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Fadi S.

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Operational AI & Data Engineering Consultant

Oberhausen
Fadi S.

Last position:

Data Scientist at E-Commerce

  • Designed and developed a production-ready data platform based on Microsoft Fabric for an e-commerce company
  • Built a scalable Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) with Lakehouse and Delta Lake as the foundation for analytics and AI applications
  • Developed a metadata-driven ETL platform with PySpark and a generic Incremental Loading Framework (SQL Server → Bronze → Silver → Gold)
  • Developed reusable components for Microsoft Fabric Notebooks to standardize data integration, transformation, and validation
  • Implemented automated data pipelines including monitoring, logging, error handling, and Delta MERGE strategies for stable production operations
  • Built a business layer architecture for reporting, data warehousing, and reusable data products
  • Integrated heterogeneous data sources via SQL Server, REST APIs, Amazon SP API, and Google Analytics 4
  • Worked closely with business departments to analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable data architectures

Technologies: Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, Python, SQL Server, Delta Lake, Lakehouse, OneLake, Data Factory, Data Warehouse, REST APIs, Amazon SP-API, Google Analytics 4

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Bruno P.

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Independent Consultant for Digital Products & Processes

Freilassing
Bruno P.

Last position:

Product Owner

Design and implementation of a “unified-commerce” platform for SMEs to sell and deliver multi-product bundles

Achievements: Designed and delivered a fully functional, CPQ-based “buy flow” process for configuring and selling multi-product bundles on time, and secured customer approval within the specified 90-day timeframe. Successfully tested the integration of various interface services for customer search, customer data enrichment, address validation, service qualification, phone number validation, credit checks, appointment selection and quote-to-order transition.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic goal delivery: Translating strategic customer goals into action and delivering them (e.g. release content, business value).
  • Backlog management: Creating and refining backlog items (Initiatives, Epics, User Stories, Defects) in close coordination with the project team and client.
  • Prioritization & releases: Owning Product Backlog prioritization and delivery of defined release goals.
  • Deliverable tracking: Tracking work completed by suppliers and the client.
  • Roadmap & release planning: Developing and delivering roadmaps and release plans together with the client.
  • Scope ownership: Owning the contractually agreed scope of work.
  • Claim management: Proactive claim and change management with the client.
  • Team coordination: Managing and coordinating the development team.
  • Leveraging synergies: Using synergies between client projects and product development.
  • Proposal preparation: Preparing proposals (with supervision) and presenting them in person to clients and partners.

Skills: Developing, communicating and delivering product visions; Product Backlog Management; Stakeholder Management; Regular reporting to management and steering committees; Requirements analysis & engineering; Planning and documenting workshops; Functional leadership and coordination of (distributed) project teams and external service providers; Epic Management; User Story specifications; Creating use cases, supporting software testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Release Management and sprint planning; TO-BE process design; Process optimization; Planning, designing and specifying interfaces to existing and new systems; Identifying, assessing and managing project risks; Proactive claim and change management; Facilitating sprint planning and reviews; Data migration; Scrum; Kanban; REST API; JSON; XML; BPMN; UML; Jira; Confluence

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Oliver V.

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Interim Manager and Management Consultant

Hamburg
Oliver V.

Last position:

Interim Manager and Management Consultant at Self-employed

  • Developed a market entry strategy for the claims division of an insurance services provider.
  • Analyzed and optimized existing claims processes.
  • Defined management metrics and KPIs to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Advised management on market positioning and process digitalization.
  • Led an IT team of 13 employees as part of an interim vacancy cover.
  • Ensured stable IT operations and managed external IT service providers.
  • Led regulatory projects, particularly the implementation of the DORA regulation.
  • Prepared and supported an IT security audit.
  • Change management and conflict moderation in a challenging transformation environment (FI migration).
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Christian F.

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Interim Manager Customer Service & After-Sales – Transformation with AI in Customer Service

Freilassing
Christian F.

