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Christian R.

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Lead Consultant, Senior Project Manager

Lindlar
Christian R.

Last position:

Project Manager, Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI

  • Gathering information
  • Creating rollout wave concepts
  • Coordinating employees
  • Monitoring and managing activities
  • Project management including analysis and reporting to the board
  • Creating instructions and specifications
  • Training floorwalkers
  • Supporting the rollout on site
  • VIP support
  • Introducing SharePoint
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Burhan D.

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Experienced IT and AI Architect

Niederkassel
Burhan D.

Last position:

Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG

With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.

  • Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
  • Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
  • Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
  • Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
  • Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
  • Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
  • Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
  • Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
  • Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
  • Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
  • Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
  • Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
  • Implement the IT concept
  • Document the infrastructure

Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot

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Benjamin M.

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AI/ML/CV Engineer, System Architect, Founder, Mathematician

Cottbus
Benjamin M.

Last position:

Founder, system architect, and main developer at Institute for Artificial Study (IAS)

  • Expert-supervised AI systems for scientific reasoning, model evaluation, and research workflows.
  • Built the IAS Problem Solver, an orchestrated system for difficult mathematical reasoning; it achieved 84% in one submitted answer set on the Leipzig mathematics benchmark.
  • Built a resumable state-machine pipeline for research-grade mathematics benchmark generation: source selection, LLM-agent-based phenomenon discovery, task synthesis, gold-answer and certificate generation and validation, probing, repair, human feedback, and quality gates, targeting tasks that are difficult, natural, verifiable, and cost-effective.
  • Current work extends this into budget-aware AI research workflows for real scientific problems with expert review.

Tech stack: Python, OpenAI/OpenRouter-compatible APIs, embeddings, RAG, SQLite.

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Michael K.

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Freelance Consultant

Blaichach
Michael K.

Last position:

Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH

  • Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
  • Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
  • Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
  • Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
  • File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
  • New authorization structure for users
  • Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
  • Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
  • New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
  • Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
  • Simplification of processes
  • Increased data security and improved security
  • Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
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Pierre G.

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Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support

Cologne
Pierre G.

Last position:

Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG

  • PRISMA project
  • Ansible automation
  • Windows third-level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
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Christoph N.

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Project Manager

FĂĽrth
Christoph N.

Last position:

Project Manager at Zentraler Beitragsservice

  • The goal of the project is to build a Greenfield FailSafe data center (FSRZ) as an emergency measure in accordance with BSI 200/4 against a cyberattack.
  • Recovery of a project that had been running for several years. Re-initialization of the project: adjustment of the project organization, initiation of regular meetings, establishment of project controlling and project reporting, introduction of project risk management and consolidation of project documentation. Establishment of project governance and introduction of decision-making structures based on decision papers. Definition of deliverables and derivation of phase plans and the project plan. Personnel and resource planning. Coordination with “neighboring projects”, initiation of concept development and implementation. Management of the project with 8 subprojects and PMO. Budget planning and controlling (14,8 Mio). Support and coaching of the subprojects in their methodological approach. Coordination with suppliers and support of EU tenders. Coordination and processing of change requests. Coordination with line management regarding the economically viable operation of the FSRZ. Technical support for IT architecture in the areas of zOS, Windows and Linux, networking and IT security, for designing interim operations and extended regular operations for the FSRZ, planning emergency processes and emergency communication internally and externally.
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Andreas F.

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Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive)

Borsdorf
Andreas F.

Last position:

Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH

  • Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-WĂĽrttemberg
  • Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
  • Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
  • Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
  • Coordination with clients and service providers
  • Escalation management, schedule control
  • On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
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Frank T.

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Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager

FĂĽrstenfeldbruck
Frank T.

Last position:

Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH

  • Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT projects with an AI system based on the Robust Design method for products & processes

  • Development, implementation & introduction of the AI system Analyser® for Robust Design for products & processes

  • AI and Industry 4.0 standard product for preventive and reactive quality and safeguarding as well as maintenance (Predictive Quality and Predictive Maintenance) based on Big & Smart Data

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Alexandra G.

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Test Coordinator Project GoDigital

Lichtenwald
Alexandra G.

Last position:

Test Coordinator Project GoDigital at Insurance company

  • Support of test management and consulting on replacing the existing core system for non-life insurance with a modern IT platform.

