Synology Experts in Germany
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Frank A.
Last position:
Business Analysis, Process Optimization, Requirements Engineering, Documentation, Training, Support at Private sector, small businesses, partnerships
- Restructuring of the network architecture/topology, followed by installation, setup and testing of the network at a small business.
- Resolution of server (permissions and roles) and connection problems (WAN, (V)LAN, WLAN).
- Infrastructure support and maintenance.
- Creation of documents such as manuals, architecture documents and design documents.
- Revision of manuals and technical documents, as well as creation of VBA macros.
- Use of AI and basic prompting, as well as formulation of AI requests.
- Adjustment of workflows due to legal requirements and optimization of existing workflows.
- Delivery of courses and training for adaptations, new features and changed workflows.
- Modeling basis: BPMN.
- System environment: MS Office 2019/365, Win10/11, Teams, Netgear (Switch), QNAP, Synology (NAS), Linux (Ubuntu).
Andreas E.
Last position:
IT Compliance & Security at Bellaseno GmbH
Conducting a GAP analysis to assess existing security measures → identifying critical vulnerabilities
Developing an action plan that takes risk and cost-effectiveness into account
Introducing an IT maturity model based on BSI guidelines
Advising management on compliance, governance, and security strategy
Establishing internal processes for a sustainable security organization
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and Transformation
Guido K.
Last position:
IT Consultant / Owner at Guido Krauß IT-Consulting
Self-employed consulting, implementation, and support of IT infrastructures with a focus on IT security, network and server administration, virtualization, backup & recovery, IT documentation, asset management, and business continuity management.
- IT security consulting and implementation of technical protective measures
- Windows server and client support, patch management, user support
- M365 – Entra ID – MS Azure administration
- Planning, installation, and operation of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VLAN infrastructures, Cisco, HP, Netgear, Sophos, Securepoint
- Support of virtual systems based on Hyper-V, VMware, and Proxmox
- Backup and recovery concepts including test recovery, documentation, and handover
- Introduction and maintenance of IT documentation, asset management, and inventory tracking
- Implementation of measures related to IT baseline protection, emergency manuals, and BCM
- On-/offboarding concepts with a focus on permissions, devices, data access, and handover processes
Security awareness and practical sensitization of users and IT staff
Thorsten M.
Last position:
Odoo Implementer at N.N.
As project manager for the Odoo implementation at a small company, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and training a fully integrated CRM and accounting system. Through structured requirements analysis, precise data migration, and targeted change management, I was able to complete the rollout in just eight weeks. The project led to a significant reduction in manual tasks, faster business processes, and increased real-time transparency.
Main Responsibilities
Requirements analysis and process mapping Configuration of Odoo modules: CRM, Sales, and Accounting Data migration (Excel/CSV → Odoo) and quality control Creation of workflows, automated email rules, and dashboards Conducting training sessions and providing support after go-live Project coordination (budget, schedule, stakeholder communication)
Key Achievements
Full implementation of the Odoo suite within the set timeframe (8 weeks) 30% reduction in accounting time and 25% acceleration of the lead-to-sale flow 100% customer satisfaction after go-live, based on survey results Successful migration of 100% of existing master data without data loss Establishment of a sustainable support infrastructure (3-month post go-live support)
Impact
Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and automated reports Increased efficiency and cost savings (≈ €8,000/month) Scalability for future growth (additional modules can be integrated seamlessly) Strengthened sales and finance departments through seamless process integration
This summary highlights how I created concrete and measurable value for the company through structured project work, technical expertise, and targeted training.
Michael P.
Last position:
Windows Client Engineer (120k users) at UniCredit S.p.A.
- Rolling out M365 in a complex environment
- Hybrid environments with Entra Hybrid Join and pre-provisioning
- Packaging with PowerShell Deployment Toolkit
- Troubleshooting / last-level support
- Co-management with SCCM
- Developing packages and scripts for Intune Autopilot
- Migration planning from network file shares to OneDrive / Teams
- Introducing user profile management with OneDrive
- Windows operating system design
- GPO design for the operating system and other applications
- Browser design and configuration
- OS upgrade planning (Windows 10 20H2-22H2 / Windows 11 22H2-24H2)
- Application lifecycle management / application ownership
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Simon S.
