costs were reduced. Result Operational Notes/Domino support for the banks served was reliably ensured throughout the entire project period. SLA-relevant tickets were systematically analysed, prioritised, assigned to the responsible departments and tracked through to resolution. Some incidents were resolved directly through administration, technical error analysis and the development of suitable LotusScript agents and modifications to Notes/Domino applications. By directing tickets specifically to the relevant expert and specialist teams, incorrect assignments and unnecessary processing loops were reduced and compliance with the agreed SLA times was supported. Direct communication with the banks and mediation between German-speaking end customers and the international support team also contributed to efficient problem resolution and high customer satisfaction.

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Silvia B.

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Consultant

Überlingen
Silvia B.

Last position:

Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG

  • Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
  • Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
  • As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
  • Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
  • Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
  • Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
  • Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
  • Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
  • Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
  • Conducting and evaluating tests
  • Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
  • Project language: German and English
  • Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
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Yusuf C.

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Senior Software Engineer C# | C++ | Java | JS | Microservices | Vert.x | OSGI | IoT | Hardware | MQTT

Würselen
Yusuf C.

Last position:

Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH

  • Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
  • Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
  • Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
  • Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
  • Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
  • Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
  • Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
  • Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
  • Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
  • Close collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
  • Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance

Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux

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Matthias S.

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Senior Project Manager

Bonn
Matthias S.

Last position:

Overall Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)

  • PMO Lead Security Clearance 2 (SÜ2) verified
  • Reporting to the GMN sub-program management
  • System maintenance 25+
  • Functional management and coordination of the Jira setup
  • Preparation of decision papers (e.g. project planning, governance model, communication plans, controlling models, roles and responsibilities matrices)
  • Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence, creation of Jira concept
  • Development of an access concept for all project tools
  • Analysis of existing processes, identification of improvement potential, and design of solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches into existing tools
  • Creation of intranet articles for project marketing
  • Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning in the sub-program
  • Agile development of the project methodology
  • Gathering customer requirements (Requirements Engineering)
  • Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, 500+ million budget)
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Serkant T.

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Interim Manager Finance & Controlling

Hamburg
Serkant T.

Last position:

Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH

  • Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
  • Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
  • Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
  • Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
  • Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.
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Markus B.

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Consultant, Technical Project Manager

Bergheim
Markus B.

Last position:

Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess

  • Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server Consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
  • Prepared an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
  • Prepared an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
  • Conducted requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
  • Coordinated requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
  • Facilitated regular status meetings (Jour Fixe)
  • Developed roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
  • Set up test scenarios
  • Facilitated workshops for the rollout of a global admin team
  • Designed data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
  • Led workshops for the CMDB data model
  • Developed solution models for the CMDB
  • Created end-to-end configuration documentation and work instructions for the CMDB
  • Prepared reports for license management
  • Defined KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
  • Created a service catalog
  • Facilitated workshops to define service requests
  • Acted as interface between requirements analysis and the ServiceNow development team
  • Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
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Tobias M.

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Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager

Oebisfelde-Weferlingen
Tobias M.

Last position:

Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system

  • Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
  • Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
  • Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
  • Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards

Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio

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Christoph H.

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Transformation & Delivery Manager | Program Lead | PMO Lead

Munich
Christoph H.

Last position:

Project Manager & Test Manager at Cyber Security

  • SAP S/4HANA upgrade from Release 2021 to 2025 and FI/CO transformation as part of a new TOM. Four streams and two SAP service providers; management during ongoing operations.

  • Overall responsibility for time, quality and budget as well as cross-stream coordination of the four streams

  • Coordination of process streams, business functions and SAP service providers

  • Establishment and management of governance, planning, risks, dependencies, resources and escalations

  • Provider management, regular management reporting, and preparation and execution of project and Steering Committee meetings

  • Responsibility as Test Manager for test strategy, test planning, UAT, defect management and acceptance

  • Result: Successful preparation for Go-live on 28.09.2026 during ongoing operations; quality and the planned absence of production interruptions ensured. Project governance established and positive feedback from management and stakeholders.

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Christian F.

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Architecture Management

Waldesch
Christian F.

