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Frank Dostert

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Project Manager

Ratingen
Frank Dostert

Last position:

Project Manager at TEAG Thüringer Energie AG

  • Transition of Microsoft Azure operations to BTC AG
  • Responsibility: budget of €60k
  • Staff: leadership of 5 people
  • Tools: Office 365, JIRA, Confluence
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Christian Wonneberger

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Project Manager, Interim Manager, Application Manager

Düsseldorf
Christian Wonneberger

Last position:

Software Engineer, cross-platform Application Manager at International major bank

  • Creating interfaces between the legacy platform and the new container solution
  • Coordinating required contributions from line units
  • Moderating regular status meetings with the software vendor
  • Minimally invasive conversion of TWS scheduling from the old to the new platform
  • Environment: IBM Mainframe, DB2, CICS, MQ, Red Hat Linux, Oracle, Kubernetes, Kafka, Helm, GitLab, Jenkins
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Olaf Radicke

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DevOps Architect / Consultant

Krefeld
Olaf Radicke

Last position:

DevOps Architect / Consultant at Authority with increased security requirements

  • Identification of requirements (legal, organizational, and technical)
  • Design of solution architectures
  • Evaluation of concepts and technologies
  • Preparation of decision templates
  • Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
  • Coordination of implementation
  • Review of implementations
  • Documentation
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Adnan Karabegovic

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Chief Information Officer

Erkrath
Adnan Karabegovic

Last position:

Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

  • Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
  • Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
  • Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
  • Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
  • Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
  • Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
  • Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
  • Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
  • Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.
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Thorsten Otremba

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Workstream Lead (WS)

Düsseldorf
Thorsten Otremba

Last position:

Workstream Lead (WS) at Bank-Verlag GmbH

  • Introduction of giro card with Visa Debit card payment function (Combocard) for Commerzbank
  • Support for the Card Processing Team (card processing; Clearing & Settlement incl. Dispute Management teams) in project work
  • Creation of requirements for the Clearing & Settlement team, Authorization team (AZ) and Card Production team (KP) as part of a requirements catalog
  • Requirements engineering (requirements management) with business contact person
  • Participation in workstream meetings between VISA Inc., SRC Security Research & Consulting GmbH, Commerzbank AG and consulting firms (PwC and Senacor Technologies AG)
  • Sprint planning with Jira tickets of type Task and use of Confluence
  • Creation and presentation of weekly status reports for the Clearing & Settlement, Dispute Management and Reporting & GUI workstreams
  • Coordination with network and file transfer teams for connection tests of new interfaces, e.g. setup of host keys, use of VPN or sipnet connections
  • Coordination of the delivery of test files, e.g. exchange rates (FX rates; TC 56 of VISA rates), VISA Debit and Credit transactions (format Base II) and EANSS/ISS Base II clearing files to the Debit Clearing System (DCS)
  • Conducting coordination meetings on the use of Visanet Settlement Service (VSS) and PSD2 reports and payment traffic statistics (ZVS)
  • Organizing workshops with FiServ (First Data) on Dispute Management and complaint handling
  • Setup and maintenance of Open Point List (OPL) in Confluence
  • Technologies/methods: Jira, Confluence, giro card, VISA Debit card, payments, Kanban board, BIN, routing, CIQ, VPAY, ScalaTest, Dispute Management
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Boban Stamenkovic

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Senior Citrix Consultant & Architect, NetScaler Expert

Düsseldorf
Boban Stamenkovic

Last position:

