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Nisanthan S.

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BI Consultant

Berlin
Nisanthan S.

Last position:

Business Intelligence Consultant (freelance) at NBIC – Nisanthan BI Consulting

  • Advising companies on building, migrating and optimising BI and reporting landscapes (Power BI, SQL, Python, ETL)

  • 5 client engagements in real estate and finance since 05/2025: taking over and stabilising existing reporting, automating recurring standard and management reports, building cash-flow models

  • Proposal and feasibility assessments for BI and reporting projects

  • Using AI-assisted development (Claude Code) to accelerate automation, tooling and web/app development

  • Custom ERP system

  • Problem: A client's core processes ran on scattered, siloed Excel files with no central data storage – error-prone, hard to scale and impossible to analyse end-to-end.

  • Approach: Captured the business processes and requirements, modelled the data and developed iteratively together with the business team.

  • Implementation: Built a tailored, web-based ERP system with a central database, role-based modules and automated reporting – delivered using AI-assisted development in Claude Code.

  • Timesheet app

  • Starting point: Time tracking based on an overgrown, macro-heavy Excel template – maintenance-intensive, single-user and error-prone.

  • Implementation: Migrated all functionality and VBA macros into a standalone web app with central data storage, multi-user support and automated reporting.

  • Cash-flow modelling

  • Starting point: The existing cash-flow model covered standing investments only; project developments were missing from steering.

  • Implementation: Built and extended the CF model to include project-development cash flows.

  • Optimisation: Reviewed and optimised existing CF models and expanded the KPI outputs for reporting and steering.

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Alexandro L.

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Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

Berlin
Alexandro L.

Last position:

Senior Project Manager - RIS & PACS Replacement

  • Replacement of a RIS and PACS system in combination with three different software solutions, with a focus on redesigning and further developing existing processes.
  • Ensuring the interaction of the individual solutions and their integration into one overall solution to provide optimal support for medical staff in their daily work.
  • Overall project management including coordination of three service providers.
  • Use of technologies and solutions such as RIS, PACS, Smart Reporting, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Leading the RIS & PACS replacement in a hospital.
  • Support with the communication strategy.
  • Coordination of external and internal resources.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Steering of steering committees.
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Ola V.

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IT Lecturer

Berlin
Ola V.

Last position:

IT Lecturer

  • IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
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André S.

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IT Consultant SAP® Authorizations RAD/UAM, Basis Administration, SAP® IS-U EMD, Billing Processes

Berlin
André S.

Last position:

IT Consultant SAP® Administration at Lechwerke AG (LEW)

  • IT services for the administration of the SAP® systems NETZ/Sales, BW, Core, Portal
  • Administration of SAP® authorizations and users via central user administration (ZBV) in SAP® Solution Manager
  • Setup and further development of SAP® authorization roles
  • Role assignment according to requests
  • Creation, change, and deletion of users
  • Incident handling and error analysis (e.g. authorization trace, debugging in test systems)
  • Cooperation with the SAP® development team on new implementations and process changes
  • Special tasks
  • Execution of Privileged User Management (PUM) 2023–2025 using Security Bridge
  • Decommissioning of the SAP® Core system and migration to S/4HANA
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André G.

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IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management

Berlin
André G.

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 N.

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Senior Project Manager IT

Berlin
Albrecht N.

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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Ensar Y.

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Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL)

Berlin
Ensar Y.

Last position:

Service Manager Microsoft Cloud Services (ITIL) at Industry (technology group)

  • Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
  • Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
  • Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
  • Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
  • Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow
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Alexander V.

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Product Owner

Berlin
Alexander V.

