SMTP Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used SMTP
Ola Van Dunen
Last position:
IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
André Görst
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.
Peter Kortmann
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Matthias Kozlowski
Last position:
Requirements Manager (freelance) at Bundesdruckerei GmbH
- Maintenance of the product backlog in collaboration with the PO
- Analysis and alignment of requirements
- Creation of process documentation and status reports
- Definition of workflows
- Preparation and moderation of agile meetings
Ensar Yilmaz
Last position:
Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)
- Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
- Coordinated service providers in collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
- Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operational processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
- Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
- Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
Kai Schmudlach
Last position:
Software Developer at Hensoldt AG
- Development of a GUI application for capturing and calculating TOPSIS sensor combinations
- Technologies: Python, VS Code, Unit Tests, Clean Code, GitHub Copilot
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Statistics of experts using SMTP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
33 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
32
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Human Resources, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
33%
Master's degree or higher
33%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using SMTP
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
What SMTP does SMTP is the standard protocol for sending email between mail servers and from apps to mail relays. Companies use it for password resets, alerts, invoices, newsletters, and other transactional messages. Strong specialists know where SMTP ends and IMAP or POP3 begin.
Common setups
- App-to-mail server delivery
- Secure relay configuration with TLS
- Authentication using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
- Queue handling and retry logic
- Postfix, Exchange, and SMTP gateway support
When experts help Freelance experts are useful when mail starts landing in spam, relays reject messages, or a new system must send mail reliably. They also help during platform migrations, cloud moves, and domain changes. In Berlin, this often matters for SaaS teams, agencies, and e-commerce operations that need clean delivery across regions and languages.
Tools and ecosystem SMTP work often sits with mail servers, DNS, and application frameworks. Professionals should understand Postfix, Exim, Microsoft Exchange, Gmail or Google Workspace relays, and the logs that show why delivery failed. They also need to read headers, trace message flow, and tune server policies without breaking sending rules.
What strong specialists deliver A good SMTP professional does more than make mail send. They check authentication records, sender identity, relay access, rate limits, bounce handling, and security settings. They write clear handover notes so internal teams can manage the setup after the project ends.
Signs you need one
- Messages are delayed or dropped
- Password reset mail does not arrive
- A provider blocks your server or IP
- You need a safe SMTP relay for production
- You are changing domains, hosts, or mail providers
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about SMTP.
SMTP is the protocol that sends email from applications and mail servers. Companies rely on it for transactional mail, system alerts, contact forms, and bulk sending through a relay. It is a core part of reliable email delivery, but it does not handle reading mail.
SMTP sends mail; IMAP and POP3 retrieve it. A strong specialist can explain the full mail flow so you know which part belongs to sending, inbox access, or sync behavior. If your issue is outgoing delivery, SMTP is the layer to check first.
A strong SMTP expert usually understands DNS, TLS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and mail server logs. They may also work with Postfix, Exim, Microsoft Exchange, or cloud mail relays. That mix is what helps them trace failures instead of guessing.
SMTP projects often need outside help when delivery becomes unreliable, a provider starts blocking messages, or a system is moving to a new relay. Teams also bring in specialists for security hardening and domain changes. If email is business-critical, short-term help can save a lot of time.
Yes. SMTP work is usually remote because it depends on server access, DNS, and logs more than on being on site. In Berlin, on-site sessions can still help with sensitive infrastructure reviews or stakeholder handover, but most delivery and troubleshooting work can be handled online.
Ask which mail servers and providers the SMTP specialist has worked with, how they debug delivery issues, and whether they have handled SPF, DKIM, and DMARC before. You should also ask how they document changes and who owns the setup after delivery. Clear answers matter more than broad claims.
Good SMTP work is visible in clean logs, stable delivery, and clear error handling. The specialist should explain why messages were failing and what changed to fix them. If they can show a practical process for testing, monitoring, and rollback, that is a strong sign.
Yes. SMTP remains the standard for outbound email even when teams use modern apps, cloud services, or API-based mail tools. Many systems still depend on it behind the scenes, especially for transactional messages and relay-based delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 780 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects, 33% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 33% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects have 33 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Manufacturing (100%), and Government and Administration (100%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used SMTP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Operations (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SMTP
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