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Unnikuttan V.

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Managing Director (Co-Founder)

Berlin
Unnikuttan V.

Last position:

Managing Director (Co-Founder) at AathmaSignals

  • Spearheading investor outreach and partnership development as founding MD, building the business case and technical narrative needed to attract initial funding and strategic collaborators in the digital health space
  • Designing multi-agent AI systems for autonomous biosignal analysis, orchestrating LLM-based reasoning pipelines with domain-specific medical context to enable intelligent, clinical decision support
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Philip E.

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Interim Lead Growth & Optimization Amazon EU8 & US

Berlin
Philip E.

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Interim Lead Growth & Optimization Amazon EU8 & US at Massageliegenhaus

  • Marketplace audit for SEO and SEA including deriving optimization measures
  • Development of a growth and optimization strategy for 2025
  • Operationalization of 2025 goals into concrete actions
  • Project setup in Asana and project control in weekly meetings
  • 2025 budgeting for EU and US including sales and budget planning
  • Setup of a weekly reporting including a plan vs. actual dashboard
  • Selection of an SEA agency including requirement briefing and onboarding
  • Creation of a full-cost calculation as a decision basis for FBA versus FBM
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Nino S.

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Freelancer in Data Science

Berlin
Nino S.

Last position:

Freelancer in Data Science at International Companies

  • Proceeding what was started in 10/2023, offering data science development skills fulltime to international clients

  • Helping companies learn more about their existing (unstructured) data, optimize processes and technical systems, and derive solutions for their problems

  • Tools and technology used: Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, Django, sqlAlchemy, pyTorch), Matlab, Docker, AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SQL, MySQL, Hadoop & Spark, Machine Learning, DNN, AI, Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins

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Jad N.

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Engineering Director (Hands-on)

Berlin
Jad N.

Last position:

Software Developer at Side Project

  • Vram.run: Rust, TypeScript, HF Inference API with 19 providers, 220+ HW configs, and 30+ cloud GPUs. Search a model to see which API providers serve it, which GPUs can run it locally (and how fast), and what cloud rental would cost. Or search your hardware and see what fits. Also includes a Rust CLI.
  • Psychotron: JavaScript, Web Audio API, AudioWorklet, Canvas 2D. Front-end for flash fiction audiobook with Web Audio DSP chain featuring pitch-shifting, 12-voice chorus, flanger, 13-band EQ, and convolver reverb. Includes a 2D canvas effect morphing engine and synchronized teleprompter.
  • RecentWork: Swift, macOS, FSEvents, launchd. macOS daemon that watches project directories and maintains a flat folder of symlinks to recently modified files. Homebrew installable.
  • Mini-llm: Bash, macOS, launchd, Ollama, llama.cpp, MLX, Open WebUI. Single command that turns a Mac Mini into a headless AI server.
  • ThatSlop: JavaScript. Chrome/Firefox extension for AI content detection on LinkedIn and Twitter.
  • Smux: Bash, tmux. Human-friendly tmux wrapper that is Homebrew installable.
  • Learn Rust Course: Rust. Course on Rust’s memory model for C++ programmers, written from experience of transitioning from C++ to Rust at Irreducible.
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Sara A.

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Research Associate and Data Scientist

Berlin
Sara A.

Last position:

Research Associate and Data Scientist at National Center of Robotics and Automation - Condition Monitoring Lab

  • Developed ASR and TSR-based speech processing pipelines on AWS, enabling efficient feature extraction and scalable deployment for speech and text analytics.
  • Built a Multimodal Speech Emotion Recognition system combining NLP and deep learning (audio + text), achieving 98% accuracy and supporting real-time, cloud-based inference.
  • Designed and optimized end-to-end model training and evaluation workflows using AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda) to ensure performance, reliability, and reproducibility.
  • Created and deployed interactive, user-friendly dashboards for data visualization and insight generation, supporting research teams and management in data-driven decision-making.
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Fares K.

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Research Assistant – AI & Computer Vision

Berlin
Fares K.

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Research Assistant – AI & Computer Vision at Iris-Sensing GmbH

  • Designed and implemented a real-time perception pipeline using YOLOv7 on Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor data, enabling live streaming, inference, and on-frame visualization for passenger detection.
  • Fine-tuned and evaluated multiple state-of-the-art monocular depth estimation models for Automatic Passenger Counting (APC), and developed a custom hybrid depth model that improved depth accuracy in challenging scene regions.
  • Demonstrated that model-generated depth maps outperform raw sensor depth for APC tasks across several datasets, contributing to measurable reductions in counting error.
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Mostafa S.

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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Berlin
Mostafa S.

Last position:

Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH

  • FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
  • IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
  • Code simulation: QuestaSim
  • Timing analysis
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Talat Göktuğ D.

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Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer

Berlin
Talat Göktuğ D.

Last position:

Embedded C/C++ Software & Hardware Design Engineer at Fotoniks Military Electro-Optic Systems

  • Designed power PCBs, analog video boards, custom Linux-based embedded systems, and NATO-compliant electronics.
  • Developed ARM C/C++ firmware for communication and real-time control.
  • Implemented UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, Ethernet and CAN drivers, along with timing-critical modules.
  • Optimized layouts for SI, EMI/EMC, protection and thermal performance.
  • Contributed to AI-assisted signal processing and target tracking via Linux embedded preprocessing.
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Kai S.

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Software Developer

Berlin
Kai S.

