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Volker W.
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming custom indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months at RCP - Rabe Academy (basics - trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: ETH price history - NVIDIA stock (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), including approx. 1,500 hours of tick data analysis using ProRealTime
Systematic market analysis, development of custom indicators, pattern recognition.
Michael K.
Last position:
Managing Director – Interim Management at CME CompuMess Elektronik GmbH
- Supporting the shareholders in the sale of the company – buy & build strategy
- Distribution specialist and solutions provider for all topics relating to power supplies, measurement technology, test systems and OEM in various industries such as automotive, medical technology, defense and aerospace
- In-depth manufacturer-independent technical consulting from design through prototype development across the entire development process
Sven W.
Last position:
Simulation of Photometric-Stereo Setups at ID Engineering
- Role: Simulation Engineer
- Environment: Mechanical Engineering / Visual Inspection
- Goals & Implementation: Simulation of photometric-stereo setups to determine the best positions for cameras and light sources for each specific part.
- Business Value: Enabled a low-cost and scalable solution for determining part-specific hardware setups.
- Tech Stack: Python, Blender
Felix S.
Last position:
App Developer at XIXUM-Modeler
- Developing a model-based AI where natural language is interpreted as formal relations.
- Natural language terms are not considered rigid but fluid and can be negotiated in a context so meaning resolves by iteratively specifying.
- Develops all kinds of model solutions.
- Backed by natural language and data annotation.
- Requirements to code and other solutions.
Jens-Uwe P.
Last position:
Architecture and programming for an automotive test bench platform at Automotive supplier
In this project, I was responsible for designing and implementing a new, modular, and highly scalable test bench platform for an automotive supplier. My focus was on developing a robust system architecture and programming the associated software, with UML modeling used consistently throughout. This structured approach significantly increased the reusability of individual LabVIEW test modules and sustainably reduced development time for subsequent projects. I also integrated modern automotive standards such as CAN FD, LIN, and safety requirements, making the solution future-proof.
Technologies: LabVIEW, Visio, UML, CAN FD, LIN, DMM, Safety, Image processing, Project management, HMI, C#, C++, Python, Rust, CI
Karim C.
Last position:
Director Business Development EMEA at Fives Group
- Led cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and strategic alignment across projects.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Oversaw project management initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Frank C.
Last position:
Agile and classic Change Transformation Manager at Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant
- Industries: Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing
- Transformation & Change: Supported complex IT and digital transformation programs as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Change Manager and RTE Consultant at Siemens Energy (global SAFe rollout), E.ON (sales technology platform), Schneider Electric (S/4HANA transformation DACH) and Vodafone (Operational Excellence)
- Agile Roles: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Business Analyst, RTE Consultant in cross-functional and scaled teams (SAFe, Scrum, Spotify Model)
- Procurement Excellence: Strategic purchasing consulting with a focus on cost optimization, supplier management, digitalization and organizational development, including building supplier scorecard models, AI-supported procurement approaches and process automation in purchasing
- Managed functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 12 people in national and international settings
- Successful launch of several global ARTs at Siemens Energy with improved coordination across sites
- Increased change acceptance and established communication structures in the S/4HANA program at Schneider Electric
- Introduced agile methods, OKR frameworks and KPI dashboards at E.ON, increasing velocity and transparency
- Reduced purchasing costs through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
- Implemented process innovations in close cooperation with IT and business teams
Olaf K.
