Plesk Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Plesk
Andreas Ilias
Last position:
Cybersecurity Specialist Assessor at Bundesnetzagentur
- Recognition of national notified bodies
- Preparation of cybersecurity competency reports
- EU Radio Equipment Directive
David Bleyer
Last position:
Acting Partner at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Redesigning cablewise infrastructure with CAT 8.1 keystones, measuring the speed and quality of the new installation with Pockethernet, documentation at a local saddlery
- CAT 8.1 installation and building a data center, site linking, VPN and VLAN configuration for a local car dealership, implementation of IT-Security standards like virus protection (G Data) and firewalling (OPNSense)
- Relocation of a tax office with redesign of the IT infrastructure, virus protection (G Data) and backup solutions (QNAP)
- Planning, conception and implementation of an inhouse data center, BSI-compliant for commercial laundry (including Proxmox-based virtualization of existing infrastructures, QNAP, G Data, OPNSense, APC)
- Implementation and conception of security solutions in the SME sector
- Collaboration on the IT-security concept for the Bremen network of authorities (in the dLAN network)
- Creation of IT-security concept VOIS (modules MESO, KFZ/iKFZ) including audit preparation for KBA
- Expansion of the IT-security concept for the online service for electronic residence registration (eWA) to include use as an eFA (one-for-all) service (nationwide)
- Expansion of the IT-security concept to include modules wos & wvp
- Concept development for the implementation of DIN SPEC 27076 at MSEs and SMEs
- Creation and evaluation of emergency concepts
- Creation and evaluation of response actions and BCM plans
- Assessment of existing business continuity management (ISO 22301)
- Development of BCM strategy options
- Conducting awareness training
Karsten Kurvin
Last position:
IT Consultant at Freelance IT Consultant
EvoBus / Daimler Buses (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
- Further development of existing pricing platform
- Refactoring the central pricing logic
Motorservice International (MSI) (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
- Further development of existing pricing platform
MAHLE (Spare parts)
- Further development of existing pricing platform
MANN & HUMMEL (Spare parts)
- Support existing pricing platform
HELLWEG Building & Garden Centers (Full assortment) Central pricing setup
- Analysis and documentation of pricing rules
- Setup of pricing for stores & online
- Software architect
- Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
- Support pricing platform
- Further development of pricing platform
PORSCHE AG (Spare parts & accessories) Pricing setup for headquarters and subsidiaries
- Analysis and documentation
- Setup of pricing for headquarters and stores
- Software architect
- Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
- Support pricing platform
- Further development of pricing platform
Patrick Meppe
Last position:
t@pm3pp3 w0rksh0ps
- A series of interactive live online workshops to help students and recent graduates from the African diaspora prepare for working life, improve their problem-solving skills and master tech skills.
Julian Haluska
Last position:
Working Student / Master's Thesis Student Software Development at Scale GmbH
- Tech-Stack: Python, Qt, tensorflow.js, plotly, Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Git
Karsten Gerigk
Last position:
Software Development at Siemens Mobility GmbH
- Maintenance and further development of several existing projects in the "AI-powered transportation" sector, based on React, REST-like APIs (Spring, Python) and various design libraries
- Responsible in the project for build processes, JavaScript development, architecture, coordination and communication with the design team
- Agile software development (Scrum, Kanban)
- Technologies: React, TypeScript, Ant Design, Node.js, Yarn, Vite, i18n, Postgres, Keycloak, Jest, Cypress, Storybook
- Tools: IntelliJ, Git, GitLab CI, Docker, Confluence, Jira
Andreas Einzmann
Last position:
AI Coach and Consultant at Studio 8 Dortmund
- Setting up and consulting a startup for organizational development (AI-supported)
- Vision and mission workshops
- Marketing roadmap and process design
- Development of sales processes (sales funnel, lead generation)
- Brand building and social media omnichannel strategies
- Content generation for audio, video, and posts (AI-supported)
- Agile consulting and SAFe implementation
- Atlassian consulting and setup of Confluence and Jira (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
- Setup of a podcast and video studio including live streaming setup
- Selection and implementation of hardware and software
- Website creation and brand building
- CMS implementation based on Typo3
- Consulting in sales, marketing, and social media
- Supporting companies in the efficient use of AI technologies
- Strategy development and consulting on implementing AI strategies
- Change management and supporting teams in AI adoption, including training
- Technical expertise in machine learning, data processing, and large language models (LLMs) like Llama, Claude, and OpenAI GPT
- Selection, fine-tuning, and integration of LLMs into business processes
- Consulting on ethics and governance for responsible AI use
- Conducting tailored training for executives and teams
- AI analysis of various large language models (Llama, OpenAI, Mistral)
- Creation and training of custom GPTs focused on organizational development (product vision, OKR, agile maturity)
- Development of a chatbot on agile maturity
- Development of an AI-generated survey to assess organizational agility
- Setup of local offline GPTs with a focus on data protection and GDPR compliance
- Conducting AI workshops for SMEs and mid-sized companies
Kristian Gasic
Last position:
2nd and 3rd-Level Support at Samhammer AG
- Call and ticket processing using ticketing systems
- Providing expert user support
- Remote troubleshooting for hardware and software issues
- Assigning and installing software via remote access
- Assisting users with setting up computers and mobile devices
- User management for various applications
- Close collaboration with clients (2nd and 3rd-Level Support)
Guido Schedlbauer
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Industry
Migration of various Angular applications to Entra ID with the Microsoft Authentication Library
Code analysis
Replacing KeyCloak accesses with MSAL (e.g. login, roles, etc.)
