VMware Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used VMware
John Ampia-Addison
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Walter Sarg
Last position:
Territory Service Manager Red Hat Consulting at Major German Engineering and Technology Multinational Company
- Migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, 40+ workstreams / projects in parallel (Small- to Medium Sized VM Operators / Critical Factory Workload Owners / Large-Scale Data Center Operators)
Claus Eggersberger
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager – Digitalization in Insurance & Telecommunications
Initiation, planning, management, and closing of multiple digitalization projects
Requirements management including proposal creation, technical concepts & process analyses
Stakeholder management (internal steering, external service providers, business units)
Resource & capacity planning, controlling, budget responsibility
Claim and change management (including escalation handling)
Project marketing & knowledge management
Quality assurance & risk management according to PMO standards
Implementation of a cloud-based solution in customer service (insurance)
Harmonization & digitalization of approval and contract processes
Reduced processing times by >20% through optimized workflows
Establishment of standardized project controlling with BI dashboard
Jira • Confluence • MS365 (Project, Teams, SharePoint) • ITIL • PRINCE2
Zoran Jovanovic
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
Emre Hayta
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at SIWA Online GmbH
- Planning and implementation of IT infrastructures for clients
- Automating deployments with AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK
- Monitoring and optimizing cloud environments and the entire IT infrastructure
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
- Collaborating with development teams on CI/CD processes
Martin Ananda Boeker
Last position:
Systems Architect at ASFiNAG
- Migrated infrastructure automation from Puppet to Ansible
- Ensured compatibility with CentOS and RHEL 8 and 9
- Managed users in Active Directory
- Managed applications, services, security policies, certificates, and more
Jürgen Eckel
Last position:
Chief Executive Officer at Riddle&Code GmbH
- Pivoted the company into data-driven and AI-powered energy optimization solutions for microgrids, energy communities, and grid operators.
Joseph Wagner
Last position:
Freelancer Cloud / Solution Architect (AWS) at A1 Bank
- I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
- The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
- Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
- Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
- Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.
Benjamin Akhras
Last position:
Research Engineer at AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology
- Developed Taranis AI, an advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) tool, leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize information gathering and situational analysis.
- Created cybersecurity trainings and a cyber range to provide hands-on learning experiences for SOC teams and IT management.
- Designed and implemented a hybrid cloud infrastructure using OpenStack, Terraform, and Ansible, improving the scalability and performance of the infrastructure and led the migration from an on-site only infrastructure to the hybrid cloud environment.
- Some of my current work can be found on GitHub.
Christian Mißlinger
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Fadil Kalabalukovic
Last position:
Self-employed IT Service Provider at HG46-IT e.U.
- Setup of server and application infrastructures
- 3rd-level support for issues
- Consulting for application software and hardware
- Website design
- Network setup and conclusion of maintenance contracts
Stefan Mühlbacher
Last position:
Software consulting and development at An Austrian bank
Further development, configuration and operation of DOXiS, a document management system at a large financial services company. Development of a document interface as a REST API to integrate with third-party systems using the Java Spring Framework. Programming client scripts in Visual Basic, as well as workflow and agent scripts in Groovy.
Sebastian H
Last position:
Software Developer at FERCHAU Austria GmbH
- Development and project management of configuration and calibration assistants for pick-and-place machines (Tools: Python, PyQt, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of a project and production planning software for ski manufacturing (Tools: C#, WinForms, WPF, DevExpress, MS SQL, Jira, Confluence)
- New development and project management of documentation software for the test lab in the ski manufacturing process (Tools: Java, Spring Boot, REST API, Hibernate, MSSQL, React, Mantine.dev, Tiptap, Jira, Confluence)
- Further development and project management of warehouse management software with associated hardware for medical technology (Tools: Java, Quarkus, Flutter, ESP32, C/C++, Google Cloud, Jira, Confluence)
- Enhancement of a web application in the construction sector: improving user experience, developing new features, and updating outdated code parts (Tools: React, Node.js, Linux, GitLab)
- Further development of a web application for visualizing production steps by generating a graph based on various parameters; extending the search and filter function (Tools: Angular, Jira, Confluence)
- Modernization of a client's IT infrastructure in the online retail sector by provisioning cloud services with Terraform and creating a prototype of a web application (Tools: Terraform, AWS, Google Cloud)
- Planning, designing, and development of an application for a client's internal meeting management in the banking sector with integration into the Microsoft ecosystem; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React, Node.js, Microsoft Graph API, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- New development and modernization of a mobile smartphone application for product portfolio management of an IT service provider; project management using SCRUM (Tools: Figma, React Native, Android, iOS, Android Studio, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
- Creation of an implementation concept for a monitoring system for rail infrastructure and development of graphical click prototypes (Tools: Figma, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Jira, Confluence)
- Software development in various technologies and programming languages
- Project management and organization of SCRUM meetings
- Point of contact for the client and distribution of tasks within the internal project team
- Requirements engineering: requirement analysis with the client
