UMTS Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used UMTS
Ljubomir Obrenovic
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail industry
- Software test application & integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies, and component interactions
- Test automation (FEAT framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting, and result analysis
- Functional safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage, as well as standards compliance according to EN50126/28/29
- Test automation for communication components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
- Requirements analysis & shift-left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities, and redundancies early in the SDLC
- Test design & test case development: Derivation of test conditions, coverage strategies, and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT), including reusable test data fixtures
- CI/CD & automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test, and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
- Test data & configuration management (XML): Maintenance and adaptation of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
- Non-functional testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
- Agile development & defect management (JIRA, Confluence): Participation in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts, as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
- Error analysis & debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system layers (application to bus)
- Model-based analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
- Process & test documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady
Last position:
Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH
- Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
- Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
- Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
- Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
- Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
- Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
Rupesh Kumar Sendge
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Baseline compliance verification against MAS audit findings
- Building technical architecture concept for 30 technologies to build hardening standard artifacts
- Identifying and building automation possibilities for given technologies based on CIS
- Building the standard baseline configuration based on internal security standard
- Responsible for building Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQ and RFP for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supporting compliance verification and validation via automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for complete vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, remediation, reporting and integration of results with Splunk, HPSM and Tableau
- Audit support for MAS
Jürgen Hertweck
Last position:
iOS App Development (AI-based) at Refreco GmbH
- Development of iOS apps in Swift
- AI-supported SW development using Vibe Coding with Claude Code
- Web applications through Vibe Programming
- Use of Swift, Xcode 15, Claude Code, Proxmox, GitLab, Visual Studio Code, Cursor, Doors, ClearCase
- Use of MS Project, OpenShift, Docker, Project Server, PageMaker, CRM, MS SQL Server
- SW techniques: UML, BPMN 2.0, ERD, client/server technology
Armin Iskander
Last position:
Founder & Managing Partner at Iskander Business Partner GmbH
- Built a digital unit for a large corporation with 220,000 employees
- Interim manager for various CRM and customer service functions with up to 2,000 employees
- Digitization for cost savings as well as growth
- Numerous trainings on innovation development, product development, presentation techniques
- Speaker on the topic of digitalization
- Market analysis for the home audio-video market
- Responsible for setting up a product management department at a pay-TV company
- Project lead partner for the growth strategy in sales and marketing in Germany during a market structure shift at a leading consumer electronics manufacturer, including launching a partnership with a telecommunications company
- Overall responsibility for the subprojects 'requirements gathering' and 'functional implementation' as part of a 'new IS overall infrastructure' project (billing, CRM, etc.) for a mobile operator. Total project size > €300 million
- Sale of subsidiaries
- Project lead partner for projects in areas such as 'reducing churn in retail customers', 'sales control for business customers', 'ARPU increase for business customers', 'trade show preparation', 'messaging strategy', 'optimizing a no-frills brand', 'regionalization', 'CRM', 'segmentation', 'device launches', 'care 2 sell', etc. at telecommunications companies
Massood Salehi
Last position:
IT program and project manager, Cloud Transformation & Transition Manager, Rollout Manager, ITIL® Process Manager (ITIL® at City of Munich (LHM)
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Statistics of experts using UMTS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Munich using UMTS
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
UMTS basics
UMTS, also known as Universal Mobile Telecommunications System or 3G, is the cellular standard that brought packet data and voice onto one mobile network. Companies still need specialists for network operation, legacy support, testing, and migration work where UMTS remains part of the service stack.
Common work
- Radio network analysis and coverage checks
- Core network troubleshooting and interworking
- Handover, signaling, and performance tuning
- Migration planning toward LTE and 5G
- Acceptance testing for legacy mobile sites
Tools and systems
Strong UMTS professionals work across the radio access network, transport, and core layers. They know NodeB, RNC, HSS, SGSN, MSC, SIM provisioning, drive-test reports, and vendor-specific management tools. They also read alarms, traces, and signaling logs without losing time.
When to bring one in
Bring in freelance expertise when a legacy network needs quick fault isolation, a rollout depends on interoperability checks, or internal teams lack time for cleanup after a vendor change. In Munich, this is common in telecom programs, enterprise mobile projects, and field work that needs on-site coordination.
What strong specialists do
- Trace call setup, mobility, and data-session issues
- Identify weak radio parameters and capacity limits
- Support swaps, upgrades, and vendor transitions
- Document findings clearly for operations teams
Good fit
The best UMTS specialists combine protocol knowledge with practical troubleshooting. They can move between lab tests, live network checks, and stakeholder updates, and they know when a problem sits in the device, the radio layer, or the core. For teams in Munich, clear English helps remote work, while on-site visits matter for field measurements and cutovers.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to UMTS.
UMTS is used for 3G voice, mobile data, signaling, and handover between cells. In many projects it also appears in legacy support, interoperability checks, and migration work where older mobile infrastructure still has to stay stable.
UMTS is older and slower than LTE and 5G, but it still matters where 3G coverage, fallback, or existing devices remain in service. Teams usually compare it with LTE when planning migration, testing voice continuity, or checking how traffic moves between generations.
A strong UMTS specialist usually knows radio planning, signaling analysis, core network basics, and vendor tools. Useful adjacent skills include GSM knowledge, LTE handover logic, transport troubleshooting, and reading trace files from live networks.
A UMTS project usually needs someone who has worked on live networks, not only in theory. The right profile can isolate faults, interpret measurements, and explain what needs to change in the radio layer, the core, or the device side.
UMTS work can often start remotely through logs, traces, and configuration reviews. On-site access is still valuable for drive tests, antenna checks, swaps, and cutovers, especially when a problem depends on field conditions.
Ask which parts of UMTS they have handled: planning, optimization, troubleshooting, migration, or shutdown support. Also ask what tools they use, how they document findings, and whether they have worked with the vendor stack in your network.
A strong UMTS professional explains problems clearly and ties symptoms to the right layer quickly. Look for someone who uses traces, measurements, and logs together instead of guessing from a single alarm or dashboard.
Yes, UMTS is still relevant during transition periods, because older devices, fallback paths, and mixed networks can remain active. It also matters when teams need a clean shutdown plan and want to avoid service gaps while moving to LTE or 5G.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 842 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Telecommunication (100%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used UMTS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (67%), and Project Management (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used UMTS
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.
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