Last position:
CIO Advisor・IT Strategy・Tech/IT Due Diligence・Enterprise Architecture・IT Governance・AI Transformation・ex-BCG Platinion at Kiese IT
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Experience
- Ex-BCG Platinion: 14 years as Manager & Chief IT Architect, leading large-scale IT transformations in complex group structures
- 20+ years of C-level consulting across AI/IT strategy, enterprise architecture, IT organization, transformation, M&A due diligence, project recovery, and interim management
- IT leadership experience with cross-functional, intercultural teams of up to 100+ people
- Hands-on background in software engineering, IT architecture, and project management
- Fortune Europe 500 focus; numerous international projects; SME and start-up experience
Core services:
- IT strategy, enterprise architecture (EAM), target architectures and roadmaps
- PE/M&A/carve-out IT/tech due diligence, asset valuation, cost estimation
- GenAI transformation, process automation, and AI governance
- IT reorganization, target operating model (TOM), agile transformation
- IT governance, development and ITSM process optimization (BizDevOps, SAFe)
- Review and recovery of critical large-scale IT programs
- Planning and steering of transformation programs and IT project portfolios
- IT vendor and platform selection (RfI / RfP)
- Coaching & Interim management
Industries (selection): Insurance, financial services & banking, energy & utilities, telecommunications, retail & consumer goods, logistics, media, industry & engineering, healthcare, professional services
Projects (selection):
M&A Buy-side IT/Tech Due Diligence of an Acquisition in the Energy Sector (Utility, Smart Home) — AI-augmented with Anthropic Claude
AI Initiative for LLM-Based Optimisation and Automation of Sales and Billing Processes
Interim management Enterprise Architecture & group target architecture/roadmap development (METRO)
Reorganization: Design and introduction of agile IT target operating model at international wholesale group (METRO)
Design and implementation of agile BizDevOps target operating model (E.ON Grid Solutions)
Platform/vendor selection for renewal of core insurance solution of start-up (ELEMENT Insurance)
Establishment of project assurance capability and review/recovery of critical transformation projects (ERGO)
Enterprise architecture management and development of divisional/solution architectures (Deutsche Post DHL)
Strategic pricing architecture decisions in digital sales application landscape (E.ON Energie)
IT due diligence: Architecture evaluation and monetary valuation of IT assets (ProSiebenSAT.1 Media)
Interim management of group-wide security/compliance programme (ERGO)
Enabling an application landscape for different sales organizations and product structures (E.ON Energie)
Realignment of business/IT strategy and InsurTech platform selection (RfI, RfP) (nexible, ERGO Digital Ventures)
Stabilization/optimization of an agile/SAFe business/IT DevOps landscape transformation (Lufthansa AirPlus)
Process optimization and design/management of digitization and robotics introduction in power plants (RWE Nuclear)
BSS target architecture development for fixed/mobile networks convergence (Deutsche Telekom)
Optimization of IT organization model and methodology in application development and testing (Deutsche Telekom)
Evaluation of fulfillment of a general contractor agreement for run-off/migration of contract portfolios (ERGO)
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Experience
- Ex-BCG Platinion: 14 years of strategy and implementation of large-scale IT transformations in complex corporate structures (Manager & Chief IT Architect)
- 20+ years of C-level-adjacent IT consulting: IT strategy, enterprise architecture, IT organization, transformation, due diligence, project recovery, and interim management
- IT leadership responsibility for cross-functional, intercultural teams of up to 100+ people
- Solid hands-on experience in software development, IT architecture, and project management
- Focus on Fortune Europe 500, numerous international projects; SME and start-up experience
Industries: insurance · financial services & banking · energy · telecommunications · retail & consumer goods · industry & engineering · logistics · media · healthcare
Services (focus areas):
- IT strategy, enterprise architecture (EAM), IT landscape target visions and roadmaps
- M&A/carve-out IT/tech due diligence, asset valuation, and cost estimation
- GenAI transformation, process automation, and AI governance
- IT reorganization, target operating model (TOM), agile transformation
- IT governance, development and ITSM processes (BizDevOps, SAFe)
- Review and recovery of critical large-scale IT projects
- Planning/steering of transformation programs and IT project portfolios
- IT service provider/platform selection (RfI, RfP)
- IT project management (agile, classic, hybrid)
- Coaching & interim management
Projects (selection):
- M&A buyer-side IT/tech due diligence of an acquisition in the energy sector (utility, smart home) — AI-augmented with Anthropic Claude
- AI initiative for LLM-supported optimization and automation of sales and billing processes
- Interim management of Enterprise Architecture and development of group target architecture in wholesale (METRO)
- Reorganization: design and introduction of an agile IT target operating model (TOM) at an international wholesale group (METRO)
- IT reorganization: introduction of an agile BizDevOps target operating model (TOM) at an energy group (E.ON Grid Solutions)
- Platform selection / vendor selection for renewal of the core insurance solution of a B2B2C start-up (ELEMENT Insurance)
- Process optimization, digitalization, and introduction of robotics in power plants (RWE Nuclear)
- Assessment of fulfillment of a general contractor agreement for run-off/migration of life insurance portfolios (ERGO)
- Business/IT strategy and InsurTech platform selection for a digital insurer/start-up (nexible, ERGO Digital Ventures)
- Enabling an energy application landscape for multiple sales units (E.ON Energie)
- Strategic architecture decisions in price management of a digital sales application landscape at an energy group (E.ON Energie)
- Stabilization/optimization of an agile DevOps IT transformation in business travel and payment management (Lufthansa AirPlus)
- Interim management in a group-wide security and compliance program of a global insurer (ERGO)
- Building project assurance capability as well as review and optimization/recovery of critical IT projects in an insurance group (ERGO)
- Building enterprise architecture management and development of domain and solution architectures for a logistics group (Deutsche Post DHL)
- M&A IT due diligence – evaluation and valuation of IT assets in the media sector (ProSiebenSAT.1 Media)
- Development of BSS target architecture and roadmap for fixed/mobile convergence (Deutsche Telekom)
- Optimization of IT governance/organization and methodology in application development and testing at a telecommunications group (Deutsche Telekom)
Karl-Heinz S.
