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Shahram D.

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IT Project Manager, Data Analyst & Consultant

Hamburg
Shahram D.

Last position:

IT Project Manager & Consultant (Design and Implementation of EU Regulations) at Witt Group / Otto Group

  • Planning, management and monitoring of the Corporate Responsibility Tech Enablement project for IT
  • Design and implementation of the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
  • Design and implementation of the Eco-Design Regulation
  • Continuation of projects as part of the Corporate Responsibility strategy
  • Definition and review of requirements (e.g. governance, success metrics) and, where necessary, analysis and resolution of problems
  • Overall management, marketing, communication and quality assurance of the projects
  • Creation of the project plan including timeline/roadmap, budget and resources
  • Ensuring compliance with budget and deadlines
  • Defining project management guidelines, methods and priorities
  • Planning and tracking resources & efforts, also in cooperation with other IT departments
  • Evaluation of projects and preparation of results (reporting to management)
  • Identification and reduction of risks
  • Regular communication with stakeholders
  • Management of internal and external stakeholders and service providers (Jira, Confluence, backlog management, task tracking, Sharepoint, MS 365 Platform etc.)
  • Development of standards and automation of processes
  • Technical design and documentation of the Digital Product Passport
  • Selection and evaluation of potential software providers
  • Training and workshops on Osapiens

Label: Azure Cloud, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SAP BW, AWS, Miro, Bee360, Draw.io, Sharepoint, MS 365 Platform, Trello, Osapiens, Naravero etc.

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Sascha M.

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Freelance Mandate

Hamburg
Sascha M.

Last position:

Freelance Mandate at PAYONE

  • Strategic support for the CRM team in Kiel for Jaguar Land Rover.
  • Development and implementation of industry-specific CRM strategies for marketing automation for Jim Beam.
  • Development and implementation of target group-specific anti-churn and retention strategies for Landesbank Berlin.
  • Selection and onboarding of service providers and agencies for Melitta.
  • Consulting on the development of strategic processes and on the selection and implementation of a marketing automation software for Miles & More.
  • Development and establishment of segmentation approaches based on use cases and customer value for NIVEA.
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Runhua P.

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Lecturer

Hamburg
Runhua P.

Last position:

Lecturer at University of Europe

  • Developed and delivered IT/Tech courses, integrating data visualization and analytics tools.
  • Enhanced student competencies in data processing and visualization through hands-on projects.
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Ebenezer N.

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Scientific researcher

Hamburg
Ebenezer N.

Last position:

Applied Data Science & AI Bootcamp

  • Prototyped LLM/RAG document assistant; trained transcriptomics and proteomic data; used Git/Docker for reproducibility.
  • Strengthened ML fundamentals applicable to omics (feature engineering, validation, leakage control).
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Victor S.

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Junior Researcher

Hamburg
Victor S.

Last position:

Junior Researcher at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

  • Conducted research on fluidized bed reactors, applying machine learning methods for process monitoring and predictive maintenance.
  • Developed reproducible workflows for high-temperature process experiments, improving data reliability and lab efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate AI models into traditional engineering research.
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Enes A.

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Data Analyst

Hamburg
Enes A.

Last position:

Data Analyst at TELUS Digital

  • Took the lead in analyzing customer support data for a global e-commerce brand's UK and Ireland operations, identifying common issues that resulted in a 30% increase in first contact resolution and a 25% decrease in repeat customer requests.
  • Created Power BI service performance dashboards to assist the team in identifying pain points and improving the overall customer experience, resulting in a 15-point increase in NPS.
  • Worked together with IT and support teams to optimize CRM systems and workflows, resulting in a 20% reduction in average response times.
  • Used Python (pandas, NumPy) to automate data transformation pipelines, converting complex datasets into usable insights that improved service efficiency.
  • Designed feedback loops and implemented significant operational adjustments to reduce customer attrition by 18%.
  • Maintained and improved internal Excel tracking tools for monitoring key performance indicators and delivering weekly updates across teams.
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Ahmed M.

