Backup Experts in Berlin
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Martin L.
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Aucoteam GmbH
- Development of a system for capturing, storing, and using knowledge
- Assessment of the current status and requirements for capturing employees’ tacit knowledge
- Creation of the appropriate taxonomy for the individual specialist areas
- Establishment of a suitable technical architecture
- Conducting expert interviews with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Concept for data backup
- Analysis and evaluation of the approach and results
- Incorporation of organizational changes
Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Sascha B.
Last position:
Web Developer at GxPlex
- Built a customized MediaWiki instance, including installation, MySQL database, SSL, and automatic backups
- Set up user roles (Admin, Mod, Verified, User) and a permissions system
- FlaggedRevisions for editorial review workflows · Commenting and rating extensions
Thomas Ü.
Last position:
Head of Engineering - Midnight at IOG / Midnight
- Built and scaled a 35-member engineering team (Core Engineering, QA, and SRE) in 12 months, accelerating Midnight’s blockchain development on Parity’s Substrate framework.
- Defined strategic direction and aligned technology development with business objectives as a key member of the leadership.
- Optimized software development processes and implemented agile methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and code security.
- Delivered projects in a fast-paced startup environment through effective project management and resource allocation.
Michael F.
Last position:
IT Consultant Oracle Databases at Public Sector
- Supporting the customer in maintaining a customer-specific monitoring solution for Oracle databases.
Raj U.
Last position:
Courier / Operations Support at Closer Go Germany GmbH
- Work within time-critical operating procedures; coordinate issues with customers, partners and central support.
- Maintain reliable handovers and concise incident communication when service, equipment or routing issues occur.
Mathias W.
Last position:
Implementation of an on-premise OCR solution with information extraction at Mindhopper GmbH
- Insurance service provider*
Challenge: Business-critical documents were processed through external OCR providers, with ongoing costs, dependency, and data privacy risks for sensitive insurance data.
Implementation:
- Architecture and production implementation of an on-premise OCR solution with full data ownership
- Methods for recognizing document structures as the basis for automated further processing
- ML-, NLP-, and LLM/VLM-based information extraction, especially from invoices and quotations
Success: Replaced external providers: full data ownership, GDPR-compliant processing, and 75% lower recurring OCR costs per year
Used technologies: Python, Docker, Microservices, FastAPI, PyTorch, Torchvision, MongoDB, MySQL
Ursula R.
Last position:
Sabbatical with Training at Own Sabbatical
André G.
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Albrecht N.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager IT at HAYS Technology Solutions GmbH
- Leasing, lifecycle and process management for Apple iPhones, maintenance and expansion of the MDM system, coordination of leasing, device integration into DEP and MDM, followed by a rollout and hardware swap process, plus a BYOD and Android option
- Migration of the IT ticket system from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to Atlassian Jira Service Management: project management, definition of ticket types, seamless execution according to a detailed timeline, user communication, decommissioning of the old system
- Project lead: SAP interface in workforce management to automate reading of working hours
- Sub-project lead for inventory software EZO AssetSonar: demand management, software selection, procurement
Ensar Y.
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
Florian R.
Last position:
Network Administrator at Smartconnect Berlin
- Configuration and management of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, HP)
- Design and expansion of networks in corporate environments
- WLAN site surveys and optimization (e.g., with Ekahau, NetSpot)
- Implementation of security policies and access controls
Mark W.
Last position:
IT Manager at WESSLING Consulting Engineering
- Overall responsibility for IT strategy and IT operations, reporting directly to the executive management.
- Implementation of business requirements as production-ready solutions within a few days, supported by practical data science experience and expertise from the energy sector.
- Led the IT carve-out of a medium-sized company: separation of infrastructure, systems, and contracts into an independent IT organization.
- End-to-end responsibility for IT infrastructure: hardware procurement, cloud services (including GPU resources), and networking.
- Selected and introduced a new ERP system together with the executive management.
- Managed external MSPs and service providers, including contract, SLA, and license management.
- Responsible for IT security, GDPR compliance, backup, and business continuity; provided IT support for ISO 9001 certification.
- IT budget planning and cost optimization.
Vignesh T.
Last position:
Shift Lead at Flink Expansion GmbH
- Analyzed operational data from 400+ daily orders to identify bottlenecks and optimize delivery workflows, achieving 97% on-time delivery rate through data driven process improvements.
- Led cross-functional team of 10+ associates using data insights to improve protocol adherence by 25% and boost productivity by 15% within 3 months.
- Implemented performance tracking dashboards and KPI monitoring systems that improved staff retention by 10% and maintained 100% safety compliance.
- Drove operational excellence through continuous A/B testing of workflow processes and real-time performance analytics.