Connecting to REST services
UI/UX corrections
Testing and bug fixes
Windows 10
Angular, Angular Material, Visual Studio Code, MSAL, Entra ID, Azure, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Daniel Winzen
Last position:
Web Developer and Linux System Administrator at Freelancer
- Consultation on setting up a web server with Apache2 and PHP FPM and an email server with Postfix and Dovecot for Learn4good Ltd.
- Programmed website under-construction.bermudafunk.org in collaboration with a designer and client for bermuda.funk Freies Radio Rhein-Neckar e.V.
- Consultation and network setup on-site including switches, routers, Wi-Fi, network monitoring, firewalls, and installation of sFirm banking software for The Swiss Quality Consulting GmbH
- Consultation on website management and development, email migration from Outlook to cPanel, image optimization, and setting up Square payments for The JABA Group Ltd.
- MS365 consultation, email setup, and document synchronization for PK reno GmbH
- Development and integration of WooCommerce plugins, B2B shop setup, and custom shipping label export for Nurso GmbH
- Minor changes implementation for existing Kirby system for Julia Rautenhaus
- Analysis and fixing of WordPress website after broken updates for Alina Frey
- Linux server hardening, updates, and throughput optimization for 3proxy servers for Lietparkas UAB
- Malware removal from hacked WordPress website for Timo Horn
- Cold email outreach system setup with Postfix and Dovecot and script development for Aman Ketebo
- Customized Docker container creation based on AlmaLinux with ImageMagick 7 and consultation on Docker installation for Henry Hook
- Plesk hosting environment management, code fixes, external supplier integration, and content support for First Class Corporation
- Shopify theme customization, feature development, and payment integration consultation for Youro GmbH
- Intel camera support on Ubuntu after upgrade for Making stories with a lesson
- NginX configuration support on Windows Servers for a NodeJS application for ARMBRUSTER empiric it
- Competitor email verification mechanism analysis for Casey Monaghan
- Plugin development and API connector to Inswitch for freelance website payments for Mediaquotes
- Private XMPP server setup on Raspberry Pi for Antonio Codespoti
- WordPress website recovery after broken plugin update for A & R Tennis
- Microsoft account and Office/Outlook migration support for Prof. Dr. Hanns-Ferdinand Müller
- Customization and performance optimization of client websites for sk.design
- VPN configuration and hacked server cleanup for Xisio Informationssysteme GmbH
- PeerTube server setup and maintenance for Lupin Vondosky
- Lightweight WordPress booking solution programming tailored to client needs for AP Online Marketing
- Code refactoring, bug fixing, and business/technical consultation for RentAfrika
- SellYourSaas setup and deployment infrastructure configuration for I-Motion SARL
- Server, email, GitLab, project management, password management software, and VPNs setup and maintenance for Markus Sattler
- Custom development for over 10 WordPress projects for TOGEMAXX media & webdesign
- WooCommerce shop setup and FTP supplier product import development for SERVOMED GmbH
- Open-source contributions to Whonix components, iptables to nftables migration, shutdown inhibition investigation, and IPv6 support addition for ENCRYPTED SUPPORT LP
- Custom feature development, performance optimization, update management, email delivery support, plugin bug fixes, and translations for KU Europe GmbH
- Custom plugin/theme development, server infrastructure management, support for 100+ WordPress websites, API connector development, deployment script setup, VPN configuration, DNS, email, and web hosting support for giftGRÜN GmbH
- Server setup, web and email hosting migration, and website maintenance and development for Eisbaden.de
- Custom WordPress and Shopify development for EcomPlus GmbH
- Hacked website recovery and hosting migration for Be Brave gUG
- Finalization of development tasks left incomplete by another developer for Medicare Consulting GmbH
- Recovery of unbootable hacked server for SK-Software, Entwicklung & Beratung
Hobby projects:
- Development and running of a web chat application
- Development and running of an email service
- Development and running of a darknet link list
- Development and running of a darknet web hosting platform
- Code contributions to open source projects such as LMMS, Audacity, and Ubuntu
Marcus Ripkens
Last position:
Team Manager at dogado GmbH
- Team leader for Operations Mass Hosting in DACH, Finland and Norway
- Team leader for Engineering Mass Hosting in DACH and Finland
- Responsible for Webhosting & Mail for the dogado Group in DACH and Finland
- Managed a team of 12 Linux administrators, both technically and disciplinarily
Christoph Kleine
Last position:
Business Case: Customer Operations Upsell Expansion at * confidential
- Establishment of as-is baseline performance and KPI framework
- Extrapolation of baseline-potential in relation to product, demand and organizational structure for t + 3 years into the future
- Development of measure-based improvements forecast
- Finalization of financial business modelling by including unit structure changes, commission scheme development and overhead costs
- Stack: Microsoft Excel
Andreas Müller
Last position:
Managing Director at ESIS-ERP GmbH
- took over as managing director
Ioan Liviu Popa
Last position:
IT Specialist/Application Developer at HST Systemtechnik GmbH / Axel Zangenberg GmbH
- Development of web applications and integration with the Work4All ERP/CRM system using Node.js (Express.js, Socket.IO, TypeScript, Angular, Material, Angular Flex)
- Development of web applications with PHP (without framework)
- Frontend development with HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, JSON, Bootstrap, complex forms and data tables
- Database work with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB and others
