Thin Client Experts in Germany
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Marko Oršolić
Last position:
System Administrator in a 6-person Team at FITS
- System administration of FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.1 in a secure cloud software solution
- Administration of proxy servers for FITS and its clients, banks and state banks
- Administration of secure internet solutions
- Administration of secure mail solutions and mail gateways
- Administration of Apache 2.4 web servers
- Planning and maintenance of servers and network components in FNT Command
- Incident, change and ticket handling, especially troubleshooting network issues using Splunk and ARS
- Troubleshooting and log file analysis using Splunk Enterprise
- Monitoring with Nagios
- Ordering, provisioning and installation of certificates on Apache web servers, Nginx web servers and load balancers
- Hardware: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen 9 and 10, Cisco Catalyst
- Software: FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.2, FNT Command, shell scripts, MySQL databases, ServiceNow, ARS, Splunk Enterprise 8.15
Daniel Knirsch
Last position:
Project planning and implementation of a 95 kWp PV system at Asset management company
- Analysis of technical and economic feasibility
- Creation of a detailed project plan including time and resource management
- Requesting and evaluating offers, selecting components, and managing suppliers
- Coordination of all involved trades (e.g. electricians, installation companies)
- Monitoring the construction work and ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Acceptance and commissioning of the PV system including documentation
- After project completion: optimizing monitoring and supporting grid connection
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
Dirk Behringer
Last position:
Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG
- Complete redesign of IT infrastructure including setup of a server room according to BSI standards, new network concept and planning.
- Development of security concepts and IT security consulting for the DHCP/DNS election sector.
- Support of project management for the customer in the VOIS | MESO area.
- Technical support for setting up the IT infrastructure in new offices, including firewall configuration, router setup and network planning.
- Setup and configuration of the service management and ticket system JIRA.
- Implementation and administration of the Azure (Entra) environment for all employees.
- Setup and administration of the Confluence environment.
- Planning, setup, configuration and administration of the entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite.
- Development of BCM strategy options.
- Development and implementation of measures and creation of BCM plans, as well as evaluation of existing BCM.
Thomas Bretthauer
Last position:
Manager Business Development, Product Management, Product Owner at Netze BW GmbH
- Conducted win/loss, market and competition analyses and defined requirements to create new cybersecurity and IP network services
- Developed modular and harmonized services including cyber-risk checks, vulnerability scans, ISMS consulting, NOC monitoring, WiFi optimization and network mapping
- Defined transparent cost and pricing structures with ROI for each service
- Created marketing and sales materials: presentations, pitch decks, flyers, service descriptions, offer and contract templates
- Developed go-to-market plan and target group definitions, delivered sales training
- Planned and executed webinars and cold calling, managed customer meetings and offers
- Exceeded target metrics: 14 new services, +40% order entry planned for 2026, ROI >200%
- Established structures and processes for further portfolio expansion
Georg Danebrock
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Apleona GmbH
- Project review, restructuring, and PM for the migration of a total of 12,000 Windows workplace systems (650 applications) from SCCM and Empirum/Matrix42 to MS-Intune after a merger.
- Took over a heavily delayed / not ideally managed project in the role of the "firefighter".
- Completely revised and adjusted/updated the planning of the customer and the involved service provider.
- Introduced planning baselining as well as tracking/mitigation of current risks.
- Introduced an efficient, partially automated planning/reporting interface between MS Project Planning (service provider) and Jira (customer).
- Restructured meetings to increase efficiency and remove redundant appointments.
- Completed the analysis and design phase and created base data for migrations from heterogeneous systems of the two merged companies.
- Started the User Acceptance Test (UAT).
- Technologies: MS Autopilot, Zero Touch.
Bernhard Bowitz
Last position:
Senior Security Architect at Intermediate Beratung
- Consulting on an ongoing IT security architecture project
- Documenting past progress and planning next steps
- Applying and implementing the BSI IT baseline protection
- Building and maintaining security management systems
- Applying the ISO 27001 standard series
- Integrating ITIL processes into security architectures
- Collaborating with public clients, regulatory authorities and internal and external service providers
Andre Marx
Last position:
Technical Monitoring and Technician Scheduling at Nespresso
Shift planning with Microsoft Shifts in Teams
Regular filling, maintenance and repair of the Nespresso Cube in Munich (Karlsplatz, Galeria Kaufhof at Stachus)
Ensuring continuous sales and a positive customer experience around the clock
Ivan Nuss
Last position:
IT Systems Administrator at Berliner-Schulen
- Set up and maintain the educational network infrastructure including WLAN
- Create, customize, and deploy images
- Troubleshoot hardware and software and maintain hardware for PCs, laptops, projectors, and smartboards
- IT consulting and training
Markus Kraft
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
Marius Huianu
Last position:
Senior Project Manager / SAFe Solution & Release Train Engineer (Lead Scrum Master) at Telefonica O2
- Led the largest agile project at Telefonica O2 (€21+ million, 11 Scrum & system teams in Germany and India, 80+ developers, 3 vendors) using SAFe, Scrum and Kanban. A showcase project at Telefonica for agile scaling.
