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Benjamin Finn

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Singapore
Toptal Member Since June 3, 2020

Ben is a results-driven project manager with over a decade of experience, specializing in turning complex challenges into streamlined successes. From Fortune 500 companies to agile startups, he's led transformative projects across 6+ countries, generating more than $5 million in savings. Skilled in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, Ben consistently delivers innovative solutions that drive organizational efficiency and growth.

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Jessica Dover

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
United States
Toptal Member Since May 22, 2020

Jessica specializes in project management and digital marketing and brings over a decade of expertise in the entertainment industry. Recently, she worked in artist management as the digital point of contact for a 7-time Grammy award-winning global superstar. As an agile PM, her expertise ranges from creating high trafficked websites, mobile apps, digital campaigns, creative strategy, social media, content capture, brand management, email marketing, ROI, and engagement.

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Liat Hoffman

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Israel
Toptal Member Since January 23, 2020

Liat is an experienced technical project manager (TPM) and scrum master who has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to fast-paced startups. Past clients include Expedia, Microsoft, Capital One, Rackspace, T-Mobile, and Spacemesh. Liat is a project management professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with expertise in Agile, blockchain, DevOps, AWS, UX, research, eCommerce, gaming, marketing automation/CRM, and cybersecurity.

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Mina Valcic

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Serbia
Toptal Member Since January 14, 2020

Mina is a passionate project manager with thirteen years of experience and eight as an agile project and product manager leading software teams with 50+ staff distributed worldwide. She worked on web and mobile app projects for B2C and B2B organizations within the digital marketing, eCommerce, and energy industries. After working in Ericsson and Oracle, Mina developed a profound understanding of the most effective project management practices.

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Stevo Milosevic

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Spain
Toptal Member Since March 17, 2020

Even during his studies on mechatronics and robotics, Stevo was more into human relationships than automating machines. With a decade of experience, he dedicated himself to supporting teams and inspiring colleagues to achieve excellence, wholeheartedly focused on enabling coworkers to reach their full potential. Stevo has previously worked as a contractor for Fortune 500 giants like SAP, UNDP, IBM, and Oracle. He is a PMP-certified delivery manager and the PSM1 Scrum Master certificate owner.

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Guillermo Nudelman Hess

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Brazil
Toptal Member Since April 15, 2020

With a robust background in training, capacity building, and team management, Guillermo is a project manager with several years of experience in IT. His knowledge of project management includes agile (scrum and kanban), business analysis, technical software requirements, cloud computing, and software development. Guillermo's also worked with startups where he served as the scrum master as well as the product owner—from product discovery and lean canvas building to the MVP release.

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Geetansh Merani

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
India
Toptal Member Since September 24, 2020

Geetansh brings nearly a decade of development and Agile expertise to projects for the successful end to end delivery. He is a seasoned project manager who has worked with consumer products, startups, and corporates across eCommerce, telecom, media, and enterprises such as VMware, AirWatch, and Jio. Geetansh has led cross-functional teams with a focus on problem-solving, customer service, and managed products with over 100 million active users.

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Lir Cowman

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since April 8, 2020

As a senior leader, Lir has 25+ years of transforming companies and their digital delivery. Her unique skillset includes operations with tools, templates, and processes for companies to run efficiently; delivery of decades of project management and Agile/Lean/Waterfall/Scrum expertise; and coaching to embed transformational change and help leaders and teams achieve their full potential. She brings a pragmatic, calm, and collaborative approach to the most challenging environments and problems.

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Saranya Rajaratnam

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Australia
Toptal Member Since April 29, 2020

Saranya is a seasoned digital transformation project manager, specialising in working successfully between the business and IT. She is experienced in management consulting, working across retail, digital, and banking portfolios. Her focus areas are defining & managing programs of change, to drive growth, loyalty, and retention. She's skilled in agile & waterfall, leading teams, and is comfortable engaging & influencing stakeholders effectively.

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Rommel Galvez Valdez

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Mexico
Toptal Member Since December 3, 2019

Rommel is an experienced Certified Project Management Professional, Agile Certified Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Master with 9+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of varying sizes. With 12+ years of focused expertise in software development and application support, Rommel is skilled in building strong relationships with stakeholders and turning proposals into reality.

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Mariusz Potocki

Freelance IT Professional
Verified Expert in Project Management
Poland
Toptal Member Since May 4, 2020

A certified project manager, Mariusz has been successfully managing projects in both start-up and corporate environments for the past seven years. He is passionate about bringing the efficiency of lean and agile to corporate clients, and empowers teams to reach their full potential while delivering top value. Mariusz is an exceptional leader who enjoys navigating both technical and cross-functional teams and creating solutions that save costs while increasing performance.

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How to Hire IT Professionals Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right IT professional for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new IT professional for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of IT Professionals

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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Capabilities of IT Professionals

Toptal’s IT professionals deliver fast solutions to workplace technology challenges. Their specialized knowledge spans system maintenance, network infrastructure, device configuration, and responsive troubleshooting that minimizes disruptions and maximizes productivity.

Workstation Setup and Maintenance

Workstation management is the foundation of operational efficiency. Our IT professionals handle comprehensive computer deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance to prevent issues before they slow productivity or damage equipment.

Network Setup and Monitoring

A robust network infrastructure is crucial for reliable business communication. Our IT specialists design, install, and monitor office networks, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi to keep your teams securely connected.

Helpdesk Support and Troubleshooting

Rapid issue resolution minimizes workflow disruptions. Our IT experts diagnose and resolve hardware failures, software glitches, and connectivity problems with structured approaches that get employees back to work fast.

Software Installation and Updates

Proactive software management gives teams the tools they need to move business forward. Our IT professionals install and configure applications, manage licenses, and orchestrate updates and patches to maintain the functionality and security of your tech stack.

User Account Management

Strategic access control helps keep your business secure. Our IT specialists create access credentials, implement role-based permissions, configure group policies, and maintain directory services that protect sensitive information and give workers reliable access to the tools they need.

Printer and Peripheral Configuration

Efficient peripheral management increases productivity. Our specialists configure and maintain printers, scanners, projectors, and other equipment, implementing network solutions and promptly resolving issues to support reliable operation across all departments.

Security Protocol Enforcement

Practical security measures protect your business from everyday threats. Our IT professionals implement foundational security practices such as strong password policies, endpoint protection, disk encryption, and multi-factor authentication to safeguard sensitive information without impeding workflow.

Mobile Device and Remote Access Support

Secure remote work solutions are crucial to productivity. Our IT experts set up virtual private networks, implement remote desktop solutions, configure mobile device management, and troubleshoot connectivity challenges to allow safe off-site access to company resources.

Inventory and Asset Tracking

IT asset management optimizes your technology investments. Our specialists track hardware specifications, monitor warranty status, manage software licenses, and plan upgrade cycles to ensure equipment meets business needs and control costs.

Onboarding and Offboarding IT Support

Streamlined employee transitions protect company data and productivity. Our IT professionals activate and deactivate accounts, reclaim hardware, securely decommission access, and configure devices for new hires to maintain security and operational continuity.

FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire IT professionals with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your IT professional, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right IT professional, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect IT professionals for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our IT professionals to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire IT professionals with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched IT professionals ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire IT professionals on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a IT professional for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our IT professionals can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your IT professional begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another IT professional who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Tap Into World-class Talent

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent are thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.

Top IT Professionals Are in High Demand.

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