Microsoft COM Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microsoft COM
Elif A.
Last position:
Business Analyst Professional at HES
- Requirements Engineering
- Process optimization and introduction of collaborative working models
- Process modeling with BPMN
- Analysis, specification, and documentation of logistics processes, IT systems, and data models
- Development of conceptual solutions
- Use case creation and documentation
- Data analysis with SQL
- Administration of Jira & Confluence
Tim R.
Last position:
Marketing Measurement & Attribution Auditor at Redcare Pharmacy
Results:
- Identified weaknesses in the MMM setup and attribution as a whole
Responsibilities:
- Audits of Marketing Mix Modelling, Multi-Touch-Attribution, Incrementality Testing
Channels & Tools: SEA, Affiliate, TV, Adtriba MTA & MMM, Google Meridian MMM
Joel E.
Last position:
Group CFO / Sole Managing Director Group at Corius Group
Responsibility: Management of the Group's finance and central functions in Europe including Controlling, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Legal and IT. Responsibility for value creation, exit readiness, M&A integration and business transformation with P&L responsibility of EUR 200 million.
Key achievements:
- Earnings improvement: Increased EBITDA and liquidity through working capital measures and reduced HQ costs.
- Exit readiness & financing: Expanded investor reporting, governance and controls; managed investor and banking relationships as well as refinancing and capital structure measures.
- Buy-and-build readiness: Prepared the Group for international acquisitions and the integration of new dermatology platforms.
- Reporting & IT transformation: Implemented, optimized and went live with a new LucaNet solution for Group reporting and consolidation, and achieved faster closing as well as modernization of scalable IT systems for greater transparency and performance management.
- Establishment of the Dutch platform: Established and restructured the platform and took over its commercial and operational management, including the introduction of a new ERP system (AFAS).
Kai E.
Last position:
CONSULTANT & INTERIM MANAGER at EHLERS Advisory
Independent Consultant
- Advisory focus: E-Commerce, Digitalization, Automation, Pricing, Assortment & Merchandising, Platform Strategy
- Industries: Retail & Consumer Goods
- Subject Matter Expert for leading management consultancies
- Ongoing executi...
Hermann-Georg I.
Last position:
CSA Lead Manager at SPIE SNG
- Responsible for new Substations Construction for Data Center
- Overall Management with clients
- Interface Management with Stakeholder and contracted EPC Contractors
- Construction Management
- Contractor Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Delivery Management
- Interface Management with internal Parties
- Interface with Local authorities
- Value multi Million USD
Yves S.
Last position:
Owner and AI Operator at Path to AI
- Operational implementation of the growth levers of growing E-Com brands: SEO, GEO, SEA, shop, conversion, and automation of recurring processes.
- Building and managing specialized AI agent systems that work as roles (SEO, content, conversion, Shopify engineering) instead of single prompts.
- Working either as done-for-you execution or as done-with-you setup, where the brand's team can continue working on its own afterward.
- Customers and projects include TeamTex and Original Veddel, Störtebekker, ConstructionX.
- AI workshops and enablement formats for specialist and leadership teams, plus the joint webinar series AI Vibe Club with Xentral.
Tamás N.
Last position:
Embedded MISRA C Developer at DEKRA Arbeit GmbH
Task: Test tool development for Smart-Home IoT-based heating control Test tool development for Smart-Home HVAC heating and ventilation. Eliminating memory leaks in C/C++ within the CAN Analyzer application. Reviewing Python and Tcl/Tk code. Reviewing C-based simulator code for BOSCH Home Comfort cascade heating control using Visual Studio Code and Conan/Conda. Reviewing Delphi application: conversion to 64-bit. Reviewing PyQt6 user interface. SiL testing of domestic water heater control for memory leaks. Stability testing and continuous operation. Migration to Windows 11 24H2. Developing device connectivity with WinSock2 (WSAAPI, recv, send, select) for EMS/CAN IoT communication with C. Testing with virtual machines and Server Manager. Writing reports about the test cases. Logging with the RoboTT framework. Creating test procedure documentation with Docupedia. Bare-metal programming of embedded STM32 Cortex-M and simulation with Renode.io. In-depth familiarization with the SEGGER EmbOS firmware framework and its related system calls. Reviewing MATLAB/Sinumerik .m program files. Implementing redesigned OS schedulers in SEGGER EmbOS.Technologies: Embarcadero RAD Studio 10.2, Visual Studio Code, Sourcetree, Conan, Cmake, Conda, EmbOS, PyQt6, Qt6, Delphi VCL 32-bit, CAN, EMS, Powershell, MingW64, STM32 ARM-Cortex-M4F Renode.io, Windows Server 2022 Standard, RoboTT, IoT
S.r.k. C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at STEPPS GmbH / Motherson Dr. Schneider
Project: Intelligent Light Communication Software — Audi
- Analysis and clarification of system requirements with the customer and translation into software architecture and design decisions
- Architecture and implementation of CAN FD and SPI communication on NXP S32K312
- Design and development of flash bootloader, flash driver, and boot manager for secure OTA-capable updates
- Configuration of the AUTOSAR BSW architecture (Dcm, Dem, NvM, BswM, Os, Mcu, Port, Com stack, Rtc) for portability and maintainability
- Design of the crypto stack (Csm, CryIf, Crypto) for secure flash and diagnostic data; integration of the NXP HSE core and wrapper layer
- Integration of customer-specific modules (Sfd, Ivd, Npm) into the Vector AUTOSAR stack
- Definition of the memory architecture: Memmap, CMake, and linker script configuration
- Leading board bring-up for the Audi light demo platform; implementation of diagnostic routines and identifiers
Ralf B.
