SAP HANA Experts in Hamburg
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Christian Frauer
Last position:
Department Head (Interim) at Municipal utilities and transport company
- Definition and setup of the subject areas
- Building a governance model for the department with the areas of responsibility
- IT strategy, project management, process management, and quality and sustainability management
- Developing a communication strategy within the group
- Creating the IT strategy
- Designing templates, guidelines, and processes for consistent work
- Capturing strategic guardrails and grouping ongoing projects – deriving a roadmap for strategic planning
- Reviewing ongoing projects
- Creating staffing calculations and volume structure
- Defining job profiles
Farid Alam
Last position:
SAP Data Migration & Data Management Consultant for SAP GEMINI at Montblanc
The consultant's responsibilities/actions are:
- Consulting on the migration of material master & PP Master data
- Prepare Article List template for Cutover Phase
- Implementation of data cleansing measures using individual and bulk changes
- SAP all mandatory fields data extraction regarding Business needed
- SAP migration, Cutover, Testing, BAT, UAT
- Align with the multiple Stakeholders regarding Data from Legacy and SAP System
- Deployed SAP MM best practice (guided configurations, active methodologies and road map for project initiation)
SAP ERP | SAP GEMINI | SAP Fields Coordination | Documentation | SAP IDoc | SAP Integration | SAP End-to-End Process | SAP MM (Material Management) | SAP Functional Consultant | SAP Gap analysis | SAP MDM (Master Data Management) | Data Migration & Management
Vinod Goyal
Last position:
Freelancer: SAP MDG Consultant at Logistics service provider
- Support for one of the largest logistics service providers in handling ServiceNow tickets in the areas of SAP MDG, Business Partner (BP), customer and supplier master data
- Technical analysis and resolution of tickets through in-depth review of various database tables
- Creation and maintenance of accounting clerks in the system
- Deactivation of company codes using transports
- Carrying out mass changes with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
Dominik Piecuch
Last position:
Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
- Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
- Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
- Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
- Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
- Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
- Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
- Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
- Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
- Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
- Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
- Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
- Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
- Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
- Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
- Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
- Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status
Christoph Lefkes
Last position:
Program Manager - SAP S/4 HANA at BAHAG AG
- Took over the steering of the SAP S4 transformation program after 15 months of project duration
- Assessed the quality of soft facts, especially the quality of collaboration and communication
- Evaluation, program planning, resource control, and realignment of the timeline
- Introduction of the software delivery model and quality gates
- Initial scope definition in the form of business capabilities
- Introduction of enterprise architecture
- Reporting to the SteerCo for the S4 transformation program / C-level
- Risk management and escalation when project risks were identified
- Coordination of the various projects within the program
Gunnar Wulf
Last position:
IT-Consultant at Independent Freelancer
- Enterprise and IT strategy
- Digital transformation
- Process and portfolio management
- Interim IT management
Mine Sülünoglu
Last position:
SAP HCM Consultant (Freelancer) at Dicebridge
- S4 HANA implementation
- Preparation and creation of training materials for the state of Saxony S4 HANA
- Working with Jira, Confluence, and Rice 360
- Topics included personnel administration, organizational management, and payroll
Frank Hoven
Last position:
Process Manager/CPQ Expert at Liebherr Mischtechnik
- With the CPQ process change from "ETO" to "CTO", the previous tools "Selling" and "Camos CPQ" are replaced by "MS Dynamics 365" and "Configure One CPQ".
- Assessment of the current vs. target state and recommendations for action.
- Assessing the project from an external perspective (both technically and in terms of content).
- Evaluating the Configure One system in the context of LMT.
- Jointly develop a concept for further CPQ implementation and create an MVP.
- Change and stakeholder management.
- Product Owner for setting up follow-up projects.
- Handover to business units.
- Final consulting on open issues (e.g. future controlling).
Roland Kirsch
Last position:
SAP Consultant: Role Master Trainer at Kunde BeHaLa
- Developing and updating training programs on BP, SD, MM, PP topics according to the needs of the company and its employees.
- Creating and updating training materials such as presentations, manuals, and online resources.
- Identifying the team's training needs (TNA/TBA).
- Independently implementing a new company structure in RE-FX.
Alexander Pohl
Last position:
Head of integration for six country subsidiaries at XSYS Holding
- Analyzed the required scope of processes, infrastructure, and SAP for integrating the MacDermid subsidiaries
- Validated proposals from the new service providers
- Managed the collaboration and tracked the tasks of business and IT experts
- Coordinated communication and the PMO
- Created cutover plans in three waves for SAP conversion, Salesforce, and Ariba
Timo Warnke
Last position:
Project Manager, Requirements Manager, Business Analyst, Solution Architect at Service Provider for Heat Quantity Measurement
Supporting integration testing
Writing and creating the cut-over script
Conducting workshops to clarify requirements
Gathering business requirements
Business process modeling
IT design
Project planning
Supporting migration tests
Executing a greenfield S/4HANA conversion. A DATEV application and an AS400 are to be replaced by an S/4HANA system in a public cloud. The DATEV system runs the general ledger and accounts payable. The AS400 handles accounts receivable and business partners. The payables and receivables will be migrated to S/4HANA and the DATEV solution decommissioned.
