PACS Experts in Germany
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Beshr Alnirabieh
Last position:
System Administrator – HealthCare IT & Data Infrastructure at Cellitinnen Hospital Association
- Integration of medical modalities (including ultrasound) into the existing IT infrastructure (DICOM, HL7) – put into operation within the planned timeframe.
- Administration and optimization of PACS systems for efficient archiving and distribution of radiology image data across multiple locations.
- Ensuring consistent data quality and seamless interoperability in data exchange between HIS, RIS, and PACS.
- Close collaboration with medical staff to analyze and digitally optimize clinical workflows.
- Requirements management and test coordination when implementing clinical requirements in complex IT structures.
Alexandro Lahmann
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
- Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
- Support with the communication strategy.
- Coordination of external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Steering of steering committees.
Dilip Kumar Jena
Last position:
.NET Technical Lead & Application Architect at Hays AG
- Devised a new Domain-Driven Design architecture for a core system: reverse-engineered a central component, refactored the data-access layer to minimise database round-trips (improving scalability) and migrated processing to async.
- Decomposed the platform into independent .NET Core microservices (database-per-service) with RabbitMQ pub/sub using the Outbox Pattern + Saga choreography, behind an Ocelot API Gateway (JWT, rate limiting, CORS, health checks).
- Delivered on .NET Core / Angular / SQL Server / EF Core with Docker and Azure DevOps CI/CD; implemented health checks and CORS; contributes technical designs for stories in agile Scrum.
- Sole ADR owner; mentored 3 engineers and presented architecture decisions directly to the Director of Corporate IT.
Thorsten Otremba
Last position:
Workstream Lead (WS) at Bank-Verlag GmbH
- Introduction of giro card with Visa Debit card payment function (Combocard) for Commerzbank
- Support for the Card Processing Team (card processing; Clearing & Settlement incl. Dispute Management teams) in project work
- Creation of requirements for the Clearing & Settlement team, Authorization team (AZ) and Card Production team (KP) as part of a requirements catalog
- Requirements engineering (requirements management) with business contact person
- Participation in workstream meetings between VISA Inc., SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH, Commerzbank AG and consulting firms (PwC and Senacor Technologies AG)
- Sprint planning with Jira tickets of type Task and use of Confluence
- Creation and presentation of weekly status reports for the Clearing & Settlement, Dispute Management and Reporting & GUI workstreams
- Coordination with network and file transfer teams for connection tests of new interfaces, e.g. setup of host keys, use of VPN or sipnet connections
- Coordination of the delivery of test files, e.g. exchange rates (FX rates; TC 56 of VISA rates), VISA Debit and Credit transactions (format Base II) and EANSS/ISS Base II clearing files to the Debit Clearing System (DCS)
- Conducting coordination meetings on the use of Visanet Settlement Service (VSS) and PSD2 reports and payment traffic statistics (ZVS)
- Organizing workshops with FiServ (First Data) on Dispute Management and complaint handling
- Setup and maintenance of Open Point List (OPL) in Confluence
- Technologies/methods: Jira, Confluence, giro card, VISA Debit card, payments, Kanban board, BIN, routing, CIQ, VPAY, ScalaTest, Dispute Management
Silvia Biedermann
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on EBICS optimization and further development of the customer’s internal EBICS application
- Business and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on products and applications of the EBICS standard in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product vendor to map the relevant optimizations on a technical level
- In the role of business coordinator, consulting on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and needs, and consolidating these on a business level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Review of the current EBICS standard for potential optimizations and further development
- Analysis of the current state to identify further development potential and derive suitable recommendations for action, taking regulatory requirements into account
- Carrying out EBICS tests during the project
- Responsible on a business level for requirements management, and in this context capturing and documenting requirements for such tests
- Design of a functional and long-term test management approach
- Execution and evaluation of tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project languages: German and English
- Tools/methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bank Rechner, Business Logics test data generator, Business Logics banking tool, Business Logics test system, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix virtual machines, WinSCP, Kitty, PuTTY, various Aareal Bank products, online banking portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Pranjal Narayan
Last position:
Consultant – Business Process & Supply Chain Advisory at Restaurant Namaste Aschaffenburg
- Designing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain for a newly established restaurant, covering fresh produce, dry goods, beverages, and kitchen essentials
- Setting up ordering cycles, ensuring food-safety compliant logistics, and aligning delivery schedules with kitchen operations to maintain product quality and reduce waste
- Building procurement frameworks and vendor relationships with major importers and wholesalers in Germany; structuring agreements to secure competitive food pricing, negotiating minimum order quantities, and establishing reliable delivery commitments
- Defining structured processes for supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and delivery scheduling to reduce risks such as delayed deliveries, inconsistent product quality, or stock shortages; introducing clear evaluation criteria, establishing communication protocols with vendors, and setting escalation procedures for supply disruptions
Elnazossadat Hosseininia
Last position:
Data Analyst at Siemens Healthineers
- Developed KPI dashboards using Power BI and DAX for 4+ business units, improving reporting transparency and strategic decision support.