Last position:

Product Owner at FI-TS

  • Rebuilding an existing cloud solution with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Prometheus, Grafana, GitLab, Argo CD and PostgreSQL
  • Coordinating and managing external partners and service providers
  • Ensuring service delivery on time and on budget with budget responsibility
  • Integrating the cloud solution with external public clouds (AWS)
  • Setting up and defining processes and workflows in Jira and Confluence
  • Product management of software development for automation and self-service in CI/CD DevOps mode
  • Agile software development with Kanban and Scrum in various development teams
  • Single point of contact for key customers in respective projects
  • Creating and aligning the product backlog with stakeholders from sales, architecture, development teams, marketing, management and customers
  • Migrating existing customers to the AWS cloud as product owner
  • Creating and aligning a product roadmap with internal and external stakeholders
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Szymon S.

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IT Systems Specialist

Berlin
Szymon S.

Last position:

IT Systems Specialist at BOSCH

  • Preparation, configuration, and deployment of client systems
  • Planning and implementation of network infrastructures
  • First-level and second-level support during the transition
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Matthias K.

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Requirements Manager (freelance)

Berlin
Matthias K.

Last position:

Requirements Manager (freelance) at Bundesdruckerei GmbH

  • Maintenance of the product backlog in collaboration with the PO
  • Analysis and alignment of requirements
  • Creation of process documentation and status reports
  • Definition of workflows
  • Preparation and moderation of agile meetings
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Mustafa A.

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System Administrator

Berlin
Mustafa A.

Last position:

System Administrator at Axel Springer SE

  • Incident management and ticket handling (2nd-level support)
  • Proactive detection and resolution of incidents
  • Carrying out scheduled maintenance work and system updates
  • Infrastructure monitoring with Zabbix
  • Remote access & administration via Royal TSX
  • Documentation of IT incidents and solutions
  • Cooperation with internal IT teams and business departments
  • Optimization and automation of internal IT processes
  • Creation and management of snapshots of virtual machines in vCenter to secure and restore critical systems
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Alexander B.

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Consultant

Berlin
Alexander B.

Last position:

Consultant at Bundesdruckerei

  • Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
  • Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
  • Silent install / uninstall
  • Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
  • Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
  • Troubleshooting
  • System monitoring
  • 2nd and 3rd Level Support
  • Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
  • Automatic client provisioning
  • Quality assurance, testing of software packages
  • Workplace Engineering
  • Windows Client Engineering
  • Management of profiles and group policies
  • Working with agile methods (Scrum)
  • Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
  • Sprint planning
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Florian R.

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Network Administrator

Berlin
Florian R.

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 N.

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Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

Berlin
Chitrung N.

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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Statistics of experts using Windows Server

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

22 years (Germany: 23 years)

Windows Server experts in Berlin have 22 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year less than in Germany, where the average stands at 23 years.

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 5.3 years)

Windows Server experts in Berlin stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 3.1 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 5.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

17

Windows Server experts in Berlin have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Windows Server experts in Berlin have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

Top industries

Information Technology, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance

Windows Server experts in Berlin are most in demand in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources

Windows Server experts in Berlin earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Human Resources.

Bachelor's degree or higher

73% (Germany: 69%)

73% of Windows Server experts in Berlin hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 4% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 69%.

Master's degree or higher

47% (Germany: 38%)

47% of Windows Server experts in Berlin hold at least a Master's degree. It is 9% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 38%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 4)

Windows Server experts in Berlin hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 4.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Windows Server experts in Berlin most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 97%)

100% of Windows Server experts in Berlin speak two or more languages. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 97%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charges less than €480 per day.
2 of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charge between €480 and €640 per day.
4 of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charge between €640 and €800 per day.
6 of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charge between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Windows Server experts in Berlin charges €1280 or more per day.
<€480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Berlin using Windows Server

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

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Daily rate avg. 780 €
Germany avg. 780 €

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 768 €

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.

