Microsoft Access Expert
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Meet FRATCH Experts who have recently used Microsoft Access
Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
Markus H.
Last position:
Senior M365 Consultant at BITMARCK GmbH
Creation of concepts for M365 implementation, especially Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline, taking BAS standards into account (mandatory baseline security requirements) in the project "Concept M365" with the aim of transferring the concepts to the M365 environments of Bitmarck and then handing them over to the customer.
- Creation of a current-state analysis of the existing M365 environments as well as the on-premises environments and the BAS standards.
- Creation of concepts for the topics Tenants, EntraID, EntraConnect and ExchangeOnline taking the BAS standards into account
- Design and implementation of an automated solution for creating standardized M365 tenants based on Microsoft M365 DSC (Desired State Configuration)
- Transfer of the concepts into the M365 environments
- Creation of detailed technical documentation
Hans-Dieter G.
Last position:
Training as an AI Expert
I continuously expand my expertise in AI and automation. I work with ChatGPT, OpenAI, Manus, Gemini, MS CoPilot, APIs, LangChain, Hugging Face, Manus, TensorFlow, and Auto-GPT, as well as Python-based ML frameworks and MLOps tools, to intelligently transform traditional software development, analysis, and testing processes.
Harold T.
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
- Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
- Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
- Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
- Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
- Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
- Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
- Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
- Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
- Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
- Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.
Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS
Timo S.
Last position:
IT Project Manager / IT Demand Manager at Schuhmann IT-Consulting
- Managed (Scrum / Agile) and monitored IT projects, including project controlling, service provider management, reporting, risk management and coordination of all stakeholders
- Planned and supported the go-live and hypercare phase
- Captured, assessed and prioritized requirements for demand-oriented planning and management of IT resources
- Supported the introduction of the CRIF provider for real-time decision-making in sales, fraud prevention, sanctions list screening and scalable payment processes
- Prepared status reports and decision papers for the executive board
- Planned and managed IT projects for the implementation, optimization or migration of e-commerce systems (e.g. shop systems, payment integration, order to cash)
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams from development, UX/UI, marketing and logistics to deliver project objectives on time
- Analyzed requirements and prepared technical specifications in close coordination with stakeholders and external service providers
- Ensured the quality, performance and security of e-commerce platforms through testing, monitoring and continuous optimization
- Organized meetings with stakeholders, e.g. Demand Thinking, Warm-Up, Impact Board and program planning
- Managed and prioritized demands as well as DMP controlling and communication of results from the Impact Board and KPI analysis
Karlheinz G.
Last position:
Consultant / Test Analyst / Supporter at Insurance office, Spaichingen
Project: Process optimization & IT support in an insurance broker office.
Project activities:
- Analysis of processes and definition of requirements
- Consulting for the implementation of a cloud solution (soho)
- Installation and verification of new infrastructure HW
- Cloud installation & configuration
- Definition and creation of use cases
- Performing user acceptance tests (UAT)
- User training / training
- IT support (cloud, PC, server, printer, network)
Label: Insurance, infrastructure, configuration, training, support
Henning U.
Last position:
Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON
- Planning and implementation of a migration strategy for master and transaction data for the continuous loading of a cloud-independent database
- Creation and pilot implementation of a company-wide Business Data Model for customers, suppliers, contracts, products, prices, consumption, invoices, and dunning
- Concept and consulting for a Data Governance Framework incl. definition of committees, roles, processes, and metadata model
- Operationalization of the Data Governance Framework with definition of data standards
- Sub-project management in two pilot projects (PoCs) for Data Governance systems (ErwinDIS and Atlan)
- Training and coaching the data team in migration, data quality, and data modeling
Philipp G.
Last position:
Data Scientist & ML Engineer at Data-Science Factory GmbH
- Building, implementing and selling automated Data Science solutions such as Scorecard Factory and Forecast Factory
- Implementation of automated end-to-end cloud processes
- Development of LLM and NLP models
- Creation of interactive reports
- Support for national and international large corporations as well as medium-sized companies in implementing ML projects
Corinna S.
Last position:
Strategic Advisor Brand and Change at Targobank
- Strategic consulting for the Head of Brand on brand strategy and change processes
- Analysis of existing processes, resources, and interfaces within the team as well as with internal and external stakeholders
- Development and implementation of recommendations for action to improve processes and increase efficiency
- Project management and change management for the successful implementation of measures
- Management and selection of external service providers to ensure smooth execution
- Optimization of internal processes and interfaces through in-depth analysis and recommendations for action
- Effective acceleration of decision-making and management processes in brand management
- Successful management of external service providers and agencies for more efficient workflows and higher quality
Andreas K.
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
Stephan G.
Last position:
Senior Backend Software Developer at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovations
- Further development and operation of a central backend service for providing vehicle inventory for international Mercedes-Benz online shops
- Further development of a reservation service for vehicles as part of the checkout process
- Design and implementation of a highly scalable end-to-end test architecture with a focus on maintainability, reusability, and a high number of automated test cases
- Development of a multi-layer test infrastructure with a strict separation of test logic and access layers
- Development of an initialization and caching architecture to significantly speed up local and CI/CD-based test runs
- Development of an AI-supported review architecture for automated evaluation and quality assurance of end-to-end tests
- Development of a dashboard for consolidated display of a vehicle context across multiple backend systems, including AI-generated summaries and compact case analyses
- Integration and further development of connections to various reservation systems via Apache Kafka and REST
- Design of new microservices and support with architecture decisions
- Risk analysis and design of microservice migrations
- Technologies: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Gradle, Maven, Apache Kafka, REST, OpenAPI, Swagger, Github, Confluence, CI/CD, Microservices, AI, LLMs
Sarvesh L.
