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Nermin K.

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Service Manager, Change Manager, Project Manager

Dinslaken
Nermin K.

Last position:

Service Manager, Change Manager, Project Manager at ITZ-Bund

  • Responsible for service management and change management within the ITZ-Bund network.
  • Creating, tracking, and modifying change requests for applications and infrastructure at ITZ-Bund.
  • Adapting and extending change management processes.
  • Ensuring required technical functionality of specific applications (beBPo Web, Governikus Multi Messenger GMM).
  • Project management activities for individual projects within the ITZ-Bund network.
  • Managing and ensuring availability of external service providers (Governikus, Materna).
  • Participation in an FMS audit (documentation description, processes, quality) for individual agencies of ITZ-Bund.
  • Monitoring deadlines and milestones, reporting project progress to various stakeholders.
  • Single point of contact (SPOC) for various departments, weekly fixed meetings with clients and status meetings.
  • Creating and planning infrastructure G2X maps, monitoring, and status reporting to clients and external service providers.
  • Participation in certificate requests and certificate exchange for customer-specific infrastructure and applications.
  • Planning, coordinating, and executing communication for announcing, carrying out, and following up on planned activities.
  • Monitoring effort and developing improvement suggestions.
  • Skills/Tools: ITIL, Prince 2, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Governikus products, Materna products, Confluence, Jira, BMC Remedy, Smart IT
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Mesut Y.

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Solution Architect Computer Vision Store

Herne
Mesut Y.

Last position:

Solution Architect Computer Vision Store at Schwarz IT (Lidl/Kaufland)

  • Expansion and support of the product portfolio for video analytics and computer vision
  • Requirements gathering and engineering
  • Consulting, project management and coordination of the pilot and international rollout
  • Tools: IP-based camera and video systems, Citrix administration, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, Node-RED, Office 365, Age Verification, Qognify Umbrella, ThingsBoard, Xovis 3D sensors, AXIS cameras, GK checkout software, Atlassian JIRA
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Nils S.

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Backend system and web client for exchanging electricity meters for utility providers

Heiligenhaus
Nils S.

Last position:

Backend system and web client for exchanging electricity meters for utility providers at Freelance

  • Design and implementation of a system to control the entire process for new, removal, and exchange operations of electricity meters by external service providers for a utility company

  • Automated retrieval of orders and available devices via defined interfaces (e.g. from SAP)

  • Orchestration of process steps (assigning meters, processing meter data, sending updated information back to the source system) using a Spring Boot backend

  • Provision of a React-based web client for operational tracking and control of orders, e.g. to continue failed process steps or resend notifications

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Kamran A.

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Product Owner Application & Platform

Duisburg
Kamran A.

Last position:

Product Owner Application & Platform at Hoffmann Group

  • Manage Sprint & Products Backlog
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies
  • Define Definition of Ready and Done
  • Define & drive Products vision, strategy & roadmap
  • Collaborate & coordinate with cross functional teams
  • Administration & Configuration of Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Trello, Bitbucket & Atlas)
  • Administration of ServiceNow
  • Training users with best practices

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Statistics of experts using Ubuntu

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 21 years)

Ubuntu experts in Essen have 18 years of professional experience on average. It is 3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 21 years.

Position duration

1.3 years (Germany: 3 years)

Ubuntu experts in Essen stay in a single position for 1.3 years on average. It is 1.7 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

14 (Germany: 15)

Ubuntu experts in Essen have completed 14 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Ubuntu experts in Essen have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Information Technology, Education

Ubuntu experts in Essen are most in demand in Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Education.

Certification focus areas

Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development

Ubuntu experts in Essen earn their certifications most often in Project Management, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

80% (Germany: 81%)

80% of Ubuntu experts in Essen hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 81%.

Master's degree or higher

20% (Germany: 48%)

20% of Ubuntu experts in Essen hold at least a Master's degree. It is 28% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 48%.

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Ubuntu experts in Essen hold 2 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

German, English, Turkish

Ubuntu experts in Essen most often speak German, English, and Turkish.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 96%)

100% of Ubuntu experts in Essen speak two or more languages. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 96%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Ubuntu experts in Essen charges less than €560 per day.
One of the Ubuntu experts in Essen charges between €560 and €640 per day.
One of the Ubuntu experts in Essen charges between €800 and €880 per day.
One of the Ubuntu experts in Essen charges €880 or more per day.
<€560 €560-​640 €800-​880 €880+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Essen 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 Essen using Ubuntu

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 711 €
Germany avg. 787 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 700 €
Germany median 800 €

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.

