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Beate Peters
Last position:
Interim Head of Service at Altendorf Group
- Strategic and operational leadership of the technical service organization
- Improvement of all processes and workflows
- Development and introduction of a service management IT tool incl. AI database, customer app, and self-service portal
Ümit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Muhammad Tanveer Baig
Last position:
Embedded Systems Consultant / Architect | Integration and Validation Engineer / Manager at Ingenieurbüro Baig
Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400 V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in line with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-border EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.
Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) reprocessing, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.
End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field of view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Used a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.
Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.
Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.
Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurement data. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully managed complete engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept through system integration and validation to technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Tobias Knebel
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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Yusuf Congar
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
Felipe Drummond
Last position:
Senior PMO Expert at RWE Technology International
Project scope: Supported the establishment, scaling and continuous improvement of project management and support processes by modernizing governance, processes, documentation, deliverables tracking, training content and tool-supported ways of working across a complex energy project environment.
Key contributions
- Supported the build-up and maturation of the PMO department, including governance structures, operational frameworks, project management processes, templates and deliverables tracking mechanisms.
- Conducted As-Is analysis of existing processes and their documentation, including process inventory, interface mapping, problem identification and creation of visualizations and white papers to improve shared understanding.
- Reviewed and improved project management documentation, templates and work instructions, including support for a project document master list to strengthen standardization and control.
- Designed and supported rollout of a lessons learned process and related system/application, including pilot preparation, coordination and implementation support.
- Mapped and supported implementation of a new resource management process connected to the rollout of a resource planning tool.
- Led and supported adoption of agile ways of working and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence team boards, plans/roadmaps, dashboards, sprint planning and retrospectives.
- Acted as key user for continuous usage improvements in PMO tools and collaboration practices.
- Developed training curricula, instructional videos, supporting materials and PMO Open Doors sessions to improve capability transfer and provide a recurring forum for updates and information sharing.
- Developed a skills matrix concept and supported rollout as a basis for structured capability management and training demand analysis.
- Supported preparation of department offsites, implementation of a new Integrated Management System (IMS), creation of a SharePoint-based PMO website and department integration after restructuring.
Results / business impact
- Improved project management & PMO structure, processes and their documentation
- Enhanced transparency and standardization across processes, documentation, governance routines and project deliverables tracking.
- Enhanced information flow and knowledge transfer through SharePoint-based communication, PMO forums, training curricula and instructional videos.
- Strengthened lessons learned, resource planning, agile collaboration, capability management and post-restructure department integration.
Philip Krüger
Last position:
Consulting / Interim Management at self-employed
- Focus areas: restructuring, operations management, commercial management, purchasing, production
- Industries: automotive, metal processing, shipbuilding, electrical, elevators / escalators
Jens Matthaei
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Hashem Badra
Last position:
Project Manager, QMB and Safety Officer at TRIPLAN GmbH
Project Manager Management, coordination and monitoring, as well as documentation and evaluation, of numerous multidisciplinary projects in the field of "production plants/plant engineering", in the gas and oil, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries QMB and Safety Officer Involved in the introduction of the quality management system and in the preparation and execution of the certification audit "energy, safety, and QM audit".
Rutger Boels
Last position:
Partner & Managing Director at AI.IMPACT
- Building an AI & Data Consultancy Practice with the goal of helping European companies adopt Artificial Intelligence and modern data platforms
- End-to-end further development of a production system using modified coding agents (OpenCode). Tech stack: Kubernetes, Argo, Keycloak, Typescript, Grafana, GitOps, DevOps, Playwright
- Internal research project on the use of coding agents in the field of mathematical logic for creating formal models. Use of Cursor IDE and Codex, Codex CLI. Architecture design, quality control and refactoring, as well as writing code and tests. Repository (open source) available pre-launch
- Research on the role of mathematical logic as a formal language that connects IT and AI with business processes
- Project lead for collecting and deploying parking recommendations for rail vehicles with significant savings potential based on real-time data in a mobility and transport company
- Project lead for collecting and distributing process measurement points for real-time control in a mobility and transport company
- Deputy application owner for an app used for communication in the dispatching and provision of rail vehicles
Michael Kunisch
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Udo Bocken
Last position:
Interim Head of Technical Purchasing at Riha WeserGold Getränke GmbH & Co. KG
- Leading technical purchasing with 4 employees
- Tendering, negotiating, and closing the gas supply for 2025 / 2026 and 2027
- Electricity purchasing for 2024 and 2025
- Feasibility analysis of a photovoltaic system for the sites Rinteln, Dodow, and Waibstadt, including tendering and negotiating possible partners
- Purchasing fossil fuels: diesel, gas, and electricity as well as CO2 certificates
- Purchasing industrial gases including CO2
- New setup in the area of cleaning and disinfecting agents for 3 plant sites and optimizing the stock handling of these hazardous substances
- Profitability calculation for the gas turbine (steam and electricity)
- Fleet concept: conventional drive vs. e-mobility
- Purchasing 29 new tractor units
- Two major maintenance projects: renewal of the outer shell of a high-bay warehouse as well as renewal of warehouse and high-bay warehouse logistics hardware and software
- Negotiating framework, maintenance, and consignment stock contracts including Capex and MRO with the four main machine suppliers
- Supporting performance issues during the commissioning of a new machine
- Negotiating and closing the contract for the conversion of three machines for the site in Spain
- Savings in the seven-figure range
- Return on Interim Manager (RoIM): factor 4.7
Rayan Batallas Guerrero
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at Guerrero Headhunter Company
- Interim HR projects
- Leading terms and contract negotiations on the client side
- Cold calling
- Building and expanding clients across Germany
- Sourcing and directly approaching candidates
- Expanding the candidate network
- Conducting candidate screenings
- Preparing and processing application documents
- Interview preparation and follow-up
Jürgen Deiß
Last position:
Consultant at Transformer Factory
Consultant for a transformer factory and authoring a specialist and textbook in novel form.