Last position:
CIO
- CIO at nutrition R&D and producer (family owned)
Strengthened IT Team, recovered IT service, reviewed and streamlined complex SAP landscape, reviewed IT security set-up, reviewed laboratory IT
Youness R.
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
Udo B.
Last position:
Consultant and Project Manager at MEDEWO Gruppe
- Packaging wholesale
- Transformation project at the interface of purchasing, supply chain and inventory management.
- Professional support for the introduction of Eazystock and development of the procurement and planning logic for order quantities, service levels, reorder points, MOQ/MOV, coverage and data quality.
- Design of the relocation of Swiss inventory to Adligenswil and Root, including variant comparison, item prioritization and interface management between purchasing, logistics, sales, product management and IT.
- Introduction of a total cost and working capital approach.
- Development of a prioritized roadmap for 117 supplier data records and restructuring of supplier meeting preparation.
- Made the relocation planable for the first time with a timeline, variants, item priorities and responsibilities.
- Developed a roadmap for 117 supplier data records; 73 records could be scheduled, while data gaps for 44 records were made transparent.
- Structured the preparation process for supplier meetings from 2.5–3.0 to around 1.5 working days, with a potential time reduction of 40–50 %.
- Inventory, working capital, warehouse, ordering and logistics potential supported by calculation logic.
- Monetary effects are deliberately reported only after implementation and target-actual comparison.
Dennis R.
Last position:
Business Analyst - Product Owner at Condor
- Capture and analyze stakeholder needs to define clear requirements and make sure the new website meets user expectations.
- Took on the role of Product Owner to lead the development team, set priorities, and monitor implementation progress.
- Coordinated the implementation of Optimizely as the new CMS, including adapting and integrating all required features to ensure a smooth user flow.
- Ensured the successful integration of features within the Condor lifecycle, such as flight booking, check-in, and other relevant services, to create a complete user experience.
- Actively communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback and make adjustments during the development process, continuously improving the user experience.
- Planned and carried out tests to ensure the quality of the implemented features and that all requirements were met.
- Methods used: Agile methods, SCRUM, SAFe
- Tools used: Optimizely, Jira, Confluence
- Result: Significant improvement in user experience, optimized booking and check-in processes, and a stronger digital presence for Condor in the market.
Laurin H.
Last position:
Software Architect (Freelance) at Care4Sure
- Delivered MVP-focused full-stack architecture for a health-sector client: Vite/React frontend, backend services on Google Cloud Run, and Supabase for database plus IAM/authentication.
- Supported product requirements engineering and prioritized cost-aware workload placement, implementing browser-side/edge computation where feasible before moving logic to backend services.
Jens M.
Last position:
Automation project manager at Capgemini Engineering @ ACC Battery Factory
PSA, Peugeot Citroën, France (10/2023 – 05/2024)
- Launch Manager for electrode production rolling lines
- Setup, modernization, and commissioning of cleanroom production equipment
- Management of a team of 15 Chinese technicians
- Recovery of a three-month delay and on-schedule delivery
Nenad B.
Last position:
Safety Video Analytics Project for Airbus at Airbus
- Developed a real-time video analytics proof-of-concept for deployment on NVIDIA Jetson edge devices.