Last position:
CEO and Co-Founder at DISO Ventures
- Set up DISO Ventures as an “AI Builder”, leveraging corporate venture building expertise and generative AI capabilities.
- Business development, acquisition, and project management with multiple clients as well as key account & senior stakeholder management.
- Delivered several projects from German Mittelstand up to DAX 40.
- Developed proof of concept for an AI sales solution for a company in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excerpt client references: on request.
Markus K.
Last position:
Administration / Support at Hessische Zentrale für Datenverarbeitung
- Operation and development support (Linux, Tomcat)
- Web release builds with Jenkins and deployment
- Monitoring and operation planning
- Support for Online Access Act (OZG)
- Data queries and corrections in Oracle SQL via CloudBeaver and Rundeck
- Keycloak administration
- Regression testing and documentation in Jira
- Development of complex address database with MS Access/VBA
- Creation of documentation and guides in XWiki
Axel H.
Last position:
2nd Level Support / Rollout at BayernInvest
- General support in the area of software and hardware (Office 365, bank-specific software, migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11)
- Preparing hardware for rollout, inventory of notebooks and docking stations
- Installation and testing according to customer requirements
- Setup and teardown of prepared hardware (notebook, docking station, peripherals)
Heiko S.
Last position:
Consultant Managed Print Service at ALDI Einkauf SE & Co. oHG
- Incident management of the existing printer fleet (multivendor)
- Technical consulting and support for the transition to a managed print service based on HP hardware and LRS software (VPSX / mfpsecure / VSPA) as the backend for a secure print / Follow Me solution
- Design and implementation of a hybrid operation for direct printing in branches
Klaus M.
Last position:
Development at Gold Price Data Exchange for JTL WaWi
- Scheduled retrieval of the current gold price and items from JTL WaWi
- Implementation of custom calculation models and sending the calculated data back to JTL WaWi
- Monitoring the system with a watchdog and automatically reporting transfer errors via a Telegram bot
- Skills: Microsoft Access
Holger L.
Last position:
Compleo / Innogy
- Advising on the problem management process
- Advising on the quality assurance process
- Conducting problem reviews and tracking related actions and their implementation
- Identifying and documenting ongoing process improvements / optimization potential
- Handling tickets in the field of e-mobility, charging stations and wall boxes
- Identifying and developing solutions for various inquiries and faults
- Commissioning external service providers to troubleshoot charging stations and wall boxes
- Correcting POI data by determining the exact locations of charging stations
- Providing technical support to foreign technicians, mostly in English
- Software used: ICON, Salesforce, eOperate
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Statistics of experts using Synology
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
56%
Master's degree or higher
11%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Synology
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Synology 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%)
- Banking and Finance (69%)
- Telecommunication (62%)
- Healthcare (46%)
- Insurance (46%)
- Energy (38%)
- Professional Services (38%)
- Retail (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Centralized Storage and DiskStation Manager Operations
Synology systems provide on-premises network-attached storage and private cloud platforms powered by DiskStation Manager. Organizations deploy these appliances to consolidate fragmented file shares, run local directory services, and host core productivity applications. Specialists design storage pools, configure volume architectures, and tune performance for office networks and data centers.
Enterprise Backup and Business Continuity Implementations
- Immutable backups with Synology Active Backup for Business across virtual machines and physical endpoints
- Multi-site data replication using Snapshot Replication and Synology Drive Server sync rules
- Offsite cloud archiving to Synology C2 Storage or external S3-compatible cloud targets
- High-availability cluster setup combining dual DiskStation or RackStation units for failover
Ecosystem Tooling and Infrastructure Integration
Synology appliances integrate closely with enterprise infrastructure like Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and hypervisors including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Experts configure iSCSI targets, NFS exports, and Docker containers hosted directly on DSM. They automate maintenance tasks, setup Syslog forwarding, and configure hardware monitoring via SNMP to ensure seamless operations.