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Head of Data Department

Hamburg
Ahmed M.

Last position:

Head of Data Department at Fotograf Gmbh

  • Building teams of data people - BI Analysts, Data Scientists, Data Engineers
  • Defining data strategy across all business units to support short, mid & long-term business goals
  • Collaborating with the product leads & management & heads of departments to provide data support
  • Defining budget to make everything happen
  • Aligning the data teams goals with company vision, strategy & objectives
  • Responsible for the data governance as well as for the strategic development planning
  • Defining and developing joint OKRs
  • Reporting directly to the CTO & CEO
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Khalid A.

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PPC Specialist

Hamburg
Khalid A.

Last position:

PPC Specialist at BestComp Group

  • Conducted market and keyword research targeting enterprise buyers and procurement managers

  • Built and managed Google Search campaigns focused on high-intent keywords such as “network infrastructure Baku” and “enterprise IT procurement”

  • Wrote high-performing ad copy that emphasized BestComp’s vendor partnerships and reliability

  • Developed dedicated landing pages aligned with search intent to boost Quality Score and conversions

  • Set up conversion tracking using Google Tag Manager and GA4

  • Continuously optimized CPC bidding, ad extensions, and negative keyword filtering

  • Decreased cost per lead by 38%

  • Improved conversion rate by 157%

  • Increased click-through rate by 42%

  • Dropped cost-per-click by 22%

  • Achieved top-of-page rate exceeding 85% for strategic keywords

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Stefan S.

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Consultant IT Application Development & Data Science

Hamburg
Stefan S.

Last position:

Consultant IT Application Development & Data Science at Eurofins Finance Transactions Germany GmbH

  • Consultant for IT application development and data science
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Nikolaus H.

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Product Manager Online Weather Insurance

Hamburg
Nikolaus H.

Last position:

Project Manager at Deloitte

  • Restructured the cyber security office of a major bank
  • PMO for an international project group with 35 members across 3 continents
  • Led the technical aspects of the restructuring plan and measures
  • Held organizational and content responsibility for project goals and milestones
  • Reported to a department head overseeing 1,200 employees
  • Collaborated with corporate audit
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Maren W.

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Freelance Systems Engineering Trainer

Hamburg
Maren W.

Last position:

Freelance Systems Engineering Trainer

  • Certification trainings for SE-Zert certifications

  • Individual coaching on SE topics

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Frank W.

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Fullstack Software Developer

Hamburg
Frank W.

Last position:

Fullstack Software Developer at Goodright GmbH

  • Built backend APIs using Quarkus, Kotlin, MongoDB, Docker Compose and NGINX
  • Developed frontend with React, TypeScript and Ant Design

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Statistics of experts using R

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

13 years

R experts in Hamburg have 13 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 2.7 years)

R experts in Hamburg stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average. It is 0.6 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.7 years.

Positions per freelancer

7 (Germany: 9)

R experts in Hamburg have completed 7 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 9.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development

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

Top industries

Professional Services, Advertising, Education

R experts in Hamburg are most in demand in Professional Services, Advertising, and Education.

Certification focus areas

Business Intelligence, Information Technology, Product Development

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

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 99%)

100% of R experts in Hamburg hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 99%.

Master's degree or higher

83% (Germany: 82%)

83% of R experts in Hamburg hold at least a Master's degree. It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 82%.

Doctorate

17% (Germany: 25%)

17% of R experts in Hamburg have a doctorate (PhD). It is 8% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 25%.

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

R experts in Hamburg hold 2 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

English, German, French

R experts in Hamburg most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of R experts in Hamburg speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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9% of R experts in Hamburg charge less than €400 per day.
36% of R experts in Hamburg charge between €400 and €800 per day.
45% of R experts in Hamburg charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
9% of R experts in Hamburg charge €1200 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Hamburg 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 in Hamburg using R

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

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Daily rate avg. 732 €
Germany avg. 722 €

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 €
Germany median 760 €

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.

R experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Professional Services (62%)
  • Advertising (46%)
  • Education (46%)
  • Information Technology (46%)
  • Media and Entertainment (38%)
  • Retail (31%)
  • Automotive (23%)
  • Biotechnology (23%)

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

About the technology

Statistical computing

R is a programming language and environment for statistical computing, data analysis and visualisation. Companies use it to explore large datasets, test hypotheses, create forecasts and communicate results through reproducible reports. The R Project and GNU R refer to the same open-source ecosystem.

Data workflows

R specialists build reliable workflows from raw data to decision-ready output. They clean and reshape data with tidyverse packages, connect to databases and APIs, validate assumptions, and automate recurring analyses. Their work can support research, finance, marketing, life sciences and public-sector reporting.

Packages and tools

The ecosystem combines a broad package repository with tools for analysis, reporting and application delivery. Common components include dplyr, tidyr, ggplot2, data.table, Quarto, R Markdown and Shiny. Strong knowledge of version control, testing, documentation and deployment makes an R solution easier to maintain.

When to bring in expertise

  • A team needs a robust analysis pipeline instead of ad hoc scripts
  • Analysts must turn models into Shiny applications or dashboards
  • Reports need reproducible tables, charts and narrative output
  • Existing R code requires review, refactoring or performance work

Freelance expertise helps when an internal team has useful data but lacks capacity for a well-structured analytical product. In Hamburg, specialists may support local teams on site or collaborate remotely with clear documentation and regular reviews.

What strong specialists deliver

A capable R professional understands both statistical reasoning and production constraints. They choose suitable methods, explain uncertainty, check data quality and make visualisations readable. They also separate analysis from configuration, manage package dependencies and leave behind work that another specialist can run and extend.

Working with R professionals

Before engagement, define the data sources, expected decisions, delivery format and acceptance criteria. Ask for examples of reproducible analyses, model validation, dashboard delivery or reporting automation rather than polished charts alone. Clear communication matters when subject experts, data owners and R specialists work across locations and languages.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about R — answered in short.

R is used for statistical analysis, data visualisation, forecasting, research and reproducible reporting. It also supports interactive applications through Shiny and can connect analytical work to databases, APIs and scheduled workflows.

R has a particularly strong foundation in statistics, visualisation and research-oriented packages. Python is often preferred for broader software systems and machine learning operations, but the right choice depends on the existing stack, team skills and delivery requirements.

A strong R specialist may also work with SQL, Git, Linux, cloud storage and containerised deployments. Useful adjacent capabilities include statistical modelling, data engineering, Quarto or R Markdown, Shiny, API integration and automated testing.

The required depth of R expertise depends on the risk and scope of the work. A simple report may need solid package knowledge, while regulated analysis, complex modelling or a production Shiny application calls for experience with validation, testing and deployment.

Yes, R projects are well suited to remote collaboration when data access, environments and review processes are defined clearly. Hamburg-based teams can combine remote delivery with on-site workshops, while English is commonly workable when technical documentation is precise.

Review whether R code is reproducible, readable and tested, not just whether the final chart looks polished. Ask how the specialist handles missing data, model assumptions, package dependencies, documentation and handover to the internal team.

R can power interactive dashboards and analytical tools with Shiny, including filters, plots, tables and user-specific outputs. A suitable specialist should also address authentication, performance, deployment and the way dashboard results are maintained over time.

Professionals working with R in Hamburg may support research, life sciences, logistics, finance, marketing or public-sector analysis. Projects can involve remote teams, on-site stakeholder sessions or a mix of both, so clear communication and practical domain understanding are valuable.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 732 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 83% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects have 13 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (23%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects are Professional Services (62%), Advertising (46%), and Education (46%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used R in their recent projects are Information Technology (77%), Business Intelligence (69%), and Product Development (69%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used R

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.

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

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