SAP HANA Expert in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used SAP HANA
William N.
Last position:
Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH
- Redesign of the company's BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment featuring a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
- Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic into a central semantic model – eliminating redundant files, manual data transfers, and inconsistent metrics between departments
- Forecasting & planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enables rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
- Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure, and analytical value using an AI-native approach
- Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing, and consistent modeling using star schema, DAX, and Power Query
- Incident & anomaly analysis: Identification, investigation, and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and concrete recommendations for action
- AI solution architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
- Creation of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
- AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops, and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
- Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email distribution of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
- Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
- Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
- Definition, prioritization, and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle
Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code
Mladen B.
Last position:
Senior SAP BW/4HANA / BPC / SAC Consultant – Freelancer at Company in Berlin and Belgium in the utilities sector
- Implementation of data models in BW/4HANA, ABAP CDS Views, HANA Calculation Views, AMDP Scripts, OData Services, object-oriented ABAP in BW, SAC.
- Adjustments in BPC for BW/4HANA.
Wolfram K.
Last position:
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
David S.
Last position:
Senior Controller at DNS-Net
- Management reporting
- Analysis of COGS and close collaboration with accounting
- Variance analysis vs plan/forecast
- Establishing sales controlling
- Business partnering for the CSO area
André S.
Last position:
IT Consultant SAP® Administration at Lechwerke AG (LEW)
- IT services for the administration of the SAP® systems NETZ/Sales, BW, Core, Portal
- Administration of SAP® authorizations and users via central user administration (ZBV) in SAP® Solution Manager
- Setup and further development of SAP® authorization roles
- Role assignment according to requests
- Creation, change, and deletion of users
- Incident handling and error analysis (e.g. authorization trace, debugging in test systems)
- Cooperation with the SAP® development team on new implementations and process changes
- Special tasks
- Execution of Privileged User Management (PUM) 2023–2025 using Security Bridge
- Decommissioning of the SAP® Core system and migration to S/4HANA
Jeet P.
Last position:
Global SAP Program Manager at Aldi Sued
- Pioneered first enterprise AI-SAP integration at ALDI SÜD, deploying AI-driven automation within one of retail's largest SAP S/4HANA programs, eliminating 50% of manual pre-cycle validation time and establishing replicable automation framework across 11 countries
- Led end-to-end SAP project lifecycle management for implementations across SAP S/4HANA and Manhattan Systems, supporting 7,300+ ALDI SÜD locations globally across Europe and Australia
- Served as primary executive liaison to C-level stakeholders across 11 countries for strategic SAP transformation programs
- Orchestrated automation, performance, and volume testing for critical releases, maintaining 99.9% system SLA compliance during peak retail periods
- Managed cross-functional international teams of 15+ specialists, delivering projects 20% faster than industry benchmarks
- Standardized SAP processes across 11 countries as part of one of retail's largest SAP implementations
- Directly managed €2M budget with 98% allocation accuracy across 12 concurrent projects
- Reduced SAP S/4HANA migration costs by 18% through strategic vendor contract renegotiations and optimization
Leo-Berith S.
Last position:
OCM Project Manager at Largest federal government organisation
- Business analysis, planning, and implementation of a DMS for 1,500 users
- Managed project learner’s journey with onboarding, enablement, and stabilization phases for successful execution
Bernhard H.
Last position:
SAP MM Consultant, Business Solution Design Specialist at Nomen Nominandum
- Finalised several addon implementation projects as project manager, coordinating external service providers
- Implemented VAT reporting, e-invoicing, asset reporting, drug reporting to governmental authorities
- Played key role as business solution design specialist in an S/4HANA implementation project across PP-PI, eWM, QM, PM, IM, MM, SD and other logistic areas
- Designed organizational structures and processes in all logistic areas
- Developed and proofread business blueprint, managed implementation, test preparation and migration
René P.
Last position:
Full Stack Developer at XPS Software
- Industry: B2B
- Headless frontend with AEM integration
- Key challenge: Migrating a PWA application in live operation based on .NET and legacy code; the entire application must be converted to React and Express.js/TypeScript
- Technical frameworks: Tailwind, XML, JavaScript, Caddy, ReactJS, Express.js, REST API, JSON
- Cloudflare CDN
- Caddy server with GitHub CI/CD pipeline
Beserithan M.
