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André Görst

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IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management

Berlin
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.
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Albrecht Noack

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Senior Project Manager IT

Berlin
Albrecht Noack

Last position:

Senior Project Manager IT at HAYS Technology Solutions GmbH

  • Leasing, lifecycle and process management for Apple iPhones, maintenance and expansion of the MDM system, coordination of leasing, device integration into DEP and MDM, followed by a rollout and hardware swap process, plus a BYOD and Android option
  • Migration of the IT ticket system from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to Atlassian Jira Service Management: project management, definition of ticket types, seamless execution according to a detailed timeline, user communication, decommissioning of the old system
  • Project lead: SAP interface in workforce management to automate reading of working hours
  • Sub-project lead for inventory software EZO AssetSonar: demand management, software selection, procurement
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Florian Ruhnau

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Network Administrator

Berlin
Florian Ruhnau

Last position:

Network Administrator at Smartconnect Berlin

  • Configuration and management of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, HP)
  • Design and expansion of networks in corporate environments
  • WLAN site surveys and optimization (e.g., with Ekahau, NetSpot)
  • Implementation of security policies and access controls
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Chitrung Nguyen

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Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Berlin
Chitrung Nguyen

Last position:

Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure at Workpath

  • Owning, designing, securing, maintaining reliability of the cloud based platform environments
  • Increasing developer productivity and growing the infrastructure team horizontally and vertically to 5 engineers
  • Realised infrastructure cost reduction of 50% by utilizing efficient spot instances
  • Improved PE developer efficiency by 15% with survey led development process
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Pawel Nabe

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Subject Mater Expert Linux

Berlin
Pawel Nabe

Last position:

Subject Mater Expert Linux at TCS Alliance Healthcare

  • Updating/upgrading Linux servers to new versions
  • Installing Trend Micro on Linux servers
  • Creating, presenting and maintaining technical documents
  • Refactoring tools
  • Platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10, 11, CentOS, RedHat, Windows 10, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Trend Micro AV, PuTTY, SSH, VMware
  • Project language: English
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Mustafa Arslan

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System Administrator

Berlin
Mustafa Arslan

Last position:

System Administrator at Axel Springer SE

  • Incident management and ticket handling (2nd-level support)
  • Proactive issue detection and resolution
  • Performing scheduled maintenance and system updates
  • Infrastructure monitoring with Zabbix
  • Remote access & management via Royal TSX
  • Documenting IT incidents and solutions
  • Collaborating with internal IT teams and departments
  • Optimizing and automating internal IT processes
  • Creating and managing snapshots of virtual machines in vCenter for backup and recovery of critical systems

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Statistics of experts using VMware ESXi

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years (Germany: 24 years)

Position duration

3.3 years (Germany: 2.4 years)

Positions per freelancer

15 (Germany: 18)

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service

Top industries

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Automotive

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Legal, Human Resources

Bachelor's degree or higher

83% (Germany: 67%)

Master's degree or higher

33% (Germany: 31%)

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 5)

Most common languages

German, English, Turkish

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 95%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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 VMware ESXi

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

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Daily rate avg. 849 €
Germany avg. 828 €

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 800 €
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

ESXi basics

VMware ESXi is the bare-metal hypervisor used to run many virtual machines on one physical server. It sits directly on the hardware and is managed through vCenter, the host client, or automation tools. Companies use it for stable server consolidation, test systems, and private cloud infrastructure.

Common work

  • Install and harden ESXi hosts
  • Configure clusters, networking, and datastores
  • Plan migrations from older VMware environments
  • Troubleshoot boot, storage, and VM performance issues
  • Support backup and disaster recovery setups

Strong specialists know the full stack around the host, not only the hypervisor itself. That includes vSphere, SAN and NAS storage, virtual switches, and compatibility between hardware, drivers, and guest systems.

When help is needed

Companies bring in freelance expertise when a platform change is urgent, internal staff are busy, or a live environment needs careful tuning. This often happens during upgrades, consolidations, and recovery work where a mistake can interrupt many services. Berlin teams also use outside support when they need short-term on-site presence for data center changes.

What good experts do

A strong VMware ESXi professional documents the environment, checks host health, and makes changes in a controlled order. They understand patches, firmware alignment, storage paths, VM placement, and access control. They also know when a problem belongs to ESXi and when it comes from the network, storage, or guest OS.

Ecosystem and skills

  • vCenter Server administration
  • VM templates, snapshots, and resource pools
  • Networking with vSwitches and distributed switches
  • Storage design with Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or NFS
  • Automation with PowerCLI and related tooling

Experience with backup software, monitoring, and identity systems helps too. In many projects, ESXi is only one part of a broader VMware stack, so clear handovers and clean documentation matter as much as technical depth.

Berlin hiring context

In Berlin, ESXi specialists often support agencies, industrial firms, and service providers that keep mixed on-premise systems running. Remote work fits most planning, review, and troubleshooting tasks, while host swaps, cabling checks, and recovery exercises may need someone on site. English is often enough for technical work, but local coordination can still matter for operations teams and vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with VMware ESXi? These answers cover the essentials.

VMware ESXi is used to run multiple virtual machines on one physical server. Teams rely on it for server consolidation, isolated test environments, and stable private infrastructure. It is common where uptime, predictable resource use, and clean host management matter.

ESXi is the hypervisor, while vSphere is the wider VMware management stack around it. People often say "VMware" when they mean the whole environment, which can include vCenter, storage, and networking layers. If you hire for ESXi work, make sure the specialist understands the full stack, not just the host itself.

A strong VMware ESXi specialist has handled host upgrades, VM moves, datastore changes, and rollback planning. Look for someone who can read hardware compatibility notes, check backup readiness, and coordinate downtime carefully. For larger migrations, experience with vCenter and storage design is just as important.

VMware ESXi work usually goes with vCenter Server, virtual networking, and storage administration. PowerCLI, backup tooling, and monitoring are also common parts of the job. If the environment is complex, knowledge of firmware, BIOS settings, and hardware compatibility helps a lot.

A small VMware ESXi task may only need someone who has done host maintenance or VM recovery before. But upgrades, cluster changes, and production migrations need a specialist who has already worked in live environments under pressure. The more systems depend on the platform, the more valuable practical operations experience becomes.

Many ESXi tasks can be done remotely, including planning, configuration review, troubleshooting, and documentation. On-site help in Berlin is useful when hardware must be replaced, cabling needs to be checked, or a recovery test must happen in the data center. The right setup depends on how much physical access the project needs.

A good VMware ESXi professional explains trade-offs clearly and works from the current state of the environment, not from assumptions. They should know how to verify host health, backup status, storage paths, and version compatibility before changing anything. Clear notes, safe change steps, and calm incident handling are strong signs of quality.

A VMware ESXi freelancer should be comfortable with production changes, client communication, and structured handovers. It helps to know how local teams work, especially when some tasks are remote and others require on-site coordination in Berlin. Being able to document decisions and explain risks is often as important as the technical fix.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 849 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Turkish (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Media and Entertainment (63%), and Automotive (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VMware ESXi in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Customer Service (75%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VMware ESXi

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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