QGIS Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used QGIS
Santina Wey
Last position:
Business Analyst & BI Strategist - Comparison Portal at dataweys (self-employed)
- Assessment of the existing reporting landscape and strategic bundling of needs
- Migration and consolidation of reports to Metabase, connected to ClickHouse as the data foundation
- Building and maintaining data pipelines
Stack: Metabase · ClickHouse · Appsmith · Airflow
Ligia Boueres
Last position:
Mobile Interim Marketing Director at Von Racknitz Baer, Art Gallery
Responsible for the overall marketing strategy, SEO, e-mail marketing, content production, exhibitions and events production, and social media strategy.
Led work with a partner marketing agency for the gallery’s webpage SEO strategy targeting artist profile landing pages with a significant boost to search visibility and conversion.
Led work with a partner marketing agency for content production and social media strategy.
Led B2C & B2B marketing strategy for art sales in email platforms.
Mohammad Zare
Last position:
Scientist & Project Manager (Data-Driven Climate Analytics) at Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering (ATB)
- Developed AI-powered analytics tools for drought prediction using CMIP6 data.
- Integrated UAV and satellite imagery to optimize predictive models for drought resilience.
- Designed a Decision Support System (DSS) for integrated water resources management.
- Partnered with industry and research institutions to deliver environmental monitoring solutions.
- Managed international projects, aligning data science innovations with policy and business goals.
Robin Steinkühler
Last position:
Consultant, Data Science & Engineering at valantic Digital Finance GmbH
- Bridged business and engineering for enterprise finance clients, designing data products and cloud pipelines in Python, SQL Server, SAP Datasphere, and Tagetik
- Conceived, built, and containerised a Python/FastAPI universal connector that syncs SAP S/4HANA and other SQL/NoSQL sources to Tagetik, deployed on Google Cloud Run and Microsoft Azure, cutting a critical 90-minute data load to approximately 80 seconds (65× faster)
- Architected a medallion-layer SQL Server warehouse ingesting approximately 500 GB/day from 11 ERP instances, automating daily refreshes (full load under 6 minutes) and freeing 20–30 finance staff from days of manual data consolidation
- Led cross-functional workshops to design enterprise EPM target architecture for a leading Southeast-Asian telecom (CAPEX, OPEX, revenue), translating requirements into data-model specifications and integration blueprints now being built by the client’s implementation team
- Delivered selected projects including a consolidated data & reporting warehouse for a global manufacturer (10 k+ employees), NFI reporting for an international management & technology consultancy, and CAPEX/OPEX planning for a Southeast-Asian telecom (20 k+ employees)
Sowmya Nandeesh
Last position:
Structural Engineer at Schöne Neue Welt Ingenieure
- Performing structural designing and formulating detail analysis report using euro code (Service Phase 2) for commercial buildings in Berlin
- Performing structural designing and formulating detail analysis report using euro code (Service Phases 3 & 4) for a commercial building in Munich
Sheraz Khan
Last position:
Research Associate: Geospatial Data Infrastructure at Federal Environment Agency
- Management and further development of the geospatial data infrastructure
- Technical support
- Metadata management
- Consulting other departments
- Coordinating data flows with the European Environment Agency
- Open data
- Dashboards and visualizations
- Cloud-based solutions for process optimization
- Representation and participation in national and international committees and events
Christopher Scott
Last position:
Urban Heat Island (UHI) GIS analysis at Personal project
- Developed a GIS tool in Python to calculate and predict land surface temperature from spatial input variables from different sources, including remote sensing data.
- Implemented ETL pipelines and PostgreSQL with PostGIS.
Stefan Fichtel
Last position:
Merger & Acquisition Presentation at Scopevisio AG
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Statistics of experts using QGIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
9 years
Position duration
1.3 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Research and Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Education, Professional Services, Arts and Crafts
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Berlin using QGIS
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
Spatial mapping
QGIS is an open-source GIS for creating, editing, analyzing, and publishing spatial data. Companies use it for maps, location analysis, field planning, and clear visual layers that support decisions across operations, planning, and reporting.
Core workflows
- Build and style maps for web, print, and internal use
- Clean, join, and validate geospatial datasets
- Run spatial analysis on points, lines, polygons, and rasters
- Prepare layers for sharing with teams or external partners
Common stack
Strong QGIS specialists work comfortably with PostGIS, GDAL, GRASS GIS, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, WMS, WFS, and spatial databases. They know when to stay inside QGIS and when to combine it with scripts, database queries, or server-side GIS tools.
When to bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance QGIS experts when a project needs fast setup, better map quality, data cleanup, or help connecting many sources. This also helps when internal teams need support for a short project, a migration, or a deadline-heavy deliverable.
What strong experts do
Good specialists think in layers, projections, attributes, and data quality. They can spot geometry errors, choose the right CRS, build repeatable workflows, and explain spatial results in plain language so non-technical teams can use them.
Berlin projects
In Berlin, QGIS work often supports planning, mobility, environment, logistics, real estate, and public-sector reporting. On-site workshops can help at the start of a project, while most data preparation, map production, and review work can be done remotely with clear file exchange.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about QGIS? Start with the answers below.
QGIS is used to work with spatial data, build maps, and analyze geographic patterns. Teams use it for planning, site selection, route views, environmental work, asset tracking, and visual reporting. It is also common when a company needs to turn raw location data into clear layers and map outputs.
QGIS is open source and widely used for editing, analysis, and map production without a vendor license model. ArcGIS is often chosen for a tightly integrated commercial stack, while QGIS is attractive when teams want flexibility and broad format support. A good freelancer can help decide which workflow fits the project better.
A strong QGIS specialist usually knows spatial data models, coordinate reference systems, and data cleaning. Useful adjacent skills include PostGIS, GDAL, basic scripting, and an understanding of raster and vector data. For many projects, clear communication with non-technical stakeholders matters as much as tool knowledge.
The right level depends on the task, but QGIS work that involves analysis, data repair, or repeatable workflows needs someone who has shipped similar deliverables before. Simple map styling is different from building a reliable spatial workflow or validating complex geometry. Ask for relevant project examples, not just tool familiarity.
Most QGIS tasks can be handled remotely if data access, file exchange, and feedback loops are clear. On-site time in Berlin can help at project kickoff, when teams need to align on sources, naming, and map standards. Many companies use a mixed setup.
QGIS works with many common spatial formats, including GeoPackage, GeoJSON, shapefiles, and database-backed layers. It is also often connected to PostGIS and web services such as WMS and WFS. A good specialist chooses formats based on editing needs, sharing, and long-term maintenance.
Look for clean project files, correct coordinate handling, readable layer structure, and maps that are easy for others to reuse. A strong QGIS professional documents data sources, avoids broken joins, and checks geometry and projection issues before delivery. Clear naming and consistent styling are good signs too.
QGIS can handle a lot on its own, but larger projects often need support from spatial databases, data processing tools, or server-based services. It is strongest when paired with well-structured data and a clear workflow. A freelancer with adjacent GIS experience can keep the setup practical and maintainable.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 716 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects have 9 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are Education (75%), Professional Services (75%), and Arts and Crafts (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are Research and Development (88%), Information Technology (75%), and Project Management (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used QGIS
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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