Last position:
SD Development and CRM Interaction Center Development at Sanner GmbH
- Part-time 2-3 days/week
- Developments in the SD module and CRM Interaction Center
- Consulting, customizing in SD module
- Adapting Fiori applications in the SD module
- Approval workflow for credit memos: design, concept, implementation, customizing
- Credit memo request: object type BUS 2094
- If the credit memo request value is below a certain threshold -> automatic release and removal of billing block
- If the credit memo request value is above a certain threshold -> automatic determination of the responsible employee
- The employee receives a work item in their integrated inbox or in My Inbox (Fiori) -> the employee can reject, approve, or edit the credit memo request
- UML modeling in technical documentation
- Creating a Z-table for customer sample line items
- Merging COA1 (delivery) + COA2 (CAQ) forms and adding to the spool request as a single PDF
- Correcting workflow title according to NACE, fixing message "ZBMA title is displayed incorrectly in SBWP (Workplace)"
- Receiving PLM documents from an external PLM system, creating an RFC function module, storing PLM documents in the material master as GOS objects
- On releasing a production order, reading PLM documents from MM and saving them in a shared folder for the MES system
- Displaying the number of inspection methods in a popup when creating an order -> VA01/VA02
- Automatic stock reconciliation LVS IDOC INVCON
- Performing AQUA tests
- IDOC archiving for old IDOCs
- NL_PM_drawings and storing print output, informing MES via ZPPORDER IDOC, writing technical documents
- Using SD user exits, BADIs for various requirements
- Extending screens for customer requests via screen exits
- Creating message types for sales orders, purchase orders, and invoices
- Extending CRM Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> Contract with customer-specific requirements
- New Fiori application departure control with data from Z-table and standard equipment tables, displaying a pie chart, calculating "vehicles in operation"
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for performance feedback, attachments from GOS objects
- Extending Interaction Center Business Partner -> Overview -> new tab on Overview Page with list tables for PM quality notifications, attachments from GOS objects
- Implementing BADIs in CRM
- File storage on SAP server/UNIX server
- Using BOL/GENIL architecture in CRM development
- Project language: German
Sai R.
Last position:
SAP Solution Architect & Developer (Datasphere) at PwC US
- Spearheaded the development of BW Bridge and Datasphere models, integrating S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, and BDC to enable real-time analytics in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Designed and implemented Calculation Views using SAP HANA Modeler, aligning with LEONI's requirement for expertise in BW/4HANA modeling and Eclipse.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation and RICEFW objects, ensuring clarity and alignment with business requirements.
- Conducted training sessions for internal teams on Datasphere and BW Bridge, fostering knowledge transfer and self-sufficiency.
Paulo A.
Last position:
Founder and Product Lead at Muvuca Solutions
- Lead a climate tech consultancy end to end, coordinating cross-functional teams, owning client strategy and project management, and delivering ESG strategies and AI-first products.
- Stay hands-on across discovery, analytics, roadmapping, architecture, and QA to safeguard execution quality.
- Designed, developed, and launched Jody, an AI travel planner (demo credentials provided).
Hanna A.
Last position:
Lead Interim Manager, Demand & Inventory Management, Corporate Strategic Purchasing Brands at Douglas Cosmetics GmbH
- Leading the Demand & Inventory team, ensuring optimal stock levels and demand forecasting across European markets
- Developed forecasting models and optimized replenishment processes, reducing out-of-stock rates and improving stock turnover
- Prepared monthly stock and inventory reports for the Controlling department, including variance analyses and performance insights, providing the basis for financial steering
- Prepared executive-level PowerPoint presentations for board meetings, translating planning data into clear, decision-oriented insights
- Reported directly to the Board of Corporate Brands
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts with campaign calendars and new product launches
- Drove process improvements and reporting enhancements, increasing forecast accuracy and planning transparency across key stakeholders
- Initiated and led the drive-to-SharePoint integration test case within the English Demand & Inventory team, completed in just 7 days; adopted by the Digital department as a best practice to roll out across all Corporate Brands
- Provided support to the PwC team on a strategy & corporate communication restructuring project
- Successfully implemented a Net Sales Boost Plan across 13 countries within two months, achieving significant revenue growth while simultaneously reducing overstock levels
Matthias O.