Senior Citrix Consultant & Architect, NetScaler Expert at Freelancer

  • Design, installation, configuration, administration, optimization, and further development of IT infrastructures in Citrix environments
  • Upgrading older Citrix systems to the latest versions
  • Installation, configuration, and delivery of applications in Citrix environments
  • Support in 2nd- and 3rd-level support
  • Performing performance analyses and optimizations in complex Citrix environments
  • Analysis and fixing of issues in complex Citrix systems
  • Creating, updating, and maintaining technical documentation
  • Troubleshooting slow logons in Citrix XenApp / CVAD environments
  • Analysis and fixing of printer problems in Citrix environments
  • Creating, maintaining, and optimizing Citrix VDI policies
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) 2402 LTSR, Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Citrix Hypervisor / Citrix XenServer, Citrix Director / Citrix StoreFront, Citrix Machine Creation Services (MCS) / Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS), Citrix App Layering, Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM), Citrix Profile Management
  • NetScaler SDX 14 / NetScaler Gateway 14 / NetScaler Console 14, NetScaler Load Balancing / Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), NetScaler Applications Analytics (Web Insights, Security Insights, SSL Insights, TCP Insights, Gateway Insights, HDX Insights, ADC Infrastructure Analytics)
  • Design, installation, configuration, management, optimization, and further development of IT infrastructures in Microsoft environments
  • Upgrading older Microsoft systems to the latest versions
  • Installation, configuration, and delivery of applications in Microsoft environments
  • Creating, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Group Policy policies
  • Design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft Azure environments
  • Windows Server 2022 / Windows 11, Windows Group Policy / Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), SQL Server 2022 / SCCM Server, RADIUS Server, FSLogix, PowerShell
  • Implementation of standard changes according to ITIL guidelines
  • VMWare / Splunk
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Dirk Raske

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IT Operations / Service Management

Ratingen
Dirk Raske

Last position:

IT Operations / Service Management at Grant Thornton AG

  • Support for the transition to the provider
  • Quality assurance in developing operations manuals
  • Operational performance management of the provider
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Abdelhak Mahou

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Network Architect

Düsseldorf
Abdelhak Mahou

Last position:

Network Architect at Bechtle Managed Services GmbH

  • Created as-is network documentation for a Bechtle customer
  • Analyzed existing configurations and adjusted them
  • Advised on Fortinet and Check Point products
  • Troubleshot complex routing, switching and application issues
  • Tools: MS Azure, FortiManager, Cisco Nexus & Catalyst, Cisco WLAN Controller, Citrix Netscaler SD-WAN, MS Visio, Checkpoint VSX, Wireshark
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Hisham Elsharawy

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System Engineer Network & Security

Düsseldorf
Hisham Elsharawy

Last position:

System Engineer Network & Security at Isringhausen GmbH

  • Operation, maintenance and administration of the global network & security system landscape
  • Troubleshooting and support in 2nd & 3rd levels and provide technical advice to other dept.
  • Configuration of complex LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and WLAN network infrastructures (N5K, N9K, ASR 8000, Wireless Controller WLC9800, AP C91xx and VMware Velo Cloud)
  • Control of external service providers as part of service and escalation management
  • Implementation and monitoring of system updates (software upgrades, minor/major changes)
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Jonas Sickel

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Subproject Manager / Consultant – d.3 DMS Solution Implementation

Neuss
Jonas Sickel

Last position:

Subproject Manager / Consultant – d.3 DMS Solution Implementation at InterRisk Versicherungs-AG

  • Planning the migration of the legacy archive to the new d.velop-documents platform
  • Managing external service providers and internal project stakeholders
  • Connecting existing systems to d.velop documents
  • Project planning, control and reporting
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Andreas Grutz

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Senior Fullstack Developer · .NET & Angular · AI Integration · Cloud · DevOps

Erkrath
Andreas Grutz

Last position:

Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT service provider

  • Supported an agile team in the development of a new CRM tool
  • Web frontend development (Angular 17 with MDB-Bootstrap, microfrontends, DDD)
  • Backend development (C# & .NET 7-9, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, microservices, DDD)
  • Coordination with stakeholders & product owners
  • Assisted in sprint planning
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Marco Kuhl

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Owner

Duisburg
Marco Kuhl

Last position:

Owner at Kuhlma IT Solutions

  • Self-employed as owner of Kuhlma IT Solutions since July 2015• Consulting on and executing IT consulting projects in client management and email archiving• Supporting and implementing baramundi Management Suite solutions• Performing system updates, packaging applications, and training staff

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Statistics of experts using VMware

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years (Germany: 23 years)

