Dell EMC Experts in Germany
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Vicenco K.
Last position:
ITSM Project Manager (self-employed)
Unified ITSM framework
- Definition of a company-wide ITSM target picture
- Introduction of a uniform service structure across all business units
SLA and OLA management
- Building a standardized SLA framework
- Definition of service classes (Business Critical, Standard, Low Priority)
- Introduction of OLAs between internal teams
- Building meaningful SLA reporting
- Definition of KPI and service dashboards for business units
Service portfolio management
- Definition of service descriptions
- If needed, preparing possible cost and service billing
Ticketing & processes
- Incident management
- Uniform ticket categories
- Standardized prioritization
- Escalation matrix
- Automations
- Self-service optimization
Request fulfillment
- Service catalog across all business units
- Approval workflows
Problem management
- Introduction of root cause analysis
- Known error database
- Problem review process
Complete asset management concept
- Hardware lifecycle management
- Software lifecycle management
- Leasing lifecycle
- Mobile device lifecycle
- Monitor lifecycle
- Phone lifecycle
Processes
- Procurement
- Goods receipt
- Inventory
- Assignment
- Return
- Disposal
- Leasing return Goal: single source of truth for all assets
CMDB design
- Definition of all configuration items:
- Workplace
- Notebooks
- Monitors
- Mobile phones
- Printers
Infrastructure
- Servers
- Firewalls
- Switches
- WLAN
- Storage
- Backup systems
Cloud
- Azure resources
- Microsoft 365
- SaaS services
Relationships
- User ↔ Asset
- Asset ↔ Service
- Service ↔ Infrastructure
- Location ↔ Asset
- Goal: make all service dependencies visible
Software asset & license management
- License management concept
- License balancing
- Compliance reporting
- Microsoft license management
- Adobe license management
- SaaS management
- Contract management
- Renewal management
Interfaces & automation Existing systems
- Workday
- Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver
TESMA
- Leasing data
- Contract data
Matrix42
- Asset synchronization
- User synchronization
Active Directory / Entra ID
- User management
Microsoft 365
- License assignment
- Group management
Dormakaba
Access processes
Lifecycle services
Monitoring platforms
- PRTG
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
Reporting & KPI framework
- Definition of a management dashboard
- KPIs
- Ticket volume
- SLA fulfillment
- MTTR
- First resolution rate
- Asset accuracy
- License compliance
- Change success rate
- Service availability
- Degree of automation
Network redesign support
- Governance
- Support of the network redesign from an ITSM point of view
- Definition of affected services
- Change management structure
- Communication concept
CMDB integration
- Recording of all network components
- Service mapping
- Dependency analysis
Validation of documentation and knowledge base articles
- Network documentation
- Operations documentation
- Standard changes
Monitoring & event management
- Target picture
- Central monitoring concept
- Event management process
- Alerting strategy
- Escalation model
Systems
Cisco
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Rubrik
Veeam
Matrix42
Azure
Microsoft 365 Automation
Ticket creation from monitoring
Escalations
Standard actions
Audit, compliance & information security
- ISO 27001 consulting
- TISAX consulting
- NIS2 preparation - consulting
- Audit-ready processes
- Documentation structure
- Evidence tracking in Matrix42
Roadmap
- 12-month roadmap
- Prioritization of all measures
- Quick wins
- Medium-term projects
- Long-term target picture
- Documentation
Pierre G.
Last position:
Ansible Automation, Windows Third Level Support at DB InfraGO AG
- PRISMA project
- Ansible automation
- Windows third-level support for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2013, Windows 2016, Windows 2019
Michael M.
Last position:
IT Consultant at VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga
Designed and planned various data interfaces for "Big Data" processing of volleyball performance data, as Phase 1 of the major "Data Driven Content" project for the Volleyball Bundesliga, Berlin. UML modeling, interface design, monitoring implementation, commissioning, and user training. Negotiated a preliminary contract for Phase 2 in summer 2026.
Anne D.
Last position:
Brand Manager at Anne Dietrich - Creative Strategist for Sustainable Brand Management
Brand communication that builds trust and drives growth
As an expert in brand communication with more than 15 years of marketing experience, I develop marketing solutions that not only deliver short-term results, but also have a lasting impact. With a holistic approach that combines neuromarketing and sales psychology, I support you in positioning your brand authentically and successfully.
