Thomas Utschick - Application Support Consultant

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Schriesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Application Support Consultant at RES Solutions GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for RES Solutions GmbH , Bundesagentur für Arbeit – IT-Systemhaus , Börse Aktuell Verlag AG , and Andreas Stihl AG .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology , Government and Administration , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Customer Service . Thomas also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Research and Development , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Media and Entertainment , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Customer Service , and Quality Assurance .

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Schriesheim, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Germany

Application Support Consultant

RES Solutions GmbH

Maintaining existing applications and supporting users
Support, code corrections, and enhancements

Tools: MS Access 2016–2019, Excel 2016–2019, VBA, Microsoft 365, SAP PM (EAM), Oracle

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024

10 months

Germany

Application Support Consultant

RES Solutions GmbH

Maintaining existing applications and supporting users
Support, code corrections, and enhancements

Tools: MS Access 2016–2019, Excel 2016–2019, VBA, Microsoft 365, SAP PM (EAM), Oracle

Oct 2016 - May 2017

8 months

Software Developer

GPJ-Verlag

Redesigning, extending, and developing a VB6 application using more modern tools

Tools: Visual Studio, VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, MS SQL Server 2008/2008R2

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

5 months

Developer

KES-Softwareentwicklung (on behalf of beflex electronic GmbH)

Optimizing an MS Excel application for monitoring production processes

Tools: MS Excel 2010, VBA

Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

1 year 4 months

Developer

KES-Softwareentwicklung (on behalf of HÄHL GmbH)

Optimizing an MS Excel application for calculating transport crates

Tools: MS Excel 2010, VBA

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

2 years 1 month

Nuremberg, Germany

Developer

Siemens AG

Maintenance and enhancement of an application for managing prices, conditions, and suppliers in steel procurement

Tools: MS Access 2007, Excel 2007, VBA

Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

2 years 10 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Developer

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

Maintenance and enhancement of an application for analyzing and visualizing test series

Tools: Excel 2003–2013, VBA, VB.NET, VSTO

Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

2 years 8 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

Extension of the software to create and submit reports to banking supervision/banking statistics of the Bundesbank and ECB in XML and XBRL format

Tools: VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, XML, XBRL

Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

2 years 8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Developer

Weiler & Eberhardt Depotverwaltung AG

Extension of the software to create and submit reports to banking supervision/banking statistics of the Bundesbank and ECB in XML and XBRL format

Tools: VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, XML, XBRL

Oct 2010 - Jan 2024

13 years 4 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Solution Developer / Technical Architect / Support

Bundesagentur für Arbeit – IT-Systemhaus

Maintenance, enhancement, and new development of various applications with accessibility in mind
Database design, analysis, and concept creation, as well as user and technical documentation
2nd- and 3rd-level support, QA, and support for problem and change management
Creation and data delivery to/from interfaces such as BK, BLM, ALLEGRO, e-file, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat

Tools: Visual Studio (up to 2022), VB.NET, TFS, MS SQL (2000–2019), Azure DevOps Server, SSIS, SSRS, XML, VBA, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, XSL-FO, GIT, ARS Remedy, Atlassian Confluence Methods: SCRUM, Kanban, ITIL

Feb 2007 - Dec 2017

10 years 11 months

Software Developer

GPJ-Verlag

Developed installation, monitoring, and maintenance software for customer license software

Tools: Delphi 7, MS SQL Server 2008/2008R2

Apr 2006 - Present

20 years 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Software Developer

Börse Aktuell Verlag AG

Developed, expanded, and maintained an application for managing and billing subscriptions
Created and operated interfaces to Office and banking applications (SEPA)

Roles: design, development, testing, support Tools: VB.NET (2016/2022), C#, MS SQL Server, Combit List&Label, GIT, various component libraries, XML

Apr 2006 - Jan 2018

11 years 10 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Software Developer

Weiler & Eberhardt Depotverwaltung AG

Developed, expanded, and maintained an application for managing a joint securities portfolio
Created and operated interfaces to Office and banking applications (SEPA)

Roles: design, development, testing, support Tools: VB.NET (2016/2022), C#, MS SQL Server, Combit List&Label, MS Visual SourceSafe, Adobe Acrobat, various component libraries

Jan 2006 - Present

20 years 4 months

Waiblingen, Germany

Software Developer

Andreas Stihl AG

Provided support, enhancements, and new development for various MS Access, VB6, and VB.NET applications
Created and operated interfaces to Office applications and RFID environments

