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Kersten L.

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Senior Consultant · Full-Stack Engineer · Coding Architect · AI Engineer · Coach

Dortmund
Kersten L.

Last position:

Lead Architect / Lead Developer at Bettles: Sports Betting Platform

  • Complete greenfield rebuild across the whole stack — built AI-native: backend in Go and NestJS, PostgreSQL (CNPG) on K3s with GitOps/Terraform; frontend on Angular 22, zoneless.
  • Orchestrated coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) across the entire lifecycle — architecture, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation — driven by Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
  • “Bruno” — LLM commentator persona backed by RAG and MCP for a personality that stays consistent across all generations (match previews, post-match reports, his own virtual bets).

Angular 22 (zoneless, without Zone.js), Claude Code, Claude Code Skills, CNPG, Cursor, Design Tokens (Spec for Code), Docker, Gherkin, Git, GitLab, GitOps, Go, Google Gemini, Grafana, Hetzner Cloud, K3s, Keycloak, Kubernetes, Lighthouse, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), NestJS, Node.js, NPM, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, RAG, REST, Specification-Driven Development (SDD), Structured Outputs, Terraform, TypeScript, Vitest

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Mojtaba P.

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Forward Deploy Engineer | AI Voicebots · RAG · Prompt Engineering

Iserlohn
Mojtaba P.

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AI Voice / RAG / Automation Engineer & Technical Project Manager at Technolohit

  • Technical design, prioritization, and hands-on implementation of AI automation, conversational AI, voice AI, and private AI solutions.
  • Translation of business requirements into system architecture, conversation/workflow logic, APIs, data flows, and production-ready AI workflows.
  • Development of backend and integration components with Python/FastAPI, PostgreSQL/pgvector, Redis, REST APIs, webhooks, and background jobs.
  • Design and implementation of RAG architectures with local/private LLMs, embeddings, document processing, semantic search, and controlled access to company knowledge.
  • Prompt engineering for LLM and voice/conversational AI applications; iterative optimization based on real processes, system responses, and quality requirements.
  • Practical work with ElevenLabs and its APIs in a voice AI project, as well as technical evaluation and integration of voice AI components.
  • Deployment and operation of Docker-based systems on Linux with Nginx, CI/CD, monitoring/logging, backup/restore, and reproducible deployment processes.
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Mesut Y.

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Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores

Herne
Mesut Y.

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Solution Architect Computer Vision for Stores at Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland)

  • Expansion and support of the product portfolio for video analytics and Computer Vision
  • Requirements gathering and requirements engineering
  • Consulting, project management, and coordination of pilots and the international rollout
  • Tools: IP-based camera and video systems, Citrix Administration, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Node-Red, Office 365, Age Verification, Qognify Umbrella, Thingsboard, Xovis 3D Sensors, AXIS Cameras, GK POS software, Atlassian JIRA
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Arkadius S.

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Senior Java Backend Developer | API & Integration Development | Cloud-Native Microservices | Regulated & KRITIS-Related

Dortmund
Arkadius S.

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AWS Pricing Platform / API & Integration Architecture at Porsche Digital

Development and evolutionary further development of a highly available, cloud-native microservice and integration architecture for dealer and retail processes in the Porsche Car Configurator.

Responsibilities

  • Development of Java-/Kotlin-based backend, API, and integration components (Spring Boot)
  • Integration of internal and external systems via REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, and AWS SQS (synchronous and asynchronous)
  • Implementation of stable, high-performance communication and data flows in a cloud-native platform architecture
  • Processing of structured data formats (JSON, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas) based on existing API patterns
  • Performance optimization of distributed microservices with reduced response times and higher operational stability
  • Technical tests (unit, integration, and API tests) as well as error analysis in production-like environments
  • AWS Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and AWS CDK
  • CI/CD automation (build, test, and deployment pipelines) with GitHub Actions
  • AI-supported feature implementation (GitHub Copilot Agent)

Label: Kotlin, Java 25, Spring Boot 4, Protobuf, TypeScript, AWS, Terraform, CDK, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, REST/OpenAPI, GraphQL, JSON, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers

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Sven R.

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Project Manager for Major Contracts on Temporary Assignment

Dortmund
Sven R.

