CentOS Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used CentOS
Rüdiger Schulz
Last position:
Full-Stack Software Engineer / Consultant for Digitalization at ARTEVENT
Designed, built, and launched an internal event planning web application used by over 100 department leads for a large event, despite having no dedicated testing phase.
Ensured smooth, failure-free operation during first production use, leading to the tool being adopted for future events.
Automated catering calculations and related workflows, significantly reducing email communication and manual computation effort for meal planning.
Managed deployment and hosting on a Linux server using Coolify, including application setup and runtime operations.
Hired and guided a communication designer on UX while independently owning all technical decisions and implementation.
Alexandro Lahmann
Last position:
Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement
- Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
- Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
- Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
- Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
- Support with the communication strategy.
- Coordination of external and internal resources.
- Stakeholder management.
- Steering of steering committees.
André Görst
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.
Florian Ruhnau
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
Frank Bohnsack
Last position:
Software Engineer at Freelancer
- Freelance software engineer focusing on backend (Python/Django) and frontend (VueJS).
Pawel Nabe
Last position:
Subject Mater Expert Linux at TCS Alliance Healthcare
- Updating/upgrading Linux servers to new versions
- Installing Trend Micro on Linux servers
- Creating, presenting and maintaining technical documents
- Refactoring tools
- Platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10, 11, CentOS, RedHat, Windows 10, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Trend Micro AV, PuTTY, SSH, VMware
- Project language: English
Eric Ndengang Foyet
Last position:
Data Engineer at Creditsafe Deutschland GmbH
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Statistics of experts using CentOS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
3.3 years (Germany: 3.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
20 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
80% (Germany: 79%)
Master's degree or higher
60% (Germany: 48%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 99%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Berlin 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 Berlin using CentOS
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
CentOS in practice CentOS is a Linux distribution used for servers that need a stable, long-lived base. Companies rely on it for web services, internal tools, databases, and infrastructure that must stay predictable.
Typical work
CentOS specialists handle:
- Server setup and hardening
- Package and repository management with yum or dnf
- Apache, Nginx, PHP, and database service support
- Virtual machines, containers, and automation around Linux hosts
Ecosystem and skills Strong professionals know the CentOS release model, the connection to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the shift from CentOS Linux to CentOS Stream. They also understand systemd, SELinux, SSH, firewalls, log handling, and backup routines.
When teams bring in freelance help Freelance experts are often needed for upgrades, server audits, incident recovery, and migration planning. They help when an old CentOS estate must be documented, secured, or moved to a supported replacement without service gaps.
What strong specialists deliver Good CentOS work is careful and practical. It leaves systems clean, services documented, access controlled, and update paths clear.
Berlin projects In Berlin, CentOS expertise is often useful for agencies, SaaS teams, and companies running mixed cloud and on-premise Linux environments. Local teams may want on-site support for sensitive systems, while many tasks can be handled remotely if access and communication are clear.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about CentOS.
CentOS is used as a stable Linux base for servers, internal applications, hosting stacks, and infrastructure services. It is common where teams want a familiar RHEL-compatible system for web servers, databases, proxies, or automation tools. It fits long-running systems that need careful administration rather than frequent change.
CentOS has traditionally been the free, RHEL-compatible choice for teams that wanted enterprise-style Linux without a commercial subscription. Compared with Ubuntu, it feels more closely tied to the Red Hat ecosystem, especially in package management, SELinux, and server operations. Today, many projects also evaluate CentOS Stream or a direct RHEL-compatible alternative depending on support needs.
Ask whether the person has worked with your CentOS release, your service stack, and your deployment model. A strong CentOS specialist should be able to talk clearly about hardening, updates, backups, and recovery. If you plan a migration, ask for direct experience with CentOS Linux replacement paths and related Linux distributions.
A strong CentOS freelancer usually also knows shell scripting, systemd, SELinux, SSH, networking, and firewalls. Many projects also need Apache or Nginx, MariaDB or PostgreSQL, and automation tools such as Ansible. Container basics help when CentOS hosts support modern application stacks.
A CentOS project needs senior help when the system is production-critical, poorly documented, or mid-migration. That is especially true if you must secure legacy servers, rebuild a broken package setup, or move from CentOS Linux to another supported platform. Senior support also matters when downtime is expensive.
Most CentOS work can be done remotely if the specialist has secure access and clear change windows. On-site help can be useful for sensitive environments, hardware issues, or teams in Berlin that prefer close coordination during a migration. Many projects use a hybrid setup: remote implementation with occasional local workshops.
Look for precise answers, clean rollback planning, and proof that the person can explain system changes in plain language. A solid CentOS expert documents service dependencies, update steps, and recovery procedures instead of treating the server like a black box. Quality shows up in stable systems, not in long explanations.
Yes, CentOS is still relevant, but the context matters. Many systems still run CentOS Linux, while new work may involve CentOS Stream or migration planning for older installs. A good specialist understands the differences and can help you choose the right path for support and stability.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 824 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 60% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Healthcare (57%), and Telecommunication (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used CentOS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (71%), and Product Development (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CentOS
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