Last position:

Architecture Management at Agency

  • Expert in the company's architecture management area

  • Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape

  • Further development of architecture management

  • Shaping the company's business architecture

  • Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets

  • Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB

  • Creation of unified document management (e-file)

  • Transition of documents into a central DMS structure

  • Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management

  • Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans

  • Organizing communication with key stakeholders

  • Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up

  • Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process

  • Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions

  • MS Office, Windows 10, VBA

  • ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum

  • Internal agency tools

  • Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos

  • MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence

  • ARIS, Archimate, BPMN

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Jens R.

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Technical Product Owner

Kerpen
Jens R.

Last position:

Platform Architect & Senior Developer at Direct client, industrial measurement technology, medium-sized company

  • Technical leadership across hardware, firmware, and software teams; scope: hardware/firmware team (4 people) and leadership group (5 people)
  • Consolidated and documented a product family that had grown over more than 15 years and aligned it with CRA compliance — from the bare-metal I/O module to the cloud interface.
  • Provided the most important customer product with the essential requirements and architecture documentation within two months — for a firmware landscape that had grown over more than 15 years. It now supports the customer’s modernization strategy.
  • Established a monthly reporting line to the supervisory board and executive board within three months: nine meetings since 12/2025. The report itself is versioned and built from the CI pipeline; it is based on automatically collected activity and release data instead of assessments.
  • Built a container-based CI/CD infrastructure from scratch: cross-compilation, host tests, and documentation builds in one continuous pipeline.
  • Introduced declarative QA gates for DevOps and development artifacts — from the start using lefthook instead of pre-commit, executed in a dedicated container image.

Technologies used: arc42, req42, tpo42, docToolchain, PlantUML, ArchiMate, C4 model, ADR, C, C++ (GTest), CMake, Bare Metal (ARM Cortex-M3/M7), OCI containers, Jenkins, lefthook, Prometheus, Grafana, SBOM, CRA, OPC, SCADA, PLC integration, IPv6 migration, Zero Trust, Sociocracy 3.0, Cynefin

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

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AI Testing & Quality Manager | Test Management | Practical AI Development Experience

Wiehl
Hans-Dieter G.

Last position:

Training as an AI Expert

I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.

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Timo S.

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IT Project Manager / Senior PMO / Rollout Manager

Groß-Gerau
Timo S.

Last position:

IT Project Manager / IT Demand Manager at Schuhmann IT-Consulting

  • Managed (Scrum / Agile) and monitored IT projects, including project controlling, service provider management, reporting, risk management and coordination of all stakeholders
  • Planned and supported the go-live and hypercare phase
  • Captured, assessed and prioritized requirements for demand-oriented planning and management of IT resources
  • Supported the introduction of the CRIF provider for real-time decision-making in sales, fraud prevention, sanctions list screening and scalable payment processes
  • Prepared status reports and decision papers for the executive board
  • Planned and managed IT projects for the implementation, optimization or migration of e-commerce systems (e.g. shop systems, payment integration, order to cash)
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary teams from development, UX/UI, marketing and logistics to deliver project objectives on time
  • Analyzed requirements and prepared technical specifications in close coordination with stakeholders and external service providers
  • Ensured the quality, performance and security of e-commerce platforms through testing, monitoring and continuous optimization
  • Organized meetings with stakeholders, e.g. Demand Thinking, Warm-Up, Impact Board and program planning
  • Managed and prioritized demands as well as DMP controlling and communication of results from the Impact Board and KPI analysis
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Anton P.

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Senior Platform Engineer | Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform | CARIAD SE, BMW Group

Dießen am Ammersee
Anton P.

Last position:

Product Owner / IT Project Manager (EUDR Compliance SaaS) at Gras GmbH

  • Responsible for the backlog and roadmap of a production SaaS compliance platform for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with around 30 customers on AWS and Docker.
  • Coordinated feature development and API integrations across 2 external and internal development teams.
  • API integrations with the EU EUDR API and SAP.
  • 70% fewer customer-reported issues, supporting ISO-27001 certification.