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Consultant and Project Manager – AI in Customer Service (Voicebots, Chatbots) at Various clients

  • Advising on and selecting voice systems based on requirements, integration, data protection and cost
  • Designing call guides, knowledge bases and handover to employees
  • Test planning, call analysis and optimization of existing solutions
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Ole H.

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Manager Post Merger Integration, AI & IT Transformation

Leipzig
Ole H.

Last position:

Senior IT Project Manager at Rail-Flow GmbH

The client operates a SaaS platform for managing rail and intermodal transport (Rail-Flow Transport Management Platform).

For two of its customers, it was looking for a 3-month project management replacement. Both customers offer rail and intermodal transport services. Implementation progress differs: one customer is already live and wanted its Phase 2 enhancements implemented; the other customer is implementing its MVP and entering an intensive testing phase.

As part of the assignment, project management was taken over, including management of the internal development team (offshore Turkey).

  • Took over complete project management for 2 customer projects, including the roles of Product Owner and Co-Scrum Master
  • Managed agile implementation teams consisting of business analysts, implementation consultants, developers (offshore) and QA staff
  • Ensured compliance with and further development of project governance
  • Planning and rollout management: creation and maintenance of project and rollout plans as well as coordination of role assignments with the client’s management
  • Requirements and change management: management of contractual requirements, bugs and changes
  • Customer and project communication: organization and moderation of status meetings and steering committees
  • Identification of project risks, initiation of countermeasures and escalation
  • Ensured correct and timely invoicing for project services together with Finance

Methods: Scheduling (forward- and backward-based), including milestone planning, structured interviews, multi-project management (in English)

Tools / Technologies: Jira, Confluence / Atlas, Claude (Skills, Artifacts), MS Outlook

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Wolfgang H.

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Interim Manager

Schortens
Wolfgang H.

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Interim Supply Chain / SAP S/4HANA Transformation Manager at Solventum / global logistics service provider

Stabilization of a critical logistics outsourcing setup in the context of an SAP S/4HANA transformation. The focus was on restoring a reliable operational fact base between the client, logistics service provider, international supplier plants and the SAP/IT organization.

  • Coordination between the client, global logistics service provider, international supplier plants, SAP/IT teams, Quality Management and the operational shop floor.
  • Management, monitoring and operational correction of Inbound Deliveries; integration of Outbound Delivery processes.
  • Analysis of interface, posting, batch and master data errors between SAP S/4HANA, logistics service provider, supplier plants and internal business functions.
  • Significant reduction of critical inventory differences between the client and logistics service provider.
  • Improved operational management capability in the logistics environment and creation of a common fact base.
  • Reduction of recurring error patterns in the areas of Inbound Deliveries, inventory, interfaces, batch/posting logic and service provider processes.
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Yusuf C.

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Senior Software Engineer C# | C++ | Java | JS | Microservices | Vert.x | OSGI | IoT | Hardware | MQTT

Würselen
Yusuf C.

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Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH

  • Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
  • Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
  • Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
  • Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
  • Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
  • Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
  • Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
  • Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
  • Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
  • Close collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
  • Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance

Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux

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Luca B.

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Founder & CEO

Biblis
Luca B.

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Founder & CEO at Lube AI

  • Develop custom AI agents delivering 90%+ reduction in manual workload and significant efficiency gains
  • Provide end-to-end AI strategy consulting: from digital assessment to implementation and change management
  • Design and deliver tailored training programs and workshops on AI adoption, prompt engineering, and automation
  • Support clients in implementing scalable AI solutions integrated with existing technology stacks
  • Focus areas: AI strategy, automation, workflow optimization, and capability building
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Hachem S.

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Machine Learning & BI Lecturer

Munich
Hachem S.

Last position:

Machine Learning & BI Lecturer at EU Business School

  • Taught ML, BI, and Big Data to Master's students.

Tech: Python, Power BI, SQL, ML, SnowflakeDB, databricks, MS Fabric, MongoDB, LLM

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Onur K.

