TKG Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used TKG
Michael A.
Last position:
Senior Project Management at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project management for a simplification project to reduce effort for an IT transformation project
- Stakeholder management and preparation of decision documents for top management
- Scoping and PI planning across multiple delivery streams
- Planning requirements for the transformation project
- Creation of partner and customer journeys for the structured end-to-end capture of requirements
- Design of suitable tracking methods for project progress
- Coordination with IT service providers and transformation project committees
Stefan F.
Last position:
Managing Partner & Co-Founder at IMPLENEX
- Founded, built, and scaled a management consultancy for go-to-market, growth, and digital transformation
- End-to-end brand building: CI/CD, website, and social media presence as a consistent digital footprint
- Built a B2B marketing & sales funnel incl. CRM for structured lead generation
- Developed and built a service portfolio & verticals: including an AI Board for strategic GenAI classification as well as a go-to-market/growth vertical for the food industry
- Built a partner network for co-delivery
- Acquired, onboarded, and delivered consulting engagements
Ulf H.
Last position:
Configuration Manager (Interim) at In-house Development
- Requirements analysis and replacement of local SharePoint as CMDB with open source NetBox to prepare for deploying Cisco ACI (SD-WAN) with Microsoft Azure
- Coordination with systems like Checkmk and Grasp
- Introduction and coordination of cmdbsyncer as CMDB data hub; further development of the syncer with Kuhn & Ruess GmbH
- Implementation of SNMPv3 on AIX LPAR/VIO, Linux, Windows, SAN/storage, network components (Cisco switches, F5 load balancers, Palo Alto and CheckPoint firewalls, iLO boards)
- Deployment and further development of the network scanner JDisc in cooperation with the vendor (Utimaco HSMs, Linux detection)
- Integration of NetBox, JDisc, and cmdbsyncer into the infrastructure using Docker containers
- End-user training: preparation, creation of materials, and delivery
- Creation of data flow and network diagrams
- Population and planning of IPv4/IPv6 with NetBox including VLAN import
- Dual-stack setup of servers and clients with IPv4 and IPv6
- Connection of REST interfaces for Checkmk, JDisc, vSphere, HMC, i-doit, NetBox Software: Confluence, Jira, MS Office 365, Teams, i-doit, NetBox, JDisc, cmdbsyncer, DB Visualizer, vSphere, HMC
Thomas P.
Last position:
Subproject lead for the program of the PM-Summit 2024 as a volunteer at PMI Germany Chapter e.V.
- Relaunch of the project management conference “PM-Summit” of PMI Germany Chapter e.V.
- Call for Papers and evaluation
- Onboarding of speakers
- Program composition
- Uploading the program to the website with presentation titles and speaker information
- Conducted the Call for Papers and completed and published the program
- Tools & technologies: Miro, MS Teams, Office
Tonino L.
Last position:
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG
- Development & implementation of the entire PV value chain
- Business model development for tenant electricity, PPAs & contracting
- Senior consulting, interim management, program management
- Strategic and operational management of FTTx rollout projects
- Management of subsidized fiber expansion in central Hesse
- Construction project management and acceptance management for thousands of households
Yoldas T.
Last position:
Freelance Construction Manager at Westnetz GmbH
- Daily scheduling and coordination of civil engineering crews
- Monitoring material flow and timely procurement
- Responsible for traffic safety according to RSA guidelines
- Supervision of machinery and equipment use on site
- Quality checks of completed work according to specifications
- Technical communication with property owners and authorities
- Preparation of measurements and verification of their accuracy
- Ongoing technical construction documentation and reporting
- Identification and implementation of improvement suggestions
- Compliance with all relevant standards (TKG, ZTV, UVV, GW129)
Carsten W.
Last position:
Managing Consultant - IT Outsourcing-Services (IT, Voice, Data) at Bank / insurance group (Savings Banks Group)
- Transforming complex AI use cases into practical solutions
- Analyzing IT/telecom end-to-end business processes from requirements to order (RACI), modeling with IBO Prometheus
- Risk management
- Assessing digitalization potential, AI, and strategic supplier analysis against the IT target picture
- Optimizing offer and cost calculation bases in strategic and operational IT procurement
- Optimizing supplier strategy (DSGV and financial institutions)
- Exploring various approaches to cost optimization and simplifying supplier management
- Optimizing contracts and licensing management (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, BMC, etc.)
