AVEVA PI System Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used AVEVA PI System
Loic N.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer at AG Solution
- Create and lead roadmap forecasting of support opportunities, including colleague training, process design and improvement, and new hire onboarding.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams including Professional Services, Support, Product, Sales, and Solution Engineering.
- Manage business and financial KPIs in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Industrial IT & Data Integration: Implement, configure, and integrate OT/IT systems and data flows, connecting control-layer sources (DCS, PLC, SCADA) to historians, data platforms, and enterprise systems through APIs and standard interfaces.
- AVEVA PI & Historian: Configure, maintain, and extend AVEVA PI (PI Data Archive, Asset Framework, interfaces/connectors) to capture, contextualize, and serve real-time and historical operational data.
- Alarm Management: Support and optimize alarm management systems – e.g. Honeywell Alarm Management – including alarm rationalization, classification, and the analysis of alarm performance, critical alarms, and alarm floods.
- Connectivity & Protocols: Set up and troubleshoot industrial connectivity using OPC UA and OPC A&E, including the configuration of tunnelers / wrappers to bridge OT data sources securely and reliably.
- Production Data Flow: Ensure seamless, secure, and well-structured data flow across the industrial IT landscape, transforming raw operational data into meaningful information for operations and decision-making.
- System Support & Troubleshooting: Provide ongoing support for OT/IT applications, troubleshooting issues across networks, software, and data integrations to keep systems running efficiently.
- Knowledge Management & Best Practices: Contribute to internal documentation, best practices, and troubleshooting guides, and help continuously improve how we deliver industrial IT and data solutions.
Tools & Software: Aveva PI, Salesforce, Active Directory, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Jira, Microsoft, Scrum, DevOps, Docker, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub.
Helge B.
Last position:
Solution Architect at Deutsche Bahn
- Responsible for the end-to-end application and integration architecture for the S-Bahn Hamburg maintenance digitalisation program. A highlight is the introduction of robots and permanently installed camera gates to automate vehicle inspections, allowing AI image algorithms to assess the condition of trains during operation.
- Deutsche Bahn has one of the largest SAP PM implementations in the world, which is a central component of this digitalisation.
Gabriele C.
Last position:
Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer) at Faros Accelerator
- Mentoring startups about technology trends and solutions, business models, market and competition research.
Adnan K.
Last position:
Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH
- Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
- Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
- Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
- Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
- Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
- Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
- Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
- Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
- Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
Utsav R.
Last position:
Working Student Junior Data Scientist (Performance Team GT Fleet) at Uniper SE
- Analyzed large-scale power plant data to develop and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) for fleet-wide performance monitoring.
- Designed and developed interactive Power BI dashboards to provide real-time insights into key business metrics, improving decision-making processes across departments.
- Collaborated with site engineers and asset management to harmonize performance metrics across multiple countries.
- Supported digital transformation initiatives by implementing data-driven use cases using agile project management methods.
- Utilized OSIsoft PI systems for time-series data analysis and visualization to improve operational insights.
Kaliyan M.
Last position:
Techno-Functional Consultant – Digital Lab & Manufacturing Systems at Dynavax Technologies
- Led SampleManager LIMS 21.x & LabWare LIMS v8 implementation, reducing manual lab errors by 40% and improving data traceability.
- Configured LW LIMS & SM LIMS 21.2: workflow design, role-based access control (RBAC), and master data management.
- Designed and configured LES workflows: sample lifecycle management, test assignments, approvals, and result review processes.
- Managed Master Menu and CI configuration, ensuring consistency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Integrated LIMS 21.2 with MES, ERP, EM, WinKQCL (Lonza MODA), SoftMax Pro, Empower, and Chromeleon CDS via REST APIs and web services.
- Implemented PAS-X MES: architecture design, multi-platform implementation (PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter), and integration with PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Executed IQ/OQ/PQ qualification protocols and Validation Summary Reports (VSR) for QC analytical and utility systems in aseptic and sterile production environments.
- Developed and reviewed Risk Assessments, Traceability Matrices, and Data Integrity evaluations in accordance with ALCOA+, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
- Led EMA/FDA/WHO inspection readiness, standardized CQV SOPs, enabled digital CQV integration (LIMS/CDS/MES/SCADA/ERP/SDMS), and ensured 21 CFR Part 11 & Annex 11 compliance.
- Managed secure OT cybersecurity: network configuration and access control.