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AI & Automation Consultant · Project Manager for AI Projects

Braunschweig
Onur K.

Last position:

Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)

  • Built a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company through a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
  • Identified, selected, and managed full-service agencies; introduced management and control mechanisms, including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
  • Prepared and reviewed data processing agreements and framework contracts in coordination with Legal & Compliance; integrated regulatory requirements (including KRITIS) into process design
  • Advised on cloud vs. on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; supported Procurement with tendering and service provider evaluations
  • Managed change and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reported to executive management, CFO, and CIO

Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-ready governance model, reduced operating costs, and accelerated product development.

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Thomas K.

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Technical Product & Delivery Leader | Web3, Digital Assets & Telecoms | AI-Enabled Delivery

Düsseldorf
Thomas K.

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Advisor - Programmes & Operational Excellence at P2P.org

Non-custodial staking and digital-asset infrastructure for Web3 wallets, exchanges, and institutional custodians

Advised the COO on delivery for staking and digital-asset infrastructure serving institutional custodians, exchanges and wallets across regulated markets.

  • Ran the company-wide KPI and OKR process across the organisation, raising company-wide OKR achievement from 50% to 65%.
  • Designed and implemented OKR/KPI frameworks enabling structured quarterly delivery cycles and executive-level execution visibility.
  • Defined, documented and improved the P2P governance and operating processes across programmes and operations.
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Tobias M.

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Product Owner, Scrum Master, Project Manager

Oebisfelde-Weferlingen
Tobias M.

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Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system

  • Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
  • Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
  • Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
  • Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards

Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio

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Julia K.

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Process Analyst / Optimizer / Designer / Manager

Wiesbaden
Julia K.

Last position:

IT Project Manager Interface Implementation at SSI Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG

Objective: Consulting in IT project management for interface management, with the aim of driving the structural transformation toward global systems in the cloud

Activities:

  • Process design in the source system: Analyzing and developing processes for the efficient provision of data from source systems
  • Data definition: Precisely defining the data records to be transferred and ensuring data quality
  • Process design in the target system: Designing and developing processing processes within the target systems
  • Technical consulting for the IT implementation team within an iPaaS system
  • Quality assurance: Planning, leading and documenting User Acceptance Tests (UAT) to ensure the functional requirements
  • Project completion & handover: Formal handover of the implemented interfaces, including complete technical documentation, to IT operations

Tools: Jira, Confluence, Office 365

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Khalid E.

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Lead Architect & Developer

Alsbach-Hähnlein
Khalid E.

Last position:

Lead Architect & Developer at kem-consulting

  • Development of an agent-based governance platform for the automated assurance of EU AI Act compliance and ODA-compliant orchestration of AI services in complex enterprise environments.

  • Design and implementation of an agent-based "Mission Control" framework (Aletheia Conductor) for autonomous state monitoring and process control.

  • Development of "Compliance-as-Code" (CaC) solutions based on OPA/Rego for system-wide enforcement of regulatory guardrails.

  • Integration of TM Forum ODA standards (TMF630, TMF622, TMF642) to ensure interoperability and standardization.

  • Building a highly available event-driven architecture using Redpanda and CloudEvents v1.0 for near-real-time event processing.

  • Implementation of an audit-proof "Evidence Chain" through cryptographic linking of trace logs in preparation for automated audits.

  • Tech Stack: Java 21 (Quarkus Native), TypeScript (Next.js), Redpanda (Kafka API), CloudEvents v1.0, OPA (Open Policy Agent) & Rego, TimescaleDB, ZincSearch, Redis, TM Forum ODA, Git, GitHub, Clean Code Development, Like-C4.

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Statistics of experts using Process Automation

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years

Process Automation experts in Germany have 18 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.1 years

Process Automation experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

10

Process Automation experts in Germany have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Process Automation experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

93%

93% of Process Automation experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

63%

63% of Process Automation experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

8%

8% of Process Automation experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

4

Process Automation experts in Germany hold 4 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Process Automation experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

98%

98% of Process Automation experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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4% of Process Automation experts in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
32% of Process Automation experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
47% of Process Automation experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
13% of Process Automation experts in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
3% of Process Automation experts in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
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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.