- Migrated enterprise finance data views into dbt models, implementing modular SQL transformations, version-controlled data pipelines, and automated documentation to create a scalable analytics layer.
- Built dimensional data models in Snowflake for enterprise finance data, enabling scalable forecasting and supporting executive decision-making.
- Designed end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines using Snowflake and SAP HANA, integrating data from 3+ enterprise systems.
- Automated monthly reporting workflows using SQL and Power BI, delivering strong business impact by reducing manual effort by 80%.
- Collaborated with finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into analytical data models, supporting strategic decision-making cycles.
- Delivered ad-hoc financial reports using Power BI, reducing turnaround time by 60%.
- Implemented data validation logic in SQL, resolving 95% of recurring data quality issues.
Caner Karaoğlu
Last position:
Synthetic Medical Dataset (MedGym) at MedTank
- Generated synthetic datasets for CXR, mammography, and distal radius fracture detection using GANs and diffusion, creating >50k synthetic images for benchmarking.
- Ensured GDPR-compliant workflows and reproducibility, enabling dataset adoption for internal validation and academic collaboration.
- Project highlighted in MedTank’s internal R&D showcase as a flagship synthetic data initiative.
Hans-Werner Rübel
Last position:
Independent entrepreneur at Self-employed
- IT consulting in all areas of healthcare. From current-state analysis, support with system selection, to implementation and "evolution" support in all medical areas as well as hospital and large practice administration
- Migration and replacement of IT systems (especially HIS, RIS, PACS)
- Project management and customer support
- Reorganization and process optimization of medical departments and outpatient clinics
- Product management for hospital information systems (HIS, MIS, RIS, AIS, PACS, PDMS, AIMS, etc.)
- Certified service provider according to KHZG, KHSFV and KHG
- Since 02/2006 cooperation partner and senior consultant at promedtheus AG
- Freelance work as Beta Side Manager for Siemens HealthCare in 2007 and 2008
Carsten Leschik
Last position:
Business / Functional Analyst and Oracle Developer DWH at Comdirect
- Requirements analysis
- Source data analysis
- Development of ETL pipelines
- Data modeling of the staging, core and mart layers
- Calculation of key performance indicators (KPIs) at the mart layer
- Methods used: Agile, Data Vault 2.0
- Technologies used: Oracle 19, ODI, PL/SQL, Kafka, Python, PowerDesigner, SAP-BO, Git, Jira, Confluence
Marvin Woischnik-Lange
Last position:
PACS Senior IT Project Manager at Fraport / ID Engineering
- Took a leading role integrating NECT Ident and NECT Sign (AI-based solutions for identity verification and electronic signature) into ID Engineering's PostgreSQL PACS (Physical Access Control System) used at Fraport.
- Analyzed system architecture and interfaces, and implemented Microsoft Azure REST API integrations for legally compliant identity verification and signature.
- Developed and implemented security-critical workflows in Visual Studio Code to seamlessly embed NECT processes into existing PACS Mulesoft Anypoint Platform™ structures.
- Contributed to the evolution of the airport security architecture by linking identity verification, ID management, and physical access control with Microsoft Power BI.
- Collaborated closely with NECT and internal IT teams on API configuration, testing, and production rollout.