When Organizations Bring in External Synology Expertise
- Upgrading legacy file servers and migrating complex shared folders with preserved permissions
- Recovering degraded RAID arrays or troubleshooting volume write errors under time pressure
- Designing ransomware-resilient backup architectures with write-once-read-many storage policies
- Standardizing multi-branch storage environments across German distributed office locations
Security Hardening and Local Compliance in Germany
German enterprises demand strict adherence to data protection standards and secure audit trails. Specialists enforce network segmentation via VLANs, configure hardware encryption, and deploy multi-factor authentication across all user accounts. They align storage lifecycles with retention policies to satisfy internal audit mandates and regional regulatory frameworks.
What Distinguishes Top Storage Professionals
Exceptional professionals pair deep knowledge of Synology hardware lines with broad networking and storage engineering discipline. They resolve performance bottlenecks in Btrfs file systems, calculate network bandwidth requirements for simultaneous snapshots, and script routine tasks using the DSM REST API. Their documentation ensures transparent handoffs to internal operations teams.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Synology.
Companies engage a Synology specialist to plan, deploy, and secure network-attached storage across branch offices or primary data centers. These professionals configure storage tiers, implement automated endpoint backups using Active Backup for Business, and establish multi-site data synchronization. They also troubleshoot storage volume degradation, handle migration from legacy servers, and optimize snapshot policies.
A Synology NAS offers on-premises control, near-instant local network throughput, and predictable hardware costs without recurring egress fees. While pure cloud platforms provide elastic compute and hands-off maintenance, hybrid setups combining Synology hardware with offsite replication give organizations strict physical data residency alongside disaster resilience. Specialists often balance both by pairing DiskStation units with Synology C2 or cloud archival tiers.
Proficiency with Synology DSM requires a strong foundation in Linux administration, networking fundamentals like VLAN tagging and link aggregation, and file access protocols such as SMB, NFS, and iSCSI. Specialists typically bring experience with Active Directory, hypervisors like VMware ESXi or Proxmox, and containerization via Docker. Familiarity with bash scripting and REST APIs also enables automated configuration and health monitoring.
Yes, properly configured Synology deployments allow organizations in Germany to maintain complete physical sovereignty over sensitive data. Experts implement hardware-level AES-256 encryption, configure immutable snapshots that prevent unauthorized deletion, and secure user sessions with hardware security keys. This setup helps German businesses uphold rigorous internal data control standards without relying solely on foreign public cloud infrastructure.
Most configuration, snapshot scheduling, access management, and monitoring tasks for Synology DiskStation environments can be performed entirely remotely over secure VPN or management networks. On-site presence is generally limited to initial hardware rack mounting, drive population, and physical cabling in local server rooms. In Germany, specialists can visit local data centers for initial rollouts while conducting subsequent maintenance and migrations remotely.
Active Backup for Business is an integrated software suite that turns a Synology RackStation or desktop unit into a centralized backup target for endpoints, servers, and virtual machines. It provides global deduplication to conserve disk space, bare-metal recovery options, and native integration with VMware and Microsoft environments. Specialists configure retention schedules and verify disaster recovery recovery points to protect against ransomware.
Evaluate a Synology professional by reviewing their real-world experience with complex storage pools, RAID types, and disaster recovery drills. Inquire about their methods for recovering degraded volumes without data loss and their approach to optimizing network bottlenecks over multi-gigabit connections. A senior specialist will clearly explain snapshot retention tradeoffs, filesystem selection between Btrfs and EXT4, and secure permission inheritance.
Technical documentation and standard management interfaces on Synology systems operate globally in English, which suffices for back-end configuration and cloud integration. However, client-facing migrations and coordination with local systems teams in Germany frequently benefit from German language fluency. When planning user rollouts or handovers to internal support staff, teams often prefer specialists who can communicate fluidly in both languages.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 790 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects, 56% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 11% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (69%), and Telecommunication (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Synology in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (85%), and Customer Service (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Synology
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.
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