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Average rates of experts in Germany using Process Automation

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Daily rate avg. 855 €

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

Process Automation 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 (80%)
  • Professional Services (53%)
  • Manufacturing (42%)
  • Banking and Finance (41%)
  • Retail (37%)
  • Automotive (32%)
  • Healthcare (26%)
  • Energy (24%)

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

About the technology

What Process Automation covers

Process Automation uses software to execute repeatable business steps with less manual intervention. It can route requests, validate data, trigger approvals, update records and notify teams across connected systems. The field includes business process automation, workflow automation and robotic process automation, or RPA.

Where it is used

Companies apply automation to reduce handoffs and make operational work more consistent. Typical applications include:

  • Invoice capture, matching and approval
  • Employee onboarding and access requests
  • Customer service case routing
  • Compliance checks and document processing
  • Order, logistics and supply-chain workflows

Platforms and tooling

The ecosystem ranges from low-code workflow tools to enterprise RPA suites and process orchestration platforms. Common choices include UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, Camunda and ServiceNow, alongside APIs, webhooks, queues, OCR and SQL. Strong delivery also requires identity, permissions, monitoring and reliable exception handling.

When companies bring in experts

External expertise helps when a manual process crosses departments, systems or approval rules. It is also useful during a migration from spreadsheets or legacy scripts, after a platform decision, or when automations need stronger governance. In Germany, specialists may support regulated industries while coordinating with local teams on-site or remotely.

Skills that make automation work

Good automation starts with process discovery rather than tool configuration. Professionals map the current and target process, define business rules, identify failure paths and measure operational outcomes. They also test integrations, protect sensitive data, document ownership and prepare support teams for changes.

How to assess delivery quality

Look for evidence of stable automations, clear documentation and controlled releases, not just a working demonstration. A capable specialist explains where automation should stop and human review should begin. They can design reusable components, monitor bot health, investigate failed runs and improve workflows without creating hidden dependencies.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Process Automation.

Process Automation is used to execute repeatable business activities across people, documents and software systems. It can handle approvals, data entry, notifications, case routing, reconciliations and status updates while leaving exceptions to human teams.

Process Automation is the broader approach to improving and executing business processes. RPA focuses on software bots operating existing user interfaces, while workflow automation coordinates tasks, rules and approvals between people and systems. Many projects combine both.

A strong Process Automation specialist often combines process mapping, API integration, SQL, identity management and data protection knowledge. Experience with OCR, queues, webhooks, testing, monitoring and change management is also valuable, especially for enterprise workflows.

The right level for Process Automation depends on scope, system complexity and risk. A focused workflow may need a specialist who can configure and test one platform, while cross-system automation requires experience in architecture, security, exception handling and operational support.

Process Automation can usually be delivered remotely when system access, process owners and documentation are available. On-site sessions in Germany can help with process discovery, workshops and stakeholder alignment, particularly when several departments must agree on rules and controls.

Common Process Automation platforms include UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, Camunda and ServiceNow. The best choice depends on the existing application landscape, licensing model, governance needs, process volume and the balance between low-code workflows and RPA.

Ask how the Process Automation professional handles exceptions, permissions, monitoring, testing and rollback. Review process maps, technical documentation and examples of maintainable integrations. Quality work makes ownership clear and avoids automating a broken process without challenge.

Working with Process Automation often means translating operational requirements into rules, integrations and measurable controls. Specialists should be comfortable speaking with business teams, documenting decisions and supporting live workflows, not only building bots or configuring a platform.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 855 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects are German (99%), English (98%), and French (18%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Professional Services (53%), and Manufacturing (42%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Product Development (74%), and Project Management (71%).

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