  • Planning and controlling test execution as well as test analysis.

  • Documentation of test results in JIRA/XRAY and defect management.

  • Creating and continuously updating checklists to ensure quality.

  • Creating Confluence pages to support test execution and its documentation.

  • Creating test completion reports after each test cycle.

  • Methods: process planning, status tracking, process optimization, process execution, process quality assurance.

  • Tools: MS Office, Outlook, JIRA, Confluence, Wiki.

  • Benefit: Support for test management in the preparation, execution and documentation of the different test cycles.

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Bernhard S.

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Agile Business Analyst and Requirements Engineer

Ingelheim am Rhein
Bernhard S.

Last position:

Agile Business Analyst and Requirements Engineer at Deutsche Post DHL

  • Agile project "PEPSi annual vacation planning MVP Lite" (digitalization project).
  • Definition of state transitions for the JUP Lite functionality.
  • Creation of user stories for login/logout and registration.
  • Quality assurance of the business-side concept.
  • Preliminary analysis for the transformation from the old PersPlan to DigiPEP.
  • Tools used: Signavio, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence, Mural, Miro, Conceptboard, MS Teams, Mattermost.
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Alexander S.

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AI Consultant for AI Voice Bot Systems

Herzogenrath
Alexander S.

Last position:

AI Consultant for AI Voice Bot System at Rudolf Hörmann GmbH & Co.KG

  • Consultant for system architecture, AI agents & integration, coach for data & process logic, Graph-RAG approaches, security and data protection.
  • On-premise AI solutions with high compliance and performance requirements.
  • Architecture decisions, operational setup, strategic prioritization & deployment.
  • Technologies: LiveKit JS SDK, LiveKit Agents, Web Audio API, JS, AudioWorklet, Loki, vLLM, Zscaler, Docker, Neo4j, MySQL, Python.
  • Models: GPT-OSS 20B, Whisper large v3 turbo, Qwen3-TTS.
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Stefan M.

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Installation Portal Server and Content Management Integration

Köln
Stefan M.

Last position:

Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer

  • Design, planning and execution of complex acceptance tests for a document exchange platform for the German justice authorities.
  • Validation of decrypted and certificate-based message exchange via web platform, mobile app, and Java API.
  • Documentation of test cases, execution steps, and test results.
  • Technologies: Windows 11/10, Ubuntu, iOS, Android, Bash for Windows, Java 17, IntelliJ, Git, Jira, Confluence, Citrix Server, xJustiz standard implementation, specific justice software.
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Alex O.

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Contractor

Hamburg
Alex O.

Last position:

Contractor at Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

  • Data-analysis, Preparation, gathering and coordination of business requirements for retrieval of monthly- and long term (CLV – relevant) cost- and revenue-components per contract for a customer–base–grouping project (HUB–Project) for B2C-Postpaid-Controlling
  • Concept and Implementation of cost- and revenue-KPIs calculation and corresponding CLV–reports (Oracle, Perl, SVN, MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, Serviceware Performance Analytics)
  • Operational support of the HUB-Project – various ad-hoc reports, deployments, job-scheduling etc. (Oracle, SVN, BICSuite–Scheduler, DWSODA etc.)
  • Analysis, implementation, retrieval and reporting of various physical and financial KPIs for B2P-Prepaid Business on an existing data-mart (Oracle, Perl)
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Frank D.

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Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer

Ritterhude
Frank D.

Last position:

Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum JĂĽlich

  • Development of a retrofit concept, including qualification measures
  • Development, installation and commissioning of the required hardware and software
  • Development of a safety concept
  • Execution and documentation of in-house verifications / qualification
  • Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities
  • Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking

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Statistics of experts using Pascal

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

30 years

Pascal experts have 30 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

Pascal experts stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

20

Pascal experts have completed 20 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Pascal experts have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance

Pascal experts are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Pascal experts earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

87%

87% of Pascal experts hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

54%

54% of Pascal experts hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

10%

10% of Pascal experts have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

3

Pascal experts hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Pascal experts most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of Pascal experts speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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1% of Pascal experts charge less than €400 per day.
47% of Pascal experts charge between €400 and €800 per day.
46% of Pascal experts charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
6% of Pascal experts charge €1200 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology 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 using Pascal

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

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Daily rate avg. 800 €

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 €

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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Pascal 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 (92%)
  • Manufacturing (66%)
  • Banking and Finance (55%)
  • Automotive (54%)
  • Healthcare (44%)
  • Government and Administration (44%)
  • Telecommunication (42%)
  • Transportation (41%)

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

About the technology

Pascal foundations

Pascal is a structured programming language known for clear syntax, strong typing and readable program design. It is used in education, desktop software, business applications and systems where maintainable native code matters. Modern Pascal work often involves Delphi or the open-source Free Pascal Compiler.

