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Alexander Z.

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Senior Data Architect & Data Engineer

Berlin
Alexander Z.

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Senior Data Solutions Engineer at VMware Inc.

  • Architected and deployed private cloud data platform on VMware vSphere, integrating Greenplum MPP, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and Apache Solr, and developed real-time ingestion pipelines with Kafka Connect and Schema Registry.
  • Led Oracle Exadata to Greenplum migration, rearchitected data models, optimized storage, implemented RabbitMQ with Debezium for CDC, and deployed VectorDB for Generative AI.
  • Designed and executed multi-cloud migration PoC across AWS, Azure, and GCP, defined KPIs for throughput, latency, and cost efficiency, executed bulk data transfers, validated analytics and streaming workloads, and delivered full-scale architecture recommendations.
  • Assessed legacy on-premises infrastructure and designed modern cloud-native data platforms using Greenplum and containerized microservices, advising on scalability, disaster recovery, and high-availability.
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Haseeb Z.

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Senior AI Engineer | LLM Engineer | ML Engineer

Berlin
Haseeb Z.

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Senior Data Scientist at WPP MEDIA

  • Designed and deployed enterprise Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using LangChain, LangGraph, vector databases, embeddings, and open-source LLMs served through vLLM on GCP GPU infrastructure.
  • Built agentic AI workflows using LangGraph with planning, reasoning, tool execution, persistent memory, session management, and Human-in-the-Loop approval mechanisms.
  • Developed LLM-powered automation systems integrating BigQuery, SQL pipelines, and external advertising APIs including Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Snapchat, Google, and Pinterest, reducing manual operational workflows.
  • Architected multi-agent AI systems for enterprise analytics and decision-support workflows, enabling autonomous task execution and intelligent data interactions.
  • Implemented retrieval optimization strategies including multi-retriever architectures, semantic search, context optimization, and query improvement techniques, improving response relevance by approximately 40%.
  • Engineered structured prompting strategies, function-calling schemas, and validation workflows to improve reliability of multi-step LLM applications.
  • Designed scalable AI services using Python, FastAPI, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Docker, and cloud-native deployment architectures.
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Wolfram K.

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Certified AI & Machine Learning Engineer · Senior Consultant

Berlin
Wolfram K.

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AI / Machine Learning Engineer (Projects & Applied AI) at UNIVERSITÉ PARIS 1 PANTHEON-SORBONNE & LIORA

  • Designed and implemented a hybrid recommendation system (content-based + collaborative filtering)
  • Built end-to-end ML pipelines including data processing, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation
  • Developed RAG-based LLM systems using LangChain and vector databases for semantic search and knowledge retrieval
  • Established MLOps workflows with MLflow for experiment tracking, versioning, and deployment readiness
  • Implemented deep learning models (computer vision & classification) using PyTorch and TensorFlow
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Muzamal A.

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Data Scientist | AI Engineer

Berlin
Muzamal A.

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Data Scientist / AI Consultant at HelmX

  • Delivered AI and data science solutions, including LLM-based chatbots and data pipelines, improving operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated on product features, achieving measurable impact and maintaining strong client relationships.
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Hamza K.

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Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer)

Berlin
Hamza K.

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Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer)

  • Acted as technical consultant to optimize multi-layer ensemble models combining ResNet, CNN-BiGRU-Attention, and XGBoost.
  • Guided implementation of a Logistic Regression meta-learner to solve class imbalance problems, achieving 92.86% accuracy and 0.9644 AUC on PTB-XL and Chapman-Shaoxing datasets.
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Jan K.

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Data Expert

Berlin
Jan K.

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Data Expert at Manufacturing

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Enrico G.

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Data & AI Engineering | Backend Software Development

Berlin
Enrico G.

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Freelance Software & Data/AI Engineer at Freiberuflicher Software & Data/AI Engineer

  • Lecturer for the GenAI Track at the Master School Institute of Technology
  • Development of a full-stack AI application (React + Python/FastAPI) for automated supplier product import with intelligent column and category classification (4-layer hierarchical) including human-in-the-loop validation
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Raphael M.

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Founder / Quant Developer

Berlin
Raphael M.

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Founder / Quant Developer at Market Maker

  • Crypto quant strategy development, automated trade execution, onchain data client (Ethereum / Solana)
  • Data and trade architecture development for liquidity provision
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Unnikuttan V.

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Managing Director (Co-Founder)

Berlin
Unnikuttan V.

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Managing Director (Co-Founder) at AathmaSignals

  • Spearheading investor outreach and partnership development as founding MD, building the business case and technical narrative needed to attract initial funding and strategic collaborators in the digital health space
  • Designing multi-agent AI systems for autonomous biosignal analysis, orchestrating LLM-based reasoning pipelines with domain-specific medical context to enable intelligent, clinical decision support
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Vili D.

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Senior Data Engineer, Data Architect, Software Engineer

Neuenhagen
Vili D.