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Project Manager for Large Contracts on Temporary Assignment at Atlas Titan GmbH / ENGIE Deutschland GmbH

  • Conducting concept and design planning in the acquisition phase (energy generation, e.g. BESS and industrial plants under EPC contracts)
  • Serving as the link for all communication with sales, customers, suppliers, and branch offices
  • Estimating costs and setting budgets for industrial plants (hot gas generators, battery storage, hydropower plants, etc.) with CAPEX up to €100M
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Jens S.

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Software Developer for C, C++, C++/CLI and C#

Herten
Jens S.

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Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering

  • Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
  • Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
  • Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
  • Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
  • Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
  • Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
  • VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
  • Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT

Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP

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Jean Erge E.

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Engineer - Automation Technology

Bochum
Jean Erge E.

Last position:

Engineer - Automation Technology at Ravensburg Milchwerke GmbH

  • Plan and design complex production facilities as part of a team
  • Prepare and modify electrical circuit diagrams
  • Design electrical machine controls and drive technology
  • Analyze faults in electronic assemblies
  • Create PLC and visualization software as well as process control software
  • Identify and implement optimization measures
  • Prepare operating instructions
  • Ensure IT security for the entire operational technology
  • Support building technology
  • Technologies: Eplan P8, PCS7, ProLeiT, PlantiT, TIA, S7
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Rafael K.

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Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead

Dortmund
Rafael K.

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Senior Android Developer / Team-Lead at IBM Deutschland

  • Further development and release support for a white-label ePA component for health insurance companies
  • Technologies: Android (Kotlin), Kotlin Multiplatform, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, MVVM, StateFlow, Gradle, ProGuard
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Aladdin A.

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Technical Consultant

Castrop-Rauxel
Aladdin A.

Last position:

Technical Consultant at NFON

  • Presentations and workshops regarding different VOIP products and technologies
  • Design of VOIP and network solutions from core to premium solutions and necessary non-standard solutions
  • Processing of tenders
  • Development of VOIP and network technical implementation of customer requirements
  • Implement and configure different UC products on cloud
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Peter B.

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Senior IT Infrastructure Architect

Sankt Augustin
Peter B.

Last position:

Senior IT Infrastructure Architect at IBM Germany

  • Providing, as a senior IT specialist, advisory to internal teams and gematik
  • Actively member of a new advisory & regulatory Design Authority team
  • Creating simplified overview diagrams of complex situations
  • Creating and updating documentation in the document tool Confluence
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Andreas N.

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Freelancer

Bönen
Andreas N.

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Freelancer at Freelance work

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Mustafa K.

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Consultant (MBR Designer)

Bochum
Mustafa K.

Last position:

Consultant (MBR Designer) at Bayer AG

  • Introduction of an MES system in pharmaceutical production.

  • Support in replacing existing recipes by introducing an MES system.

  • Focus on converting cleaning and manufacturing AKBs into MBRs.

  • System environment: Werum PAS-X MES, GMP, SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), XML

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Yoav N.

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Freelance Software Architect

Moers
Yoav N.

Last position:

Freelance Software Architect at Freelance Consultant

  • Various small consultations, e.g. concepts and arcitectures.
  • Updating my Matlab, Linux, IPv6, Cyber-Security, C++ (up to 23) and Python skills.
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Manfred L.

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Senior Consultant Information Security

Dortmund
Manfred L.

Last position:

Senior Consultant Information Security at Creditplus Bank AG

  • Designing the information security process based on ITIL 4
  • Designing the ITIL 4 incident and change management processes
  • Creating information security policies for the bank
  • Support in the project for internal audit findings
  • Advising on the setup of the bank's internal control systems (ICS)
  • Advising on setting up ICS processes
  • Advising and supporting security architecture and risk analysis of the existing IT landscape, including IT security architecture, data management, data compliance & physical security
  • Advising and project leadership for the security concept of the bank's assets
  • Advising and support in contracts with external service providers to meet the bank's regulatory (BAIT; MaRisk; DORA; NIS2; GDPR) and information security requirements
  • Support in planning and implementing a SOC/SIEM and risk management
  • Support for the spam email team in analyzing and handling incidents

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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Windows

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 24 years)

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund have 22 years of professional experience on average. It is 2 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 24 years.

Position duration

1.8 years (Germany: 5.2 years)

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund stay in a single position for 1.8 years on average. It is 3.4 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.2 years.

Positions per freelancer

16 (Germany: 15)

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund have completed 16 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

85% (Germany: 78%)

85% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 7% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 78%.

Master's degree or higher

31% (Germany: 48%)

31% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund hold at least a Master's degree. It is 17% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 48%.

