xBase Experts in Germany
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Ornel Franck Wora Yeno
Last position:
Purchasing Manager, Logistics & IT Manager at Onlinehandler
Proactive support of management in business field development & innovation management
New development of a suite of business applications for analyzing valuation, P&L, and market price risk data
Automation of all internal and external business and work processes
Development of AI-based and AI-supported ETL processes as well as data analysis
Business use-case development
Business and work process optimization
Enterprise architecture management
Sales data analysis and forecasting as well as capture
Inventory management & reordering
Supplier management and communication
Customs processing & clearance
Shipping handling & warehouse coordination
Interface management
Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, JTL-Wawi, JTL-WMS, OTTO Partner Connect (OPC), Amazon Seller Central, DHL Global Forwarding, Jira, Draw.IO, Java (8,17,21,25), Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Gitea, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL, Docker, Local LLMs, Postman, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Hans-Dieter Große-Kreul
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation, working with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, API, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow and Auto-GPT as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools to intelligently transform classic software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Luca Pacor
Last position:
ERP Program Manager at Fiserv
The client is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. All SAP ECC landscapes worldwide are being migrated to SAP S/4HANA, with the goal of introducing a global standard template.
The program also includes the migration and modernization initiative "RISE with SAP", which may involve migrating selected country installations to the SAP Private Cloud.
On the stakeholder side, the program's reporting line extends up to the company's board and the implementation partner's board.
Fiserv Germany's ERP landscape currently includes several non-standard SAP tools and applications that extend the ECC environment's functionality and often integrate with downstream systems. As part of the move to SAP S/4HANA, it is essential to assess the core functionality, integration points, and future viability of these applications to determine their alignment with the target architecture.
The focus of the role is to provide expert advice and assessment to define the scope, strategy, and roadmap for migrating Fiserv Germany's SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA.
SAP's recommended best practices are followed, and a structured approach is used to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption while maximizing business value.
This assessment forms the basis for a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and future scalability.
Migration strategy definition – evaluating available transition approaches based on business objectives, technical feasibility, and SAP best practices.
Technical readiness assessment – conducting a system analysis to assess compatibility, custom code impact, data volume management, integration points, and infrastructure readiness for SAP S/4HANA.
Business process impact analysis – reviewing the latest business process documentation to define the scope and effort needed to implement required functions in SAP S/4HANA and identify process optimization opportunities.
Roadmap for non-SAP systems and applications – evaluating third-party and legacy applications for SAP S/4HANA integration and recommending consolidation, migration, or replacement strategies.
Deployment & implementation planning – defining a phased rollout approach, including project timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and key milestones aligned with business priorities.
The transformation is carried out in phases: the discovery phase leads to the explore phase, which then leads to the design phase and finally to the implementation phase.
Program management
Change management
Requirements management
Transition management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Comprehensive coordination
Silvia Biedermann
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on EBICS optimization and further development of the customer’s internal EBICS application
- Business and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on products and applications of the EBICS standard in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product vendor to map the relevant optimizations on a technical level
- In the role of business coordinator, consulting on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and needs, and consolidating these on a business level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Review of the current EBICS standard for potential optimizations and further development
- Analysis of the current state to identify further development potential and derive suitable recommendations for action, taking regulatory requirements into account
- Carrying out EBICS tests during the project
- Responsible on a business level for requirements management, and in this context capturing and documenting requirements for such tests
- Design of a functional and long-term test management approach
- Execution and evaluation of tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project languages: German and English
- Tools/methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bank Rechner, Business Logics test data generator, Business Logics banking tool, Business Logics test system, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix virtual machines, WinSCP, Kitty, PuTTY, various Aareal Bank products, online banking portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Markus Feigelbinder
Last position:
Global Director B2B SaaS and Digital Growth at Metyis GmbH
- Set up the go-to-market for Metyis DE by defining productized offerings that enabled onboarding of 5+ enterprise clients
- Successfully ran client projects, like ramping up the global marketplace business at a European consumer electronics company and scaling the DACH operations of two Dutch e-commerce and a German B2B nutrition business
Volker Reisberger
Last position:
Architect and Senior System Administrator at International Trading Company
- Analysis and optimization of the VMware environment for operation in a critical infrastructure environment
- Planning and execution of updates for the VMware and hardware environment in a critical infrastructure environment
- Deployment of Skyline Health Diagnostics
- Review of existing documentation
- Training and onboarding of new internal staff
- Support for migration and upgrade projects
- Preparation for moving scripts in the virtualization environment to GitLab
- Ticket handling with ServiceNow
Martin Hock
Last position:
Software Architect at Hays AG
- C# development in .NET 8.0
- Technical responsibility for architecture decisions (DDD, Clean Architecture, microservices)
- Introduction and systematic evaluation of GitHub Copilot, analyzing efficiency benefits, identifying suitable use cases, assessing code quality
- Developing best practices for using Copilot in the team, supporting rollout and coaching individual developers
- Conducting code reviews, architecture documentation according to Arc42
- Building stable CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, introducing automated quality checks with SonarQube and .editorconfig
- Collaborating with stakeholders for continuous improvement of technical concepts
- Technologies used: Azure DevOps Server, Git, SonarQube, Visual Studio 2022, Sparx EA 17, Nagios LS, Nagios XI, C#, ReSharper 2.24.3, Clean Architecture, DDD, EF Core, Arc24, microservices, Angular, MediatR, SignalR, Copilot, OpenAI
Hellmuth V. Künsberg
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator at Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives
- Analysis and inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
- Creation and derivation of the static software architecture
- Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
- Creation of the dynamic software architecture
- Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Erol Tel
Last position:
Continental AG
- Analyze and fix data flows between PMD and SAP HR/S4 systems using SAP PI/PO and ABAP, especially in the HR area.