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Statistics of experts using macOS

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

macOS experts have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

5.3 years

macOS experts stay in a single position for 5.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

15

macOS experts have completed 15 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

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

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

macOS experts are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

macOS experts earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

79%

79% of macOS experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

47%

47% of macOS experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

6%

6% of macOS experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

macOS experts hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

macOS experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

99%

99% of macOS experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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2% of macOS experts charge less than €400 per day.
43% of macOS experts charge between €400 and €800 per day.
47% of macOS experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
6% of macOS experts charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
1% of macOS experts charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 using macOS

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

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Daily rate avg. 796 €

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

macOS experts industry focus

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

  • Information Technology (87%)
  • Banking and Finance (45%)
  • Professional Services (43%)
  • Automotive (41%)
  • Retail (39%)
  • Manufacturing (38%)
  • Healthcare (38%)
  • Media and Entertainment (32%)

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

About the technology

Apple’s desktop platform

macOS is Apple’s operating system for Mac computers, including MacBook, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Studio. It combines a Unix foundation with Apple’s desktop interface, security controls and hardware integration. Companies use it for creative production, software delivery, office work and specialist technical environments.

Apps and workflows

macOS supports native applications, cross-platform products and internal tools. Strong specialists deliver work such as:

  • Building and maintaining Swift and SwiftUI applications
  • Creating Mac utilities, installers and background services
  • Automating repetitive tasks with shell scripts and AppleScript
  • Preparing media, design and audio production workflows
  • Integrating Mac devices with identity, cloud and business systems

Core ecosystem

The ecosystem centres on Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C and the Apple Developer tools. Professionals may also work with Cocoa, AppKit, Foundation, XCTest, Instruments and the command line. For managed fleets, tools such as Jamf, Microsoft Intune and Kandji support configuration, application deployment and security policy.

When specialists help

Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a Mac fleet rollout, an application migration or a security review. They may need help moving from Intel-based workflows to Apple silicon, replacing legacy scripts, or preparing software for distribution through the Mac App Store or private channels. Short-term expertise can also support release testing and incident response.

Reliable device management

macOS specialists should understand enrollment, configuration profiles, certificates, FileVault, Gatekeeper and software update policies. They should connect device controls with identity providers, endpoint protection and reporting systems without disrupting users. Clear documentation, rollback plans and repeatable automation distinguish a dependable delivery from a fragile setup.

Choosing strong professionals

Look for practical evidence that a specialist has handled the Mac models, operating system versions and business tools relevant to your environment. Ask how they test permissions, updates, accessibility and recovery procedures. For application work, review release discipline, crash analysis and App Store or notarization experience. For fleet work, assess their approach to privacy, least privilege and support handover.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about macOS, in one place.

macOS is used for office productivity, software creation, design, video and audio production, education, research and customer-facing applications. It also supports managed Mac fleets, secure remote work and automated operational workflows.

macOS offers close integration between Apple hardware, the operating system and native development tools. Windows often provides broader enterprise and gaming compatibility, while Linux offers deeper system customization; the right choice depends on software requirements, hardware policy and support needs.

A strong macOS specialist may also know Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, shell scripting, AppleScript, networking and identity management. Device management experience with Jamf, Intune or Kandji is valuable for fleet projects, while testing, security and release operations matter for application delivery.

The need depends on the scope rather than a fixed number of years. A focused automation task may suit a specialist with narrow scripting expertise, while a fleet migration or security redesign calls for experience with enrollment, profiles, recovery, compliance and user support.

Yes. macOS work can be handled remotely when the company provides secure access to test devices, management consoles, repositories and documentation. On-site collaboration may still help during hardware rollouts, lab setup or support for teams with sensitive production equipment.

Define the required permissions, data boundaries, change process and recovery plan before work begins. A capable macOS professional should use least privilege, document administrative actions and separate testing from production device policies.

Review how the specialist handles signing, notarization, permissions, accessibility, update paths and crash reporting. For macOS applications, ask to see a clear test strategy covering supported hardware, operating system releases and failure recovery.

macOS is the current name for Apple’s Mac operating system; Apple previously used the name OS X, and before that Mac OS X. Projects may still contain scripts, documentation or product references using those older names, so a specialist should recognize the terminology and its compatibility implications.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 796 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects, 79% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are German (99%), English (98%), and French (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Banking and Finance (45%), and Professional Services (43%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used macOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (68%), and Product Development (66%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used macOS

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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