Last position:
Project Coach at Amtrak / DB ECO
- Develop a long-term technology and implementation-oriented perspective for a gigabit communications network along the Northeast Corridor.
- Integrate 5G/6G, WiFi and SAT-Com technology development for the trackside network, dark fiber, the business case and rollout through 2035 into a reliable overall vision.
- Developed a technology roadmap through 2035
- Expanded and secured the business case through additional 5G-based use cases
- Structured implementation from concept through rollout
- Planned the rollout of a 5G trackside mobile network and dark-fiber network along the route
- Created a reliable technology and implementation perspective through 2035 and expanded the business case with additional 5G use cases.
Rizwan B.
Last position:
Software Developer/Database/Devops at Sutor Bank
Project:
- Migration of existing VB6 applications to C# (Web API, web app)
- Report development and risk management systems (C#, API interfaces, databases)
- Document archive (API interfaces, databases)
Team size: 9 people
- Reports for Risk and Credit Management Development and maintenance of report structures to support risk and credit decisions, including data modeling, validation, and automated delivery for business departments.
- Migration and maintenance of a legacy system to the latest version of .NET for the asset management system Planning and execution of the modernization of an existing asset management system, including code refactoring, performance optimization, test automation, and sustainable maintenance after migration.
- Replacement of the COM-based archive connection with a REST API Redevelopment of the connection of the document archive (HYPARCHIV) to a REST API based on OpenAPI/Swagger, including archiving with index and stamp fields as well as PDF export into the customer portal.
- Redesign of payment receipt processing Replacement of an existing Oracle PL/SQL process with a new implementation in C# based on a business concept, including business alignment, data modeling, and test coverage.
- Design and implementation of tests, creation of deployment pipelines, and documentation
- Further development and implementation of change requests.
- Regular code reviews within the team as well as optimization of application scalability and stability
Technologies: C#, .NET 10, ASP.NET, Unit of Work, IoC, Three-Tier Architecture, Entity Framework Core, DB First, Web API, Swagger, OpenAPI, Python, Oracle, HYPARCHIV, Azure, PowerBI, DevOps, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), GIT, xUnit, NSubstitute, TypeScript, Vue.js, Pinia,
Methods: agile development using Scrum
Sebastian B.
Last position:
Product & AI Consultant
As a freelance employee / independent consultant, I supported a wide range of development projects and advised clients on digital innovation initiatives. A common role was acting as project manager / product owner at the interface between the client and the development team.
- Product Consulting — (Fractional) Product Owner, Freelance Product Management
- AI Services — AI consulting, training, vibe coding / agentic engineering, AI agents
- Tech Services — full-stack web development, design/UX, MVP delivery.
Andreas G.
Last position:
Senior Fullstack .NET (Core) & Angular Developer at IT Service Provider
- Supporting several agile teams in the new product development of an enterprise CRM and ERP application
- Web frontend development with Angular 17–21 (microfrontends, Domain-Driven Design, MDB-Bootstrap)
- Backend development with C# and .NET 7–10, MongoDB, MassTransit, RabbitMQ, Entity Framework Core, ElasticSearch (microservices, DDD)
- Technical feature design for assigned tasks
- Technical architecture design including forward-looking planning of AI-supported extension options
- Proof-of-concept implementation of AI-supported workflows with n8n and a locally hosted LLM (Ollama)
- Coordination with stakeholders and Product Owners, support with sprint planning
Result: Delivery of production-ready microservices and frontend modules in agile sprint cycles.
Environment: .NET 7–10 · Angular 17–21 · C# · TypeScript · OpenAPI · Microfrontends · DDD · Kubernetes · Docker · Helm · MS SQL Server · PostgreSQL · MongoDB · MassTransit · RabbitMQ · EF Core · ElasticSearch · Kibana · Azure DevOps · KeyCloak · n8n · Ollama
Steffen K.
Last position:
Freelancer – Software Development at LightnTec GmbH
- Implementation of an RGBW function on a microcontroller to control flexible LED matrix displays in Embedded C
- Implementation of various algorithms for calculating a white channel
- Extension of a web interface
Johannes K.