Ubuntu experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Manufacturing (100%)
  • Information Technology (83%)
  • Education (50%)
  • Professional Services (50%)
  • Telecommunication (50%)
  • Advertising (33%)
  • Automotive (33%)
  • Biotechnology (33%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Ubuntu at a glance

Ubuntu is a Linux distribution used for servers, cloud workloads, development machines, and infrastructure tooling. Companies bring in specialists for installation, upgrades, security hardening, and day-to-day system administration. It is often chosen for its broad package ecosystem and predictable server operations.

Typical work

  • Server setup with Ubuntu Server and standard Linux services
  • Cloud images for AWS, Azure, and private infrastructure
  • Container hosts for Docker and Kubernetes nodes
  • Desktop environments for internal teams and lab systems
  • Automation with Bash, Ansible, and package management

Ecosystem and tools

Strong Ubuntu professionals work across APT, Snap, systemd, SSH, networking, and log analysis. They know how Ubuntu fits with Canonical support, LTS releases, and common admin tools around firewalls, storage, and virtualization. In Essen, this often supports plant systems, office IT, and mixed local-remote operations.

When to hire help

Bring in freelance expertise when a server must be rebuilt quickly, an upgrade needs careful planning, or security settings must be tightened without downtime. Companies also use specialists for migration from other Linux distributions, performance tuning, and clean handover documentation. That is common when internal teams need short-term depth, not permanent staffing.

What strong specialists do

Good Ubuntu specialists work methodically and leave systems easy to support. They document changes, use repeatable automation, and understand how to recover services after failed updates or configuration mistakes. They also know when Ubuntu Desktop is the right fit and when a lean server install is better.

Good fit signals

  • You need reliable Linux servers, not general desktop support
  • You use Ubuntu Server, cloud images, or LTS releases
  • You need secure remote access and clear system handover
  • You want an expert who can work with your existing Linux stack
  • Your team needs help in Essen or fully remote across Germany
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Ubuntu.

Ubuntu is commonly used for servers, cloud instances, developer workstations, and internal tools. Many teams choose it for web services, automation, container hosts, and general Linux infrastructure. It is also common where stable long-term system maintenance matters more than a custom desktop setup.

Ubuntu is often picked when teams want a broad package base, clear release cycles, and easy cloud support. Compared with Debian, it is usually seen as more turnkey; compared with Red Hat-based systems, it is often simpler to start with for general-purpose Linux work. The best choice depends on support needs, package policy, and your current stack.

A strong Ubuntu specialist should also know Linux networking, shell scripting, SSH, systemd, storage, and firewall setup. For many projects, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud image handling matter just as much. Good documentation and incident handling are also important.

A small setup can be handled by a broad Linux specialist, but production Ubuntu work needs someone who has dealt with upgrades, permissions, services, and recovery paths. If the project touches security, containers, or cloud hosting, look for deeper operational experience. The risk rises fast when the system is business-critical.

Most Ubuntu tasks can be done remotely if the specialist has secure access, clear change windows, and someone on your side for approvals. On-site in Essen helps when the work involves physical servers, local network gear, or hands-on troubleshooting in mixed IT environments. Many projects use a hybrid setup.

Look for clear change plans, clean documentation, and practical knowledge of LTS releases, packages, logs, and service recovery. A strong Ubuntu freelancer explains trade-offs, flags risks early, and avoids unnecessary changes. If they can describe how they would roll back a failed upgrade, that is a good sign.

Yes, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop require different strengths, even though they share the same base. Server work is about services, security, automation, and uptime, while Desktop work leans more toward user setup, drivers, and workstation support. Make sure the expert has the right background for the target system.

Before you bring in a Ubuntu specialist, prepare access details, current system versions, a list of services, and any recent error logs. It also helps to define whether the work is migration, hardening, automation, or support. The clearer the environment, the faster the freelancer can start.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects is 89 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 711 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 20% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Turkish (33%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Information Technology (83%), and Education (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Essen, Germany who have used Ubuntu in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Project Management (67%).

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