- Desk and field expediting with external partners
- Possible outsourcing and consolidation of services with fewer suppliers
- On-time handover of work packages within agreed time and budget
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
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Statistics of experts using TKG
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Telecommunication, Information Technology, Construction
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
20%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, Croatian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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 TKG
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.
TKG experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Telecommunication (88%)
- Information Technology (63%)
- Construction (50%)
- Energy (50%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Professional Services (50%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
- Manufacturing (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What TKG is
TKG, short for Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, is VMware’s Kubernetes platform for creating and operating consistent clusters across supported cloud, data-center and edge environments. It adds lifecycle management, integrations and enterprise controls around upstream Kubernetes, helping teams run container workloads without building every operational layer themselves.
Where TKG fits
TKG is used for application platforms, internal developer environments, microservices, data processing and regulated workloads that need repeatable Kubernetes operations. It can support clusters on VMware vSphere and selected public-cloud environments, depending on the TKG edition and release in use.
- Provision and upgrade Kubernetes clusters
- Provide self-service namespaces and application environments
- Run containerized services across hybrid infrastructure
- Standardize cluster security, networking and observability
Ecosystem and tooling
TKG work commonly includes Kubernetes, VMware vSphere, Tanzu Mission Control and Harbor for container registries. Specialists may also use Terraform, Ansible, Helm, GitOps workflows, Prometheus, Grafana, ingress controllers and cloud-provider services. The surrounding platform often includes identity management, storage classes, policy controls and automated delivery pipelines.
When companies need specialists
Companies usually bring in freelance TKG expertise during platform migrations, new cluster rollouts, modernization programs or periods of operational strain. Specialist support is useful when internal teams need a secure foundation quickly, must align multiple environments, or need to recover from unreliable upgrades and inconsistent cluster configuration.
- Moving workloads from virtual machines to containers
- Establishing a multi-cluster operating model
- Integrating TKG with existing VMware infrastructure
- Improving release, backup and disaster-recovery processes
What strong professionals deliver
Strong TKG professionals understand both Kubernetes primitives and the VMware layers around them. They design networking, storage, access control, upgrades and failure recovery as one system rather than treating cluster creation as the finished deliverable. They also document operating procedures and leave teams with maintainable automation.
Working in Germany
TKG specialists in Germany often support manufacturing, logistics, financial services, healthcare and public-sector environments where availability, access control and auditability matter. Remote collaboration works well for automation, architecture and troubleshooting, while on-site work can help with data-center integration, workshops and operational handover. German and English communication may both be relevant depending on the project team.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about TKG? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
TKG is used to provision and operate Kubernetes clusters across VMware-based data centers, public clouds and other supported environments. Companies use it for container platforms, microservices, internal developer services and workloads that need consistent cluster management.
Tanzu Kubernetes Grid packages upstream Kubernetes with lifecycle management, VMware integrations and enterprise platform capabilities. Upstream Kubernetes gives teams more direct control, while TKG can reduce the operational work needed around provisioning, upgrades and integration with VMware estates.
TKG is closely aligned with VMware infrastructure and is often considered when a company already operates vSphere or other Tanzu components. OpenShift provides a broader integrated application platform with its own tooling and conventions, so the better choice depends on infrastructure, governance, team skills and workload needs.
A strong TKG specialist usually understands Kubernetes networking, storage, RBAC, Helm and container registries. Experience with vSphere, Terraform, GitOps, observability, backup systems and CI/CD is also valuable for operating a complete platform rather than only creating clusters.
The right level depends on the scope. A focused cluster configuration may need Kubernetes and vSphere competence, while a production platform rollout calls for proven work with upgrades, security, high availability, automation and incident recovery in TKG environments.
Yes. Tanzu Kubernetes Grid projects are often suitable for remote architecture, automation, documentation and troubleshooting. On-site collaboration can still be useful for data-center access, infrastructure workshops or handover, and teams should agree early on language, access windows and operational responsibilities.
Ask the specialist to explain cluster lifecycle design, failure scenarios, upgrade planning and the boundary between Kubernetes and VMware responsibilities. A capable TKG professional can show clear automation, practical runbooks, security decisions and lessons from operating production clusters.
TKG can be a strong fit when a company wants Kubernetes with close integration into VMware infrastructure and established enterprise operations. Another distribution may be preferable when the organization needs a different cloud strategy, a more opinionated application platform or minimal dependence on VMware-specific tooling.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 943 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 20% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Croatian (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects are Telecommunication (88%), Information Technology (63%), and Construction (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used TKG in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (88%), and Operations (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used TKG
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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