IBM Lotus Notes Experts
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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used IBM Lotus Notes
Tobias Witte
Last position:
CEO & Fouder at Wittbix
Markus Huber
Last position:
Interim Manager Finance at Int. Konzern
Ümit Demir
Last position:
Managing Director at SELF Consulting und Trading Germany
- Successful integration of new business areas
- Support for change management projects
- Introduction of lean management and digitalization initiatives
- Management of external partners, interim managers, and consultants
- Successful implementation of growth and transformation strategies
- Plant expansion
- Plant relocation
Christian R
Last position:
Project Manager Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI
- Gathering information
- Creating wave concepts for the rollout
- Coordinating employees
- Monitoring and steering measures
- Project management including analyses & reporting to the board
- Creating instructions and requirement specifications
- Training floorwalkers
- On-site rollout support
- VIP support
- Introducing SharePoint
Sandra Klinkenberg
Last position:
Webinar Leader - Blackout Prevention and Preparation at SANDRA KLINKENBERG • Management Consultant, self-employed independent business consultant
- Webinar on Blackout - Brownout - Power failure - how do I recognise it and what can I do?
Markus Blohm
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Moderation of jour fixe meetings
- Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Setup of test scenarios
- Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
- Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
- Creation of solution models for the CMDB
- Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
- Creation of reports for license management
- Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Creation of a service catalog
- Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
- Interface between needs analysis and ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Ralf Roßkopf
Last position:
Program and Campaign Management at PAYBACK GmbH
- Project management in the area of "Campaign, Offer and Performance Management Classic" for PAYBACK partners from the retail, FMCG and financial services sectors
- Campaign planning, development and implementation of offer-specific concepts and measures for the channels newsletter, digital advertising (web and app), stand-alone mailings and the print mailing "PAYBACK points overview"
- Coordination with PAYBACK program partners (including American Express, Netto, EDEKA, Marktkauf & Trinkgut), PAYBACK specialist departments and agencies
- Documentation of tasks and processes as well as onboarding of the future role holder
Klaus Zwingel
Last position:
Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering at Interim Management (freelance)
- Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
- Advising employees on HR matters
- Maintaining department capability during transition
- Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
- Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
- Negotiating and organizing short-time work
- Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
- Preparing references and recruiting
- Advising on organizational development
Asen Kyuchukov
Last position:
External Product Owner / Project Manager at Publicplan GmbH
- Overall project planning for resources, budget, costs, license and service contracts, cost optimization and negotiations
- Leading and managing the project team and achieving the project goals
- Leading digitalization projects and their phases such as concept, planning, change and requirements management, configuration, implementation, testing, interfaces, communication and approval
- Conducting planning meetings
- Organizing, planning and conducting team, customer and requirements workshops with up to 50 participants at operational and management level
- Main contact for technical and functional topics as well as project coordination
- Recording and maintaining backlogs (user stories and EPICs) in Jira and turning requirements into user stories and prioritizing them
- Approval and publication of online services in the Wirtschafts-Service-Portal.NRW (WSP.NRW)
- Creating and maintaining project documentation
- Planning and designing the nationwide rollout/reuse as part of the once-for-all principle via WSP/FIT-Connect
- Communication between stakeholders, customers, authorities and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy (MWIKE)
- Work according to the SCRUM method
Christian Kleiner
Last position:
Self-employed Human Resources Interim Manager & Consultant at KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
- Support with establishing and setting up the new site and the new organizational structure
- Close coordination with the HR project manager at KNDS
- Advice on transferring former Alstom employees via a transfer company
- Preparation of the direct transfer of the training department
- Coordination with the transfer company
- Support for the new local management team
Andreas Klös
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
Udo Neubauer
Last position:
Project Manager / Rollout Coordinator at BWI
Rollout of printers and PCs
- Effective management of external service providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Planning and implementation of a global rollout for 150,000 clients.
- Carrying out a comprehensive risk analysis, including overall risk, site-specific risks, and security risks.
- Successful consolidation of two existing ServiceNow systems to optimize service management.
- Close coordination with program management to achieve the project goals.