Gerald Bode
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Freelance Consultant
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Statistics of experts using Maintenance Management
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.9 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Operations, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Maintenance Management
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Scope
Maintenance management covers the process, data, and routines used to keep assets running. It includes preventive work, corrective work, work orders, spare parts, inspections, and shutdown planning. Strong specialists turn scattered requests into a clear maintenance flow.
Systems
- CMMS setup and cleanup
- EAM process design
- Work order and backlog control
- Asset register and hierarchy structure
- Spare parts and inventory rules
The work often sits inside tools such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, Fiix, UpKeep, or MaintainX. The right experts know how to shape the process around the tool, not the other way around.
Use cases
Companies bring in freelance specialists when maintenance is too reactive, data is messy, or a new site needs a clean start. They also help during migrations, audits, plant ramp-ups, and when maintenance teams need better reporting without changing the whole operation.
Skills
- Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
- Asset criticality and failure analysis
- Technician workflows and mobile use
- KPI design for uptime, backlog, and compliance
- Cross-team work with operations, procurement, and safety
Good professionals understand reliability, spare parts, and how work gets approved in real operations. They document clearly, simplify screens and forms, and make the process usable for planners, supervisors, and field teams.
Delivery
Freelance expertise is useful for process reviews, template design, master data cleanup, and rollout support. It is also valuable when teams need temporary leadership for a migration or need to bridge a gap while an internal role is open.
What good looks like
A strong specialist knows how to reduce downtime without adding bureaucracy. They can explain trade-offs in plain words, align maintenance with production needs, and leave behind a process that teams can keep using after the project ends.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Maintenance Management.
Maintenance Management covers the routines and data used to keep equipment, facilities, and infrastructure in working order. That includes preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, work orders, inspection plans, spare parts, and asset records. In many companies, it is the bridge between maintenance teams and operations.
Maintenance Management is the wider discipline; CMMS is the software that supports it. A CMMS helps track assets, schedule work, manage parts, and record history. Many projects start with the process, then configure the tool around that process.
Maintenance Management projects often use SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, Fiix, UpKeep, or MaintainX. The exact choice depends on the size of the site, the number of assets, and how much integration is needed with ERP or procurement systems. Good specialists focus on fit, data quality, and adoption.
A strong Maintenance Management freelancer should understand maintenance planning, asset structures, spare parts logic, and work-order flow. They should also be comfortable with reporting, master data cleanup, and practical change management. If the project touches plants or fleets, they should know how field teams actually work.
Maintenance Management projects often need outside help during system rollouts, site launches, data migration, process redesign, or backlog cleanup. Companies also bring in specialists when maintenance is too reactive or when reporting is not trusted. External support can help move faster without overloading the internal team.
The right Maintenance Management expert depends on the scope. A small process review may only need one specialist, while a CMMS rollout or multi-site standardization needs someone who has handled structure, data, and adoption before. What matters most is proven work on similar operating environments.
Maintenance Management can often start remotely for process mapping, data review, and system design. On-site time becomes more useful when the expert needs to observe workshops, inspect assets, or train frontline teams. Many projects work best with a mix of both.
Look for clear examples of how the Maintenance Management specialist improved planning, data quality, or work execution. Strong answers should mention asset hierarchies, work order standards, and how they worked with maintenance and operations teams. You want someone who can explain the process simply and show practical results.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects is 115 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 917 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects are German (99%), English (90%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects are Manufacturing (72%), Professional Services (50%), and Automotive (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Maintenance Management in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Quality Assurance (77%), and Project Management (76%).
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