- Implemented DeepStream pipelines including object detection, tracking, human pose estimation, face anonymization, and zone intrusion detection.
- Built a Qt/Python demonstration UI interfacing with the AI pipeline via REST APIs.
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Statistics of experts using Robotics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
5.6 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
61%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts using Robotics
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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Robotics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Information Technology (56%)
- Automotive (54%)
- Healthcare (31%)
- Professional Services (31%)
- Energy (28%)
- Education (28%)
- Banking and Finance (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Robotics Covers
Robotics combines mechanical design, electronics, control theory and software to create machines that sense their surroundings and act on them. It supports industrial automation, mobile machines, collaborative robots, medical devices, warehouse systems and research platforms. Projects often span hardware, embedded code and operational software.
Systems and Applications
Robotic systems appear wherever repeatable motion, inspection, handling or navigation matters. Typical deliverables include:
- Industrial robot cells for welding, assembly, packaging and palletizing
- Autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, hospitals and indoor logistics
- Vision-guided pick-and-place and quality inspection systems
- Collaborative robot applications with safety-aware human interaction
- Service, agricultural and field robotics prototypes
Core Ecosystem
Professionals work across robot arms, grippers, actuators, sensors, cameras, PLCs and safety equipment. Common software includes ROS and ROS 2, Gazebo, MoveIt, MATLAB, Simulink and vendor environments from ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots and Yaskawa. Integration may also involve Python, C++, Linux, industrial Ethernet and manufacturing execution systems.
When Expertise Helps
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a proof of concept must become a reliable system, an existing cell needs modernization or internal teams lack robotics depth. Expertise is especially valuable for choosing hardware, planning motion, calibrating vision, validating safety functions and commissioning equipment. Strong documentation helps operations teams maintain the result after handover.
Project Collaboration
Robotics work often combines remote design with on-site testing. A specialist can model workspaces, write control software and prepare simulations remotely, then visit the facility for installation, calibration and acceptance tests. Clear access to machine data, safety procedures and plant contacts keeps collaboration efficient, especially when software and hardware teams work across locations.
What Strong Specialists Bring
The best professionals connect technical decisions to production outcomes. They understand kinematics, trajectory planning, sensor fusion, computer vision, real-time behavior and fault handling, while also considering cycle consistency, serviceability and operator safety. Evaluate portfolios through shipped systems, test methods, readable code, commissioning experience and the ability to explain trade-offs clearly.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Robotics.
Robotics is used to automate movement, inspection, handling, assembly and navigation. Companies apply it in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, laboratories and field operations where machines must perform physical tasks consistently.
Robotics adds flexible motion, sensing and reprogrammability to automation systems. Conventional fixed automation can be faster for a stable, high-volume process, while robots are often better when products, layouts or task sequences change.
A strong Robotics specialist may also bring embedded programming, computer vision, PLC integration, CAD, Linux, ROS 2, safety validation or cloud connectivity. The right combination depends on whether the project focuses on a robot cell, an autonomous machine or a connected production system.
The required experience depends on the system’s safety, hardware complexity and production impact. A prototype may need strong simulation and control skills, while a production deployment usually calls for proven commissioning, fault diagnosis, documentation and integration experience.
Robotics work can often begin remotely through requirements analysis, simulation, software development and virtual testing. Physical integration, calibration, safety checks and acceptance testing usually require access to the robot, facility or test equipment on site.
Define the payload, workspace, cycle expectations, available hardware, safety requirements and interfaces before engaging a Robotics freelancer. Also clarify who owns commissioning, site access, documentation, training and support after the system is accepted.
Ask how the Robotics professional handled edge cases, recovery behavior, safety constraints and hardware limitations on previous projects. Review evidence of tested deployments, structured documentation and measurable acceptance criteria rather than judging only a polished demonstration.
Robotics projects commonly use ROS or ROS 2, MoveIt, Gazebo, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++ and Linux. Industrial systems may also rely on ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots or Yaskawa environments, plus PLCs, machine vision and industrial communication networks.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 796 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 61% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects are German (97%), English (95%), and French (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Manufacturing (71%), Information Technology (56%), and Automotive (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Product Development (85%), Information Technology (69%), and Project Management (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Robotics
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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