Last position:
Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration at Harz University
- Created data pipelines and visualization tools to support sustainable energy decision-making
- Developed insights that could optimize renewable energy deployment and grid integration strategies
Alexander Z.
Last position:
Fullstack Developer and DevOps Engineer at Freelancer
- Developing the infrastructure and improving existing infrastructure: Jenkins, Gitlab Pipeline, OpenShift, Docker, Helm Chart, Kubernetes, Artifactory, CodePipeline, CodeArtifact, Python
- Documenting solutions in Jira/Confluence
- Supporting other colleagues in different technical areas
Hoa Josef N.
Last position:
AI Architect and Enabler at Inhouse / AI Business
Technologies: n8n, Notion, OpenAI API, Claude, MS AI Foundry, MS CoPilot Studio, MS CoPilot, LLM, Node.js, Vercel, LangGraph, PostgreSQL, pgEdge, pgvector, Docker, LangChain, Ollama, Open WebUI
- Continuous evaluation and prioritization of internal automation needs
- ~20 AI agents in active use: research, content pipelines, document processing
- 5 n8n workflows for automated data and process control
- Architecture built on the same principles as in customer projects: state management, event-driven orchestration, API integration
- Ongoing operation and further development
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Access
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
5.3 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
79%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Microsoft Access
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 26 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Access 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 (81%)
- Manufacturing (61%)
- Banking and Finance (53%)
- Professional Services (48%)
- Automotive (42%)
- Telecommunication (37%)
- Transportation (37%)
- Government and Administration (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Access does
Microsoft Access is a relational database application for building structured business tools without the overhead of a large custom software stack. It combines tables, queries, forms, reports and automation in one desktop environment. Companies use it for operational databases, internal applications, data collection and controlled reporting.
Typical applications
Access fits teams that need a practical system around well-defined business processes. Common deliverables include:
- Customer, supplier and contact databases
- Inventory, order and purchasing tools
- Scheduling, case tracking and service records
- Data-entry forms with validation and permissions
- Management reports and export workflows
Ecosystem and skills
Strong Access work goes beyond arranging tables and forms. Specialists use SQL for queries, relationships and data cleanup, while VBA supports automation, custom interfaces and integrations. They may also work with Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, ODBC connections, Power Query and SQL Server. Knowledge of normalization, backups, user access and deployment helps keep a database dependable as usage grows.
When to bring in expertise
Companies often need freelance support when a spreadsheet-based process has become difficult to control, an existing database needs repair, or a department needs a tailored internal application. An expert can convert business rules into a usable data model, improve slow queries and document a system that only one employee previously understood. Short engagements can also cover migration, reporting or integration work.
What quality looks like
A capable professional asks how data is created, changed, reviewed and retained before proposing a solution. They separate data, interface and automation concerns, use clear naming, handle errors and test real user workflows. They also plan for concurrent users, file maintenance, version control and recovery rather than treating an Access file as a disposable spreadsheet. Clear documentation and a sensible handover are essential deliverables.
Access in larger environments
Access can serve as a complete departmental application or as a front end for a more central database. When data volume, concurrency, security or web access becomes more demanding, a specialist can assess whether SQL Server or another database should hold the data while Access remains the user interface. They can also evaluate alternatives such as Excel, Power Apps or a custom web application, based on process complexity, ownership and long-term support needs.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microsoft Access.
Microsoft Access is commonly used to build internal databases for contacts, inventory, orders, cases, scheduling and reporting. It is useful when a team needs structured data, forms and workflow automation without commissioning a large bespoke application.
Microsoft Access is better suited to related records, controlled data entry, queries and repeatable reports. Excel remains stronger for ad hoc analysis and flexible calculations, while Access provides a more structured foundation for multi-table business processes.
Microsoft Access can be a practical choice for a departmental tool with a defined user group and desktop workflow. SQL Server is usually more appropriate for a central data layer with demanding concurrency, while a web application is preferable when users need browser access across locations or devices.
A strong Microsoft Access specialist often works with SQL, VBA, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, ODBC and SQL Server. Knowledge of data modeling, migration, reporting, permissions, backups and user training is also valuable.
The right level of experience depends on the task. A simple form or report may need focused support, while a system with legacy VBA, integrations, complex relationships or many users calls for a professional who has maintained comparable Access applications.
Microsoft Access work is often suitable for remote collaboration when the database file, sample data and requirements can be shared securely. On-site sessions may still help with user observation, network setup, legacy environments or workshops with several stakeholders.
Ask for examples of database structures, automation, migrations or reports similar to your needs. A good Microsoft Access professional explains relationships, error handling, backup plans and future maintenance clearly, rather than focusing only on visual forms.
Microsoft Access can still suit a focused internal system when its desktop model, scale and support requirements match the business. A careful specialist should also assess Power Apps, SQL Server, Excel and web-based options before recommending the simplest sustainable approach.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 800 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects, 79% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 5.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are Information Technology (81%), Manufacturing (61%), and Banking and Finance (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Project Management (80%), and Product Development (75%).
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