Roles: design, development, testing, support Tools: MS Access 2003–2019, Excel 2003–2019, VBA, VB6, VB.NET (up to 2022), Microsoft 365, JSON, XML, Jira, Cisco WebEx

Apr 2005 - Dec 2005

9 months

Weil der Stadt, Germany

Developer

TVS Tele-Video-Service GmbH

Developed software for managing and billing an electronics repair workshop

Tools: VB.NET, SQL Server 2000, EasyLog, GFI-Fax

Nov 2004 - Mar 2005

5 months

Weil der Stadt, Germany

Developer

TVS Tele-Video-Service GmbH

Developed an application to manage exchange processes for Sony PlayStation including cost estimation, invoicing, hotline, statistics, and integration with EasyLog (DHL), with automatic fax/email dispatch and a web portal

Tools: ASP.NET, HTML, SQL Server 2000, Access 2002, EasyLog, GFI-Fax

Aug 2004 - Dec 2004

5 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

Developed a program for electronic submission of bank reports to the Bundesbank in XML format

Tools: VB.NET, Access 2002, Adobe Acrobat, XML

Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

10 months

Otzberg, Germany

Developer

GPJ-Verlag

Converted a FoxPro application for flexible address management and developed customer license software including installation program and export interfaces

Tools: VB6, SQL Server 2000, Access 2002, MSDE 2000, InstallShield 8 Developer

Mar 2003 - Apr 2003

2 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

Developed a tool for capturing and reporting borrowers to the banking authority

Tools: Access 2002

Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Developer

Börse Aktuell vormals Weiler & Eberhardt OHG

Converted Access 97 applications for managing and billing portfolios and subscriptions to SQL Server
Maintained, adapted and extended both applications including data migration and in-house support

Tools: Access 97, SQL Server 2000, Visual SourceSafe

Sep 2000 - Jan 2001

5 months

Recklinghausen, Germany

Developer

Exner Stuck und Akustikbau GmbH

Euro conversion of an Access 2.0 application for construction site management including offers, measurement, invoicing and controlling

Tools: Access 2.0

Jun 2000 - Oct 2000

5 months

Munich, Germany

Developer

MusicPl@y GmbH

Development of a tool for managing listener/subscriber addresses and interfaces to a web database

Tools: Access 2000

Apr 1999 - Jul 2004

5 years 4 months

Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / Technical Architect / Support

Deutsche Post AG and Postbank AG

Creation and ongoing expansion of a financial services package with online current account setup, automatic loan approval and online brokerage (Project PFIFF)

Tools: VB6, Access, Visual SourceSafe, Rational ClearQuest Methods: Kanban

Oct 1998 - Mar 1999

6 months

Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / 3rd Level Support

Postbank AG

Creation and expansion of the Postbank frontend and integration into Deutsche Post AG's application environment for post office counters

Tools: C, Delphi, Visual SourceSafe Methods: Kanban, ITIL

Feb 1998 - Sep 1998

8 months

Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / 3rd Level Support

Postbank AG

Development of a frontend for Postbank counters to process current account and loan applications with automatic account and loan allocation in backend systems

Tools: C, SScript, Visual SourceSafe Methods: Kanban, ITIL

Software developer

Various employers

Development and support in permanent positions for various employers in software development, building materials manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Automotive.

Media and Entertainment

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Automotive

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Procurement.

Information Technology

Product Development

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Procurement

Summary

Long and extensive experience in the IT sector, especially in software creation and development across various industries with a high level of quality, dedication, and team spirit.

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

Education

University of Applied Sciences, Magdeburg

Education, specializing in Mathematics/Physics · Magdeburg, Germany

Engineering School for Computer Science, Görlitz

Diploma Engineer (FH) in Computer Science · Computer Science · Görlitz, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 26

Experience in Media and Entertainment 21 y

Avg length 3 y 10 m

Longest experience 20 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Application Support Consultant, Software Developer, Developer

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Schriesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Application Support Consultant, Software Developer, Developer.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Application Support Consultant at RES Solutions GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for RES Solutions GmbH, Bundesagentur für Arbeit – IT-Systemhaus, Börse Aktuell Verlag AG, and Andreas Stihl AG.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology, Government and Administration, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Customer Service. Thomas also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Procurement.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Customer Service, and Quality Assurance.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Engineering School for Computer Science, Görlitz.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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