Certifications per freelancer

3

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund hold 3 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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24% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund charge less than €640 per day.
29% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund charge between €640 and €800 per day.
35% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund charge between €800 and €960 per day.
6% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
6% of Microsoft Windows experts in Dortmund charge €1120 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Dortmund 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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Average rates of experts in Dortmund using Microsoft Windows

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 726 €
Germany avg. 785 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €
Germany median 800 €

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.

Microsoft Windows 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 (89%)
  • Manufacturing (61%)
  • Healthcare (50%)
  • Telecommunication (50%)
  • Automotive (44%)
  • Banking and Finance (44%)
  • Education (39%)
  • Insurance (39%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Windows at the core

Microsoft Windows is the operating system behind business workstations, laptops, servers and many specialist applications. Companies use it to run office environments, industrial software, point-of-sale systems and secure enterprise networks. The platform spans desktop editions, Windows Server and tools for managing devices at scale.

Core ecosystem

Strong professionals understand the wider Microsoft environment, not only the Windows interface. Their work often connects operating systems with identity, cloud services, networking and endpoint controls.

  • Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365
  • PowerShell automation and Windows Server
  • Intune, Defender and endpoint management

Typical deliverables

Windows specialists support both planned transformation and urgent operational work. They can document the current environment, define a target design and deliver a controlled rollout with clear ownership.

  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 migrations
  • Workstation provisioning and configuration
  • Active Directory design and cleanup
  • Patch, backup and recovery processes
  • Application packaging and deployment

When to bring in expertise

Freelance support is useful when an internal team faces a migration, acquisition, audit or security initiative without enough capacity. It also helps when legacy settings, inconsistent devices or unclear permissions slow daily work. In Dortmund, specialists may collaborate remotely or join on-site activities where plant, office or laboratory systems require direct access.

What strong specialists know

Quality goes beyond installing Windows. Look for professionals who can explain dependencies, reduce disruption and leave behind repeatable processes. They should be comfortable with PowerShell, logs, permissions, networking and change control, while adapting their approach to regulated or operationally sensitive environments.

  • Tests changes before broad deployment
  • Separates user, device and service identities
  • Documents recovery and escalation paths
  • Communicates clearly with technical and business teams

Choosing the right fit

Start with the environment, not a generic technology label. Clarify device numbers, server roles, cloud services, security requirements, legacy applications and the expected handover. A practical assessment should include relevant deliverables, troubleshooting examples and references to comparable Windows estates. Strong communication in German or English can also matter when teams, suppliers and site staff work across locations.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Microsoft Windows.

Companies use Microsoft Windows for business desktops, laptops, servers and specialist applications. It supports office productivity, identity services, industrial workflows, remote access and endpoint security across many types of workplace.

Microsoft Windows is often chosen for its broad business application support, Microsoft 365 integration and mature enterprise management tools. macOS can suit Apple-focused workplaces, while Linux is common for specific server, development and infrastructure workloads; the right choice depends on software, hardware, skills and control requirements.

A strong Microsoft Windows specialist commonly works with Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, networking and Microsoft 365. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Defender, virtualization and backup processes is valuable for modern workplace environments.

The required depth depends on the scope and risk. A workstation rollout may need focused endpoint and deployment skills, while a server migration or directory redesign calls for proven planning, troubleshooting, security and rollback experience with Microsoft Windows.

Many Microsoft Windows tasks can be completed remotely, including configuration, documentation, scripting, monitoring and user support. On-site work may still be needed for hardware, restricted networks, production systems or changes that require physical access; Dortmund-based teams can define the right mix.

Ask for concrete examples of migrations, incident resolution, automation and security improvements involving Microsoft Windows. Check whether the specialist explains risks clearly, tests changes, documents decisions and plans a reliable handover instead of relying on improvised fixes.

Yes. Windows Server work covers services such as directory infrastructure, DNS, file services, virtualization and access control, while desktop work focuses more on devices, applications, profiles and user experience. Some professionals cover both, but the project scope should make the required depth explicit.

A useful brief for Microsoft Windows work describes the current devices, server roles, identity setup, applications, cloud connections and security constraints. It should also state the desired outcome, maintenance expectations, access model, documentation needs and whether collaboration is remote, on-site or hybrid.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 726 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 31% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and Spanish (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Manufacturing (61%), and Healthcare (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dortmund, Germany who have used Microsoft Windows in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Product Development (89%), and Project Management (83%).

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