I understand how people learn and make decisions – and that is exactly what we build your strategy on. Together, we shape your brand communication so that it builds trust, creates genuine connections, and helps you achieve your goals with confidence.
With me, you get not only a solution for today, but also the tools to manage your brand confidently and sustainably.
Markus I.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer Microsoft at Technidata IT-Service GmbH
As part of the project, I was responsible for operating a Citrix farm for 600 users, including optimizing the user experience and ensuring high availability.
I managed and optimized the entire application landscape of a major customer, evaluated and implemented application updates, and ensured the compatibility and security of the software in use.
I managed user accounts, implemented security policies, and monitored system performance.
I administered Azure Entra ID to control identities and access rights, implemented security policies, and synchronized on-premises directories with the cloud.
I implemented and managed Microsoft Intune for central management of client devices, including the configuration and management of BitLocker for disk encryption.
I managed file servers and NTFS permissions to ensure secure and efficient data access management.
I handled change requests and last-level support tickets efficiently to solve complex system issues and improve user satisfaction.
I supported and advised the customer team on various topics and projects, identified areas for improvement, and implemented best practices.
Technologies used:
- Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2 and 2022
- Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Entra ID Connect
- BitLocker
- PowerShell scripting
- Microsoft Intune
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- DNS services (Domain Name System)
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Christian P.
Last position:
VMware Aria Specialist at public authority
- Creating workflows for server orders with different conditions, requirements and specifications based on an external ordering portal (connecting Aria Automation via RestAPI to BMC ITSM Helix) for separate internal customers / teams / tenants
- Mapping workflows for Day-2 Operations through the upstream portal (Snapshots, Resize, Disk Operations, Backup)
- Creating test cases and automated tests to verify the code and stability of the complete ordering process
- Documenting workflows in Confluence / Wiki / Jira
- Creating and maintaining blueprints
- Integrating Ansible Tower for further VM customization
Vladimir F.
Last position:
IT Consultant at ITZBund
- ITSM consulting, analysis and optimization of IT capacity with BMC TSCO / BMC Helix
- Drafting "Governance guidelines for operational capacity management"
Gunnar W.
Last position:
IT-Consultant at Independent Freelancer
- Enterprise and IT strategy
- Digital transformation
- Process and portfolio management
- Interim IT management
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.
Jamil A.
Last position:
Network Architect | Consultant at Evoila GmbH
- Planning, documentation, installation, and configuration for customer projects
- Fortinet Firewall, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager
- Cisco FMC (Firewall Management Control)
- WLAN survey and report creation with the Ekahau tool
- Cisco Meraki
- Alcatel Switches
- Cisco Switches, Cisco Nexus Switches
- Project management with customers, SLA contracts
Michael W.
Last position:
Storage Architect at BSI GmbH
- Processing changes to build new storage in a new data center environment
- Draft design of the storage solution with its backup area
- Discussions on the future storage architecture and cloud backup solution
- Timeline creation for each project with duration and maturity level
- Documenting each project in Confluence
- Updating all storage product items in Certlich
- Updating and fixing errors in Alfabet
- Adding new products and their details in Alfabet for the storage area
Adrian H.
Last position:
Interim Consultant for Oracle Database Migrations to the AWS Cloud at Bank Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe GmbH
- Migration of Oracle databases from on-premise to the AWS Cloud
- Support for technical Oracle solutions and cloud database infrastructures (IaaS and PaaS) RDS vs. EC2, sizing for performance
- Creation and maintenance of DR/HA (Disaster Recovery/High Availability) and backup and recovery policies and procedures (multi-region backup)
- Support for Oracle license selection, Enterprise → Standard migration
- Monitoring database instances
- Implementation and maintenance of database security (wallet, SSL)
- Patch management and version control
- Automated installation and configuration of Oracle databases using Terraform and Ansible
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Statistics of experts using Dell EMC
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
26
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
63%
Master's degree or higher
25%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Germany 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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Germany using Dell EMC
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.
