MATLAB Experts in Hamburg
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Jörn B.
Last position:
Process Optimization Consultant at Tandler GmbH
- Improving processes in the purchasing area
- Digitizing purchasing processes
- Optimizing end-to-end manufacturing processes
Marc M.
Last position:
Freelance Data Specialist at BrightlySoftware – A Siemens Company
- Migration of customer data from a private cloud to AWS
- Optimizing data transformation jobs and migration from Talend to AWS Glue
- Automation of all migration steps
- Used technologies: AWS, Python, Lambda, CloudFormation, SQLServer, AWS Stepfunctions, Glue, PySpark
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.
Rutger B.
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
Sebastian K.
Last position:
Freelancer - Project Manager & Agile Coach at Kracht Projektmanagement
- Interim single project, program and portfolio management in technical hardware development and production
- Consulting and support in selecting and implementing appropriate project management methods and frameworks for projects and programs
- Agile coaching to support and develop agile teams and organizations
Saadat H.
Last position:
Motor Development Intern at Denso Europe
- Carried out FEM simulations of a novel brushless externally excited synchronous motor with JMAG to reduce iron losses by 8%
- Developed MATLAB scripts to optimize the total loss profiles based on machine parameters
- Developed a Python-based GUI tool for calculating optimal motor design parameters
- Created Python scripts in JMAG to automate and improve simulation processes
Holger D.
Last position:
Software Developer
- Gained familiarity with complex legacy software for controlling central ship systems (Ada, Java, C++).
- Implemented tests to identify memory leaks.
- Refactored existing project content and tests to object-oriented standards.
- Identified and fixed bugs in existing distributed Java and C++ applications on a DONAR/CORBA network.
- Products: Squish, NetBeans, MKS Integrity, DONAR, CORBA, DOORS, Windchill.
- Skills: Python, Java, Linux, C++, Ada.
José Francisco F.
Last position:
Consultant - Model Based Systems Engineering at System Design Central
- Definition of software architecture and behavior using UML
- Development and evaluation of software functions in cooperation with software developers
- Definition of modeling guidelines for software design activities
- Analysis of the current and target states of the tools to be migrated
- Definition of migration steps and migration planning
- Execution of the migration
- Requirements elicitation and requirements documentation
- Analysis of model-based software development tools against identified customer requirements, followed by recommendations
- Definition and analysis of textual software requirements
- Analysis of customer requirements with regard to understandability, unambiguity, completeness, and verifiability
- Development and evaluation of system concepts in cooperation with hardware and software specialists
- Definition of system architecture and behavior using SysML
- Definition of modeling guidelines for the automatic creation of textual specifications from SysML models
- Definition of training concepts for Model Based Systems Engineering processes
- Definition of modeling methods for system development activities
- Development of standalone executable system models with IBM Rhapsody
- Development of graphical user interfaces in QML and Altia Design for system models
- Definition of modeling guidelines for the specification of model-based tests
- Implementation of UTP2 concepts in SysML
- Support for test engineers in defining system tests
- Development of IBM Rhapsody extensions for the automatic verification of the consistency, correctness, and completeness of SysML models
- System design training with SysML & MagicDraw, SysML & IBM Rhapsody, and SysML & Enterprise Architect
- Definition of project tasks and project schedules
- Preparation of effort estimates
- Customer support and project acquisition
Heena P.
Last position:
Research Assistant for project Breakwaters System at Helmut-Schmidt University
- The numerical modeling of breakwaters with OpenFoam and deal.II.
- Breakwaters are constructed to study the effects of small-scale effect produced during regular and irregular sea state.
- Extend the breakwater 2D test case in olaFlow (a C++-based OpenFoam library based on the finite volume method) to 3D, varying factors such as wave conditions and porosity.
Anas A.
Last position:
Student Assistant at Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW)
- Built 3D hydrodynamic models of the Elbe River using the VOF method in FLOW-3D HYDRO to analyze velocity profiles and water levels.
Yifan Z.
Last position:
Power Plant Solution Engineer at Vestas
- Addressed customers’ electrical and grid-related inquiries to ensure projects were delivered on time and in full compliance with grid code requirements.
- Documented areas for improvement encountered during projects and provided feedback to the R&D team for future product enhancements.
- Supported Nordseecluster (NSC) and Nordlicht (NDL) projects by explaining Vestas PPC and WTG control logic and methods and authoring PPC Function Design Specification (FDS) documents.
- Tuned PPC parameters according to project-specific settings agreed upon by the customer and TSO to ensure full grid code compliance.
- Assisted project managers by clarifying the technical background of contractual agreements and participated in negotiating testing procedures for the Baltic Eagle project, then issued grid code testing procedure documents for NSC and NDL.
- Created grid code compliance statements (GCCS) based on German and Dutch grid codes, assessed Vestas PPC, WTG, and SCADA system capabilities against these requirements, and documented gaps for R&D prioritization.
Ahmed M.