- Scaled agile processes to a large project using SAFe.
- Delivered the project at half the cost and time compared to similar projects.
- Test management / coordination of system testing.
- Coached teams (SAFe & Scrum).
- Rollout planning/management.
Heiko Schönenberg
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
Utku Özbek
Last position:
Third Level Support Infrastructure at VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG
- Converting WinXP/Win7 clients to Win10/11 with special soft & hardware (some 20-year-old systems with custom software and GBIP and KUSB interfaces, 32- and 64-bit systems)
- Researching special measurement system drivers from National Instruments, Keithley, Förster, MPhysik, etc.
- Minor source code adjustments (DLL integrations) in the software with support from the developer
- CMDB maintenance, use case creation, and documentation
- Registry changes for kiosk mode, auto logins, NetJoin, etc.
- Group policy adjustments and various admin tasks in Active Directory
- Azure AD support (group creation, 2FA/MFA, SaaS, self-service, access permissions, SharePoint)
- Installation and maintenance/documentation of anti-virus software, Cisco AnyConnect, Qualys, and Ivanti agent
- Ivanti ticket system/deployment (Endpoint Manager software deployment, patches, etc.)
Burak Hayirli
Last position:
Data Backup & Restore Services at Logicalis (Commerzbank)
- Restoring data backups using applications NetBackup, MS Excel, MS Access
- Programming scripts and executing console commands in a Linux environment
- Performing consistency checks in case of errors
- Categorizing and handing over restore errors to engineering teams
- Creating regular restore reports
Dominic Bilke
Last position:
Freelance Engineer at Bilke Web and Software Development
- Web and software development
- Project work
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Statistics of experts using Thin Client
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
14%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
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
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Thin Client
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 thin client means
Thin client is an endpoint model where the device does little local work and connects to a central desktop or app session. It is used for controlled workspaces, shared devices, call centers, clinics, and office fleets that need simple support and strong security.
Common stacks
- VDI with Citrix, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, or VMware Horizon
- Boot images, firmware, and device policy setup
- Peripherals, session tuning, and login flow
- Secure access, printing, and local device control
Where it fits
Companies bring in thin client specialists when they want fewer endpoint issues and more control over data. In Germany, this often comes up in regulated offices, industrial sites, healthcare, and distributed teams that need stable access from many locations.
What strong specialists do
A strong professional understands endpoint hardware, image management, remote protocols, identity, and network behavior. They can trace slow sessions, broken printer mapping, login delays, and device lock-down problems without guessing.
Delivery work
- replace aging PCs with managed thin clients
- migrate users to a VDI or remote app model
- standardize profiles, printers, and USB rules
- improve startup time, session stability, and support workflows
Why companies hire freelancers
Freelance expertise helps when a rollout needs hands-on design, a migration has stalled, or a team needs short-term support for a specific platform. It is also useful when internal IT knows the desktop stack but needs a specialist for Wyse, IGEL, HP, Citrix, or Microsoft-centered environments.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Thin Client? Start with the answers below.
A thin client is used to reach a remote desktop or published app while keeping most data and processing in the server or cloud layer. It is common for shared office work, reception desks, clinical stations, and secure environments where local data storage should stay limited.
A thin client shifts most workload away from the endpoint, while a PC does more locally. That makes thin client environments easier to standardize and often simpler to support, but the remote platform and network must be planned carefully.
A thin client specialist is useful during new rollouts, endpoint refreshes, VDI migrations, or when login and session issues keep coming back. They are also a good choice when a team needs help choosing between Citrix, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, VMware Horizon, or IGEL-based setups.
A thin client professional usually also needs strong skills in identity, networking, device management, and remote desktop protocols. Knowledge of printer handling, USB redirection, image updates, and endpoint security is often part of the job too.
A thin client project needs someone who has handled real endpoint fleets, not just lab setups. For larger migrations, the best fit is a specialist who has worked with rollout plans, user profiles, session tuning, and support handover.
A thin client project is often partly remote and partly on-site. Remote work is good for design, testing, and troubleshooting, while on-site time helps with device imaging, peripheral checks, and rollout support, including German office locations where local language support may matter.
A thin client is the broad model, while a zero client is a more stripped-down type with even less local functionality. Wyse is a well-known vendor name that many buyers still use when they mean thin client devices, so a specialist should understand the term mix.
A strong thin client freelancer can explain how they handle images, remote sessions, peripherals, and security rules in plain language. Look for clear examples of fixing slow logins, failed device policies, broken printer paths, and rollout problems across different user groups.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 723 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 14% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (47%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Telecommunication (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Thin Client in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (73%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Thin Client
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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