Applications and systems

Pascal specialists deliver Windows desktop tools, database applications, industrial control software and administrative systems. Delphi remains common in established commercial software, while Free Pascal and Lazarus support cross-platform development. Pascal can also appear in embedded and scientific environments that value predictable compiled code.

  • Desktop applications with native user interfaces
  • Database-backed business software
  • Cross-platform tools with Lazarus
  • Maintenance of long-running Delphi systems

Ecosystem and tooling

The ecosystem includes Delphi, Free Pascal, Lazarus, Object Pascal and component libraries for interfaces, reporting, networking and database access. Professionals may work with VCL for Windows applications or FireMonkey for broader platform support. Familiarity with SQL, REST services, version control and build automation often completes the technical picture.

When expertise matters

Companies usually seek freelance Pascal expertise when a core application needs modernization, a legacy codebase lacks internal ownership or a product requires new features without disrupting existing users. External specialists can assess architecture, upgrade compiler or framework versions, improve performance and document systems that have evolved over many years.

  • Refactoring tightly coupled Object Pascal code
  • Migrating Delphi projects or dependencies
  • Connecting desktop software to APIs and databases
  • Stabilizing releases and automated builds

Strong professional qualities

A strong Pascal professional understands both language fundamentals and the conventions of the codebase they inherit. They can trace memory, threading and database issues, separate safe improvements from risky rewrites and test native applications across their target environments. Clear documentation and careful communication are essential when software supports daily operations.

Collaboration and delivery

Pascal projects benefit from a clear inventory of compiler versions, third-party components, deployment targets and supported operating systems. Remote specialists can work effectively through repository access, reproducible build instructions, issue tracking and regular technical reviews. On-site collaboration can help when the software connects to factory equipment, local networks or regulated operational processes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Pascal is used for desktop applications, database-backed business systems, educational software, scientific tools and some embedded solutions. Delphi and Free Pascal extend the language for commercial, cross-platform and long-lived native applications.

Pascal emphasizes explicit structure, strong typing and readable code, while C# and Java offer larger ecosystems for many modern enterprise and web scenarios. Pascal can remain a practical choice when a company already has a stable Delphi codebase or needs efficient native desktop software.

A strong Pascal specialist often works with Delphi, Free Pascal, Lazarus, Object Pascal, SQL and REST APIs. Experience with VCL, FireMonkey, Windows deployment, version control and automated builds is valuable for production work.

The right level depends on the codebase and delivery risk, not only on its size. A Pascal professional handling legacy Delphi software should be comfortable reading unfamiliar components, tracing native application issues and planning incremental changes.

Yes. Pascal work can usually be handled remotely when the repository, build environment, test data and deployment process are accessible. On-site time may help when the application depends on factory equipment, local networks or hardware that cannot be reproduced elsewhere.

A Pascal application does not automatically need replacement. A specialist should first review business value, dependencies, test coverage, deployment constraints and the cost of a staged modernization compared with a full rewrite.

Ask a Pascal professional to explain the architecture, build process, error handling and testing approach using a representative part of the codebase. Look for clear ownership of dependencies, reproducible builds, safe database changes and evidence that releases can be supported.

Pascal projects often involve mature applications, specialized domain rules and dependencies that are not obvious from the main source files. Freelancers should expect to investigate compiler settings, third-party components, deployment habits and user workflows before proposing major changes.

The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects are German (99%), English (97%), and French (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Manufacturing (66%), and Banking and Finance (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Pascal in their recent projects are Information Technology (98%), Product Development (84%), and Project Management (80%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Pascal

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Vienna Graz

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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