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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
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Tushar R.

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Research Assistant/Master Thesis

Berlin
Tushar R.

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Research Assistant/Master Thesis at Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg

  • Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of extracted findings, categorizing themes, evaluating methodologies, and assessing study quality and reliability.
  • Produced research reports and evidence summaries communicating key trends, gaps, and opportunities to academic advisors or cross-functional teams.
  • Presented findings through well-structured visualizations, tables, and narrative summaries to support decision-making and guide future research directions.
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Mohamed G.

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Founder & CEO

Berlin
Mohamed G.

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Lead / Principal Cloud, AI & Security Architect at Freelancer / CC Conceptualise GmbH

Projects:

Project: RWE – Development of a company-wide Zero Trust cybersecurity architecture (CITADEL) Role: Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect / Zero Trust Architect Company: RWE AG Description: Concept and implementation of the strategic CITADEL cybersecurity target architecture at RWE, based on the Zero Trust architecture principle and aligned with regulatory requirements such as NIS2, ISO 27001 and company-wide security governance policies. The goal was to build a measurable, auditable and scalable security architecture with a strong focus on Identity Governance, compliance transparency and operational manageability. Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Zero Trust architecture design: Developed a company-wide Zero Trust reference architecture (Identity, Device, Network, Application, Data) including trust zones, control points and enforcement mechanisms according to NIS2.
  • Identity & Access Governance (IGA): Designed and introduced IGA governance structures including role models, recertification processes, segregation of duties (SoD) and lifecycle management for identities and access.
  • Security governance & KPIs: Defined and implemented security KPIs and metrics to manage Zero Trust maturity, identity risks and compliance at the management level.
  • Compliance & reporting: Built standardized compliance reports and dashboards to support internal audits, external assessments and regulatory evidence (e.g. NIS2).
  • Architecture & stakeholder alignment: Worked closely with Enterprise Architecture, IT operations and business units to integrate the CITADEL architecture into existing IT and security landscapes.
  • Strategic security consulting: Advised programs and projects on Zero Trust compliance, identity centricity and regulatory requirements in the energy and critical infrastructure (KRITIS) environment. Technologies & Methods: Zero Trust Architecture, NIS2, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), IAM, RBAC, SoD, Entra ID, SailPoint, Zscaler, Terraform / IaC, Policy as Code, security KPIs, compliance reporting, NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, Enterprise Security Architecture, governance frameworks, risk & control management

Project: Scalable AI Workbench Platform on Microsoft Azure Role: Cloud Architect & Engineer Company: Siemens Energy Description: Design, development and operation of a secure, modular cloud infrastructure to support Data Science, Machine Learning and AI applications for various engineering teams at Siemens Energy. Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Cloud architecture: Designed and implemented an Infrastructure-as-Code solution (Terraform) for automated provisioning of Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, networking, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry).
  • Developer portal: Used Backstage with custom frontend and backend plugins (Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, PostgreSQL, Container Apps) to enable self-service and empower developers, data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
  • Role-based access control: Implemented Azure RBAC to grant targeted access (e.g. Storage Blob Data Contributor, Reader) to engineering groups (e.g. AI Engineers) for relevant resources.
  • Data platform engineering: Built and configured a multi-layered storage landscape (Raw, Curated, Vector data), including automated container creation and access control for advanced analytics and AI workloads.
  • DevOps integration: Integrated with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment, monitoring and compliance.
  • Security & compliance: Implemented Private Endpoints, network policies and Managed Identities to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to align the cloud infrastructure with business and technical requirements and drive digital transformation at Siemens Energy. Technologies: Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Cosmos DB, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Private Endpoints, Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Entra ID, RBAC, Backstage, Node.js, React.js, PostgreSQL, Python (automation), Git
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Srikar K.

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Application Developer

Berlin
Srikar K.

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Application Developer at Vavili Technologies

  • Played a key role in developing templeswiki.com as a Full Stack Developer, building and optimizing multiple pages and microservices to ensure a responsive and user-friendly experience.
  • Developed an interactive chatbot integrated with Natural Language Processing (NLP) to enhance user engagement and streamline customer interactions within the application.
  • Built a robust ETL pipeline using Python to generate multi-language labels, facilitating seamless content translation across languages.
  • Led the QA team by crafting a comprehensive test plan to rigorously test and ensure the application's smooth operation, alongside developing an in-house attendance recording tool to improve organizational efficiency.
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Apoorv S.

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AI Interviewer

Berlin
Apoorv S.

Last position:

AI Interviewer

  • Built an AI Research Assistant with RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, and OpenAI LLMs integrated with vector search.

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Statistics of experts using PySpark

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

12 years (Germany: 13 years)

PySpark experts in Berlin have 12 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 13 years.

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 2.8 years)

PySpark experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 0.6 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.8 years.

