Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
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Markus B.
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server Consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Prepared an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Conducted requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordinated requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Facilitated regular status meetings (Jour Fixe)
- Developed roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Set up test scenarios
- Facilitated workshops for the rollout of a global admin team
- Designed data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Led workshops for the CMDB data model
- Developed solution models for the CMDB
- Created end-to-end configuration documentation and work instructions for the CMDB
- Prepared reports for license management
- Defined KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Created a service catalog
- Facilitated workshops to define service requests
- Acted as interface between requirements analysis and the ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Garrett T.
Last position:
Transformation Advisor for SAP at Garrett Tedeman, CPA LLC
Independent practice serving clients in SAC-P and AI-enabled FP&A transformation, including financial model development for PE firm engagements, data cleansing with PowerQuery, workflow automation Claude Cowork, SAC-P scoping task-based assignments (Micro1.ai & Mercor.ai), and SAP partner network development.
- 2026 – Completed significant upgrade training for Positioning Business AI and SAP Cloud ALM Workshop (In-Person). Live Demos • SAC-P & Excel-Based Reports • Claude Partner • SAP Partner#: 1961209 (OE – Build)
- Fall 2026 – New effort to re-train/update past FI/CO, SAP BPC, SAP Platform to S/4 Finance & Core G/L Accounting
- 2026 – Upskilling for Transformation Toolchain. In-Person Workshops: Cloud ALM & SAP BTP • Joule Demo(s)
- 2025 – FP&A processes • Datasphere & Business Data Cloud • Team Workshops for AI • Toolchain & SAP Cloud ALM
- 2024 – Built key credentials on Deloitte S4 Experience • Group Reporting and SAC-P
Bahman T.
Last position:
Business Development Director DACH at Future Processing S.A.
Established Future Processing as a DACH partner by building relationships, leading to significant expansion.
Built strong ties with executives and leveraged those connections to win lucrative new contracts and renewals, resulting in substantial revenue growth.
Won a multi-million euro software project for an international company based in the DACH region, leading to a significant increase in order volume.
Ebru A.
Last position:
Product Analytics & App Tracking Consultant at EnBW mobility+ AG & Co. KG
- Product Analytics, Mobile App Tracking & Tracking Governance (B2C Mobility App) – agile project management (Scrum/Kanban)
- Product Ownership for Product Analytics and Mobile App Tracking of the EnBW mobility+ app; gathering, prioritizing, and translating business requirements into actionable concepts and Azure DevOps user stories with acceptance criteria.
- Derivation of tracking requirements when introducing new app features (including Resilient Map), definition of tracking parameters (screens, events, custom definitions), and ensuring privacy-compliant tracking (Firebase, GA4, Adjust) based on the tracking concept.
- Design and adaptation of dashboards and funnel reporting for campaigns (GA4 validation, onboarding and order flow analyses, conversion funnels, charging start flow) to identify drop-off points and optimization potential.
- Management of the technical raw data export (Adjust to BigQuery) and connection to the data warehouse/data lakehouse, including data mapping; collaboration with international development teams, Data Engineering, Marketing/Sales, and Product Management.
- Establishment of standardized tracking architecture, naming conventions, and governance; analysis and expansion of tracking (new features and “blind spots”), test design, handover to testers, and quality assurance and approval before releases; documentation in Conceptboard.
Fabio G.
Last position:
IT Architect, Requirements Analyst and Consultant at CANCOM
- Supports CANCOM customers in migrating legacy on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry
- Takes over and stabilizes existing solutions after a short handover
- Business analysis and requirements engineering for migration to a new cloud environment
- Optimization of machine learning models for feature extraction and customer profiling
- Ensures data protection and compliance
- Leads the migration of on-prem systems to Microsoft Fabric
- Designs new AI platforms for clients
- Tests the integration of chatbots for document intelligence with Microsoft Foundry, including requirements analysis, implementation, validation, and client communication
Stefan H.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Christian F.
Last position:
Architecture Management at Agency
Expert in the company's architecture management area
Support for standardizing the company's IT landscape
Further development of architecture management
Shaping the company's business architecture
Restructuring, administration and maintenance of all IT assets
Support in creating a unified software asset management and CMDB
Creation of unified document management (e-file)
Transition of documents into a central DMS structure
Link between architecture management and the department's internal business process management
Support in developing strategic and tactical development plans
Organizing communication with key stakeholders
Support in the conception, organization and coordination of the architecture office to be built up
Accompanying and advising the entire architecture management process
Advising the company's business units on architectural topics and their framework conditions
MS Office, Windows 10, VBA
ITIL, TOGAF, PowerBi, Kanban, Scrum
Internal agency tools
Open Touch Conversation, Webex, wire, bdbos
MS Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
ARIS, Archimate, BPMN
Christian M.
Last position:
Principal Consultant at Theo Förch GmbH & Co KG
- Industry: Wholesale
- Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
- Scope: Company-wide
- Activities:
- Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
- Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
- System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022
Milivoje R.
Last position:
ICT Project Engineer at Mund Consulting AG (at VBS Cyber Command)
- Client engineering
- Getting familiar with the new digitized platform
- GPO adjustments
- Handling work packages
Nasif M.
Last position:
Solution Architect at SAP
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Scope:
- Operation and configuration of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including network, storage, and security design.
- Implementation of centralized observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, alerting).
- Development of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automation frameworks.
- Training and enablement of operations and development teams.
Result: Accelerated service delivery, transparent operational metrics, and sustainable knowledge transfer.
