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Valery K.

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AdTech Engineer & Data Scientist

Munich
Valery K.

Last position:

Sr. Data Scientist & Engineer at Virtual Minds

  • Development High-Performance ad distribution via auction
  • Holistic (multi-campaign & multi-channel) advertisement placement optimization
  • Algorithmic optimization for NP-Hard/NP-e
  • Multiple Knapsack Problem with constraints
  • Online estimation of parameters in stochastic environments

Tools: Python, R, Kotlin, MILP/SAT/CP Solvers, Pytorch, Pandas, Docker

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Sukumar R.

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Machine Learning / AI Architect

Munich
Sukumar R.

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AI Consultant

  • Architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions, with a strong focus on advanced LLM applications, autonomous agentic AI workflows using MCP toolset, vLM embedding computations, and robust agentic RAG pipelines to drive real-world business impact for clients across diverse sectors.
  • Designed intelligent agentic AI workflows to automate knowledge retrieval and reasoning for B2B clients, accelerating business impact.
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André H.

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Diploma in Engineering Physics

Munich
André H.

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Linux IT Admin at ReiserST

  • Development and maintenance of IT architectures with embedded Linux systems.
  • Designing, implementing, and optimizing backend applications and script-based solutions.
  • Analyzing and resolving issues, including troubleshooting and user support.
  • Developing and implementing security concepts for cloud solutions.
  • Administering networks (DHCP, DNS, NTP, VPN).
  • Technologies: Linux, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Kubernetes, GitLab CI.
  • Methods: Kanban.
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Anton L.

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Senior Solution Engineer · Mobile Native, Server-side, Digital Identity/KYC, Computer Vision & AI

Baierbrunn
Anton L.

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Senior Solution Architect

Internal systems with regulatory and security requirements could not be used directly by AI tools for incident triage, troubleshooting, and documentation search. The goal was to securely integrate these systems through MCP while preserving existing acce...

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Narges D.

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Research Assistant

München
Narges D.

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Research Assistant at Hochschule München

  • Introduced an integrated approach for structural damage detection across concrete, steel, and glass using advanced technologies such as LiDAR and thermal imaging. Highlighted cross-material interactions to enhance diagnostics and enable predictive maintenance.

  • Developed an NLP-based medical note simplifier that transforms complex clinical instructions into plain, child-level English. Applied prompt engineering with Flan-T5 transformer models to extract patient-relevant actions and rephrase them into clear to-do items. Built dual Flask and Tornado backends with a printable web interface.

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Stephan B.

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Freelance Data Scientist

Munich
Stephan B.

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Freelance Data Scientist at Baier Data & AI Consulting

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Clarissa H.

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Data & Automation Engineer | M.Sc. Information Systems

Munich
Clarissa H.

Last position:

AI Trainer at Komdis GmbH

  • Led comprehensive AI workshops for professionals, focusing on AI-driven process automation.
  • Tech Stack: n8n, Make, LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic), Prompt Engineering, Process Mapping Tools.
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Krzysztof G.

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C++ Software Developer

Munich
Krzysztof G.

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C++ Software Developer at HENSOLDT AG

  • Development of new simulator features and extension of existing modules using C++.

  • GUI design and implementation with Qt for Windows, including redesigns to improve usability and workflow.

  • Maintenance and expansion of existing codebase: refactoring, bug fixes, and modularization to support new capabilities.

  • Version control using Git.

  • Performance optimization of simulation to meet real-time constraints.

  • Creating and maintaining documentation: technical comments, design docs, API references and user manuals.

  • Led a redesign that improved operator workflow and reduced task completion time.

  • Extended simulator architecture to support multiple new scenario types while preserving backward compatibility.

  • Implemented refactoring and modularization that simplified maintenance and accelerated feature delivery.

  • Technologies: C++03, Qt4.6, QMake, Git, V-Model, Windows

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Madhava N.

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Function Developer ADAS

Germering
Madhava N.

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Function Developer ADAS at Continental Automotive GmbH through Ferchau GmbH

  • Project: Sensor fusion application for traffic participant detection
  • Software frameworks: C++ (11,14), Python, Visual Studio, MTS, Qt, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Conan, CAN, RTOS, DOORS, CMake
  • Refactored and adapted sensor fusion algorithms by processing sensor data (camera and radar) for ACC and EBA as per requirements
  • Handled system test issue reports in JIRA
  • Tuned Kalman filters and introduced new features to enhance tracking
  • Adapted architecture, detailed design (UML) and simulation tool (Qt)
  • Conducted unit testing, code reviews and static code analysis in compliance with MISRA standards
  • Conducted regression testing to validate software, involved in software releases (CI/CD), KPI evaluation by testing NCAP scenarios
  • Flashed ADAS software to target vehicles, used UDS protocol and OBD-II tools for diagnostics and verification
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Mani Y.

