QGIS Experts in Germany
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Sarvesh Lunia
Last position:
Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration at Harz University
- Created data pipelines and visualization tools to support sustainable energy decision-making
- Developed insights that could optimize renewable energy deployment and grid integration strategies
Lisa Rodenberg
Last position:
Project Manager Transport & Infrastructure at SSF Ingenieure AG
- Coordination of and communication with project stakeholders
- Schedule and cost planning as well as monitoring for complex construction and infrastructure projects
- Creation of documentation, studies, concepts, cost calculations, and reports
Michael Serejenkov
Last position:
Data Scientist at CompuGroup Medical Deutschland AG, docmetric GmbH
Development of AI-based and classical models for analyzing medical and patient data, including medication analyses, diagnosis analyses, forecasts, procedure analyses, dosage analyses, comorbidity analyses, prescription analyses, patient potential analyses, and referral profile analyses. Analyses in the area of Real World Evidence.
- Gathering customer requirements
- Planning the subproject
- Designing and defining KPIs
- Designing and developing models and visualizations of the results using customer dashboards
- Developing and implementing DWH adjustments
- Deriving recommendations for action
Methods, technologies: Simulation, Artificial Intelligence, Python, R, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Amazon Web Services, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Databricks, Multivariate Statistics
Last position:
Service Contact Person (Single Point of Contact) at waveIT GmbH
- Supports ICT project and program management across all project phases in a life sciences major project (volume approx. €3.5 billion).
- Supporting technical design.
- Managing RFI and change control processes.
- Continuous coordination of installation teams during construction and integration.
- Quality assurance of ICT systems.
- Evaluation of external planning documents and identification of optimization potentials.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure Acceptance for Construction (AFC).
Mathilde Schmitt
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at SER Solutions Deutschland GmbH
- Software Rollouts for Banks, Insurance, and Retail
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.
Felix Maas
Last position:
AI Trainer at AKIA Academy for AI & Automation
- Led the 12-week training program to become an AI and automation specialist
- Created training materials & video courses on "AI Fundamentals", "Working with ChatGPT", "Prompt Engineering", "AI Agents with N8N", "Automations with Make.com" & AI-generated marketing content (images, videos, blog posts & social media posts)
- Conducted workshops on the above topics
- Tools: Loom, N8N, Make.com, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gamma.app, Canva, Kling AI, Magnific AI
- Result: Participants learn the technical and business know-how to successfully build a business as AI and automation specialists
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.
Arnav Sarkar
Last position:
Scientific Assistant (HIWI) at Institute of Transport and Automation Engineering, Production Technology Center, Leibniz University Hannover
- Implemented stereo camera calibration and applied incremental Structure from Motion (SfM) algorithms to build a detailed 3D model of a forklift for an AR-enabled Smart Forklift project
- Developed OpenCV-based preprocessing that improved data accuracy by 20% and enhanced the analysis of industrial videos
Ayushi Rastogi
Last position:
GIS Processing Intern at Fischer Teamplan Ingenieurbüro GmbH
- Collaborated on a pipeline construction project to expand the Rhein-Main-Link medium-voltage network using GIS technologies
- Created and processed data models, ensuring accuracy and consistency of project data
- Synchronized and maintained geospatial data for regulatory analysis
- Identified and analyzed critical crossing points with external lines and developed longitudinal profiles from digital terrain models (DTM)
- Performed digitization updates and set up a geographic information system (GIS) according to project requirements
- Conducted a topographic analysis to support the planning of horizontal drilling for the pipeline project
- Designed and created a project infographic for visualization and reporting
Dimitrios Goulas
Last position:
Deputy Commander | Chief of Staff at Multinational Geospatial Support Group
Enhanced unit performance by introducing innovative products such as on-demand maps and 3D digital twins
Steered evolution of the unit’s mindset from task-based to service-based by overseeing implementation of a dynamic geoportal for the provision of cutting-edge geospatial services to EU and NATO bodies
Embedded stronger cooperation and workload handling in collaboration with EU and NATO by communicating with stakeholders to discuss their needs and adjusting resources to deliver the anticipated level of work
Oversees delivery of MNGSG’s annual work programme and support to the MNGSG Planning and Resources Committee (PRC)
Directs implementation of the multinational “Technical Arrangement concerning the MNGSG,” including facilitating activities arising from the Coordination Board that oversees MNGSG staffing issues
Manages all workforce and employment issues relating to a team of 25 officers and NCOs, including leading, coaching, mentoring and providing professional direction; assigning and reviewing work and assessing performance; managing issues relating to conduct, concern or capability; implementing new or changed work procedures
Coordinates the operational activity of MNGSG branches and admin office
Represents MNGSG at major EU and NATO conferences
Ralph Elsäßer
Last position:
Geoinformatics Specialist, Digitalization Expert at Luvent / GIZ
- Presentation of the potential of artificial intelligence for agriculture at the Pan-African Startup Conference in Algiers.
