Operations Research Experts in Germany
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Philipp Grunert
Last position:
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH
- Building, implementing and selling automated Data Science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecast Factory
- Implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
- Development of LLM and NLP models
- Creation of interactive reports
- Support for national and international large corporations as well as medium-sized companies in implementing ML projects
Reinhold Mathmann
Last position:
Business Analyst, Proxy PO, Epic Owner, Quality Assurance at Digital Charging Solutions
- Design and supervise implementation, testing and rollout of end-to-end processes and system integrations (frontend & backend)
- Integrate with OEMs (Daimler, BMW/MINI) and CPOs (Ionity and others)
- Introduce CPO discount packages with lifecycle processes
- Implement consenting process for GTC & tariff updates and marketing opt-ins via SAP Emarsys
- Automate blocking/unblocking of customers and integrate MS Dynamics CRM and proprietary 3rd level tool
- Coordinate migration and go-live of new fleet portal
- Migrate PSP from Datatrans to Adyen (credit card, PayPal) and integrate SEPA/BACS with Adyen via webhooks
- Support and enhance OpenInformer billing engine: Oracle→PostgreSQL migration, PostgreSQL upgrade, regression test suite, performance troubleshooting, invoice relocation to Azure Storage
- Identify and analyze fraud cases and implement countermeasures
- Provide problem management, incident support and hypercare after major rollouts
Vili Dhamo
Last position:
Technical Lead, Data Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Consulting
- Optimized the data architecture (medallion) to better decouple processing stages and improve transparency and reproducibility
- Ensured technical quality of data processing in Databricks by introducing schema enforcement, data quality checks and a structured data architecture
- Orchestrated pipelines with Azure Data Factory
- Professionalized and automated the development and deployment process by integrating Git and GitHub Actions
- Led the Data Engineering team (3 members) in a functional role
- Conducted workshops to optimize and stabilize the data platform and the development process
- Collected and prioritized new requests, maintained the product backlog
- Technologies: Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory), Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark), Python, SQL, Git, Confluence, Power BI, Power Apps, Dataverse, MS SharePoint, Mural
Pertami Kunz
Last position:
Data Scientist (Freelance) at Spryfox GmbH
- Implemented data/feature pipelines and automated validation/reporting for multi-million-row insurance datasets.
- Built production-grade image processing to detect fabric defects; delivered maintainable, well-tested Python code and concise reports.
Maria Daniela Leite De Souza
Last position:
Research Scientist at Intel Labs
- Designed and implemented AI-driven orchestration models for large-scale distributed systems.
- Developed Python and Go-based optimization pipelines to automate service placement across Kubernetes clusters.
- Worked on scalable data pipelines and production-ready model integration with serverless frameworks (intent-driven K8s operators).
- Contributed to the Horizon Europe VERGE project.
David Dai
Last position:
Policy Specialist & Analyst at Tiktok GmbH / Bytedance Ltd.
- Evaluated pain-points of moderation process & strategy
- Conducted lean moderation process and integration of policy issues to improve core metrics KPI, moderation accuracy and consistency
- Collaborated across functions to handle impactful escalations and maintain platform safety
- Conducted agile mechanisms to prevent harmful content such as hate speech, fake news, misinformation on events like German Election (2025), Olympic Games Paris (2024), and harmful AIGC
- Collaborated with product and data science teams to improve the efficiency and accuracy of AI moderation processes
- Applied techniques including RLHF with high-quality data labeling, prompt engineering, model refinement by translating policy wording into decision trees
- Automated processes with Python coding
- Created SOPs and metrics for model iteration and result tracking
Ivan Kostov
Last position:
Product Analyst at Sentryc GmbH
- Led data analytics projects, including data mining, exploratory research, A/B testing, KPI definition, and result interpretation
- Had a key role in scope and requirements definition of new features, creation of user flows, proof of concepts creation, and client personas establishment
- Initiated a data project related to clustering counterfeit listings based on language similarities, which was projected to reduce internal costs by 20%
- Led data migration project from Zoho Analytics to Power BI as well as from Google Analytics to Piwik
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Statistics of experts using Operations Research
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Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
86%
Doctorate
43%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Operations Research
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Decision models
Operations Research is used to make better decisions under limits, trade-offs, and uncertainty. It helps companies turn business goals into models that can be tested, compared, and improved before a change goes live. Common work includes optimization, forecasting support, simulation, and network planning.
Typical use cases
- Production and capacity planning
- Routing, dispatching, and transport planning
- Inventory and supply chain optimization
- Workforce and shift scheduling
- Risk and scenario analysis
Methods and tooling
Strong specialists know linear and mixed-integer programming, heuristics, simulation, and queueing models. They often work with Python, R, Excel, Gurobi, CPLEX, and open-source solvers such as OR-Tools. The right mix depends on whether the task needs speed, accuracy, or easier handover to business teams.
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance Operations Research experts when a planning problem is urgent, cross-functional, or not fully defined. In Germany, this is common in manufacturing, logistics, mobility, and industrial services where local teams need fast support without long hiring cycles. Freelancers also help validate an internal model or rescue one that does not reflect reality.
What strong experts do
- Ask the right questions before modeling
- Separate business rules from hard constraints
- Explain trade-offs in plain language
- Test edge cases and weak assumptions
- Document inputs, outputs, and limits clearly
Good fit signals
You likely need Operations Research support when spreadsheets no longer scale, planning takes too long, or different departments use conflicting rules. Strong professionals can work with data teams, operations leaders, and software specialists to turn a rough idea into a usable decision tool. Look for clear model thinking, practical judgment, and clean communication, not just formulas.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Operations Research — answered in short.
A strong Operations Research specialist builds decision models for planning, allocation, and optimization. The work often includes defining constraints, testing scenarios, and comparing options for cost, time, service level, or risk. The goal is to support better decisions, not just produce a mathematical model.
Operations Research is the better fit when a company must choose among many valid options and each choice has constraints. Simple analytics can show what happened or what might happen, but OR helps decide what should happen next. It is especially useful for scheduling, routing, and supply chain planning.
Operations Research focuses on finding the best decision under explicit rules and limits, while machine learning focuses on prediction from data. In many projects they work together: ML forecasts demand, and OR turns that forecast into a plan. If the core question is optimization, OR is usually the starting point.
A good Operations Research professional usually understands data preparation, business process analysis, and at least one solver or modeling library. Familiarity with Python, Excel, SQL, and tools like Gurobi, CPLEX, or OR-Tools is often useful. Clear communication matters because the model must be accepted by operations teams.
You do not need a fully defined model before hiring Operations Research help. A useful brief usually includes the business goal, available data, key constraints, and what a good result should improve. Strong specialists can help shape the problem before they start solving it.
Yes, Operations Research work is often done remotely, especially for modeling, review, and scenario analysis. For Germany-based teams, remote collaboration works well when access to data, process owners, and decision makers is set up early. On-site time can help when the process is complex or needs workshops with many stakeholders.
Look for someone who can explain assumptions, show how the model matches the real process, and describe where it can fail. A strong Operations Research specialist does not hide behind equations; they make trade-offs visible and usable. Good signs are clean documentation, practical examples, and a clear path from model to decision.
Operations Research support is often needed in manufacturing, logistics, mobility, energy planning, and industrial operations. German companies frequently use it for shift planning, transport optimization, and capacity decisions across sites. The best specialists can work with local teams and also collaborate smoothly in English when needed.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects is 81 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 645 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 86% hold at least a Master's degree, and 43% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Education (57%), and Professional Services (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Operations Research in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (86%), and Business Intelligence (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Operations Research
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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