Backup Experts in Dusseldorf
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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Federico Leefhelm
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As the only large integrated energy company in Germany, EnBW covers the entire value chain - from energy production through distribution to customers. It expands its renewable energy sources, advocates for a socially responsible coal exit, and drives key technologies like green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW.  Developed and implemented a holistic process view covering both technical and organizational aspects  Ensured end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services  Established clear responsibilities and accountabilities within the IAM landscape  Collaborated with different departments to identify and optimize a holistic architecture and act as Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security  Introduced and monitored governance policies to ensure compliance and security  Continuously improved IAM processes and systems through regular audits and evaluations  Participated in external audits of the process as part of official ISO audits  Further developed the policy for setting administrative requirements and procedures and aligned it with administrative units  Conceptually advanced the KPI system to measure process quality
Ralph Konitzer
Last position:
Product Owner / Business Owner at AXIS Management Consulting GmbH
- Full product responsibility from a business perspective: requirement analysis, UX design, product strategy, and go-to-market implemented without an internal dev team using fully AI-supported development (Claude Code / Anthropic)
- Technical differentiation: KRITIS-compliant air-gapped deployment (Windows/NSIS), GDT interface for PVS integration, DATEV-LODAS export for payroll
- Managed pilot operation with initial external client (Dormagen medical practice): structured requirement gathering, test support, error analysis, and release management
- Developed rollout and sales strategy for market entry in the segment of private practices and small medical centers
- Human-in-the-Loop development principle: business decision → AI implementation → manual review → approval → release – each sprint documented in Jira (TIME project), every change traceable via co-authored commits
- Product outcome: Tauri/Rust desktop app with GDT watcher, multi-tier model (Starter/Professional/Enterprise), cloud mirror on Hetzner/Traefik, complete ISMS framework based on ISO 27001 and BSI basic protection as product foundation
- Direct method validation for the test manager role: hands-on experience with quality assurance of AI-generated products from a user perspective, review gate discipline, release approval under GDPR and the EU AI Act
Roman Blazecka
Last position:
Lead SAN/Storage & Backup Consultant / Architect at Daimler/Mercedes-Benz
- Led a small team of Storage/Backup consultants responsible for EMEA region data center transformation across 200 DCs
- Developed and defended HLD and LLD designs for SAN (Brocade), block storage (HPE Primera/Alletra), NAS (EMC Unity), object storage (Iternity with iCAS FS), and backup (Commvault)
- Performed build and configuration of ~25 data centers, coordinating with network, compute, and security teams
- Developed new processes and standards for infrastructure builds and finalized hardware purchases and BOM preparation
- Created and executed testing approach including DR tests, and handed over builds to operation and migration teams
- Trained other storage consultants to ensure SLA compliance
- Technologies: Brocades, HPE/IBM/EMC/NetApp/CEPH, vSAN, NSX, TSM, Veeam, Commvault, tape libraries, drives & VTLs
Reza Sayyarzamani
Last position:
DevOps and Cloud Engineer at Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group
- Migrated backups and full workloads to AWS and Azure, including setup and management of AKS & EKS clusters.
- Automated infrastructure with Terraform & ArgoCD and implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.
- Monitored systems on OpenShift 4 (on-premise) with Grafana & Prometheus, using CloudWatch and X-Ray for analysis and logging.
- Built and maintained secure network infrastructures (VPCs, SGs, WAFs, ACLs), integrated Azure Log Analytics.
- Collaborated closely with infrastructure and development teams, maintained technical documentation with Confluence, handled tickets via Jira, and promoted cloud knowledge within the company.
Alois Gruber
Last position:
Bank DZ Privatbank S.A.