- Planning and conducting workshops
- Design and implementation of software architectures with prototype development
- UX/UI design of mobile, desktop, and web applications
Karl Steinzer
Last position:
Freelancer
- Implementation of a Blazor application and Windows services with RabbitMQ, MS Orleans, SignalR and Powershell to manage automatic deployments and updates in VMware
- Development of a WPF application with C# and REST API integration (object annotation) for a German automotive company in distributed teams (Austria, Germany, Russia, India) with the following tasks:
- Requirement analysis, design, implementation, branching/merging, code reviews, optimizations, testing, bug fixing
- Integration of payment terminals and card readers into a vending platform using .NET Core
- Frontend development in Angular & AngularJS (SignalR and REST API integration, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
Aldin Zunic
Last position:
ERP (Oracle) Developer / Consultant at PBS Logitek GmbH
- Lead Oracle database developer
- Administration of all Oracle databases (29 in total)
- Migration of Oracle databases from 11g to 19c
- Implementation of the IBM Cognos tool, migration of reports from Data Warehouse/APEX to Cognos
- Analysis and performance tuning of various projects
- Support for logistics program
- Shell scripts
- Ad hoc reports according to business requirements
- Writing technical documentation
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Statistics of experts using VMware
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Retail
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
50%
Master's degree or higher
14%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Bosnian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using VMware
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
Enterprise Virtualization with VMware
VMware technologies form the backbone of modern enterprise IT infrastructure. Professionals in this field build, configure, and maintain scalable virtual machines, high-availability clusters, and software-defined data centers. By decoupling software from physical hardware, these specialists help companies optimize resource utilization, reduce hardware costs, and ensure business continuity.
Core Ecosystem and Integration
- vSphere and ESXi hypervisor deployment and optimization
- NSX virtual networking and micro-segmentation for advanced security
- vSAN software-defined storage configuration and management
- vRealize Suite for automated operations and cloud management
- Horizon for secure virtual desktop infrastructure delivery
Infrastructure Migration and Hybrid Cloud
Migrating legacy workloads to modern virtual platforms requires precise planning to minimize downtime. Experts execute seamless transitions to private, public, or hybrid cloud environments. They design disaster recovery strategies using Site Recovery Manager to safeguard business operations against critical infrastructure failures.
Austrian IT Infrastructure Demands
Organizations across Austria, particularly in financial services, manufacturing, and public administration, rely heavily on private cloud infrastructure to meet strict European data sovereignty laws. Local enterprises often require specialists who understand Austrian compliance standards and can collaborate on-site for sensitive data center migrations in hubs like Vienna, Linz, or Graz.
When to Onboard External Specialists
Companies typically bring in freelance expertise during major platform upgrades, data center consolidations, or licensing restructurings. Freelancers provide the highly specialized knowledge needed for complex system designs without burdening internal IT teams with long-term overhead during transitional project phases.
Key Skills of Top Professionals
Distinguished specialists possess advanced certifications such as VMware Certified Professional or Advanced Professional. They combine deep virtualization knowledge with expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, scripting via PowerCLI, and integration with enterprise backup solutions like Veeam.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around VMware.
A VMware professional designs, deploys, and maintains virtualized server, storage, and network environments. They focus on performance tuning, system resource allocation, executing software upgrades, and ensuring robust disaster recovery procedures.
Many Austrian businesses utilize VMware Cloud solutions to bridge the gap between local on-premises data centers and global hyperscalers. This allows companies in Vienna or Salzburg to maintain sensitive data locally for GDPR compliance while scaling workloads dynamically.
VMware vSphere is the complete virtualization suite, whereas ESXi is the bare-metal hypervisor installed directly on physical servers. vCenter Server is the centralized management tool used to control and configure multiple ESXi hosts across the entire enterprise network.
Yes, most architecture, monitoring, and administration tasks on a VMware platform can be performed remotely. However, for initial physical hardware provisioning or highly secure government projects in Austria, some on-site attendance at the data center may be required.
While Microsoft Hyper-V is highly integrated with Windows Server environments, VMware is widely considered the industry standard for large-scale, complex enterprise deployments. It offers superior memory management, more advanced virtual networking through NSX, and broader third-party ecosystem support.
You should target freelancers holding VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) credentials. These certifications validate that the expert has undergone rigorous training and possesses practical, hands-on experience with the platform.
Industrial enterprises in Austria deploy VMware to consolidate legacy control systems onto modern, resilient virtual machines. This reduces hardware footprint on the factory floor, guarantees high availability for production software, and simplifies system backups.
A well-rounded VMware specialist should have strong command of automation tools like PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform. Additionally, deep familiarity with enterprise storage networks (SAN/NAS) and modern backup suites like Veeam is highly beneficial.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 867 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects, 50% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 14% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Bosnian (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Banking and Finance (50%), and Retail (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (63%), and Operations (56%).
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