
Nortel Experts in Germany
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Karlheinz G.
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Jens S.
Last position:
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
Ralf B.
Last position:
Test Manager and Subproject Manager at SvenMahn IT GmbH & Co. KG
- Managed the Test & Acceptance & Quality Assurance subproject
- Project/program management according to Prince2
- Created and updated the subproject plan
- Managed resources
- Created and carried out tests, created tests in Azure DevOps, MS Dynamics etc.
- Process modeling
- Documented project progress with PowerPoint and SÖREN (in-house development)
- Acceptance of the respective tests by the end customer
- Monitoring and reporting of the subproject
- Budget: N/A
- Team: 4 people
Luca P.
Last position:
ERP Program Manager at Fiserv
The customer is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. All SAP ECC landscapes worldwide are being migrated to SAP S/4HANA, with the goal of introducing a standard template worldwide.
The program also includes the “RISE with SAP” migration and modernization program, which may involve migrating the landscapes of selected country installations to the SAP Private Cloud.
On the stakeholder side, the program reporting line extends to the company’s executive board and that of the implementation partner.
Fiserv Germany’s ERP landscape currently includes several non-standard SAP tools and applications that extend the functionality of the ECC environment and can often be integrated into downstream systems. As part of the transition to SAP S/4HANA, it is essential to assess the core functionality, integration points and future viability of these applications in order to determine their alignment with the target architecture.
The focus of the work is on providing expert advice and assessment to define the scope, strategy and roadmap for transitioning Fiserv Germany’s SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA.
The recommended best practices from SAP are followed and a structured approach is used to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption while maximizing business value.
This assessment forms the basis for a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation and ensures alignment with industry best practices, regulatory compliance and future scalability.
Migration Strategy Definition – assessment of available transition approaches based on business objectives, technical feasibility and SAP Best Practices.
Technical Readiness Assessment – conducting a system analysis to assess compatibility, custom code impact, data volume management, integration points and infrastructure readiness for SAP S/4HANA.
Business Process Impact Analysis – reviewing the latest business process documentation to define the scope and effort required to implement the necessary functions in SAP S/4HANA and to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Roadmap for Non-SAP Systems and Applications – assessment of third-party and legacy applications regarding their integration with SAP S/4HANA and recommendation of consolidation, migration or replacement strategies.
Deployment & Implementation Planning – defining a phased approach for implementation, including project schedules, risk mitigation strategies and key milestones aligned with business priorities.
This transformation takes place in phases: the Discovery phase leads to the Explore phase, which is followed by the Design phase and finally implementation.
Program management
Change management
Requirements management
Transition management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Comprehensive coordination
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and transformation
Thomas S.
Last position:
IT Consultant at Public Sector / SÜ2
- Operation of VMware, Veeam and further development of the system
- Implementation of BSI requirements in the design/construction
- Control and analysis of the VMware environment using PowerShell scripts
- Working according to ITIL processes
- Version control of scripts with TortoiseSVN
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
Andreas A.
Last position:
International ICT Senior Project Manager / Senior Consultant at ING DIBA AG
At ING-DIBA AG, transform all local infrastructure applications into a private cloud environment as part of consolidation. This active architecture environment has high application density and represents the core of the banking business. Based on a DevOps architecture, a uniform and standardized environment will be created in the target design, which is highly scalable and meets the requirements of regulatory authorities and the bank's internal security standards.
Developed the target concept with involved departments.
Defined VPN/DNS naming conventions and network segmentation.
Designed the required load balancer system.
Created a transfer solution for non-routable IP addresses.
Identified application dependencies in the initial design.
Coordinated application owners, data protection, information security, and identity managers.
Developed a validation POC to test and optimize the cloud migration.
Defined development, test, quality, and production environments in the cloud design, considering an agent-based initial architecture.
Used existing CMDB systems and adapted the database structure in the target design.
Established an Office 365 environment for international collaboration for the migration project (classic Office environment including Power BI, SharePoint, Teams)
Khyser M.
Last position:
Life Cycle Infrastructure Network Analyst at Hays AG
- On-site implementation and upgrade of the life cycle infrastructure for a global partner of a Hays customer.
- On-site implementation for international locations in APAC & AMER.
- Executed on-site life cycle infrastructure upgrades for sites IN-NDA, IN-MOX, US-CAX, US-MOT, CN-YAN, and IN-MOR according to customer requirements. This included project management, administration, network design, optimization, as well as planning and deploying redundant OM4 and OS2 fiber and redundant power systems.
- Designed, upgraded, and migrated data centers for the above sites, including international on-site travel to the USA and India.
- Led and oversaw the network team, providing remote and on-site support for cabling work.
- Created network documentation, including L2 and L3 Visio drawings, IP address planning, network patch plans, power plans, bayface layouts, access point layouts, ISP carrier layouts, data center planning, downtime planning and scheduling, hardware checklists, network device configuration, implementation, test plans, and proposal evaluations.
- Extensive experience with Cisco hardware, including switches (9200, 9300, 9400, 4500, 3850, and 2960 series), WLC (9800, 5505, 3504, and 2800 series APs), ASA (55xx series), and NG Firepower (1010, 1120).
- Maintained documentation, including NetBox, PRTG monitoring, RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, and KX handover sessions, troubleshooting & trainings.
- Life Cycle Technical Guide & Control
Stefan F.
Last position:
Project Management – Telecommunications at 1&1 Versatel
- Set of concurrent projects (BSS/OSS related)
Massood S.
Last position:
IT program and project manager, Cloud Transformation & Transition Manager, Rollout Manager, ITIL® Process Manager (ITIL® at City of Munich (LHM)
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Statistics of experts using Nortel
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
36 years