George Gambourg
Last position:
SAP Authorization Consultant/ SAP Authorization Consulting (Freelancer/SAP Consultant) at Publicly Listed Pharmaceutical Company
- Consulting on SAP authorizations and governance
- Conducting governance consultations, iteration support and project coordination
- Developing solutions for effective control and monitoring of SAP authorizations
- Creating concepts and recommendations
- Drafting detailed concepts to improve the assignment and management of SAP authorizations
- Providing clear recommendations based on established methods and best practices
- Creating/customizing authorizations for MM including MDG/MDM as well as FI, PP including AIRC Services within SAP Finance
- Reviewing existing structures and processes
- Analyzing and evaluating current SAP authorization structures and processes
- Identifying weaknesses and developing optimization strategies
- Conducting trainings and workshops
- Planning and delivering trainings and workshops for awareness
- Sharing knowledge in SAP authorizations, including role assignment, support during iterations and consulting on role development in the pharmaceutical environment.
Malek Manai-Huber
Last position:
International Key Account Manager After Sales at Jungheinrich Service & Parts AG & Co. KG
- Strategic development of defined key accounts in all after-sales matters
- Close collaboration with Key Account department
- Creation, alignment, and coordination of international after-sales conditions
- Preparation and negotiation of international framework agreements
- Accountability for achieving sales targets
- Support of countries in the introduction and implementation of framework agreements
- Conducting after-sales revenue and performance checks for key accounts
- Organization of international selling team for optimal customer management
- Support and management of sales affiliates and customers on-site
Boris Weiseno
Last position:
Consultant, Developer at ALD AutoLeasing D GmbH
- Industry: automotive / banking
- Preparation for SAP HANA implementation
- Conducting HANA readiness check
- Setting up business partner for HANA
- Developing the CONCUR-SAP interface
- Designing and configuring new payment methods
- Upgrading payment transaction formats
- Documentation with JIRA and Confluence
Britt Barreras Wright
Last position:
Head of Accounting at VET Group Germany
- Location: Hamburg, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark
- Invoice recording and posting in SAP R/3
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and monthly financial statements
- Account reconciliation, including analysis and correction of errors, reversal of postings, and troubleshooting
- Software: SAP R/3, DK-GAAP
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Statistics of experts using SAP HANA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
1.8 years (Germany: 3.1 years)
Positions per freelancer
18 (Germany: 17)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
64% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
43% (Germany: 49%)
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Hamburg using SAP HANA
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
In-memory core
SAP HANA is used for fast data processing, analytic queries, and transactional workloads in one system. It stores data in memory and in column or row formats, which makes it a strong fit for reporting, planning, and operational apps that need quick response times.
Typical work
- Data models and calculation views
- SQLScript routines and procedures
- BW on HANA and BW/4HANA work
- Fiori and S/4HANA integrations
- Migration and refactoring projects
Ecosystem skills
Strong SAP HANA professionals work with HDI containers, calculation views, CDS views, and transport concepts. They also understand SAP security, authorizations, backup and recovery, and how HANA fits into the wider SAP landscape, including ABAP-based systems and cloud scenarios.
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance SAP HANA experts for migrations, slow query analysis, model cleanup, and release work. In Hamburg, this often comes up in logistics, trade, and manufacturing settings where SAP systems support core operations and teams need specialists who can join on-site or work well remotely.
What strong experts do
A strong specialist does more than write SQL. They trace bottlenecks, simplify models, avoid unnecessary data movement, and document changes clearly.
- Keeps models lean and readable
- Understands performance and memory use
- Works safely in transport and release flows
- Communicates with functional and technical teams
What to look for
Good SAP HANA professionals know the difference between quick fixes and durable design. They can support HANA native development, SAP HANA Cloud topics, and older HANA-based landscapes without losing sight of the business process behind the data.
For Hamburg teams, language comfort, reliable handover, and experience with hybrid collaboration matter just as much as technical depth.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about SAP HANA, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
SAP HANA is used for fast data storage, analytics, and operational processing in one environment. Companies use it for reporting, planning, real-time views, and SAP application back ends where response time matters.
SAP HANA is built to keep active data in memory and to process large workloads with low delay. Compared with traditional row-first systems, it is often chosen when queries, calculations, and transactions need to run together.
SAP HANA projects usually need a specialist when performance drops, a migration is planned, or existing models have become hard to maintain. Companies also bring in outside help for HANA native development, BW/4HANA work, and cleanup after years of change.
A strong SAP HANA expert usually knows SQLScript, calculation views, data modelling, and transport handling. Useful adjacent skills include ABAP, BW, CDS views, security concepts, and a clear understanding of how SAP processes use the data.
SAP HANA work can often be done remotely, especially for modelling, code review, and analysis. On-site time in Hamburg can help when the work touches business users, release windows, or sensitive system changes that need close coordination.
SAP HANA specialists are best when the project sits inside the SAP stack or depends on HANA-specific features such as calculation views and SAP transport flows. If the system is mainly outside SAP, a general database expert may be a better fit.
For SAP HANA, ask for examples of performance tuning, modelling decisions, and migration or support work that matches your system type. Look for clear documentation, safe change handling, and the ability to explain trade-offs in simple terms.
A SAP HANA assignment is easiest when the scope, system landscape, and release process are clear from the start. Freelancers should also know whether they will work with functional teams, ABAP specialists, or broader SAP operations, especially in a Hamburg-based setup.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects is 119 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 949 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects, 64% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 43% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (72%), Manufacturing (68%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Project Management (88%), and Business Intelligence (64%).
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