Dell EMC 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 (92%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Automotive (58%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Government and Administration (58%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Dell EMC at a glance
Dell EMC is the enterprise infrastructure portfolio associated with Dell Technologies and the former EMC storage business. It covers systems for block, file and object storage, data protection, converged infrastructure and data management. Companies use it to keep business-critical workloads available across data centres and hybrid environments.
Core platforms
The portfolio includes PowerStore, PowerMax, Unity XT, Isilon under the Dell EMC lineage, and Data Domain for backup and recovery. Specialists also work with storage area networks, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe, replication and multi-site availability. The right platform depends on workload performance, capacity, resilience and operating model.
Typical delivery work
- Design storage and data-centre architectures for virtualised and physical workloads
- Deploy, configure and upgrade PowerStore, PowerMax or Unity environments
- Set up replication, snapshots, backup targets and disaster-recovery processes
- Connect Dell EMC storage with VMware, databases, containers and cloud services
- Monitor performance, capacity, alerts and service continuity
Projects often include migration from legacy arrays, consolidation of storage estates and preparation for a new data-centre operating model. Clear documentation and rollback planning are essential deliverables.
Skills around the stack
Strong professionals combine Dell EMC product knowledge with VMware vSphere, Linux or Windows infrastructure, networking and backup software. They understand SAN zoning, multipathing, storage provisioning, access controls and monitoring. Experience with APIs, automation and infrastructure as code can make recurring operations more consistent.
In Germany, collaboration may involve data-centre visits, regulated industries and teams that prefer German-language workshops. Remote work suits planning, monitoring and documentation, while cabling, hardware replacement and certain migration stages may require on-site coordination.
When to bring in experts
- A storage refresh or migration has to avoid disruption to production systems
- Replication or disaster recovery needs testing and operational ownership
- Capacity, latency or recurring incidents are difficult to explain
- An internal team needs support during a PowerStore or Unity rollout
Freelance expertise is useful when specialised knowledge is needed for a defined phase rather than a permanent role. It can also add an independent view before a major infrastructure decision.
What quality looks like
A capable Dell EMC specialist starts with workload requirements, existing dependencies and recovery objectives instead of recommending a product in isolation. They validate design assumptions, test failure scenarios and explain operational trade-offs in plain language. Look for evidence of comparable storage migrations, careful change control and detailed handover material.
The best professionals leave the environment easier to operate. They document configurations, automate repeatable checks where appropriate and train the team that will support the platform after delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Dell EMC.
Dell EMC is used for enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery and data-centre infrastructure. Its systems support databases, virtual machines, file services, analytics and other workloads that require controlled access and reliable data protection.
Dell EMC is often weighed against NetApp and HPE for storage architecture, management model, performance and support requirements. The best choice depends on workload patterns, existing infrastructure, replication needs, operational skills and integration with tools such as VMware or backup software.
A strong Dell EMC professional usually understands SAN networking, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, multipathing and storage security. VMware, Linux, Windows Server, databases, backup products, monitoring and automation are also valuable because storage rarely operates as an isolated system.
The required background depends on the scope and risk of the work. A configuration review may need focused product expertise, while a migration or disaster-recovery design calls for proven delivery across storage, hosts, networks, application dependencies and operational procedures.
Many Dell EMC activities can be delivered remotely, including architecture, monitoring, documentation and migration planning. On-site collaboration may still be needed for hardware work, cabling, secure data-centre access or critical cutover activities, and language expectations should be agreed early.
Dell EMC serves organisations with demanding storage, availability or data-protection requirements, including mid-sized companies and public-sector environments. The relevant platform should be selected according to workload, growth, resilience and administration needs rather than company size alone.
Ask a Dell EMC freelancer to explain a comparable architecture, its failure modes and the reasoning behind the chosen design. Strong evidence includes migration planning, tested recovery procedures, clear change records, useful documentation and the ability to connect storage decisions to application requirements.
Dell EMC refers to the storage and infrastructure portfolio formed through Dell’s acquisition of EMC and now associated with Dell Technologies. Project descriptions may mention Dell Technologies, PowerStore, PowerMax, Unity XT or Data Domain, so specialists should clarify the exact product family and environment before estimating the work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 870 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 25% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Dell EMC in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (92%).
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