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Waseem Sattar

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Enterprise Solution Architect |5G / Mobile Communications|Mission Critical Services (MCx)|IMS and SIP

Frankfurt am Main
Waseem Sattar

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Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS terminal device manufacturer

Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-life use cases: creation of the requirement specifications for TOBA as well as the associated test specifications.

Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS

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Vladimir Filatov

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IT Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Vladimir Filatov

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IT Consultant at ITZBund

  • ITSM consulting, analysis and optimization of IT capacity with BMC TSCO / BMC Helix
  • Drafting "Governance guidelines for operational capacity management"
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Ebru Ataman

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Business Analyst | Project & Product Manager | PMO | CRM & Salesforce | MarTech | SaaS & Rollout Management | Digital

Darmstadt
Ebru Ataman

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Product Operations Manager, Media Operations & Growth, Global Marketing at Zalando SE

  • End-to-end responsibility for the successful implementation and continuous optimization of Mediatool for strategic media planning (offline & online).
  • Development and management of efficient onboarding, configuration, and support processes for international stakeholder teams.
  • Leadership of API integrations to connect external systems (e.g., for result tracking and performance measurement).
  • Advising departments on tool usage and development, including workshop design, training, and knowledge transfer.
  • Establishment and maintenance of comprehensive PMO tracking for all tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Prioritization and documentation of requirements, change requests, and bugs in Jira, with transparent communication via Confluence.
  • Systematic evaluation of user feedback to derive data-driven optimization measures.
  • Responsibility for the monthly Mediatool communication newsletter, including content creation for users and leadership.
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Muhammad Usama

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Software Engineer | React js | Node js | Next js | Express js | Next js | PHP | Laravel | MySql | Driven by Delivering

Frankfurt am Main
Muhammad Usama

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Software Engineer at Absolutely Digital

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Monika Thepale

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Senior Technical Lead

Frankfurt am Main
Monika Thepale

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Senior ETL Lead at Takeda GmbH

  • Led design, development, and deployment of data solutions supporting a major pharma acquisition for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, delivering transparency reporting systems across Azure,Databricks (Python and Shell Scripting) platforms.
  • Owned,Designed and developed scalable ELT pipelines to process Customer and Product data using Azure, complex SQL, Databricks, and shell scripting, enabling efficient data integration and processing across multiple sources including job orchestration and workflow automation.
  • Implemented performance optimization techniques (query tuning, parallelism, workload optimization), improving system efficiency and processing time.
  • Applied strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess technical solutions and support business requirements for compliance and transparency reporting.
  • Designed scalable data foundations suitable for downstream analytics and AI workloads.
  • Led data quality initiatives by assessing multiple source data, defining quality metrics, and establishing processes for monitoring and continuous improvement.
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Tan Pham

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DevOps & Fullstack Engineer

Hanau
Tan Pham

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DevOps Engineer in the DevOps Team at Rise-World

  • Implementation of specified DevOps solutions to automate infrastructure (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible) on-premises datacenter (Ovirt, Proxmox, Ceph Cluster, MinIO) and private cloud.
  • Administration, configuration and implementation of CI/CD DevOps pipelines (GitLab, GitFlow) to support development process (Artifactory, Prometheus, Istio, service mesh, Helm Chart, OpenShift (Red Hat Enterprise) / Kubernetes cluster), Red Hat Satellite.
  • Administration, setup, monitoring and patching of Linux infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise for Dev, Test and QA.
  • Use of Scrum and Kanban methods.
  • Administration, configuration and implementation of security standards for deploying on Dev, Test, QA and Prod stages of the new ePA applications.
  • Development of new plugins and add-ons needed on current infrastructure.
  • Database support.
  • Data analytics support (Python, Spark, Pandas, Power BI, Splunk Enterprise).
  • Implementation of best practices for DevSecOps and BizDevOps using GitOps (ArgoCD), Streamlit framework, Semaphore Ansible UI.
  • Configuration and testing of iperf, uperf, sysbench using benchmark-operator for external source data and IoT/MDM devices, creating reports via ELK / OpenSearch.
  • Building a new Databricks platform to collect and analyze big data from different sources and IoT devices into Hadoop framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Power BI, Apache Airflow).
  • Building backend data aggregation and processing to automate configuration deployment between different OpenShift clusters and big data framework (Python, Pandas, PySpark, Apache Spark, PostgreSQL, Django 2, Ansible Automation, Jira JSM).
  • Building a new ML pipeline platform using Kubeflow, TensorFlow, KServe.
  • Data extraction, transformation and loading from different data sources including structured and unstructured data to analytic DWH / big data cluster using Python, Pandas, Polars, Power BI, Django backend and PostgreSQL.
  • Setup of new DevOps Test and QA HashiCorp Vault cluster for PKI and IAM.
  • Configuration and testing of automated patching based on CVSS score, SIEM-integrated CVEs.
  • Use of Nexpose and InsightVM to scan vulnerability events in network, host, container and application.
  • Design and implementation of secure and scalable AWS architectures including VPC, EC2, S3, RDS and Route53 and similar setups on Azure and GCP.
  • Automated system provisioning and deployment using CloudFormation templates.
  • Configuration of IAM roles, policies and permissions to ensure secure access control.
  • Patch management, backup automation and disaster recovery setup on AWS infrastructure.
  • Monitoring and optimization of system performance using AWS CloudWatch and AWS Trusted Advisor.
  • Support of VMware services (vSphere, Aria, Horizon) and the virtual desktop environment.
  • Development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and AWS CodePipeline with interface to Nutanix.
  • Configuration of AWS CloudWatch to monitor application performance and system events.
  • Planning and execution of migration of on-premises applications to AWS cloud platforms.
  • Deployment of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes in AWS environments.
  • Deployment of internal software packages between availability zones using AWS CodeDeploy.
  • Building and deploying ML models using Scikit-learn, XGBoost and Spark MLlib including hyperparameter tuning, model evaluation and production deployment.
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Jan Mundo