Last position:
Head of Data Department at Fotograf Gmbh
- Building teams of data people - BI Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers
- Defining data strategy across all business units to support short, mid & long-term business goals
- Collaborating with the product leads & management & heads of departments to provide data support
- Defining budget to make everything happen
- Aligning the data teams goals with company vision, strategy & objectives
- Responsible for the data governance as well as for the strategic development planning
- Defining and developing joint OKRs
- Reporting directly to the CTO & CEO
Sadia K.
Last position:
Working Student - Data Engineering at Varengold Bank
- Automated manual regulatory reporting processes using Python, streamlining data workflows and reducing overhead.
- Extracted and cleaned unstructured and structured data (including JSON) using Python (pandas), enhancing data accessibility and audit readiness.
- Supported ad-hoc data requests by building custom SQL queries and transforming data using PowerQuery.
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Statistics of experts using MATLAB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
16 years (Germany: 15 years)
Position duration
2 years (Germany: 2.8 years)
Positions per freelancer
10 (Germany: 9)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development
Top industries
Education, Information Technology, Aerospace and Defense
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 97%)
Master's degree or higher
85% (Germany: 84%)
Doctorate
15% (Germany: 24%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Hamburg using MATLAB
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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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
MATLAB experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Education (69%)
- Information Technology (46%)
- Aerospace and Defense (38%)
- Automotive (31%)
- Energy (31%)
- Professional Services (31%)
- Manufacturing (23%)
- Retail (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What MATLAB does
MATLAB is a numerical computing environment from MathWorks for analysing data, creating algorithms and building technical applications. Its matrix-based language supports rapid experimentation, visualisation and repeatable workflows. Companies use it for modelling, simulation, optimisation and research across engineering, science and finance.
Simulink and models
Simulink extends MATLAB with graphical modelling and simulation for dynamic systems. It is widely used to test control logic, physical models and embedded algorithms before hardware integration. Strong specialists connect model design with validation, generated code and traceable requirements.
Core ecosystem
The MATLAB ecosystem includes toolboxes for signal processing, image processing, statistics, machine learning, optimisation and communications. Simulink, Stateflow and related MathWorks products support state-based logic and system-level simulation. Practical expertise also covers APIs, data import, testing, version control and MATLAB code generation.
Typical deliverables
- Numerical models for scientific or industrial processes
- Signal, image and sensor-data analysis pipelines
- Simulink models for control and system simulation
- Optimisation, forecasting and machine learning prototypes
- Tested MATLAB applications, reports and visualisations
MATLAB work often starts with exploration and ends with a documented workflow, reusable function library or deployable application. Specialists may connect laboratory data, databases, Python services, C or C++ components and embedded targets.
When to bring in expertise
Companies bring in freelance MATLAB expertise when an internal team needs a model validated, a prototype accelerated or legacy scripts made reliable. Support is especially useful when requirements span mathematics, domain knowledge and software quality. In Hamburg, professionals may collaborate with maritime, aviation, manufacturing, energy, life-science or research teams, remotely or on site.
- A prototype must become a repeatable analysis workflow
- Simulation results need independent review and validation
- Existing scripts are slow, fragile or poorly documented
- MATLAB and Simulink must connect to hardware or other systems
Signs of strong specialists
Strong MATLAB professionals explain assumptions, select suitable numerical methods and test edge cases instead of presenting only attractive plots. They keep scripts modular, document data preparation and make results reproducible. Look for experience with the relevant toolbox, model validation, source control and communication with domain specialists. For Hamburg-based collaboration, clarify whether German-language meetings are needed or whether English is the working language.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about MATLAB.
MATLAB is used for numerical analysis, data visualisation, algorithm development, optimisation and technical modelling. Companies also use Simulink for dynamic-system simulation, control logic and testing before hardware or production integration.
MATLAB offers an integrated environment with mature technical toolboxes, strong matrix operations and close Simulink integration. Python provides a broad open-source ecosystem and flexible application integration, so the better choice depends on existing skills, licensing, deployment needs and the required domain tools.
A strong MATLAB specialist may also work with Simulink, Stateflow, signal processing, control theory, statistics or machine learning. Useful complementary skills include Python, C or C++, SQL, Git, testing practices and experience with sensors, laboratory data or embedded targets.
The required background depends on the risk and scope of the work. A short data-analysis task may need focused MATLAB capability, while safety-relevant control models require proven modelling, validation, documentation and domain understanding.
Yes. MATLAB projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when data, licences, repositories and simulation environments are accessible. On-site work in Hamburg can help when the assignment involves laboratory equipment, hardware testing or close coordination with a local research or industrial team.
Simulink is usually more suitable when a system is dynamic, visual block-level communication matters or control logic must be simulated over time. MATLAB scripts remain effective for data preparation, numerical experiments, automation and custom analysis around the model.
Ask for a clear explanation of the mathematical assumptions, data flow and validation approach. High-quality MATLAB work is reproducible, tested, documented and structured so another specialist can review or extend it.
A MATLAB freelancer should clarify the MATLAB and toolbox versions, licence access, data formats, target environment and expected deliverables. They should also confirm whether the work ends with a research prototype, a validated Simulink model, generated code or a maintainable application.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 85% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are Education (69%), Information Technology (46%), and Aerospace and Defense (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Product Development (77%), and Research and Development (77%).
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