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at 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
Christian R.
Last position:
Project Manager, Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI
- Gathering information
- Creating rollout wave concepts
- Coordinating employees
- Monitoring and managing activities
- Project management including analysis and reporting to the board
- Creating instructions and specifications
- Training floorwalkers
- Supporting the rollout on site
- VIP support
- Introducing SharePoint
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
Andre K.
Last position:
Nearshore Engagement Manager at EnBW AG
- Building strong awareness within the company around nearshoring
- Engagement Manager in the Nearshore Competence Center
- Responsible for nearshore consulting, partner screening and technical onboarding, designing and implementing cooperation scenarios, change management, stakeholder management, participation in steering committees, and collaboration with IT and business units
- Tools used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Azure Devops, Microsoft Sharepoint, Conceptboard
- Key results: Establishment of a nearshoring strategy, successful identification and implementation of outsourcing partnerships, delivery of change management and stakeholder management at the highest level
Rainer S.
Last position:
Microsoft DAT207x Certificate at edX
- Earned the Microsoft DAT207x certificate on edX.
- Completion date: 21.01.2020.
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Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.1 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
11
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 20 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates for Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 20 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) 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 (96%)
- Banking and Finance (62%)
- Manufacturing (51%)
- Telecommunication (48%)
- Government and Administration (45%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Automotive (39%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What MCSE means
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, or MCSE, was Microsoft’s advanced credential for professionals who design, build, and support complex Microsoft environments. It is a well-known signal that someone can work beyond basic administration and handle larger infrastructure decisions. Employers still search for MCSE because the name is familiar and tied to deep Microsoft platform knowledge.
Skills it validates
The certification is associated with hands-on work in Microsoft-based systems, often in enterprise settings.
- Windows Server and core infrastructure administration
- Identity, access, and directory services
- Messaging, collaboration, and productivity platforms
- Virtualization, storage, and hybrid integration
- Migration, rollout, and operational support
Typical profile
MCSE holders are often senior system administrators, infrastructure engineers, cloud or hybrid specialists, and consultants who have spent years on Microsoft environments. Many have worked across support, implementation, and architecture tasks. The certification is a strong fit for freelancers who are brought in to stabilize a platform, guide a migration, or support a complex rollout.
Why companies care
For a company, an MCSE on a freelancer profile suggests practical experience with business-critical Microsoft systems. It usually means the person can read an environment quickly, work with Active Directory, manage server-side change, and coordinate with internal IT teams. That matters when the project needs someone who can take ownership without a long ramp-up.
Common project work
MCSE expertise is useful in projects such as server upgrades, identity consolidation, messaging changes, hybrid setup, and platform transitions from older Microsoft stacks to newer cloud-based services. It also fits short-term expert support when internal teams need help with design choices, troubleshooting, or documentation. In organizations that still run mixed legacy and cloud setups, this background is especially useful.
What it says now
MCSE is a legacy title, so companies should read it as a sign of strong Microsoft infrastructure experience rather than a current entry-level badge. It often appears alongside newer Microsoft certifications or long project histories. When a freelancer still uses the MCSE name, it usually points to someone who has worked deeply in Microsoft ecosystems for years and can cover both old and modern environments.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), drawn from the questions we get asked most.
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) shows that a professional has advanced knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure and can work on real enterprise systems. It is linked to tasks such as server administration, identity services, messaging, and hybrid environments. For companies, it usually signals someone who can handle complex operational work, not just basic support.
Yes, but in a specific way. MCSE is now best understood as a legacy expert-level credential, so it reflects experience with Microsoft technologies over time rather than a current exam track. Many employers still recognize it immediately, especially when they need someone with a long background in Windows Server and related systems.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) was aimed at experienced IT professionals, not beginners. It fit system administrators, infrastructure engineers, consultants, and solution specialists who already worked with Microsoft environments and wanted to prove deeper expertise. Freelancers with this credential are often comfortable stepping into complex, business-critical technical work.
MCSE sits above more basic Microsoft credentials in terms of expected depth and responsibility. While associate-level certifications focus more on core administration or a narrower role, MCSE has traditionally pointed to broader design, integration, and troubleshooting skills. If a freelancer has MCSE, companies usually expect stronger architectural judgment and more independent execution.
Before pursuing MCSE, a professional normally needs solid experience with Microsoft systems and a good grasp of how enterprise environments are built and maintained. The path has traditionally required supporting real workloads, understanding Windows Server, identity, and related services, and preparing through focused study and lab work. It is not a quick starter credential.
Because MCSE is a legacy certification path, its maintenance differs from Microsoft’s newer role-based credentials. In practice, companies look more at the person’s recent project history, current skills, and any newer Microsoft certifications they may hold. For freelancers, keeping the profile current with recent Microsoft work is more important than the old certificate name alone.
MCSE matters most in projects around Windows Server, Active Directory, messaging, virtualization, and hybrid Microsoft setups. It is also relevant when a company must migrate, stabilize, or document a mature Microsoft landscape. In many cases, it is a strong fit for internal IT teams that need experienced outside support.
When you see MCSE on a freelancer profile, read it as a sign of deep Microsoft platform experience and proven work in complex environments. It does not replace a technical interview, but it helps you narrow the field to people who likely understand enterprise operations, change control, and system dependencies. That makes it useful for shortlists and urgent technical engagements.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 819 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 38% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are German (100%), English (94%), and Spanish (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (62%), and Manufacturing (51%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (81%), and Operations (70%).
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