Positions per freelancer

8 (Germany: 10)

PySpark experts in Berlin have completed 8 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 10.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

PySpark experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Professional Services

PySpark experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development

PySpark experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

93% (Germany: 96%)

93% of PySpark experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 3% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Master's degree or higher

60% (Germany: 71%)

60% of PySpark experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 11% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 71%.

Doctorate

7% (Germany: 15%)

7% of PySpark experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD). It is 8% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 15%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 4)

PySpark experts in Berlin hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 4.

Most common languages

English, German, Spanish

PySpark experts in Berlin most often speak English, German, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

82% (Germany: 96%)

82% of PySpark experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 14% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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3 of the PySpark experts in Berlin charge less than €320 per day.
One of the PySpark experts in Berlin charges between €320 and €480 per day.
3 of the PySpark experts in Berlin charge between €480 and €640 per day.
3 of the PySpark experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
One of the PySpark experts in Berlin charges between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the PySpark experts in Berlin charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
2 of the PySpark experts in Berlin charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Berlin using PySpark

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

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Daily rate avg. 679 €
Germany avg. 750 €

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 660 €
Germany median 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

PySpark 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 (88%)
  • Education (53%)
  • Professional Services (53%)
  • Automotive (41%)
  • Healthcare (41%)
  • Energy (35%)
  • Manufacturing (29%)
  • Banking and Finance (24%)

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

About the technology

Distributed data processing

PySpark is the Python API for Apache Spark, a distributed computing framework for processing large datasets across clusters. It supports batch transformations, SQL queries, streaming workloads and machine learning workflows. Companies use it to turn raw data into reliable, usable information.

Pipelines and workloads

PySpark specialists create data products that run repeatedly and handle changing volumes without manual intervention.

  • Build batch and streaming ingestion pipelines
  • Clean, join and transform data from varied sources
  • Prepare datasets for analytics and machine learning
  • Move workloads between data lakes, warehouses and cloud storage

Ecosystem and tooling

Effective work with PySpark includes more than writing DataFrame operations. Professionals use Spark SQL, Structured Streaming, RDDs where appropriate, and formats such as Parquet and Delta Lake. They also work with orchestration tools, version control, testing frameworks and cloud services from AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

When expertise matters

Companies bring in freelance PySpark expertise when a prototype must become a dependable production pipeline, when jobs run too slowly, or when an existing Spark environment needs a careful redesign. Berlin teams may benefit from specialists who can work remotely across time zones or collaborate on-site, depending on security and delivery needs.

  • Diagnose slow stages, skewed joins and excessive shuffles
  • Establish monitoring, testing and deployment practices
  • Modernise legacy Hadoop or Spark workflows

Skills around PySpark

Strong professionals combine Python and SQL with data modelling, distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. They understand partitioning, caching, serialization, schema evolution and failure recovery. Experience with Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes, notebooks and lakehouse architecture is valuable when the project spans ingestion, processing and delivery.

Choosing a strong specialist

Look for someone who can explain why a pipeline is designed a certain way, not just provide working code. Review examples of production workloads, data quality controls and performance investigations. A good specialist makes trade-offs visible, documents operational needs and leaves behind maintainable jobs that other teams can run and improve.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about PySpark? Start with the answers below.

PySpark is used to process and transform large datasets across distributed computing clusters. Common applications include batch pipelines, streaming systems, feature preparation for machine learning, log analysis and lakehouse workloads.

PySpark distributes processing across a cluster, while pandas is mainly designed for data that fits on one machine. pandas can be simpler for exploratory work, but PySpark is better suited to repeatable workloads that need broader capacity and fault tolerance.

A strong PySpark specialist usually combines Python, SQL and data modelling with knowledge of cloud storage and distributed systems. Kafka, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Delta Lake and data quality practices are useful depending on the surrounding architecture.

Describe the data sources, expected outputs, processing patterns, deployment environment and operational constraints. For PySpark, it also helps to explain current bottlenecks, data volume changes, latency needs and the tools already used for orchestration and monitoring.

PySpark supports near-real-time processing through Structured Streaming. A specialist should assess event arrival patterns, state management, checkpointing, delivery guarantees and the acceptable delay before choosing the right design.

Yes. PySpark work is often well suited to remote collaboration because pipelines, tests and infrastructure can be reviewed through shared repositories and cloud environments. On-site work may still matter when data access, internal systems or German-language coordination require it.

The right level depends on the workload and its operational risk rather than a simple time threshold. For PySpark, a small transformation may need focused pipeline skills, while a critical streaming or lakehouse system calls for proven experience with performance, reliability and production support.

Ask the specialist to explain partitioning, joins, shuffles, schema changes and failure handling in the context of your workload. High-quality PySpark work includes readable transformations, automated tests, observable jobs, controlled costs and documentation that supports future maintenance.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects is 85 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 679 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects have 12 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects are English (100%), German (82%), and Spanish (18%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Education (53%), and Professional Services (53%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used PySpark in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Business Intelligence (82%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used PySpark

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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