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Founder, Senior Solution Architect, Team Lead, Senior DevOps Engineer

Heusenstamm
Jan Mundo

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Founder, Senior Solution Architect, Team Lead, Senior DevOps Engineer at CreArt IT GmbH

  • Hands-on solution architect
  • Digital product development - SaaS
  • Strategic consulting on software architecture, cloud migration, and DevOps processes
  • Coaching SE developers and IT architects
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Basil Sattler

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Senior Developer / Data Engineer

Frankfurt am Main
Basil Sattler

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Senior Developer / Data Engineer at Large energy-sector company

  • Co-founded the Real-Time Data team, which grew to 10 members over time.
  • Developed and delivered core data products.
  • Optimized real-time application performance and implemented monitoring, alerting and logging solutions to ensure system stability.
  • Created and maintained deployment pipelines.
  • Collaborated with teammates, architects and experts in an agile Scrum environment.
  • Operated applications, analyzed, tested and troubleshot software solutions.
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Johannes Euteneier

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Freelance Software Consultant

Dreieich
Johannes Euteneier

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Freelance Software Consultant at S|R Software GmbH & Co. KG

  • Provided consulting for modernizing legacy applications
  • Delivered critical features under tight deadlines for backend and frontend
  • Technologies: C#, .NET, WPF, WCF, REST, Angular, MS SQL Server
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Markus Kollers

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Founder & Managing Director

Kelkheim (Taunus)
Markus Kollers

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Founder & Managing Director at Qrafto UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

  • Founding and overall responsibility: Built a B2B SaaS platform for craft and construction businesses from the first line of code to the live launch with the first paying customer; solo founding including full establishment of the company and all business processes.
  • Product and technology responsibility: Designed and developed the entire product.
  • Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed a Kubernetes/Helm environment including CI/CD, monitoring, and security architecture; GDPR-compliant platform decisions and evaluation of EU-hosted LLM providers.
  • Agentic coding as a productivity multiplier: Set up a productive multi-agent environment with Claude Code: up to eight parallel agents in isolated Git worktrees, Telegram-based remote control and monitoring, MCP integrations (e.g., Context7, Playwright for E2E tests), and a builder-critic pattern with custom slash commands (/research, /plan) and compressed project contexts. Result: development throughput on par with a small team while working solo.
  • Go-to-market: Independently developed positioning, SEO and direct mail playbook, as well as target group analysis.
  • Regulation & finance: Implemented e-invoicing requirements (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung), set up accounting and payment infrastructure, and managed funding and financing options.
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Dimitrij Neumann

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Logistics Designer / Network Designer

Frankfurt am Main
Dimitrij Neumann

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Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo

  • Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
  • Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
  • DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
  • Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
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Eric Bouendeu

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Quality Manager / Test Manager / Senior Test Analyst / Senior Data Analyst / Statistical Programmer

Kelkheim (Taunus)
Eric Bouendeu

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Quality Assurance Lead (QSV) at Federal Employment Agency

  • Supported the International Web Presence project of the Federal Employment Agency (IntWeb) in quality management, taking on responsibility for the quality of processes and project deliverables while adhering to BA standards. The project's main goals are to give professionals abroad a quick overview of their chances to move to Germany and to enable them to take the necessary steps in a consistently digital way.