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Full-Stack Developer

Munich
Mani Y.

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Full-Stack Developer at Continentale Krankenversicherung a. G.

  • Set up the new digitization strategy.
  • Using Camunda as a process engine, a new way of handling batch and dialog tasks is created.
  • In close cooperation with the business department, the individual processes are created and put into production.
  • Forms for controlling manual interventions, e.g. when adjusting applications, are implemented.
  • Gradual migration of old code from IBM WebSphere to JBoss.
  • Skills: Arquillian, Camunda, Initiative, Empathy, Hibernate, Jackson, Java/JEE, JBoss, Jersey, JSON, JUnit, Openness to criticism, Willingness to learn, REST, Teamwork, WebServices.
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Mohamed S.

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Machine Learning Engineer (Part Time)

München
Mohamed S.

Last position:

Machine Learning Engineer (Part Time) at E.ON Digital Technology

  • Designed and implemented an advanced, agentic RAG pipeline using LangChain and LangGraph for structured data extraction from PDFs, utilizing tools, state management, and OpenAI LLMs (GPT-4) to improve accuracy and handle complex document structures.
  • Developed a Google AI agent for extraction of structured information from PDF documents and deployed the agent on Vertex AI.
  • Architected data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks to ingest data from Azure Blob Storage, process it with PySpark, and load it into Azure SQL Database via Linked Services.
  • Containerized AI agents and services using Docker for consistent local development and deployment.
  • Utilized PySpark and Dask for database querying in coordination with Azure Blob Storage and Document Storage.
  • Created a ReAct agent that extracts structured data from PDF documents using tools and integrating Azure Document Intelligence.
  • Contributed to the CPO invoices validation check project using Databricks to find existing CDRs and calculate total valid costs.
  • Developed a conversational AI agent (chatbot) with a FastAPI backend, integrating RAG for precise tariff extraction and deployed the service using Azure Container Apps.
  • Tools used: Azure, Azure OpenAI, Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Blob Storage, Google ADK, Google Cloud, Vertex AI, Gemini, Databricks, LangChain, LlamaIndex Ollama, Docker, PySpark, Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure AI Agent, Microsoft SQL Server
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Kaan K.

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Computer Vision Engineer

Munich
Kaan K.

Last position:

Computer Vision Engineer at Axulus Reply GmbH

  • Computer vision engineer responsible for development of industrial vision solutions, beginning as a working student and transitioning to a full-time role in May 2025.
  • Designed and implemented vehicle detection and counting models; integrated the pipeline into a cloud-deployed system (Azure) that delivers live analytics dashboards.
  • Building an offline print quality assurance system that scans corrugated-board prints on production lines to detect and classify defects such as splashes, impurities and colour deviations, deploying the solution on Jetson edge devices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams while focusing on computer vision components, containerization, and deployment.
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Vibhu K.

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Senior Product Manager

Munich
Vibhu K.

Last position:

Senior Product Manager at MediaMarktSaturn

  • Led development and management of advanced data products and reporting solutions, driving €11M revenue in 2023. Hired and mentored a product manager to enhance product capabilities, enabling brands to gain closed-loop measurement insights.
  • Defined product vision and strategy for offsite product domain globally, enabling brands to engage their most valuable customers throughout the omnichannel customer journey.
  • Initiated and led data-driven martech and adtech innovations, laying groundwork for AI-powered personalization and targeted marketing across 12 countries.
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Vasco A.

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AI Research Intern – Generative AI

Munich
Vasco A.

Last position:

AI Research Intern – Generative AI at BMW AG

  • Designed and implemented multi-modal entertainment toolchains that combine passenger input, vehicle context, large-language models (text-to-text and speech-to-speech) and image generation models to deliver more interactive and immersive in-car experiences.
  • Built and orchestrated tools for LLM-based agents, covering session management, background task execution, dynamic user interactions and persistent application state.
  • Investigated multi-agent orchestration frameworks for in-car environments, evaluating communication protocols and architectural strategies for coordinated and reliable agent behavior.

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Statistics of experts using OpenCV

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

15 years (Germany: 13 years)

OpenCV experts in Munich have 15 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 13 years.

Position duration

1.7 years (Germany: 1.8 years)

OpenCV experts in Munich stay in a single position for 1.7 years on average. It is 0.1 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 1.8 years.

Positions per freelancer

11 (Germany: 10)

OpenCV experts in Munich have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 10.

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development

OpenCV experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

OpenCV experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Research and Development, Business Intelligence

OpenCV experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of OpenCV experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

95% (Germany: 84%)

95% of OpenCV experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 11% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 84%.