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Software Developer at Hensoldt AG

  • Development of a GUI application for capturing and calculating TOPSIS sensor combinations
  • Technologies: Python, VS Code, Unit Tests, Clean Code, GitHub Copilot
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Mathias K.

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Hardware Developer, Project Manager, Programmer

Berlin
Mathias K.

Last position:

botspot 3D Scan GmbH

  • Support/consulting in the development and setup of 3D photo scanner systems
  • Tools used: KiCAD, ePlanP8

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Statistics of experts using Signal Processing

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

17 years

Signal Processing experts in Berlin have 17 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.4 years (Germany: 2.2 years)

Signal Processing experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 1.4 years on average. It is 0.8 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

13 (Germany: 10)

Signal Processing experts in Berlin have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 10.

Top business areas

Product Development, Research and Development, Information Technology

Signal Processing experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Research and Development, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Healthcare

Signal Processing experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Healthcare.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Marketing, Product Development

Signal Processing experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Marketing, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 98%)

100% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Master's degree or higher

80% (Germany: 90%)

80% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 10% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Doctorate

20% (Germany: 28%)

20% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin have a doctorate (PhD). It is 8% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 28%.

Certifications per freelancer

2

Signal Processing experts in Berlin hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Signal Processing experts in Berlin most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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27% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin charge less than €640 per day.
18% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
36% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
9% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin charge between €1120 and €1280 per day.
9% of Signal Processing experts in Berlin charge €1440 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €1120-​1280 €1440+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using Signal Processing

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

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Daily rate avg. 766 €
Germany avg. 622 €

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 640 €

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.

Signal Processing 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 (82%)
  • Education (64%)
  • Healthcare (55%)
  • Manufacturing (55%)
  • Energy (45%)
  • Automotive (36%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (27%)
  • Transportation (27%)

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

About the technology

What Signal Processing Does

Signal Processing turns recorded or measured signals into useful information. Specialists work with sound, vibration, images, radar, biomedical measurements and wireless data. They remove noise, detect events, estimate properties and prepare signals for decisions or control.

Typical Systems

Signal Processing appears in products where raw data must become a dependable output:

  • Audio enhancement, speech interfaces and acoustic monitoring
  • Vibration analysis for predictive maintenance and quality control
  • Radar, sonar, wireless and positioning systems
  • Medical monitoring, imaging and laboratory instruments
  • Computer vision and industrial inspection pipelines

Methods and Tooling

Core work includes sampling, Fourier analysis, digital filters, convolution, spectral analysis, estimation and detection. Depending on the project, professionals use Python with NumPy and SciPy, MATLAB, Simulink, C or C++, and tools such as GNU Radio, TensorFlow or PyTorch. Embedded targets may require fixed-point design, FPGA logic or optimized real-time code.

When to Bring in Specialists

Companies often need freelance expertise when a prototype produces unstable results, a model must run on constrained hardware, or a product requires a measurement pipeline from end to end. A specialist can define the signal chain, select sensors, validate assumptions and turn research code into tested production components.

Delivery and Collaboration

Strong engagements start with clear sampling conditions, test data and measurable acceptance criteria. Professionals may work remotely with recorded datasets, simulation environments and shared hardware access; on-site collaboration in Berlin can help when instruments, acoustic spaces or production equipment are central to the work. Clear technical English is usually important, alongside the team's working language.

What Good Work Looks Like

Reliable Signal Processing is transparent, repeatable and grounded in real measurements. Strong professionals document filter choices, latency, numerical limits and failure cases, then compare results against a meaningful baseline. They distinguish an improvement caused by better processing from one caused by biased data, unsuitable sensors or changing operating conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Signal Processing, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Signal Processing is used to clean, transform and interpret data from microphones, cameras, sensors, antennas and medical devices. It supports tasks such as noise reduction, event detection, classification, localization, compression and real-time control.

Signal Processing focuses on mathematical and physical transformations of signals, while machine learning learns patterns from data. Many products combine both: filtering and feature extraction can improve a model, while a learned model can handle recognition or prediction.

A strong Signal Processing specialist may also work with embedded systems, statistics, control theory, electronics, sensor integration and software testing. Python, MATLAB, C or C++ are common complements, depending on whether the work targets research, cloud services or constrained hardware.

A Signal Processing freelancer should have experience that matches the signal type, sampling conditions and delivery target. Audio, radar, vibration and biomedical projects each bring different noise sources, validation methods and safety or performance constraints, so relevant evidence matters more than a generic project history.

Signal Processing work can often be done remotely with shared datasets, simulation tools and access to test hardware. On-site collaboration in Berlin is useful when specialists must tune sensors, inspect physical installations, record new data or validate performance on production equipment.

DSP, or digital signal processing, is a strong choice when the signal behavior is understood and the system needs predictable latency, low resource use or clear failure limits. A machine-learning approach may be better when patterns are complex and representative training data is available; many systems use both.

Good Signal Processing work is supported by reproducible tests, representative data and clear measures for noise, accuracy, latency and robustness. Ask the specialist to explain assumptions, edge cases, filter or model choices, and how performance changes when sensors or operating conditions vary.

A Signal Processing brief should describe the signal source, sampling setup, available data, target hardware and expected output. It should also state constraints such as latency, power, privacy, operating conditions and how success will be measured.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 766 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Education (64%), and Healthcare (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Signal Processing in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Research and Development (82%), and Information Technology (73%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Signal Processing

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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