Last position:
Freelance Collaboration at Etengo (for Syna AG)
Consulting in the SAP EAM module as part of the migration to EON's oneERP S/4HANA system
Reviewing and cost estimation of customer-developed solutions (e.g., cockpit for EAM orders, document flow visualization)
Preparing EAM classification data for technical objects (technical locations, equipment) for migration to new classes
Dennis K.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accounting & Consulting at Self-employed
- Coaching and improving efficiency in financial accounting
- Carrying out monthly closings and financial closing
- Improving efficiency of intercompany reconciliation
- Auditing balance sheet and P&L as part of the Corona aid program
- Developing, implementing, and coaching a new cost center structure
- Automating the DATEV interface; building a management reporting and planning system
- Strategically advancing receivables management with proven success
- Companies: Johannesstift Diakonie gAG, Duden Learnattack GmbH of Cornelsen GmbH, NIRx Medizintechnik GmbH, Gansel Rechtsanwälte, PD – Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH, Lendis GmbH, The Quality Group GmbH (ESN)
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Statistics of experts using SAP HANA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
1.7 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
18 (Germany: 16)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Finance, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
94% (Germany: 86%)
Master's degree or higher
69% (Germany: 49%)
Doctorate
6% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP HANA 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 (84%)
- Professional Services (74%)
- Manufacturing (63%)
- Energy (53%)
- Healthcare (53%)
- Automotive (47%)
- Banking and Finance (47%)
- Retail (47%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
In-memory foundation
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and data platform built for fast transactional and analytical processing. It stores and processes data in columnar structures, supports real-time reporting and serves as a foundation for SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA and custom business applications.
Business applications
Companies use SAP HANA to run finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales and customer operations on a shared data foundation. It supports operational reporting, planning, forecasting, data warehousing and embedded analytics without relying on separate data copies for every business question.
- SAP S/4HANA migrations and system conversions
- Real-time dashboards and analytical models
- SAP BW/4HANA data warehouse solutions
- Custom applications with SAP HANA Cloud
Ecosystem and tooling
SAP HANA work spans SQL, SQLScript, calculation views and native development tools such as SAP HANA cockpit and SAP Business Application Studio. Strong specialists also understand SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, ABAP, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Datasphere and cloud deployment patterns where these components meet the database layer.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team needs focused capacity for a migration, performance issue or complex data model. In Berlin, specialists may support local stakeholders on site while collaborating remotely with SAP teams, business units and implementation partners elsewhere.
- Slow queries or inefficient data models need investigation
- Legacy SAP systems require a controlled move to S/4HANA
- Reporting needs consistent, governed data models
- A short-term delivery gap threatens a critical release
What strong specialists deliver
Quality work starts with a clear understanding of business processes, not only database syntax. Strong professionals design maintainable models, write efficient SQLScript, secure access correctly and document dependencies. They test workload behavior, explain trade-offs clearly and connect technical decisions to measurable operational needs.
Selecting the right professional
Match the specialist to the landscape: SAP HANA Cloud differs from an on-premise system, and a migration calls for different depth than query tuning. Review comparable deliverables, ask how the person approaches data modeling and performance analysis, and check familiarity with the surrounding SAP applications. Clear communication in English and, where needed, German can simplify collaboration for Berlin-based teams.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about SAP HANA.
SAP HANA is used for high-speed transaction processing, real-time analytics, data warehousing and business application workloads. It commonly supports SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, planning, reporting and custom applications.
SAP HANA combines in-memory processing with columnar storage and tight integration with SAP applications. Traditional relational databases can also handle transactional and analytical workloads, but HANA is often considered when real-time insight and an SAP-centered data model are priorities.
A strong SAP HANA specialist may also work with SQLScript, calculation views, SAP S/4HANA, ABAP, SAP Fiori, SAPUI5 and SAP Integration Suite. Knowledge of data governance, security, cloud services and SAP Datasphere is valuable for broader assignments.
The required depth depends on the assignment. A focused query or model adjustment may suit a specialist with a narrow remit, while an S/4HANA migration, platform redesign or performance program needs proven delivery across architecture, testing and business process dependencies.
Yes. SAP HANA work is often suitable for remote collaboration when system access, documentation and communication routines are well defined. On-site sessions in Berlin can still help with process workshops, stakeholder alignment and sensitive migration decisions.
Bring in a freelance SAP HANA professional when a migration, performance problem, reporting backlog or specialist integration task exceeds the internal team’s capacity. A focused external specialist can also add independent review before a major release.
Ask for evidence of relevant deliverables, such as optimized models, migration plans, test results or documented security decisions. A capable SAP HANA professional explains design choices, validates performance under realistic workloads and leaves maintainable documentation for the team.
Clarify the deployment model, SAP release landscape, data sources, access constraints, expected deliverables and ownership of production changes. For Berlin engagements, also confirm whether workshops require on-site attendance and whether German-language communication is expected.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 905 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects, 94% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 69% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and Spanish (37%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Professional Services (74%), and Manufacturing (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Finance (74%), and Product Development (68%).
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