- Planning and delivery of the AI master class at the conference.
- Mentoring 10 startups to introduce innovative technologies into their products and services, including processing weather forecast data to create geo-localized, product-specific work instructions for farmers in Algeria.
Aaron Perez Herrera
Last position:
Hiwi Structural Dynamics at Bauhaus-Universität
- Support MATLAB-based exercise sessions, assisting students with computational analysis of SDOF, MDOF, Tuned Mass Damper, and Continuous Systems.
- Guide students in implementing and interpreting dynamic response simulations and vibration analysis results.
- Solve example problems during tutorial sessions to reinforce theoretical and numerical concepts.
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)
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Statistics of experts using QGIS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
17 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Research and Development
Top industries
Professional Services, Education, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Research and Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
94%
Master's degree or higher
76%
Doctorate
18%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, 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 Germany 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
Mapping work
QGIS is the open-source GIS used to explore, edit, and present spatial data. Companies bring in specialists for map production, geodata review, field planning, and internal location analysis. It is common in public sector work, utilities, engineering, environmental projects, and logistics.
Core tasks
- Layer setup and styling for clear map output
- Spatial joins, buffers, and geometry checks
- Print layouts, atlases, and map exports
- Data import from shapefiles, GeoPackage, PostGIS, and WMS/WFS
Ecosystem
Strong professionals know the QGIS interface, processing tools, and plugin ecosystem. They often work with PostGIS, GDAL, GRASS GIS, and Python for repeatable workflows. If a team still says Quantum GIS, they usually mean the same product, but modern work centers on QGIS.
When to hire
Bring in freelance help when data is messy, map rules are inconsistent, or a project needs a clean delivery fast. In Germany, QGIS work often sits between internal GIS teams and external specialists who can collaborate remotely, review datasets, and deliver polished map files in English or German.
What strong experts do
Good QGIS professionals do more than draw layers. They understand coordinate systems, projections, symbol rules, attribute quality, and how to turn raw geodata into usable output. They also write clear notes so others can maintain the project after handover.
Deliverables
Typical outputs include operational maps, planning overlays, geodata fixes, analysis models, and reusable project templates. For larger teams, the best specialists document data sources, style rules, and export settings so QGIS projects stay stable across versions and users.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with QGIS? These answers cover the essentials.
QGIS is used to work with spatial data, make maps, and run practical GIS analysis. Companies use it for planning, asset views, environmental checks, logistics views, and location-based reporting. It is especially useful when teams need a flexible open-source GIS without locking their workflows to a single vendor.
QGIS is often chosen for its open-source model, broad format support, and strong plugin ecosystem. ArcGIS is a common alternative in enterprises with a deeper Esri stack, while QGIS fits well when teams want more control and lower dependency on one vendor. The right choice depends on existing data, integrations, and how the team already works.
A strong QGIS specialist should know spatial analysis, cartography, projections, and data cleanup. For many projects, it also helps if the person can work with PostGIS, GDAL, and Python. If your work includes automation or custom tools, ask for plugin or scripting experience as well.
Not every task needs the same level of depth. Simple map styling or layer organization can be handled by a practical QGIS professional, while geoprocessing workflows, coordinate system issues, and large datasets need someone stronger. The more your output depends on data quality and repeatable methods, the more experience matters.
Yes. QGIS work is often done remotely because the core tasks center on files, spatial datasets, and project settings. For Germany-based teams, the main question is usually communication and handover rather than location, though some workshops or data reviews may benefit from on-site sessions.
The most useful adjacent skills are PostGIS, SQL, Python, GDAL, and a solid grasp of GIS data models. A strong QGIS professional also understands coordinate reference systems, web map services, and how to prepare clean outputs for non-technical stakeholders. Those skills matter when the project is more than basic map editing.
Ask for examples that show clean layer organization, correct projections, clear styles, and reproducible analysis steps. A reliable QGIS expert explains choices in plain language and can hand over a project that another specialist can continue without guessing. Good documentation is often the fastest sign of quality.
QGIS is the current name; Quantum GIS is the former name people still use in older documents and search queries. If a freelancer understands both terms, that is usually a good sign they know the platform history and can work with older project material. In practice, the software and workflow people mean are the same.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 724 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 76% hold at least a Master's degree, and 18% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are English (100%), German (97%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are Professional Services (50%), Education (47%), and Information Technology (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used QGIS in their recent projects are Project Management (74%), Information Technology (71%), and Research and Development (71%).
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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