Windows Server experts industry focus

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

  • Information Technology (95%)
  • Government and Administration (55%)
  • Banking and Finance (50%)
  • Manufacturing (45%)
  • Telecommunication (45%)
  • Automotive (40%)
  • Media and Entertainment (40%)
  • Professional Services (40%)

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

About the technology

What Windows Server provides

Windows Server is Microsoft's server operating system for running business applications, shared services, identity systems and network infrastructure. It supports on-premises data centres, virtual machines and hybrid environments connected to Microsoft Azure. Companies use it where controlled access, familiar administration and integration with Microsoft business software matter.

Core services and roles

A Windows Server environment can provide directory services, name resolution, DHCP, file storage, print services, web hosting and application delivery. Strong professionals configure and maintain roles such as Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, Group Policy, Internet Information Services and Remote Desktop Services. They also design permissions and service dependencies so systems remain manageable as they grow.

Ecosystem and tooling

Windows Server work often connects Microsoft identity, security and cloud tools with existing business systems. Relevant expertise may include PowerShell, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Arc, Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, SQL Server, IIS and Microsoft 365. Professionals use PowerShell automation, Windows Admin Center, event logs, performance monitoring and backup tooling to operate consistent environments.

Where companies use it

Windows Server supports internal and customer-facing systems across finance, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, professional services and public-sector organisations. Typical assignments include:

  • Active Directory design, domain consolidation and Group Policy management
  • File server, application server and IIS migrations
  • Hyper-V virtualisation and failover cluster implementation
  • Hybrid connectivity between local infrastructure and Azure
  • Backup, recovery and security hardening programmes

When freelance expertise helps

Companies often bring in a specialist during a migration, merger, audit, outage or move toward hybrid infrastructure. External support can also help when internal teams need a documented operating model, cleaner permissions or reliable PowerShell automation. In Berlin, remote collaboration is practical for many tasks, while on-site work can help with data-centre changes, hardware and sensitive cutovers.

What strong professionals deliver

A capable Windows Server professional starts with dependencies, business impact and recovery requirements rather than applying a standard template. They document domains, roles, firewall paths, service accounts, certificates and rollback steps. Look for clear testing, least-privilege access, repeatable automation and evidence that changes were monitored after release. German or English communication may be relevant when teams, suppliers and documentation are distributed across locations.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Windows Server? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

Windows Server runs shared business services such as identity management, file storage, DNS, DHCP, web applications and remote access. It also hosts virtual machines and supports hybrid connections with Microsoft Azure.

Windows Server is often preferred when a company relies on Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, SQL Server or other Microsoft technologies. Linux may be a better fit for specific open-source, containerised or highly customised workloads, so the choice depends on the existing environment and operational skills.

A strong Windows Server specialist may also work with PowerShell, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, Hyper-V, networking, backup systems and endpoint security. Knowledge of certificates, firewalls, SQL Server and monitoring is valuable when the assignment covers a complete service rather than one server role.

The required depth depends on the risk and scope of the work. A small Group Policy change needs different expertise from a domain migration, clustered workload, security remediation or hybrid redesign. For critical environments, assess whether the professional has handled comparable dependencies, testing and rollback planning.

Windows Server administration is often suitable for remote collaboration through secure management access, documented procedures and scheduled change windows. On-site presence may still be useful for hardware installation, data-centre tasks or tightly controlled cutovers. Agree on access, language and escalation processes before work begins.

A company may bring in a Windows Server freelancer for a migration, outage recovery, audit preparation, automation project or temporary capacity gap. External expertise is especially useful when the internal team needs an independent design review or a documented transition plan.

Ask a Windows Server professional to explain how they would map dependencies, protect privileged access, test changes and recover from failure. Good answers include clear documentation, least-privilege design, monitoring and rollback steps rather than a list of product names alone.

Windows Server remains relevant when applications, identity services or specialised workloads depend on the Windows ecosystem. Cloud services can reduce the need for physical servers, but organisations may still operate Windows workloads locally, in Azure virtual machines or across a hybrid model.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 780 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 47% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (15%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Government and Administration (55%), and Banking and Finance (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Windows Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (90%), and Operations (60%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Windows Server

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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