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Heiko Krain

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SAP Development, Adobe Form Development

Berlin
Heiko Krain

Last position:

SAP development, Adobe form development at Arvato SE

  • conversion of a function-group-based Adobe Interactive Forms framework to an object-oriented Adobe framework for documents in transport/logistics and dunning (FI)
  • Adobe Lifecycle Designer 11.0.1 for SAP
  • creating new and troubleshooting existing forms, function modules, programs, classes, and methods
  • maintaining Smart Forms
  • document printing, email sending, and file archiving
  • message control for deliveries, orders, invoices, proforma invoices, and transports
  • ticket system: Jira
  • communication: Microsoft Teams
  • migrating customers to a new SAP framework
  • handling incident and change request tickets
  • software: SAP ERP 6.0, SAP_ABA 7.5G, S4CORE 1.05
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Beserithan Malabakan

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SAP All-round Developer

Berlin
Beserithan Malabakan

Last position:

SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH

  • Part-time 2-3 days/week
  • Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
  • Consulting, customizing in SD module
  • Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
  • Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
  • Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
  • If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
  • If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
  • The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
  • UML modeling in technical documentation
  • Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
  • Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
  • Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
  • Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
  • On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
  • Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
  • Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
  • Performing AQUA tests
  • IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
  • NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
  • Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
  • Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
  • Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
  • Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
  • New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
  • Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
  • Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
  • Implementing BADIs in CRM
  • File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
  • Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
  • Project language: German
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Matthias Oehme

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Freelance Collaboration

Berlin
Matthias Oehme

Last position:

Freelance Collaboration at Etengo (for Syna AG)

  • Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's oneERP S/4HANA system

  • Reviewing and cost estimation of customer-developed solutions (e.g., cockpit for EAM orders, document flow visualization)

  • Preparing EAM classification data for technical objects (technical locations, equipment) for migration to new classes

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Georgi Litvinov

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Techno-functional MM/SD Consultant

Berlin
Georgi Litvinov

Last position:

Techno-functional MM/SD Consultant at GLIT Circle GmbH

  • Implementation of the S/4HANA transformation (Brownfield) at CLAAS Agricultural Technology
  • Implementation of the new supplier evaluation in S/4HANA including custom technical adjustments to customer-specific processes
  • Conducting workshops with business units on technical and functional changes in S/4HANA, focusing on P2P processes and approval processes
  • Preparing the new system, including customizing and converting customer-specific ABAP developments to Clean ABAP

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Statistics of experts using OData

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years (Germany: 19 years)

Position duration

1.3 years (Germany: 2.1 years)

Positions per freelancer

33 (Germany: 18)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Procurement

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Operations, Procurement

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 80%)

Master's degree or higher

80% (Germany: 55%)

Doctorate

40% (Germany: 15%)

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Most common languages

German, English, Russian

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 91%)

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 Berlin 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 Berlin using OData

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

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Daily rate avg. 749 €
Germany avg. 811 €

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 740 €
Germany median 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

OData basics

OData, short for Open Data Protocol, is a standard for building and consuming data APIs. It lets clients query, filter, sort, and expand data in a consistent way. Companies use it when they need structured access to business data across web apps, portals, and integrations.

Where it fits

OData is common in SAP landscapes, Microsoft environments, and enterprise integration work. It helps teams expose ERP, CRM, and master data in a controlled format.

  • API design for business entities
  • Data access for dashboards and portals
  • Integration between systems and services
  • OData v2 and OData v4 service work

What strong specialists do

Strong OData professionals know entity sets, navigation properties, metadata, and query options. They also understand pagination, authorization, and how to keep services stable under real application traffic. Clear modeling matters more than just making the endpoint work.

Typical project needs

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a service needs cleanup, a new data model, or a bridge between SAP and custom software. Berlin teams often need help for mixed local and remote delivery, especially when business stakeholders work in German but technical collaboration stays in English.

Ecosystem and tools

OData work often sits next to SAP Gateway, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform, ASP.NET, and Java-based service layers. Good specialists can trace issues across the data source, service layer, and client consumption. They also document filters, annotations, and version behavior so other teams can use the service correctly.

When to hire

If your team is struggling with slow queries, broken metadata, version mismatches, or unclear service contracts, it is time to bring in outside help. The same is true when you need to extend an existing OData service without breaking current consumers. Experienced specialists can fix the model, clean up the API, and leave a setup your team can maintain.

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Frequently asked questions

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

OData is used to expose structured business data through a standard API style. Companies use it for enterprise apps, reporting tools, portals, and system integration where clients need to query data in a predictable way. It is especially useful when many consumers must share the same service contract.

OData is often chosen when teams want standard query capabilities, metadata, and a strong data model out of the box. REST is usually more flexible in design, while GraphQL gives clients more control over the response shape. OData is a strong fit when enterprise systems need consistency more than custom endpoint design.

A strong OData specialist usually knows API design, data modeling, authentication, and the backend stack behind the service. In SAP or Microsoft environments, knowledge of SAP Gateway, Dataverse, Power Platform, or ASP.NET is often useful. They should also be able to read metadata and debug client queries.

OData work does not always need a large team, but it does need someone who understands the full service lifecycle. Simple fixes may be enough for small changes, while complex models, version upgrades, or SAP integrations need deeper expertise. The right person should have worked with real consumers, not just sample endpoints.

Yes, OData specialists often work well remotely because most tasks center on service design, debugging, and documentation. For Berlin-based teams, remote collaboration is common as long as access to systems, stakeholders, and test data is clear. On-site sessions can still help when business rules or legacy systems are hard to map.

A good OData implementation has a clear model, stable metadata, sensible filtering, and secure access control. It should be easy for clients to consume and simple for other experts to maintain. Good service design also avoids overcomplicated queries that hurt performance.

No, OData is common in SAP work, but it is not limited to SAP. It is also used in Microsoft ecosystems and in custom enterprise software where teams want standardized data access. The Open Data Protocol can fit many internal and external data-sharing use cases.

Look for someone who can explain service metadata, query behavior, authorization, and versioning in plain language. A strong OData freelancer should show real examples of fixing broken models, improving consumption patterns, or integrating with existing enterprise systems. Clear documentation and thoughtful trade-offs are good signs.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 749 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (100%), and Healthcare (83%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used OData in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Supply Chain Management (100%), and Procurement (83%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OData

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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