Alexander Hafner - Freelancer & Owner

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Bad Hersfeld, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Freelancer & Owner at Hilex GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Hilex GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Automotive . Alexander also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing . Alexander also has some experience in Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Construction , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Project Management .

Recommended expert

Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Freelancer & Owner

Hilex GmbH & Co. KG

Responsible for planning, realization and support of complex industrial automation and building projects
Experience with building systems and technical equipment from various manufacturers and industries
Building automation: heating, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting and shading, security (alarm, access, video), energy management and smart home systems, building control and bus systems (e.g. KNX)
Process and industrial plants: pipeline systems, sewage treatment plants, cross-transfer and lifting systems, pellet systems, friction heating systems, ventilation systems, dough mixing plant
Robotics: handling robots from Fanuc, ABB, KUKA
Special systems: painting application systems, feeding and destacking systems
Automotive projects: implementation of three battery production lines for BMW in Germany and one production line in Hungary

Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 6 months

Project Manager / Programmer / Commissioning Engineer

Caldan Service GmbH

Planning, programming, installation and commissioning of hanging conveyor systems for wet painting and mobile pelletizing plants for powder coating
Implementation and support of floor conveyor systems, friction, heating and ventilation systems, dough mixing systems

Mar 2011 - Jun 2015

4 years 4 months

Kirchheim am Ries, Germany

Project Manager / Programmer / Commissioning Engineer

Naumann GmbH & Co. KG

Interface & automation of medium-voltage systems up to 30 kV and low-voltage systems
Automation via APIs/protocols and data flow integration
Production & robot integration: connecting machines/robots and implementing loading and unloading systems
Commissioning and support of main conveyor systems, suction excavator systems, full-automatic truck loading systems

Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

4 months

Burghaun, Germany

Master Electrician

Elektro Hahn

Data analysis in conveyor systems: tracking production data and compiling evaluations for optimization

Mar 2003 - Jul 2007

4 years 5 months

Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Service Technician / Commissioning Engineer

Amazon Logistik GmbH

Project management and engineering: overall planning and E-Plan
Switch cabinet construction and development of new controls for building systems, concrete recycling plants, silo controls, fully automatic loading/unloading systems, scraper systems and new gravel plant projects
Data management: data collection, processing and archiving
Service & commissioning: testing, inspection and commissioning of machines and plants
Training of employees

Feb 2001 - Feb 2003

2 years 1 month

Bebra, Germany

Electrical Installer & Medium Voltage Technician

Zange GmbH

Installation of building systems, concrete recycling plants, silo controls, fully automatic loading/unloading systems, scraper systems and new gravel plant projects

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (17.5 years), Construction (9 years), Automotive (7 years), and Transportation (4.5 years).

Manufacturing

Construction

Automotive

Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (19.5 years), Operations (17 years), Production (4.5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Business Intelligence (0.5 years).

Project Management

Operations

Production

Product Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Skills

Team Skills
Direct Communication
Self-responsibility
Perseverance
Solution Orientation
Reliability
Listening
Creativity
Planning, Programming, Installation And Commissioning Of Systems
Interface Automation Via Apis/protocols
Production And Robot Integration
Data Analysis In Conveyor Systems
Project Management And Technical Overall Planning
E-plan
Control Cabinet Construction
Development Of New Controls For Building Systems, Concrete Recycling Plants, Silo Controls, Fully Automatic Loading/unloading Systems, Scraper Systems And New Gravel Plant Constructions
Data Management (Data Capture, Processing, Archiving)
Service, Testing, Inspection, Commissioning And Staff Training
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Hmi With Wincc Or Scada
Control Systems
Codesys
Beckhoff
Eaton
Schneider
Abb
Wonderware Intouch
Autocad
Coreldraw

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

BSO Bad Hersfeld

State-certified Electrical Technician, focus: Automation and Process Control · State-certified Electrical Technician · Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Aug 1997 - Jan 2001

Electrical installer & medium-voltage fitter apprenticeship · Bebra, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer & Owner, Project Manager / Programmer / Commissioning Engineer, Master Electrician.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Freelancer & Owner at Hilex GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Hilex GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Automotive. Alexander also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Alexander also has some experience in Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Operations and Project Management.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Bachelor in State-certified Electrical Technician from BSO Bad Hersfeld.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.