Cloudflare Experts in Berlin
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Alexandr Kuĉun
Last position:
Senior Consultant at Insurance Industry Client
- Single-handedly executing end-to-end legacy system migration to modern stack, working autonomously with minimal supervision
- Converting stakeholder resistance into buy-in through regular demos and feedback sessions with initially skeptical internal teams
- Proactively identifying improvements to common libraries beyond project scope
Abhilasha Sharma
Last position:
Advisory Board at Intersteller Consulting GmbH
- Holds an advisory role in this startup on providing guidance on use of AI in product management to use Jira AI
- Working on real-world applications of AI tools like ChatGPT, Visual Studio, Augment, and Synthesia to enhance product management and user communication
René Pfisterer
Last position:
Full Stack Developer at XPS Software
- Industry: B2B
- Headless frontend with AEM integration
- Key challenge: Migrating a PWA application in live operation based on .NET and legacy code; the entire application must be converted to React and Express.js/TypeScript
- Technical frameworks: Tailwind, XML, JavaScript, Caddy, ReactJS, Express.js, REST API, JSON
- Cloudflare CDN
- Caddy server with GitHub CI/CD pipeline
Fady Kuzman
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at Specific Objects Technologies GmbH
- Project 1: Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform: Data Integration & Pricing Management
- Objective: New development of ELT pipeline (replacement for Java 6 legacy), integration of heterogeneous source systems (CSV, Excel, Email, external DBs), event-sourcing for complete auditability, multi-tenant architecture for tenant-capable data processing
- Challenge: Processing millions of records daily, audit compliance, data isolation between different tenants
- Solution: Stakeholder workshops for requirements analysis, event-driven architecture with Axon Framework and Apache Kafka, AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, API Gateway) for cloud integration, PostgreSQL with tenant-specific schemas for multi-tenant data isolation, REST API design with Spring Boot for external system integrations, comprehensive testing strategy (JUnit, Spring Test, Postman, PACT, ArchUnit)
- Results: ELT performance improved from 30+ min to 1-5 min; 2-3 hours daily saved through workflow automation; 10-20 hours/week saved through event-sourcing auditability; 100% audit compliance; secure multi-tenant data isolation for 10+ tenants
- Project 2: Multi-tenant CRM System Modernization
- Objective: Migration of CRM system (20+ years PHP/MySQL) to Java microservices, Domain-Driven Design implementation, establishment of Test-Driven Development, multi-tenant-capable SaaS architecture for multiple customer tenants
- Challenge: Remodeling complex business logic, no existing test culture, scalable tenant management with data isolation
- Solution: Comprehensive testing strategy (JUnit, Spring Test, Postman, PACT, ArchUnit), multi-tenant architecture with tenant-specific databases, REST API design with Spring Boot for cross-tenant integration, Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration
- Results: 2× performance improvement; deployment time reduced from 40+ min to 5-7 min; migration without production outages; scalable multi-tenant solution for 15+ customer tenants
- Technologies: Java, Spring Boot 3.x, Angular, Apache Kafka, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, API Gateway), PostgreSQL, Axon Framework, Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab CI, REST API
Jurgen Wiehan
Last position:
Director of Engineering at Wunderflats
- Reporting directly to the CEO.
- Responsible for all things in the engineering space including software engineering, architecture and quality assurance.
- Led a team of around 25 cross functional team members including frontend, backend and fullstack engineers.
- Aligned engineering strategies with organisation strategy through clearly identifiable OKRs.
- Introduced Team Topologies and Scrum, ensuring less hand-offs between teams and improving their efficiencies which resulted in more impactful solutions for our customers.
- Lead the technology due diligence process for an M&A decision.
- Spearheaded the re-architecture of our product from monolith to microservices, reducing technical debt and enabling expansion into new markets.
- Managed a budget of around €2m, optimising costs by introducing SaaS solutions and replacing homegrown systems.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing costs by at least 10% and improving service delivery.
- Set clear expectations and goals for engineers ensuring their continued growth within the organisation.
- Technology stacks included React, Node.js, MongoDB and GCP.
Max Degterev
Last position:
Tech Lead, Interim CTO/CPO at MatchDispatch
I worked on automating cold outreach.
- Developed a queue architecture to support the parallel execution of large volumes of background tasks.
- Integrated multiple email delivery providers.
- Implemented an LLM-based data enrichment process.
Technologies: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, Drizzle ORM, PostgreSQL, Next-Auth, JWT, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CloudFlare, Traefik, Groq, Jest, Figma
Marco Rodriguez De Paz
Last position:
Fullstack Developer at Artificial Intelligence/LLMs
- Built a portfolio website using Vue 3 implementing dynamic pages responsive UI components.
- Integrated OpenAI ChatGPT API for interactive AI content generation.
- Handled API requests and media management via Cloudflare, enabling efficient communication and asset delivery.
- Vue.js
- Vuetify
- C++, WPF
- Debian
- Matlab
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Tailwind CSS
- Cloudflare Workers
- GitHub Actions
- Node.js
Wisdom Nwaiwu
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at Peer Network PSE UG
- Built full CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, PHPStan, Newman, Gitleaks, Trivy, SQL validation, and HTMLExtra reporting.
- Implemented automated SQL import in CI (docker-entrypoint-initdb.d) and custom Postman collection merging with Node.js for deterministic API testing.