- Configured NuGenesis SDMS for document/data management, CDS/LIMS integration, workflow automation, and reporting.
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Statistics of experts using AVEVA PI System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
83%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using AVEVA PI System
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
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.
AVEVA PI System 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 (67%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Biotechnology (33%)
- Energy (33%)
- Professional Services (33%)
- Cosmetics (17%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Industrial data foundation
AVEVA PI System collects, stores and contextualizes time-series data from industrial assets and processes. Companies use it to create a reliable operational record for plants, utilities, laboratories and production sites. The system supports real-time monitoring, historical analysis and decisions based on process behavior.
Core components
PI Data Archive stores high-volume time-series data, while Asset Framework adds equipment structures, attributes and reusable templates. PI Vision presents trends, dashboards and event information to operational teams. Strong specialists also work with PI Web API, PI SQL Client, interfaces, connectors and security settings.
Typical project work
- Connect PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES and historian sources
- Design Asset Framework models for equipment and processes
- Build PI Vision displays for production and maintenance teams
- Configure event frames for batches, downtime and quality analysis
- Integrate PI data with analytics, reporting and enterprise systems
Experts may also migrate legacy PI environments, improve data quality, document interfaces and establish standards for tags, naming and asset structures. Their work turns raw signals into information that different teams can use consistently.
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance AVEVA PI System specialists during plant rollouts, acquisitions, modernization programs and data integration work. External expertise is useful when internal teams need focused support without slowing daily operations. In Germany, projects may combine remote configuration and documentation with on-site work at production or energy facilities.
- A historian lacks a consistent asset structure
- Dashboards do not reflect operational questions
- New equipment must connect to an established PI landscape
- A migration or upgrade requires controlled planning
Adjacent expertise
Effective work often includes OPC, industrial networking, SQL, APIs, scripting and cloud integration. Specialists may also understand SCADA, DCS, MES, predictive maintenance, process engineering and cybersecurity for operational technology. Knowledge of regulated production, energy operations or continuous manufacturing helps translate technical requirements into useful data models.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong professionals begin with the plant architecture, data sources and users rather than treating PI System as an isolated application. They define clear tag and asset conventions, test data quality, manage permissions and document decisions. They can explain technical trade-offs to operations, maintenance, IT and management teams.
Look for evidence of complete delivery: stable interfaces, useful AF templates, readable PI Vision displays, reliable event frames and a handover that internal teams can maintain. Experience with remote collaboration, site access planning and German operational environments can be important when stakeholders and facilities are distributed.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about AVEVA PI System, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
AVEVA PI System is used to collect, store and contextualize time-series data from industrial equipment and processes. Companies use it for operational monitoring, production analysis, maintenance support, quality investigations and performance reporting.
AVEVA PI System is often compared with historians and industrial data platforms from vendors such as AspenTech, GE Vernova and Siemens. The right choice depends on existing plant systems, required integrations, asset modeling, visualization needs, security and the skills already available in the organization.
An AVEVA PI System specialist commonly works with OPC, SCADA, DCS, MES, SQL, APIs and industrial networking. Useful additional skills include Asset Framework design, PI Vision, scripting, cloud integration, data governance and operational technology security.
Even a focused AVEVA PI System engagement can benefit from specialist input when interfaces, asset structures or permissions are poorly defined. Larger needs include plant integration, historian migration, enterprise reporting, event-frame design and governance across multiple facilities.
Much of the AVEVA PI System work can be completed remotely, including data modeling, configuration, dashboard design, testing and documentation. On-site access may still be needed for commissioning, plant-network checks, equipment validation or workshops with operations teams.
A strong AVEVA PI System specialist should agree on secure access, change control, documentation and escalation paths before work begins. German projects may also require coordination with site teams, clear technical communication in English or German and planned visits to operational facilities.
Ask an AVEVA PI System professional to explain how they would model assets, validate source data, protect access and test interfaces in your environment. Review examples of PI Vision displays, Asset Framework structures, migration plans and handover documentation rather than relying only on product familiarity.
Working with AVEVA PI System often means balancing plant reliability, data quality and the needs of different operational teams. Freelancers should be comfortable documenting assumptions, working within change procedures and connecting legacy industrial systems with modern analytics or enterprise applications.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 744 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 83% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Manufacturing (50%), and Pharmaceutical (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used AVEVA PI System in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (83%), and Operations (83%).
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