Andreas Feid - Dynamic Storage Engineer

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Leiden, Netherlands and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Latin (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Vast Data and AD Solution Swiss Com .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Telecommunication , and Pharmaceutical . Andreas also has some experience in Automotive , Energy , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Customer Service , and Operations . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Customer Service .

Q: What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended National Taiwan Normal University for Chinese studies, language studies .

Q: Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 11 certificates . Among them, these include: Data Dobi (Dobiminer Professional 5) , IBM CDBA (IBM CERTIFIED DATABASE ASSOCIATE) , and MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) .

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Leiden, Netherlands

Experience

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Vast Data

Supporting and diagnosing problems with Vast cluster installations.
Close cooperation with engineering in diagnosing and documenting product issues and providing workarounds and fixes.

Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year

AD Solution Swiss Com

Planning and designing the multi site, multi layer storage HA infrastructure of a new private cloud solution for Switzerland’s biggest public client.

Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

1 year 5 months

Audi

Architecting, planning and designing NAS migrations for the Audi account.
Migrating data from 36 legacy NetApp systems in 5 different locations to the new Isilon and Unity storage environment totaling over 10 PB with several hundred vFilers and approximately 150 000 shares.

May 2018 - Nov 2018

7 months

European Commission Luxembourg

Designing, implementation planning and migration for 4 new 16-node Isilon clusters to replace existing NetApp infrastructure.
Developing solutions for monitoring the new infrastructure, security related implementations like antivirus, and backup and DR solutions based on Superna EyeGlass.

May 2016 - May 2018

2 years 1 month

Huawei

Data center migration, consolidation and data migrations as EBG data center and migration consultant.

Oct 2015 - May 2016

8 months

IBM

Data center migration, Metro Cluster C-Dot implementation, and data migration from 7-mode to C-Dot Metro Cluster.
Implementation of new monitoring tools (OnCommand Unified Manager) and workflow automation and standardization.

Jun 2015 - May 2016

1 year

DIWEGA

Consulting and planning on C-Dot migrations and Metro Cluster C-Dot implementations.
Data migrations from 7-mode to C-Dot.
Backup and DR configuration and planning with SnapVault and SnapMirror.
Integration of NetApp with VMware ESX, MS Exchange and SQL Server.

Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

6 months

Petrol Development Oman

Data ONTAP C-Dot implementation and migration from 7-mode to C-Dot.
Conceptualization, installation and configuration of DR systems and policies, defining SnapVault and SnapMirror policies.
Installation and configuration of new E-series systems as backup targets.
Implementation of workflow automation and standardization of work instructions and procedures.

Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 6 months

Novartis NX via Simply Vision

Worldwide rollout of Clustered Data ONTAP: design, testing and implementation in the existing NX environment.
Implementation of the NetApp WFA tool to standardize and simplify common tasks across geographies.
Development of reporting and self-service tools to streamline storage administration and rollout.

Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

7 months

T-Systems via Real Storage Solutions

Cluster mode rollout and design template for NFSv4, NFSv4.1 and pNFS setup for the Shell team.
Creation of default design for small and remote site rollout of 7-mode NetApp filers.

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

6 months

IBM via Spirit 21

Design, implementation, third level troubleshooting and maintenance for IBM N-series storage system deployments around the globe for the Novartis account.

Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

10 months

Bechtle

Technical project planning, execution and implementation of NetApp based storage solutions.
Planning and implementation of VMware and NetApp based virtualization solutions.
Presales support for sales projects across the German speaking part of Switzerland.

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

5 months

IBM

Management, design, and worldwide rollout of N-series systems for the Novartis account.

Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year

On-site

SBM

Onsite engineer at Saudi Aramco: management, design, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IBM N-series storage system deployments.
Project support in the region.

Feb 2000 - Apr 2010

10 years 3 months

NetApp

Managed two teams of TSE providing support to NetApp customers in D/A/CH.
Coaching and training technical support engineers in the German teams.
Setup of the NetApp support center in Dalian, China.
Technical support manager for Korean, Japanese and English teams.
Technical global advisor for E.ON and WEB.DE.
Filer escalation engineer.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (18 years), Telecommunication (3 years), Pharmaceutical (2 years), Automotive (1.5 years), Energy (1.5 years), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Energy

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (15.5 years), Customer Service (15 years), Operations (4.5 years), Project Management (1 year), and Sales (1 year).

Information Technology

Customer Service

Operations

Project Management

Sales

Summary

Dynamic Storage Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in storage solutions and data migration. Proficient in architecting and troubleshooting complex storage infrastructures, successfully managing migrations exceeding 10PB across multiple legacy systems. Demonstrated success in collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Committed to driving operational excellence and transforming client experiences through innovative solutions that align with business objectives.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Latin

Advanced

Chinese

Advanced

Dutch

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

National Taiwan Normal University

Chinese studies, language studies · Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China

Oct 1985 - Jun 1993

University Trier

Chinese studies, classical Chinese, economics · Trier, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Data Dobi (Dobiminer Professional 5)

IBM CDBA (IBM CERTIFIED DATABASE ASSOCIATE)

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer)

NACA (Network Appliance Certified Associate)

NACE (Network Appliance Certified Expert)

NCDA (Network Appliance Certified Data Administrator)

NCIE San (Network Appliance Certified Implementation Expert San)

SCAE (Symantec Certified Antivirus Engineer)

SCNA (Sun Certified Network Administrator)

SCSA (Sun Certified System Administrator)

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Leiden, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Latin (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Vast Data and AD Solution Swiss Com.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Telecommunication, and Pharmaceutical. Andreas also has some experience in Automotive, Energy, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Customer Service, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management and Sales.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Customer Service.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas attended National Taiwan Normal University for Chinese studies, language studies.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: Data Dobi (Dobiminer Professional 5), IBM CDBA (IBM CERTIFIED DATABASE ASSOCIATE), and MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional).

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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