Thomas Nacke
Last position:
Interim Manager at Groupe SEB SA
- Interim project management for the “o9 demand management” software introduction
- Communication: building continuous stakeholder communication
- Project governance: planning and meetings for/with key users, including preparation of inputs from the software development team
- Leadership: leading and motivating key users
- Risk management: identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Monitoring and control: tracking project performance, regular review of progress reports, status meetings
- Documentation: maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including training materials
- Running user information meetings
- Running training meetings
- Setting up the user community
- Software test control and documentation (Squash)
- Introducing risk management, bug and issue tracking
- Technical acceptance of the software product
Youness Raji
Last position:
Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG
- Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
- Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
- Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
- Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
- Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
- Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
- Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
- Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
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Statistics of experts using IBM Lotus Notes
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
71%
Master's degree or higher
41%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts using IBM Lotus Notes
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About the technology
Legacy groupware
IBM Lotus Notes is still used for internal messaging, shared databases, approval flows, and document tracking in long-running business systems. Many teams also search for Lotus Notes or IBM Notes when they need help with older Notes and Domino environments.
What specialists do
- Maintain mail, calendars, and shared applications
- Support Notes client issues and server-side routines
- Update forms, views, agents, and access rules
- Review integration points with Outlook, LDAP, or web systems
These tasks often sit inside finance, manufacturing, public sector, and service teams that kept custom workflows in place for years.
When outside help is needed
Companies bring in freelance experts when a system is stable but hard to change, when internal knowledge has faded, or when a release is blocked by a failing agent or broken template. IBM Notes projects also need help during audits, upgrades, and handovers.
Ecosystem skills
Strong professionals work across Notes databases, Domino server administration, formula language, LotusScript, Java where needed, and legacy SMTP or directory setups. They also understand how old applications connect to documents, mail routing, and access control.
Migration and coexistence
Many projects are not pure maintenance. Teams need support for coexistence with Microsoft 365, extraction of data from Domino applications, or a controlled move to newer tools without losing business rules. That often means careful mapping of forms, workflows, and attachments.
What good experts deliver
A strong IBM Lotus Notes specialist writes clear notes on the existing setup, traces defects to the right layer, and keeps changes small and safe. They can work with both business users and technical teams, explain trade-offs plainly, and leave behind systems that are easier to support.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about IBM Lotus Notes, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
IBM Lotus Notes is still used for mail, shared databases, approval workflows, and document-heavy internal applications. Many organizations rely on it because the business process is already built into Notes and Domino, so the main need is keeping it reliable and understandable.
Lotus Notes refers to the client and application environment people use, while Domino is the server side that stores, routes, and serves the applications. In practice, companies often say Notes when they mean the whole Notes/Domino stack.
IBM Notes specialists are useful when a system has become hard to maintain, when the original author is gone, or when a change touches old agents and workflow logic. They are also helpful for upgrades, incident fixes, and migration planning.
A good IBM Lotus Notes freelancer usually knows Domino administration, LotusScript, formula language, and basic Java for integrations or custom logic. Experience with directory services, mail routing, and document-based workflow design also helps a lot.
IBM Notes is usually stronger where legacy applications, document workflows, and long-lived business rules already exist. Modern tools may be easier to use, but replacing Notes can be risky if the business logic is deeply embedded in old forms, views, and agents.
Many IBM Lotus Notes tasks can be done remotely, especially troubleshooting, code review, and migration prep. On-site access can help when the environment is restricted, the documentation is thin, or users need close coordination during a cutover.
A strong IBM Lotus Notes specialist explains what is broken, what is legacy by design, and what should not be changed without a plan. Look for clear documentation, careful testing, and a practical approach to keeping the current system stable.
Ask which databases, agents, and servers are in scope, whether the work is maintenance or migration, and what dependencies exist with mail or identity services. For IBM Lotus Notes, it also helps to ask how the expert will handle testing, rollback, and user communication.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 850 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 41% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Manufacturing (64%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used IBM Lotus Notes in their recent projects are Project Management (88%), Information Technology (78%), and Operations (69%).
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