- Collaborative work using Agile/Scrum and version control with Git
- Configuration, maintenance, migration and backup of CMS (Joomla, Mediawiki, Piwik/Matomo)
- System administration until 2019: maintenance and configuration of servers (Windows, Linux), clients and network
- Virtualization with VMware ESXi and Veeam Backup & Replication
- Initial steps in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Alexander Stier
Last position:
TYPO3 Senior Fullstack Developer, Backend & Frontend at Vergleich.de Gesellschaft für Verbraucherinformation mbH via HALIAN GmbH
- Typoscript
- Extbase
- Fluid
- Typescript
- requireJS
- WebVital
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Statistics of experts using Plesk
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
4.4 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Retail, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
56%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
93%
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 Germany 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 Germany using Plesk
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
Hosting Control
Plesk is a server control panel for web hosting and site operations. It helps experts manage domains, mail, databases, DNS, SSL, and web apps from one interface. Companies use it to run shared hosting, VPS, and dedicated servers with less manual work.
Common Work
Plesk work usually centers on day-to-day hosting tasks and clean deployments.
- Domain and subscription setup
- Mail server and spam protection tuning
- SSL and Let’s Encrypt deployment
- WordPress toolkit and staging setup
- Backup, restore, and update routines
Ecosystem
Strong specialists know more than the panel itself. They work with Linux, Apache or Nginx, PHP, MySQL, DNS, SMTP, and common CMS stacks such as WordPress and Drupal. They also understand how Plesk Obsidian fits into a modern hosting setup.
When To Hire
Bring in freelance help during migrations, server rebuilds, security hardening, or mail delivery issues. Plesk projects also appear when a host needs cleaner customer separation, better automation, or support for German teams that want clear handover and remote coordination.
What Good Looks Like
Good Plesk professionals keep services stable and predictable. They check logs, permissions, PHP handlers, backups, and certificate status before problems grow. They also document changes so internal teams can take over without guesswork.
Typical Deliverables
A Plesk engagement often ends with a working server, safer defaults, and clearer operations.
- Fresh Plesk installation and hardening
- Migration from cPanel, DirectAdmin, or Parallels Plesk
- Email, DNS, and SSL configuration
- WordPress hosting optimization
- Runbooks for maintenance and support
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Plesk, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Plesk is used to manage web hosting tasks from one place. It helps teams handle domains, mail, SSL, backups, databases, and application deployment without working directly on every server setting. That makes it useful for agencies, hosting providers, and internal IT teams that run customer sites or business websites.
Plesk is often chosen for its clearer workflow around servers, sites, and applications. Compared with cPanel or DirectAdmin, it is frequently used in similar hosting scenarios but can feel more structured for mixed stacks and WordPress-heavy environments. The right choice depends on the server setup, the handover process, and what the team already knows.
A strong Plesk specialist usually knows Linux basics, DNS, mail delivery, SSL certificates, and web server tuning. Familiarity with PHP versions, MySQL, WordPress, and backup handling is also important. For migration work, clean troubleshooting and careful documentation matter as much as the panel itself.
A Plesk project usually needs outside help when the setup is new, unstable, or being moved from another control panel. That includes server migrations, broken mail flow, certificate issues, backup problems, and security hardening. Freelance support is also useful when internal staff need a short, focused handover.
Yes, Plesk work is often done remotely because most tasks happen through the panel and the server shell. For companies in Germany, remote collaboration works well when access, permissions, and change windows are clear. On-site support is only needed in special cases such as hardware changes or strict internal process rules.
A good Plesk freelancer explains what they will check before changing anything. They should be able to talk about service logs, backup strategy, mail routing, and safe migration steps in plain language. Clear documentation and a calm approach to troubleshooting are strong signs of quality.
Plesk Obsidian is a good fit for hosting setups that need modern site management, WordPress support, and simpler daily operations. It is often used when teams want a current Plesk release with better control over security, extensions, and server tasks. It suits both new installs and upgrades from older environments.
No, Plesk is not limited to WordPress. It also supports custom PHP sites, mail services, DNS, databases, and many common web applications. WordPress is a common use case, but the panel is broader than that and is often used for mixed hosting portfolios.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 764 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects, 56% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Retail (47%), and Professional Services (40%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Plesk in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (80%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Plesk
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.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg Request a free demo
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