Doctorate

11% (Germany: 15%)

11% of OpenCV experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 4% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 15%.

Certifications per freelancer

2

OpenCV experts in Munich hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

English, German, French

OpenCV experts in Munich most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 99%)

100% of OpenCV experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 99%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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39% of OpenCV experts in Munich charge less than €800 per day.
50% of OpenCV experts in Munich charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
11% of OpenCV experts in Munich charge €1200 or more per day.
<€800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 in Munich using OpenCV

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

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Daily rate avg. 797 €
Germany avg. 671 €

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 680 €

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.

OpenCV 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 (85%)
  • Automotive (60%)
  • Manufacturing (55%)
  • Healthcare (50%)
  • Insurance (40%)
  • Banking and Finance (35%)
  • Telecommunication (35%)
  • Professional Services (30%)

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

About the technology

Computer Vision Foundation

OpenCV, short for Open Source Computer Vision Library, is an open-source toolkit for processing images and video. It provides tested building blocks for filtering, feature detection, object tracking, camera calibration and geometric analysis. Teams use it to turn camera input into measurable, actionable data.

Practical Applications

OpenCV supports computer vision systems across manufacturing, mobility, robotics, retail, healthcare and media. Typical deliverables include:

  • Automated visual inspection for defects, dimensions and surface quality
  • Object detection, tracking and counting in live video
  • Document scanning, image cleanup and text-recognition pipelines
  • Calibration and perception modules for robots and smart devices

Ecosystem And Tooling

Strong OpenCV specialists work comfortably across Python and C++, selecting the right language for rapid experimentation or production performance. They may combine OpenCV with NumPy, GStreamer, FFmpeg, ONNX Runtime, PyTorch or TensorFlow. They also understand cameras, lenses, lighting, GPU acceleration, containers and the target operating system.

When To Bring In Experts

Companies often need freelance expertise when a proof of concept must become a reliable product, when camera hardware changes, or when visual data is difficult to interpret. A specialist can assess image quality, choose robust algorithms and define a pipeline that performs under real operating conditions. In Munich, collaboration may combine remote delivery with on-site work around cameras, production lines or robotics equipment.

What Quality Looks Like

The best professionals connect model output with business requirements. They test against changing light, motion blur, reflections, occlusion and unusual input rather than relying on a single demonstration. They document calibration, thresholds, data assumptions and failure handling, then measure performance with meaningful validation sets. Clean interfaces and maintainable C++ or Python code matter as much as visual results.

Project Readiness

Before hiring, clarify the camera setup, input format, latency target, deployment hardware and acceptable error cases. Useful project material includes sample images or video, labeling guidance, current pipeline code and integration boundaries. Look for experts who can explain trade-offs between classical OpenCV methods and learned models, communicate clearly with hardware and software teams, and leave behind reproducible tests.

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Frequently asked questions

Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about OpenCV.

OpenCV is used to capture, transform and interpret images or video. Companies apply it to quality inspection, object tracking, document processing, camera calibration, robotics perception and other systems that need visual data to support a decision.

OpenCV provides broad image-processing and geometric tools, while frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow focus on training and running learned models. They are often used together: OpenCV prepares data, handles cameras and post-processes results, while a model performs classification or detection.

A strong OpenCV specialist may also work with Python, C++, NumPy, camera SDKs, GStreamer, FFmpeg and GPU runtimes. Knowledge of machine learning, image labeling, Linux, embedded hardware and deployment practices is valuable when the vision pipeline must run in production.

An OpenCV project can range from a focused image-processing module to a complete inspection or robotics pipeline. The right level of experience depends on camera conditions, integration complexity, latency needs and the consequences of incorrect results, not only on the size of the codebase.

OpenCV work is often suitable for remote collaboration when sample data, hardware access and test procedures are available. On-site sessions in Munich can still help with camera placement, lighting, calibration and factory or laboratory integration.

OpenCV is a strong choice when a team needs flexible processing, custom logic and control over deployment. A commercial package may be preferable when packaged inspection tools, vendor support or certified hardware integration outweigh the need for an open and highly tailored pipeline.

Ask an OpenCV professional to explain validation data, failure cases, calibration, latency and behavior under changing light or motion. Review reproducible tests and production-oriented monitoring, not just a polished demo on carefully selected images.

OpenCV projects may involve software teams, hardware specialists, production staff and external suppliers. Clear technical documentation and practical communication in English are often useful in Munich, while German can help when work includes local operations, factory teams or customer-facing coordination.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 797 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 95% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and French (15%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Automotive (60%), and Manufacturing (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used OpenCV in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (95%), and Research and Development (90%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OpenCV

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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