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Alessandro Pisa Vazquez

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IT Support & Infrastructure Specialist

Frankfurt
Alessandro Pisa Vazquez

Last position:

IT System Administrator – Client Deployment

  • Main point of contact for the provisioning of end devices and operating systems
  • Pre-installation of software according to company guidelines and integration into the corporate network (Wi-Fi, VPN, domain)
  • User support with setup, process improvements, and handling of returns (RMAs)
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Ulm Paunel

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Freelance IT Specialist

Steinbach (Taunus)
Ulm Paunel

Last position:

DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank

  • Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
  • Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
  • Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
  • Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
  • Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
  • Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
  • Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
  • Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
  • Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
  • Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
  • Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
  • Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.
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Markus Marschollek

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Project Manager / Senior Consultant (multiple projects)

Frankfurt am Main
Markus Marschollek

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Project Manager / Senior Consultant (multiple projects) at gkv informatik

  • Project manager controlling the update to ISO 27001:2022 (certification from ISO 27002:2013 to ISO 27002:2022) including gap analysis, project planning, preparation of internal and external audits, and creation and maintenance of required documentation.
  • Coordination of adjusting existing measures and implementing new measures according to the new standard’s requirements, as well as continuous monitoring and adjustment of these measures.
  • Regular reporting to management on progress and risks.
  • Senior consultant supporting audit reviews with a focus on critical infrastructures (KRITIS), including resolving findings, creating and updating evidence documents, and amending provider contracts.
  • Senior consultant reviewing all deliverables and responsibilities of the IT provider according to the existing contract: identification of over 1500 deliverables & obligations (D&O), setup of a D&O tracker (claim register), and joint expert review with service owners for various service descriptions (e.g. IT service management, workplace and print services, application and desktop services, endpoint management, email including archiving, file services, software packaging, certification, distribution).
  • Senior consultant adjusting service scopes in existing service descriptions to enable end-to-end service responsibility of the provider, including identification and analysis of use cases, process analysis and optimization (incident, problem, change), as well as recording and documenting all software products in LeanIX and documenting the contract change.
  • Focused services: managed software service, application and desktop service, workplace and print services, web server service, container service, M365, SAP/Oscare, output management systems (OMS), telephony and omnichannel management service.
  • Project manager steering a benchmark based on the existing IT contract, including coordination of the entire benchmark process between the benchmarker, IT provider and client, review of benchmark results, and preparation and conduct of price negotiations with the IT provider.
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Khalid Safee

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IT Infrastructure Coordinator

Offenbach am Main
Khalid Safee

Last position:

IT Infrastructure Coordinator at SAFEE Technology

  • GfK Data center IT Infrastructure project onsite coordinator (Equinix DC FR2/FR7) training FEs in Equinix DC Carla, FNT, Jira Confluence, ServiceNow (Change/Problem/Incident MGMT), DCIM, ITSM, ITIL
  • Reporting significant incidents as the on-site technical coordinator and initial point of contact for vendor escort and smart hands
  • Utilizing CMDB-GUI, NIQ-Browser, CMDB-Filtering-GUI, OSS-Radar, BigBrother, CheckMK, and TTWOS for 2nd and 3rd level troubleshooting support
  • Maintaining MDF, IDF, computer rooms, and closets; coordinating with service desk, reception, and security for visitor access
  • Managing asset lifecycle including operation, retirement, stocking, and destruction with proper SanDisk procedures
  • Leading footprint data centre optimization and reduction in FR2/FR7; handling network, server, storage, desktop, hosting, IT security, video conferencing, and telephone operations
  • Coordinating server relocations, fibre optics/copper cable preparations, CMDB updates, and stakeholder cooperation
  • Implementing IT infrastructure design, maintenance, configuration, and construction following Dell/HP/Apple ESD safety precautions
  • Single POC for change management network, Star Track, backup & storage, cloud, Linux, Windows, EUS teams & Software Centre installs
  • Successfully completed DC Footprint Reduction Project 2021/2022 and GfK New Hardware DC Refresh Initiative
  • Planning, configuring, and installing Dematic server rooms and switch configurations in Heusenstamm, Wurzburg, Kahl am Main, and Graz Austria
  • Providing on-site media equipment setup for HP, hospitals, manufacturers, and laboratories
  • Ensuring professional rack and cable management following best practices
  • Maintaining up-to-date plant maps accessible to all teams showing technology space and spare locations
  • Offering technical assistance for live events, town halls, forums, streaming, and hybrid events on and off campus
  • Providing second level support for Poly video conferencing systems across multiple time zones
  • Conducting frequent computer room walkthroughs, recording power, cooling, alarm, security threats, and mapping wireless environment and access points
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Reinhard Gefing