  • Set the fundamental guidelines using the QA handbook

  • Summarized test results in QA reports for PLA

  • Analyzed project outcomes for improvement opportunities

  • Quality management of requirements analysis (especially processes, methods and tools)

  • Ensured compliance with SERA guidelines

  • Created a cross-project test concept

  • Agreed on sprint completion reports

  • Conducted formal reviews of deliverables according to guidelines and/or project plan

  • Acted as contact person for internal audit and external audits by auditors or the Federal Audit Office (BRH)

  • Technologies: JIRA, Confluence, MS Office, GitLab, Kubernetes

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Svyetoslav Pidgornyy

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CTO

Frankfurt am Main
Svyetoslav Pidgornyy

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CTO at Skar Audio

  • Main developer in an online retail company
  • Built an online shop using the Next.JS React framework
  • Integrated the site with dozens of third-party apps using REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Built a backend for order management, warehouse management (with iPhone app), and supply management
  • Automated invoicing and finances with QuickBooks
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Ulm Paunel

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Freelance IT Specialist

Steinbach (Taunus)
Ulm Paunel

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DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank

  • Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
  • Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
  • Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
  • Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
  • Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
  • Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
  • Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
  • Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
  • Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
  • Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
  • Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
  • Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.

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Statistics of experts using MySQL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years (Germany: 20 years)

Position duration

2.8 years (Germany: 5.2 years)

Positions per freelancer

13

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Bachelor's degree or higher

92% (Germany: 87%)

Master's degree or higher

51% (Germany: 53%)

Doctorate

6% (Germany: 8%)

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

98% (Germany: 97%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using MySQL

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

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Daily rate avg. 781 €
Germany avg. 760 €

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 €
Germany median 760 €

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

About the technology

MySQL in practice

MySQL is a widely used relational database for web apps, internal tools, reporting, and transactional systems. It stores structured data in tables and uses SQL for queries, updates, and joins. Companies choose it when they need a proven database that is easy to operate and works well with common stacks.

Typical work

  • Schema design for new products and data models
  • Query optimization for slow pages and reports
  • Backup, restore, and replication setup
  • Migration from legacy databases or older MySQL setups

Ecosystem and tooling

Strong specialists know MySQL Server, InnoDB, and the tools around them. They also work with phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, command-line administration, and monitoring tools. In Frankfurt, that matters for teams running e-commerce, finance, SaaS, and logistics systems with strict uptime needs.

When to bring in help

Companies usually bring in freelance expertise when performance drops, data grows faster than the schema, or a migration needs careful planning. The same is true when a team needs help with query reviews, access controls, or replication across environments. Remote work is common, but on-site collaboration in Frankfurt can help during cutovers and incident work.

What strong specialists do

Good MySQL professionals do more than write SQL. They read execution plans, balance indexes with write load, and keep schemas simple enough to maintain. They also understand backups, locking, isolation levels, and how to work with application teams without slowing delivery.

Related names and versions

Searchers often use MySQL, MySQL Server, or the older name MariaDB when they mean the same general database family. Clear communication matters because compatibility is similar in some areas but not identical in others. A solid specialist knows when a task needs native MySQL knowledge and when adjacent MariaDB or SQL skills are enough.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about MySQL, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

MySQL is used to store and query structured data for web applications, customer portals, content systems, reporting, and many internal business tools. It is a good fit when a project needs a clear relational model, predictable SQL behavior, and straightforward operations. A strong specialist can adapt it to both small services and larger systems with many reads and writes.

MySQL is often chosen for its broad ecosystem, simple operational model, and strong fit with common web stacks. PostgreSQL is usually preferred for more advanced SQL features and complex data modeling, while MariaDB is a close family member with some different storage and feature choices. The right expert can explain the trade-offs without pushing a one-size-fits-all answer.

A strong MySQL specialist usually brings SQL tuning, schema design, indexing, backup and restore planning, and replication knowledge. Many also work comfortably with application code, APIs, Linux, and monitoring tools because database issues rarely stay isolated. For migration projects, experience with data cleanup and validation is also valuable.

It depends on the task, but MySQL work becomes sensitive once data growth, locking, or migration risk enters the picture. Simple schema changes may need only focused support, while performance problems or cutovers need deeper operational knowledge. For Frankfurt teams, a seasoned specialist is especially useful when downtime windows are tight.

MySQL work is often well suited to remote collaboration because most tasks involve queries, schema changes, and reviews. On-site time can help when a team is planning a live migration, handling an incident, or coordinating closely with stakeholders in Frankfurt. Many companies use a mix of both depending on the phase of the project.

Look for clear reasoning, not just syntax knowledge. A good MySQL expert can explain why a query is slow, how an index changes the plan, and what a backup or replication choice means for recovery. Strong answers include trade-offs, not just quick fixes.

They matter when queries slow down, schemas get messy, or data must move safely from one system to another. MySQL specialists also help with permission design, replication troubleshooting, and keeping production and staging environments aligned. That kind of work protects both reliability and delivery speed.

Yes, MySQL still fits many modern applications, especially when teams need a stable relational database with broad support and familiar tooling. It works well for transactional systems, content-heavy products, and services that need straightforward operations. The key is to design it well and keep the schema, indexes, and backups under control.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 781 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 51% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (59%), and Transportation (38%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MySQL in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (56%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MySQL

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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