Cornelia Vosseler
Last position:
Owner and Self-employed Consultant at Consulting - Coaching - Training Cornelia R. Vosseler
Consulting focuses in healthcare on the following IT systems:
Hospital information systems (KIS)
Radiology information systems (RIS) and nuclear medicine systems
Dose management systems
Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
Patient data management systems (PDMS) for intensive care units
Anesthesia information and management systems (AIMS)
Clinical workstation systems (KAS)
Medication systems and AMTS
Nursing information systems
Outpatient clinic information systems
Pathology information systems
Data warehouse and business intelligence systems
Tumor documentation systems
Patient portals
Speech recognition systems
Single sign-on systems
Mobile ward rounds systems
Project experience since 2002:
Selection and procurement or management of VOL/VgV tenders for all above IT systems in multi-site hospitals
Created detailed functional specifications
Supported the tendering procedures
Project leadership or coaching of IT projects during implementation
Developed legacy data migration concepts
Designed multi-tenant consolidation concepts for different sites
Defined interface specifications
Developed organizational improvement concepts in medical functional departments and accompanied implementation
Conducted trainings on IT topics, project management, time management, and communication
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Statistics of experts using PACS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using PACS
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
PACS basics
PACS stands for Picture Archiving and Communication System. It stores, retrieves, and displays medical images from modalities such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray. In practice, it keeps imaging data usable for radiology, clinical review, and long-term archiving.
What it supports
- Image acquisition and storage
- DICOM routing and viewer access
- Worklists and study distribution
- Archive, backup, and retrieval workflows
- Connections to RIS, HIS, and EHR systems
A strong PACS setup must be stable, fast, and easy to trace. It also has to fit the hospital or clinic’s daily workflow without slowing down image review.
Ecosystem and tools
PACS specialists usually work with DICOM, HL7, modality interfaces, viewer clients, and archive layers. They also need to understand access control, identity management, network setup, and storage design. In many projects, they coordinate closely with radiology teams and external vendors.
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance PACS experts when a system needs integration, migration, optimization, or cleanup after years of change. Common tasks include study routing, archive consolidation, viewer rollout, and error handling across connected systems.
- New PACS rollout or upgrade
- Legacy archive migration
- DICOM interface troubleshooting
- Viewer and worklist tuning
- Cross-system integration support
What good specialists do
Strong PACS professionals think in workflows, not only in software parts. They can explain image paths, spot bottlenecks, and keep clinical users in mind. They write clear documentation and leave handovers that support safe daily operation.
Germany projects
In Germany, PACS work often sits inside hospitals, imaging centers, and larger healthcare groups. Freelancers may work on-site for rollout and testing, then continue remote for interface support, documentation, and incident follow-up. German-language communication is helpful, especially when teams include clinical and vendor contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around PACS.
PACS is used to store, manage, and display medical images so radiology and other clinical teams can review studies quickly. It connects imaging devices, viewers, archives, and related systems such as RIS or HIS. Many projects also cover migration and long-term storage, not just day-to-day image access.
A Picture Archiving and Communication System focuses on imaging workflow: receiving studies, storing them, and making them available to viewers and clinical users. A VNA is more about enterprise image storage across systems, while a RIS manages radiology operations like scheduling and reporting. In real projects, these systems often work together.
A good PACS specialist usually knows DICOM, HL7, network basics, and storage design. Experience with viewer software, identity and access control, and troubleshooting interface queues is also valuable. In larger environments, knowledge of radiology workflow and clinical change management helps a lot.
A PACS freelancer can support new deployments, upgrades, migrations, viewer rollouts, and archive consolidation. They are also useful for resolving routing issues, broken study transfers, or slow image access. Many companies bring in outside help when internal teams are busy with operations.
A Picture Archiving and Communication System project usually needs someone who has already worked on similar imaging environments, not someone learning on the job. Simple support tasks may fit a focused specialist, while migrations and integrations need deeper systems experience. The right level depends on how much clinical risk and system change is involved.
Many PACS tasks can be done remotely, such as interface analysis, documentation, testing support, and post-go-live troubleshooting. On-site presence is often useful for go-live weekends, workshop sessions, and work with radiology teams in Germany. A hybrid setup is common when physical devices or local stakeholders are involved.
A strong PACS expert speaks clearly about workflows, not only about product names. Look for hands-on experience with DICOM, integrations, migration planning, and safe rollback options. Good specialists also ask about modalities, connected systems, user roles, and support ownership before they start.
Before taking a PACS assignment, freelancers should understand the vendor stack, the hospital workflow, and the interfaces already in place. They should also clarify testing windows, escalation paths, and who signs off changes. In Germany, it helps to be comfortable working with local teams and documentation in German or English, depending on the client.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used PACS in their recent projects is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,038 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used PACS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 56% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used PACS in their recent projects have 22 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 PACS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used PACS in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Healthcare (67%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used PACS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (92%), and Project Management (83%).
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