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IT Infrastructure / User Management

Raunheim
Reinhard Gefing

Last position:

IT Infrastructure / User Management at UMF – University Medical Center Frankfurt

  • User account management and creation in Active Directory
  • Group management and modification in Active Directory
  • Permission management on file servers
  • Exchange/Outlook support
  • VPN setup
  • System and product support: Windows 10, Windows 11, Office 2019, Office 365, Active Directory, TeamViewer, RSA VPN, Microsoft Teams, RSA Security Console, Deep Discovery Mail Inspector, ServiceNow, Macmon
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Jin-Ho Yun

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Server Migration Consultant

Frankfurt am Main
Jin-Ho Yun

Last position:

Server Migration Consultant at Unknown Client

  • Linux server migrations: planning and execution of the migration with SLES Linux deployment of VMs in VMware 8.0
  • Guiding colleagues on configuring Linux VMs with vSphere Auto Deploy
  • Application operations: ensuring smooth operation of applications on migrated servers
  • Operations manuals: revising existing manuals, updating and creating new ones as needed
  • Reviewing service offers: adjusting and optimizing service offerings of external providers
  • Logistics software, Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Confluence / Jira
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Peter Weileder

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Program and Project Manager / Internal Auditor / CISO

Frankfurt am Main
Peter Weileder

Last position:

ISO 27001 Auditor for health insurance archive system at Health insurance company

  • The replacement of the existing archive system (document management system – DMS) on a host-based platform is well advanced.

  • The internal audit is meant to ensure the company's quality standards.

  • GDPR

  • ISO 27001 ff.

  • BSI

  • DORA

  • Patient data regulations

  • Host / Cloud / S3 / Container / highly scalable / Nuxeo

  • Budget: 50,000

  • Team: 1

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Martin Gross

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Product Management for Medical Portal

Bad Homburg
Martin Gross

Last position:

Product Management for Medical Portal at MedTech Startup

  • Product strategy and roadmap development for digital health portal
  • Requirements engineering and feature prioritization
  • User story definition and backlog management
  • Prototype development
  • Implementation of continuous delivery
  • Search engine optimization
  • Technological environment: Claude Code, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Agentic Coding, TypeScript, React, AstroJS, PostgreSQL, JetBrains IntelliJ, Netlify, Supabase, GitHub Actions, Git, DevOps, continuous delivery
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Samiksha Saharya

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Senior Information Manager (Client: EUMETSAT)

Frankfurt
Samiksha Saharya

Last position:

Senior Information Manager (Client: EUMETSAT) at Crowd Consultant

  • Coordinated documentation lifecycles ensuring compliance, approvals, and accessibility.
  • Maintained and controlled master data in document management systems (M-Files, SharePoint).
  • Prepared reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
  • Supported internal/external communication and formal reviews.
  • Improved knowledge management through metadata validation and version control.
  • Oversaw approval workflows, documentation compliance, and master data management.
  • Provided advisory support to stakeholders on IT documentation and archiving standards.
  • Implemented and supported change and problem report management processes within ITSM framework.
  • Prepared KPI dashboards and structured reports to monitor CM deliverables and track compliance.
  • Maintained and improved documentation workflows in M-Files and Confluence, ensuring metadata accuracy and GDP compliance.
  • Tools: M-Files, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Office
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Driss Chaouat

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Freelancer – Senior IT Consultant | Modern Workplace & AI

Mühlheim am Main
Driss Chaouat

Last position:

Freelancer – IT Service Manager at E.ON (Westnetz GmbH)

  • Support and optimization of incident, change & problem processes based on ITIL for >10,000 users.
  • Problem-solving for >1,000 complex cases/year across different service towers (File Services, Identity, Citrix, ANF).
  • Work in the security cluster: vulnerability analysis and firewall change coordination.
  • Governance & migration of file services to Azure NetApp Files (M365, Citrix, PowerShell), including data optimization.
  • Creation and maintenance of business-critical process & operational services, enterprise documentation.
  • Focus on stabilization, security (endpoint hardening), and optimization through AI solutions.
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Jaouad Azzaui

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Second Level Support

Dietzenbach
Jaouad Azzaui

Last position:

Second Level Support at Sanofi

  • Software distribution on notebooks via Active Directory and image installation
  • Support of iOS and Android devices, including SIM to eSIM conversion via QR code
  • Scheduling appointments and initial login setup for employees
  • Ticket handling through ServiceNow
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Peter Voloshin

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IT Consultant

Weiterstadt
Peter Voloshin

Last position:

IT Consultant at Evotec KG

  • Operation and administration of Windows 2016 / 2019 servers and domains
  • Infrastructure services (Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, Group Policies)
  • Consulting, support and troubleshooting of customer systems
  • Documentation and concept design in the area of MS Active Directory
  • Updating operation, process and system documentation
  • Ticket handling (remote analysis and resolution via incident, change and problem management)
  • Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMware vSphere, CheckMK, Exchange 2019, PowerShell, Jira, Confluence, Office 365, Matrix42, NetApp, Ansible
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Delly Fofie

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Dad of 2 daughters

Dreieich
Delly Fofie

Last position:

Dad of 2 daughters at Family

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Özgür Özbek

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Lecturer/Coach

Hanau
Özgür Özbek

Last position:

Lecturer/Coach

  • Lead coach of a bootcamp for support staff

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Statistics of experts using Active Directory

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 19 years)

Position duration

1.9 years (Germany: 3 years)

Positions per freelancer

14

Top business areas

Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

63% (Germany: 69%)

Master's degree or higher

26% (Germany: 36%)

Doctorate

5%

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 4)

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

94% (Germany: 97%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Frankfurt are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using Active Directory

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

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Daily rate avg. 701 €
Germany avg. 766 €

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 640 €
Germany median 760 €

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

Identity control

Active Directory is the core identity service for many Windows-based environments. It stores users, groups, computers and access rules in one place. Companies use it to control logins, permissions and trust across internal systems.

Typical work

  • Domain design and organizational unit structure
  • Group Policy setup and hardening
  • User, group and service account administration
  • Domain join, trust and replication troubleshooting
  • Hybrid identity work with Azure AD, now Microsoft Entra ID

Common tools

Strong professionals work across Windows Server, DNS, Group Policy, PowerShell and certificate services. They know how AD depends on clean naming, reliable time sync and healthy domain controllers. In Frankfurt, this often matters in regulated sectors and large office networks with mixed on-site and remote access.

When to bring in help

Companies usually need freelance expertise during migrations, security reviews, mergers, or when domain issues block access. They also bring in specialists to clean up old structures, fix permission sprawl, or document inherited environments. A good expert keeps the directory stable while changes are made.

What good looks like

Strong Active Directory professionals work methodically. They read logs, trace authentication paths, understand replication, and avoid risky changes to production domains. They also explain tradeoffs clearly, which helps internal teams approve fixes and future standards.

Where it fits

Active Directory often sits beside Microsoft 365, VPNs, file services, endpoint management and hybrid cloud identity. It is also closely linked to Entra ID, federation and conditional access in modern setups. That makes it central to access control, onboarding and secure operations.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Active Directory, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Active Directory is used to manage identities, access rights and Windows domain logins in one central place. It helps companies control who can use which systems, printers, folders and internal applications. In practice, it is the backbone of many internal access setups.

Active Directory is the traditional directory for on-premises Windows domains, while Microsoft Entra ID is built for cloud identity and modern app sign-in. Many companies use both together in a hybrid setup. A strong specialist understands where each one fits and how they sync.

You should bring in Active Directory expertise when login issues, replication errors or permission problems slow the business down. It is also useful for domain migrations, mergers, security cleanup and documentation work. Freelance support helps when the task is urgent or your internal team is stretched.

A strong Active Directory professional usually also knows Windows Server, DNS, PowerShell and Group Policy. In many projects, knowledge of Entra ID, Exchange, certificate services and endpoint management is useful too. Networking basics matter because identity issues often look like network problems.

For routine administration, a focused Active Directory specialist can be enough. For migrations, multi-domain environments or security restructuring, you want someone who has worked through failures and recovery steps before. The more connected the environment, the more important real hands-on depth becomes.

Much Active Directory work can be done remotely because most tasks are configuration, review and troubleshooting. On-site access can help when a project touches local networks, domain controllers in locked-down rooms or coordination with internal operations teams. In Frankfurt, mixed setups are common, so many projects combine both.

Look for clear diagnosis, safe change planning and solid documentation from the Active Directory specialist. Good experts explain why a policy, trust or replication fix is needed before they touch production. Ask for examples of past recovery work, migration steps and security hardening decisions.

Frequent password or login problems, slow Group Policy processing and broken trusts are common signs that Active Directory needs attention. So are messy organizational units, stale accounts and unclear delegation rules. If teams avoid making changes because they fear side effects, the directory likely needs a cleanup.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 701 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 26% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and Spanish (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Banking and Finance (66%), and Automotive (47%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used Active Directory in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (75%), and Customer Service (69%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Active Directory

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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