- Created organization wide PR auto labeling workflow and a Developer Mapping System (GitHub, Developer, Discord) for targeted CI notifications.
- Developed full local DevOps environment (Dockerfile.local, Nginx and Supervisor) and a 400+ line Makefile supporting CI2, local CI replication, testing, monitoring, and pre-commit checks.
- Built strict SQL validation system enforcing safe migration rules and blocking unsafe PRs.
- Automated QA reporting: HTMLExtra, GitHub Pages deployment and auto pruning.
- Implemented production API monitoring (Bash, Python, cron and Telegram alerts).
- Built and deployed Mintbot automation (GraphQL queries, retries, logging, cron).
- Designed backend and database deployment automation (SQL diff detection, DB cloning, SSH ProxyJump deployment, rollback logic, Discord notifications).
- Created reusable workflow library (Discord messaging, artifact upload, Trivy, Gitleaks, branch sync, auto update PR, auto label).
- Designed internal DevOps Dashboard architecture for CI health, PR freshness, repo analytics.
- Built GHCR base image pipelines with FFmpeg, Rust, and PHP extensions for faster CI builds.
- Standardized .github/ documentation, naming conventions, workflow structures.
- Introduced Dependabot for the backend repository and built Cloudflare Worker for CVE alerts to Discord.
- Implemented GitHub Actions enforcement: required checks, blocked outdated PRs, protected branches, mandatory reviews.
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Statistics of experts using Cloudflare
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
11 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
6
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Cloudflare
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
Core role
Cloudflare sits between your users and your origin systems. It is used to speed up websites, protect APIs, filter traffic, and keep services online during spikes or attacks. Teams in Berlin often bring in specialists when edge delivery, security, or global routing becomes part of daily operations.
What it covers
- DNS setup and zone management
- CDN tuning and caching rules
- WAF and bot protection policies
- Workers for edge logic and routing
- Zero Trust access for internal tools
Strong professionals know how these parts fit together. They balance security with delivery speed and avoid rules that break logins, checkout flows, or API calls.
Common projects
Cloudflare work often starts with a migration from direct origin traffic to proxied delivery. It also shows up in application security reviews, performance cleanup, and rollout of access controls for internal apps, partner portals, and remote teams. In Berlin, it is common in SaaS, media, and e-commerce environments.
Skills that matter
A good specialist understands HTTP behavior, TLS, caching headers, DNS records, and log analysis. They can read requests, spot origin issues, and design rules that fit real traffic patterns. Experience with Workers, Turnstile, and zero-trust access is useful when the setup goes beyond basic protection.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance expertise when Cloudflare is already in place but not fully tuned. That may include slow pages, blocked traffic, confusing DNS changes, or edge code that needs cleanup. It also helps when a team needs remote support in English or wants an on-site session in Berlin for architecture decisions.
What strong experts deliver
- Clear DNS and proxy design
- Safe cache and page rule changes
- Reliable WAF and rate-limit policies
- Edge code that stays maintainable
- Documentation the in-house team can keep using
The best experts explain trade-offs in plain words. They test changes carefully, keep rollback paths ready, and make sure Cloudflare improves both security and delivery instead of adding friction.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Cloudflare.
Cloudflare is used to speed up web delivery, protect public services, and control traffic at the edge. Companies use it for DNS, caching, WAF rules, bot filtering, and access control for internal tools. It is also common for API protection and traffic routing across regions.
Cloudflare often combines CDN, DNS, and security controls in one layer, so teams can manage fewer moving parts. A separate CDN or WAF can still make sense in some setups, but Cloudflare is attractive when you want delivery and protection rules to work together. The right choice depends on traffic shape, security needs, and how much control you want at the edge.
A strong Cloudflare specialist usually knows DNS, TLS, HTTP headers, caching, and basic network troubleshooting. For edge logic, knowledge of Workers, JavaScript or TypeScript, and API design is useful. For secure access projects, experience with identity providers and zero-trust concepts helps a lot.
You do not need a full redesign plan, but you should know what is broken or what you want to improve. A Cloudflare expert can help turn goals like faster pages, safer logins, or cleaner DNS into a concrete setup. The clearer the traffic paths, domains, and apps are, the faster the work moves.
Bring in a Cloudflare freelancer when the current setup is hard to manage, traffic keeps changing, or security rules are causing false blocks. Berlin teams often use remote collaboration for ongoing support and on-site sessions for architecture workshops or incident recovery. The mix depends on urgency and how much internal context is needed.
If pages load slowly, DNS changes feel risky, or access rules block real users, the Cloudflare setup likely needs review. Other signs are unclear cache behavior, too many manual exceptions, or edge code that no one wants to touch. A careful review usually finds both technical and process gaps.
Look for someone who explains the reasoning behind each rule and can show how they tested it. A strong Cloudflare professional documents DNS, caching, security, and rollback steps clearly. They should also be able to separate what belongs in Cloudflare from what should stay in the origin application.
Beyond basic setup, Cloudflare work often includes Workers, Turnstile, rate limits, firewall tuning, and zero-trust access for internal apps. It may also cover origin hardening, analytics review, and cleanup of old page or redirect rules. These tasks matter when the platform becomes part of daily delivery and security operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 820 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects have 11 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (50%), and Transportation (38%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Cloudflare in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (88%), and Quality Assurance (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Cloudflare
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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