Last position:
Software Developer at Hoffmann Engineering Services GmbH
- Software development
- Technical design of software architecture and design (considering functional and non-functional requirements)
- Frontend and Backend
- Refactorings
- Code reviews
- Unit tests
- Automated integration tests
- E2E tests
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- Identity management (e.g., user registration, password reset and change, user profiles)
- Management of roles and permissions
- Single Sign-On (SSO) across DSP services
- Management of OAuth resources and terms and conditions
Thomas M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer (SPC) - ONE.CRM VW Salesforce Solution at CARIAD SE / Diconium Strategy GmbH
- Rework demand, development and operational organizational set up for the Solution Train
- Rework requirement refinement process flow from strategic theme to user story
- Introduction of visualization tools (Canvas) of work dependencies over different requirement levels and Solution Train leadership coaching
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft COM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 of experts in Germany using Microsoft COM
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft COM 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 (88%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Professional Services (45%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Automotive (35%)
- Energy (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core technology
Microsoft Component Object Model, commonly called COM, is a binary standard for communication between reusable software components on Windows. It lets applications expose interfaces and consume functionality across process boundaries, languages and executable modules. COM remains important in established desktop, engineering, finance and industrial systems where stable integration matters.
What COM builds
COM supports automation servers, shell extensions, document handlers, plug-ins, background services and native Windows integrations. It also underpins technologies such as ActiveX, OLE and parts of the Windows Runtime interoperability model.
- Connect Office applications with business workflows
- Expose native C++ capabilities to other applications
- Integrate hardware, engineering or laboratory software
- Maintain plug-in and automation interfaces
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong work with COM involves interface design, GUIDs, type libraries, registration, marshaling and reference counting. Specialists may use C++, ATL, the Windows SDK, IDL, MIDL, C#, PowerShell and .NET interop. They also understand apartment models, threading rules, HRESULT errors and security boundaries.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when a legacy Windows component must be stabilized, exposed to another language or connected to a newer service. It also helps during migrations from ActiveX or older OLE automation, difficult production incidents and integration work across vendor systems. In Germany, this can support manufacturers, insurers, engineering firms and other organizations with long-running Windows estates.
- Trace registration and activation failures
- Replace unsafe global state and fragile interfaces
- Define compatibility plans for legacy components
- Test cross-process and cross-language behavior
Delivery and collaboration
A COM specialist should first map interfaces, ownership rules, threading assumptions and deployment dependencies. Remote collaboration works well when source access, test environments and representative host applications are available. On-site work can help when components connect to plant equipment, controlled networks or hardware that cannot be reproduced remotely; German and English language needs should be agreed early.
Signs of strong expertise
Look for professionals who can explain why a component is failing, not only patch registration entries. They should have delivered stable COM servers or clients, handled 32-bit and 64-bit compatibility, diagnosed marshaling and lifetime issues, and documented deployment clearly. Ask for examples involving the same host applications, language boundaries or operational constraints as your system.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft COM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Microsoft COM is used to let separate software components communicate through defined interfaces on Windows. Companies use it for Office automation, native plug-ins, desktop integrations, shell extensions, engineering tools and connections to older business systems.
Component Object Model is designed for Windows component reuse and can work efficiently inside or across processes. REST and gRPC are usually better for service-to-service communication across networks, while .NET offers a broader managed application framework; COM often remains the practical choice when an existing Windows application or binary interface must be preserved.
A strong Microsoft COM specialist often brings C++, ATL, IDL and MIDL, Windows internals, C# or .NET interop, PowerShell and automated testing. Knowledge of ActiveX, OLE, type libraries, registry deployment, threading models and HRESULT diagnostics is also valuable.
The need depends on the system, not on a fixed number of years. COM maintenance may require familiarity with registration and interface contracts, while a new in-process server, cross-language wrapper or threading redesign calls for deeper knowledge of marshaling, apartments, lifetime management and binary compatibility.
Microsoft COM projects can often be delivered remotely when the specialist has secure access to source code, build tools, test hosts and logs. On-site collaboration in Germany may be preferable for factory equipment, isolated networks or regulated environments, and language expectations should be clarified before work starts.
COM should not be replaced solely because it is old. Replacement makes sense when the host application, deployment model or security requirements no longer fit; otherwise, a carefully contained wrapper or interop layer may reduce risk while preserving a stable interface.
Ask how the Component Object Model professional approaches interface ownership, threading, registration, error handling and 32-bit versus 64-bit deployment. Good answers include reproducible diagnostics, compatibility planning, automated tests and clear documentation rather than a promise to edit registry settings until activation works.
For Microsoft COM, share the host applications, component boundaries, language versions, process model, target Windows environments and current activation or interoperability errors. Build instructions, type libraries, deployment scripts, crash data and access to a representative test system help the specialist estimate the work and identify risks early.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 792 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Manufacturing (58%), and Banking and Finance (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (90%), Product Development (90%), and Project Management (75%).
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