Botirjon R.
Last position:
Security Operations Specialist at Expert Systems AG
- Programming with TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP and other technologies
- Monitoring, programming, and fixing crawlers for the ProvenExpert and ProvenEmployer websites to collect all reviews and ratings for clients
- Testing all programs required for the correct functioning of the ProvenExpert and ProvenEmployer websites
- Designing and implementing data storage in databases using MongoDB and creating backups as needed
- Maintaining all computers (installing necessary software, connecting to all databases, registering and repairing) and other equipment
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Statistics of experts using Backup
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
14 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
86% (Germany: 73%)
Master's degree or higher
57% (Germany: 43%)
Doctorate
14% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Turkish
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 Backup
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Backup 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 (88%)
- Education (53%)
- Banking and Finance (53%)
- Manufacturing (47%)
- Professional Services (47%)
- Media and Entertainment (41%)
- Government and Administration (41%)
- Automotive (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Data protection foundations
Backup is the practice of copying and protecting data so files, applications and entire systems can be recovered after deletion, corruption, hardware failure, ransomware or site loss. It supports business continuity across servers, databases, endpoints, virtual machines and cloud services. A sound approach defines recovery objectives, retention rules and ownership before selecting tools.
Backup architectures
Professionals design combinations of on-site, off-site and cloud storage. They may use full, incremental or synthetic backup methods, immutable repositories, encryption and air-gapped copies to reduce exposure. Common environments include VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation, Microsoft 365, databases, Kubernetes workloads and public cloud storage.
- Assess data sources, dependencies and recovery priorities
- Define retention, replication and recovery policies
- Select storage targets and protection methods
- Document restore procedures and ownership
Tools and operations
The ecosystem includes Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup, Nakivo and native services from AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Strong specialists automate schedules, monitor jobs, manage credentials, tune storage use and integrate alerts with operational processes. They also understand snapshots, replication, deduplication, compression and backup APIs.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during cloud migrations, data-centre changes, ransomware-readiness work or platform consolidation. A specialist can repair unreliable jobs, replace a legacy product, establish governance or prepare an organisation for an audit. In Berlin, remote collaboration is common, while site visits may matter for physical infrastructure and recovery tests.
- Rebuild protection after an incident or failed migration
- Improve recovery readiness for critical applications
- Consolidate fragmented backup environments
- Test restores and close operational gaps
Recovery in practice
Backup only creates value when recovery works. Professionals test file, database, virtual machine and full-site restores, then record evidence and refine runbooks. They connect backup plans with disaster recovery, identity management, networking, monitoring and security controls so an incident can be handled without guesswork.
Choosing strong professionals
Look for specialists who can explain recovery objectives in business terms and show how they validate restores, protect backup credentials and limit administrative access. Relevant experience should match the workload, storage model and compliance context rather than a product name alone. For Berlin teams, clear German or English communication and reliable remote documentation can be as important as on-site availability.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Backup.
Backup protects recoverable copies of files, databases, applications, virtual machines and configurations. Companies use it to recover from accidental deletion, hardware failure, ransomware, corruption and wider service outages.
Backup usually creates retained recovery copies that can be isolated from production, while replication keeps a second environment closely aligned with the source. Snapshots are fast point-in-time states but may depend on the same storage system, so they should not replace independent backup copies.
A strong Backup specialist may work with Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup or cloud-native services. Useful adjacent skills include virtualisation, storage, networking, identity and access management, scripting, monitoring, security and disaster recovery planning.
The right Backup experience depends on the systems, recovery objectives and consequences of downtime. A simple policy review may need focused product knowledge, while a mixed environment or recovery redesign requires someone who can assess architecture, run restore tests and coordinate several teams.
Much of Backup work can be completed remotely through secure access, documentation, workshops and controlled recovery tests. On-site collaboration can still help with physical servers, storage appliances, tape handling or a data-centre recovery exercise in Berlin.
A quality Backup setup has clear ownership, protected credentials, documented retention and tested restores. Ask a specialist to demonstrate recovery for representative workloads, explain failure handling and provide evidence that monitoring will surface missed or incomplete jobs.
Backup is immutable when stored copies cannot be altered or deleted during a defined protection period, including by compromised administrator accounts. Immutability can be implemented through suitable storage controls, cloud retention features or isolated repositories, but access policies and restore testing remain essential.
Before working on Backup, clarify protected workloads, recovery priorities, retention requirements, access boundaries and the expected deliverables. Also confirm whether the assignment covers design, implementation, incident support, documentation, restore testing or handover, since each calls for different preparation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 759 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and Turkish (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Education (53%), and Banking and Finance (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Operations (71%), and Project Management (65%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Backup
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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