Markus Darda - Senior System Engineer (Server)

Q: Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Birmensdorf, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for EMS Chemie , Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe , and Falcon Privatebank AG .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Banking and Finance , and Automotive . Markus also has some experience in Manufacturing , Government and Public Administration , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 55 certificates . Among them, these include: SC900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Training , AppSense Certified Administrator Training , and Access Gateway 4 .

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Birmensdorf, Switzerland

Experience

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

5 months

Senior System Engineer (Server)

EMS Chemie

Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
Active management of global Active Directory services
Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

7 months

Solution Architect

Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe

As-is/to-be analysis
Defined requirements for the new platform
Analyzed forensic software (FTK, X-Ways, Hansken, Nuix)
Coordinated with the business unit
Created the high-level design
Collected requirements for the forensic software Nuix and Hansken

Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

1 year 5 months

Lead Senior System Engineer

Falcon Privatebank AG

Managing 200 Windows servers
Optimizing the Argent monitoring solution
Setting up WSUS patching
Operating the Exchange 2016 cluster
Operating the SQL cluster
Administering PKI
Migrating the MS-SQL cluster
Operating the Citrix farm
Creating data analysis PowerShell scripts
Managing the NDES Intune installation
Administering NETAPP Filers
Operating the VMware ESX cluster
Leading the email export project (EnterpriseVault export with Transvault, O36 migration with CodeTwo)
Leading the data migration project

Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

10 months

Citrix / Infrastructure Architect

ZKW Group

Leading the Citrix farm project in China
Re-architecting the entire Citrix infrastructure globally
Setting up Citrix Cloud with internal Netscalers and RSA two-factor authentication
Performing VMware/Citrix performance tuning
Developing a high-level design for the new network infrastructure
Advising on the network infrastructure for the new logistics center based on the new concept
Presenting to management

Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 11 months

Continuous Improvement Manager Base & Application Integration Engineering

Swisscom (Schweiz) AG

Improving work in the Connected Workplace
Enabling external access with Netscaler and multi-factor authentication
Optimizing the virtualization environment for more than 20 clients
Leading the Performance Taskforce
Performing VMware/Citrix performance tuning
Planning resources
Managing escalations
Conducting technical interviews and selecting applicants

Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

1 month

Consultant

DKV Mobility Services Business Center GmbH + Co. KG

Corrected user profile permissions using PowerShell scripts
Identified and removed empty, unnecessary Active Directory groups using PowerShell script
Retrieved NTFS permissions using PowerShell and replaced them with correct ones (created group if missing in subdomain)

Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

1 month

Consultant

Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH

Migrated Active Directory Domain Controller from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016
Migrated DHCP server from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016
Migrated DFS file server from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016
Installed Active Directory Certificate Services (PKI) on Windows Server 2016
Migrated Citrix XenDesktop from 7.9 to 7.15 LTSR
Migrated Citrix XenApp from 6.5 to 7.15 LTSR
NetScaler load balancer
Migrated from XenServer 7 to VMware ESX 6.5

Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

2 months

Workshop leader / Trainer

Hannover RE

Conducted workshop on Citrix NetScaler for integrating OKTA SSO / Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Trainer for Office 365 and Microsoft Azure training sessions

Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

1 month

Bussnang, Switzerland

Solution Architect

Stadler Rail

Created a detailed concept for centralizing and renewing the Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop farm based on XenDesktop 7.17 LTR
Set up a farm with multiple sites (4 locations)
Deployed with PVS and MCS and set up persistent desktops for GPU usage
Implemented access via GSLB/AccessGateway with GeoIP and user group membership

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 Telecommunication (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), Automotive (1 year), Manufacturing (1 year), Chemical (0.5 years), and Government and Administration (0.5 years).

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Manufacturing

Chemical

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 (5 years), Project Management (2.5 years), and Operations (2 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Summary

Because of my passion and long experience in IT, both as a hobby and at work, I work fast and am very versatile. I adapt easily to any new work environment and can quickly pick up and learn new things. I'm a good team player and a supportive colleague. I perform equally well in my own work.

I'm helpful and always try to find the best solution for every problem. To me, a problem is a challenge and I solve it quickly thanks to my analytical skills.

Skills

Project Management
Team Leadership
Windows Server (2008, 2012, 2016)
Office 365
Active Directory
Group Policy (Gpo)
Windows 7
Windows 10
Adfs
Migration
Rollout
Citrix Xenapp 6.5 – 7.x
Citrix Xendesktop 4 – 7.x
Citrix Netscaler 8 – 11
Citrix Xenmobile 8 – 10
Virtualization
Powershell
Citrix Sharefile
Microsoft Sql
Vb Script
Lan / Wan
Firewall
Authentication
Authorization

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

SC900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Training

AppSense Certified Administrator Training

Access Gateway 4

Agile Scrum

Citrix Certified Associate – Networking (CCA-N)

Citrix Certified Associate — Virtualization

Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer for Virtualization

Citrix Certified Integration Architect for Virtualization

Citrix Certified Professional – Mobility

Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)

Citrix Certified Professional — Virtualization

Citrix WANScaler 4

Citrix XenMobile Specialist

Citrix XenServer 6

Exam 398: Planning for and Managing Devices in the Enterprise

Internal Auditor ISO 27001 (certified by DNV-GL)

MCITP Enterprise Administrator

MCITP Enterprise Messaging Administrator

MCITP Enterprise Support Technician

MCITP Server Administrator

MCSE 2003 Security

MCTS Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring

MCTS Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: Configuration

MCTS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: Configuration

MCTS Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Configuration

MCTS Microsoft Windows Vista: Configuration

MCTS Windows 7, Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization

MCTS Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MSCE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure

Microsoft Specialist: Administring Office 365 for Small Business

NLP Coach

NetScaler 10

NetScaler 9

PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Professional)

Password Manager 4

Provisioning Server 4

Provisioning Server 5

XenApp (Presentation Server 4)

XenApp 5 Platinum Edition

XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2003

XenApp 6.5

XenDesktop 3

XenDesktop 4

XenDesktop 5

XenDesktop 7

XenMobile 8/9/10

XenServer 4 Platinum Edition

XenServer 5 Platinum Edition

XenServer Enterprise Edition 5

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Birmensdorf, Switzerland.

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior System Engineer (Server), Solution Architect, Lead Senior System Engineer.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for EMS Chemie, Oberfinanzdirektion Karlsruhe, and Falcon Privatebank AG.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Automotive. Markus also has some experience in Manufacturing, Government and Public Administration, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 55 certificates. Among them, these include: SC900 - Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Training, AppSense Certified Administrator Training, and Access Gateway 4.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

Markus's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.