- Provide integration services by developing, customizing, and troubleshooting issues in custom interfaces and processes.
- Participate in technical and functional discussions to align the HR system architecture and integration strategies.
- Ensure system stability and data accuracy by proactively identifying and resolving integration issues to contribute to ongoing project success.
- Transfer HR data via OData service to SuccessFactors ABAP-OO report: access LDAP user data alongside SAP user data and update the email address and Windows ID in SAP.
- S/4 HANA, ABAP/4, ABAP-Object, S/4 HR, FI, SoapUI, Postman, REST API, JSON.
Last position:
Software Developer - Building Automation
- Testing controller ECUs
- Implementing test environment
- Implementing virtual nodes
- Commissioning CANopen network
- Defining and automating test cases
- Designing and implementing LSS automation
- Implementing data exchange between tools
- Porting requirements to XML format for vTestStudio
- Products: CANoe, vTestStudio, Playwright, Cypress, Robot, .NET
- Skills: CAPL, C++, CANopen, concept creation, Python, JavaScript, XML, C#
Thorsten Harms
Last position:
Self-employed Software Developer at OpenMind-IT
- Migrated old printing processes and workflows from legacy Linux systems to new systems
- Migrated old Perl scripts to the new environment or recreated the processes in Python
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Statistics of experts using xBase
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
29
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
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 Germany using xBase
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
xBase systems
xBase is a family of tools and languages used for business software that works with records, forms, and reports. It is common in long-lived internal systems where stability matters more than a full rewrite. Many companies still rely on xBase applications for daily operations.
Common uses
- Order entry and customer records
- Inventory, billing, and service workflows
- Reporting on legacy data files
- Maintenance of desktop business apps
xBase often appears in older DOS and Windows systems that remain important to the business.
Ecosystem
The xBase world includes dBase, Clipper, FoxPro, and modern successors such as Harbour. Strong specialists know the syntax, file formats, indexes, and report tools that sit around these systems. They also understand how xBase code connects to databases, printers, and file-based processes.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance xBase expertise when an old system must keep running while the team is busy with newer work. In Germany, this often comes up in manufacturing, trade, logistics, and service firms that still depend on proven internal tools. A specialist can fix defects, extend screens, and document code that nobody has touched in years.
What strong experts do
A good xBase professional reads old code quickly and keeps changes small. They know how to trace data flow, preserve business rules, and avoid breaking index logic or report output. They can also plan safe migration paths when a rewrite is not the right first step.
Skills that matter
- Legacy code analysis and refactoring
- Data migration and file conversion
- Report and form maintenance
- Integration with modern systems
The best experts balance speed with caution. They protect business continuity while making the system easier to support.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about xBase? Start with the answers below.
xBase is used for data-driven business applications, especially older internal systems that manage orders, stock, customers, billing, and reports. It is also common in maintenance work when a company needs to keep a legacy app stable while extending or replacing parts of it. Many teams still depend on xBase because the underlying business process is proven and hard to replace quickly.
xBase is the broader family name, while dBase, Clipper, and FoxPro are specific products or dialects that grew from the same style of development. In practice, a freelancer who knows one often understands much of the others, but file handling, runtime behavior, and tooling can differ. For older systems, the exact dialect matters more than the label on the resume.
A strong xBase specialist usually also knows database files, indexing, reporting, and basic system integration. Useful adjacent skills include data conversion, Windows desktop support, and reading old procedural code without breaking business logic. In many projects, understanding the surrounding business process matters as much as the syntax.
xBase work becomes risky when the codebase is old, lightly documented, or tied to critical operations. Even a small change can affect reports, batch jobs, or data integrity, so a specialist is useful early, not only after a failure. For cleanups or migrations, bring in help before you touch production data.
Yes, xBase work is often done remotely because much of it centers on code review, testing, and controlled changes. For Germany-based companies, remote collaboration works well when access, test data, and business owners are available. On-site time can still help when the system is tied to local infrastructure or paper-based workflows.
Look for someone who asks about the dialect, data files, reports, and the real business process before they start editing code. A good xBase professional can explain how they will test changes, protect existing output, and document what they touch. If they only talk about syntax and ignore the system around it, that is a warning sign.
xBase is most often used for maintenance, but it can still support targeted new work when the surrounding system remains valuable. Some companies add new screens, export features, or integrations instead of replacing everything at once. That approach keeps the working core intact while reducing risk.
A careful xBase freelancer should ask which dialect is in use, how the data is stored, what reports are critical, and whether the goal is repair, extension, or migration. They should also ask about test access and who can confirm business rules. Clear answers make legacy work much safer and faster.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 880 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Manufacturing (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used xBase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (91%), and Product Development (82%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used xBase
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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