Position duration

2.1 years

Positions per freelancer

16

Top business areas

Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Bachelor's degree or higher

71% (Germany: 67%)

Master's degree or higher

29% (Germany: 34%)

Certifications per freelancer

6 (Germany: 5)

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Speak two or more languages

93% (Germany: 97%)

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 Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf using VMware

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

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Daily rate avg. 843 €
Germany avg. 807 €

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

Virtualization core

VMware is the platform many companies use to run servers as virtual machines on shared hardware. It is central in data centers, private clouds, and hybrid setups where workloads need isolation, flexibility, and controlled resource use. Experts working with VMware often support application hosting, lab environments, disaster recovery, and platform consolidation.

Key parts

The stack usually includes vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, with tools for storage, networking, and lifecycle control.

  • ESXi host setup and hardening
  • vCenter administration and access control
  • Cluster, datastore, and network design
  • Template, snapshot, and image handling
  • Upgrade and patch planning

Common work

Freelance VMware specialists are often brought in for migrations, host failures, performance issues, or redesigns after growth or restructuring. They also help when companies move from older vSphere estates, need to clean up sprawl, or want to standardize operations across sites. In Dusseldorf, this often fits firms with mixed on-prem and cloud infrastructure.

What strong specialists do

Good professionals do more than keep virtual machines running. They understand availability, backup, storage paths, network policies, and how changes affect the wider environment. They document clearly, work safely during maintenance windows, and can explain tradeoffs without jargon.

When to hire

Bring in VMware expertise when you need a stable platform for business-critical systems, but the internal team lacks time or depth. It is also the right move for audits, redesigns, recovery work, or a migration that touches many hosts and clusters. Companies in manufacturing, logistics, finance, and services often use outside help for these phases.

Skills around VMware

Many projects also need adjacent knowledge in Windows Server, Linux, SAN and NAS storage, virtual networking, backup tools, and automation. In some cases, specialists also work with VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX, or integration with public cloud environments. Good experts can fit into remote teams or work on site in Dusseldorf when hands-on access is needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about VMware, in one place.

VMware is used to run many isolated systems on shared hardware, which makes infrastructure easier to scale and manage. Companies use it for application servers, test environments, internal services, and disaster recovery setups. It is especially useful when stability and control matter more than constant hardware changes.

VMware is often chosen for mature management features, broad ecosystem support, and familiar tooling in enterprise settings. Hyper-V can fit Microsoft-heavy environments well, while KVM is common in Linux-centered stacks and open infrastructure. The best choice depends on existing skills, hardware, and how much operational standardization the company wants.

Searches often include VMware, vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, and sometimes VMware Cloud Foundation or NSX. Older estates may still refer to VMware Infrastructure or simply “vCenter work.” Using these terms helps you reach specialists who know the exact part of the stack you need.

A strong VMware specialist usually understands storage, virtual networking, backups, and guest operating systems like Windows Server and Linux. Scripting or automation skills also help, especially for repeatable host and cluster tasks. For bigger environments, knowledge of security hardening and change management matters too.

That depends on the task. A small ESXi refresh may only need a specialist for a short engagement, while a migration, cluster redesign, or recovery effort needs deeper operational experience. If the project affects production workloads, choose someone who has handled similar environments before.

Many VMware tasks can be done remotely, including design reviews, upgrade planning, and day-to-day support. On-site time helps when hardware access, cabling checks, or data center coordination is required. In Dusseldorf, hybrid collaboration is common when local teams want both speed and direct access.

Look for clear examples of migrations, cluster operations, troubleshooting, and safe change handling. A strong VMware expert explains risks, documents decisions, and knows how to recover when a host, datastore, or management service fails. Good signs are structured communication, realistic planning, and calm work during incidents.

They often start with audits, upgrades, host builds, or support for unstable virtual environments. VMware specialists are also brought in for consolidation work, template cleanup, and backup or recovery improvements. These first tasks help them understand the environment before larger changes begin.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 843 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 29% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and Arabic (14%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Manufacturing (71%), and Professional Services (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (86%), and Project Management (86%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VMware

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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