- Various programming tasks as specified
- Work carried out from home office, meetings/tasks via email, phone and Microsoft Teams
- Version control via GIT
- Implementation with RDI, FreeSQL SQL
- Extension of automatic test environment creation as specified - adding automatic transfer of existing iSeries users and preparation as well as anonymization of test data
- Creation of trigger and service programs in SQLRPGLE, FreeRPG, ILE RPG and CLLE
- Development and implementation of the CallKredite project including additional extensions for other departments
- Conversion of RPG to Free-RPG and SQL as well as extension of existing modules as specified
- Migration to a new banking release
- Support for specialist segment / OIV
Benjamin Wennmacher
Last position:
SAP Basis at IT Baden-Württemberg (BITBW)
- SAP Basis operations for complex SAP system landscapes (ABAP and Java stacks)
- Administration, monitoring, and optimization of SAP systems with regard to availability, performance, and stability
- Planning and execution of data center moves as well as migrations of SAP systems and databases
- Handling of incidents, changes, and problems according to ITIL processes, including root cause analyses
- Creation of technical concepts, operations documentation, and implementation plans
Technologies: SAP NetWeaver, ITIL processes, technical migrations
Ercan Yüksel
Last position:
Digitalization Manager / SharePoint Manager at EBRO Armaturen GmbH
- Administration and enhancement of the SharePoint farm (M.Office 365)
- Migration using ShareGate
- Building a global employee portal
- Development of DMS and customer portal solutions
Marco Kuhl
Last position:
Owner at Kuhlma IT Solutions
- Self-employed as owner of Kuhlma IT Solutions since July 2015• Consulting on and executing IT consulting projects in client management and email archiving• Supporting and implementing baramundi Management Suite solutions• Performing system updates, packaging applications, and training staff
Christian Pehle
Last position:
Freelance Electrical Engineer at Self-employed
- Software development for microcontrollers and PCs
- Design of architecture and modular structures based on requirements
- Implementation in programming languages (preferably C, C#)
- Documentation in source code (e.g., Doxygen) and additional documents
- Use of version control and backup systems (e.g., SVN, GitLab)
- Developer testing
- Hardware development of microcontroller-based, digital and analog circuits including power electronics
- Circuit concepts (digital and controller circuits, analog, power electronics)
- Calculation of relevant parts
- Compliance with EMC and safety guidelines
- Simulations and component selection
- PCB implementation: layout, manufacturing data, EMC and safety guidelines
- Support of prototype manufacturing and series ramp-up
- Commissioning of prototypes
- Test development: manual and automated tests, test specifications, test stand conception and equipment selection
- Requirements management and maintenance (requirements specification)
- Support of certifications and series introductions
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Statistics of experts using Backup
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
3.4 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
63% (Germany: 72%)
Master's degree or higher
38% (Germany: 39%)
Certifications per freelancer
8 (Germany: 4)
Most common languages
German, English, Czech
Speak two or more languages
80% (Germany: 97%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Dusseldorf 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What backup covers
Backup protects files, databases, virtual machines, and SaaS data against loss, corruption, and ransomware. It is the copy you restore when production data is gone or damaged. Good backup work is about recovery, not just storage.
Common use cases
- File and folder backup for endpoints and servers
- Database backup with consistent snapshots and transaction logs
- VM and hypervisor backups for fast system recovery
- SaaS backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and similar tools
- Offsite copies for disaster recovery and retention
Tools and formats
Backup specialists often work with Veeam, Acronis, Commvault, Rubrik, NetBackup, and cloud services such as AWS Backup, Azure Backup, and Google Cloud Backup and DR. They also know snapshots, replication, deduplication, compression, immutable storage, and encrypted archives. The right mix depends on the system and the recovery target.
When experts help
Companies bring in freelance backup experts when restore tests fail, retention rules are unclear, or an old setup no longer fits new systems. They also help after migrations, cloud moves, ransomware incidents, and audit findings. In Dusseldorf, this often matters for manufacturing, logistics, finance, and professional services teams that need reliable recovery without long internal projects.
Strong delivery signals
A strong specialist does more than configure jobs. They define what must be backed up, how fast it must be restored, and where copies are stored.
- tested restore plans, not just running backup jobs
- clear retention and lifecycle rules
- separate protection for servers, databases, virtual machines, and SaaS data
- secure offsite or immutable copies
- monitoring that shows failed jobs and restore readiness
Good project fit
Backup work is often remote, but on-site access can help with storage systems, network paths, or legacy environments. Freelancers should be comfortable with Windows, Linux, virtualization, cloud storage, and incident response. Clear documentation matters, because the real test is whether the data comes back when it is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Backup, in one place.
Backup is used to protect data so it can be restored after deletion, corruption, ransomware, hardware failure, or a bad update. It covers files, databases, virtual machines, and SaaS content. The goal is a restore you can trust, not just a copy you hope to never use.
Backup is different from snapshots and replication because it is meant for recovery over time, not only for immediate system continuity. Snapshots are useful for short-term rollback, and replication keeps data on another system, but neither replaces tested backup retention. Strong projects often use all three together.
A strong Backup specialist often works with Veeam, Acronis, Commvault, Rubrik, NetBackup, or cloud-native services like AWS Backup and Azure Backup. They should also understand storage targets, immutable repositories, encryption, and restore validation. The right tool matters less than the ability to recover data cleanly.
Backup work usually goes with storage, virtualization, cloud platforms, Linux or Windows administration, and database basics. For many projects, network design and identity access control matter too. If ransomware protection is part of the scope, incident response knowledge is a strong plus.
Backup projects need someone who has handled real restores, not only setup tasks. Simple file backups may need only focused support, while database protection, hybrid cloud, or disaster recovery plans need deeper experience. If the environment is mixed or critical, ask for evidence of restore testing and migration work.
Yes, most Backup tasks can be done remotely if the freelancer has access to the backup console, storage platform, and documentation. On-site time helps when local hardware, network routing, or legacy systems need hands-on checks. For Dusseldorf teams, a hybrid setup is often practical.
Look for a Backup specialist who asks about recovery goals, retention needs, and failure scenarios before touching the configuration. Good answers include restore testing, separation of backup copies, and clear handling of ransomware risk. Ask for examples of systems they recovered, not just tools they installed.
A Backup freelancer should ask what needs to be protected, how fast it must be restored, and which systems are most critical. They should also ask about storage targets, cloud use, compliance needs, and who approves restore tests. Clear scope makes the work safer and faster for both sides.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 860 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are German (100%), English (80%), and Czech (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Professional Services (60%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Operations (60%).
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