Position duration
1.6 years

Positions per freelancer
30

Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Top industries
Information Technology, Telecommunication, Banking and Finance

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
40%

Certifications per freelancer
7

Most common languages
German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Nortel
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Nortel 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 (100%)
- Telecommunication (91%)
- Banking and Finance (82%)
- Manufacturing (73%)
- Energy (64%)
- Automotive (55%)
- Healthcare (55%)
- Insurance (55%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Nortel systems
Nortel refers to the telecommunications technology created by Nortel Networks and its predecessor businesses. It is best known for enterprise voice, contact centre, networking and carrier infrastructure, including Meridian and Meridian 1 systems. Many organisations still depend on these environments because they support critical calling and established operational processes.
Core platforms
Nortel specialists work across Meridian Norstar, Meridian 1, Business Communications Manager, Communication Server 1000 and Nortel Networks switching equipment. They assess existing configurations, maintain voice services and document dependencies between call control, handsets, gateways, trunks and management tools. Familiarity with legacy licensing and hardware constraints is often essential.
Typical work
- Configure extensions, routing, hunt groups, voicemail and call permissions
- Diagnose signalling, trunk, handset and network faults
- Plan migrations from Meridian or Communication Server 1000 to modern platforms
- Connect legacy telephony with SIP, gateways and unified communications
- Produce configuration records, migration plans and operational runbooks
Projects may also involve contact centre queues, recording integrations, disaster recovery and site consolidation. Careful testing matters because a small change can affect many users or locations.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Nortel professionals when internal knowledge has left, a telecom estate needs stabilising, or a migration cannot wait for a permanent hire. They may need an audit before an acquisition, support during a site move, or a controlled transition to platforms such as Avaya, Cisco or Microsoft Teams. In Germany, experts may also coordinate with distributed offices, local IT teams and on-site telecom operations.
Connected skills
Strong specialists combine Nortel knowledge with telephony, IP networking and infrastructure operations. Useful adjacent skills include SIP, ISDN, Ethernet, VLANs, QoS, voice gateways, Active Directory integration, contact centre applications and structured troubleshooting. Experience with Avaya Aura, Cisco Unified Communications or Microsoft Teams helps when a company is comparing replacement paths or running a hybrid environment.
Judging quality
A capable professional begins with an inventory of hardware, software, circuits, numbering, dependencies and business-critical call flows. They explain risks clearly, protect working services and create a rollback plan before making changes. Look for practical knowledge of Meridian and Nortel Networks products, strong documentation, disciplined change control and the ability to collaborate remotely or on site with German-speaking stakeholders when required.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Nortel? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Nortel is mainly found in enterprise telephony, contact centres and network infrastructure that remains in service. Companies use specialists to maintain Meridian systems, resolve faults, document configurations and plan a safe move to a newer communications platform.
Nortel environments are often valued for their stability and established workflows, but they can be harder to expand when hardware and software are no longer current. Avaya and Cisco usually offer broader modern integration options, so the right choice depends on migration risk, existing equipment, operational needs and the target architecture.
A strong Nortel expert should understand enterprise voice, SIP, ISDN, IP networking, VLANs, QoS and voice gateways. Contact centre applications, unified communications, directory integration and migration planning are also valuable when the system is part of a wider communications estate.
Nortel projects need deep experience when a call-control system supports critical operations, spans several sites or must be changed without service disruption. A professional should be able to investigate legacy configurations, test call flows, manage dependencies and provide a documented rollback approach.
Nortel support can often be performed remotely when secure access, accurate documentation and someone on site for physical work are available. Hardware replacement, cabling and some diagnostics still require local coordination, while German language skills may help when experts work directly with regional users or facilities teams.
A company should review replacing Nortel when parts, specialist knowledge or vendor support are difficult to secure, or when the system blocks required integrations. Maintenance can still make sense when the environment is stable and a carefully phased migration would create greater operational risk.
Ask a Nortel specialist to describe a comparable Meridian or Nortel Networks environment, the faults they investigated and the controls they used before changing it. Good answers cover evidence gathering, service impact, testing, documentation and communication rather than relying only on product terminology.
Nortel work often involves incomplete records, ageing hardware and business users who depend on familiar call behaviour. Freelancers should clarify remote access, on-site coverage, system versions, maintenance responsibilities, migration expectations and the availability of people who understand the existing environment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects is 111 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 890 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects have 36 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (45%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Telecommunication (91%), and Banking and Finance (82%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Nortel in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (91%), and Project Management (91%).
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