Microsoft COM Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Microsoft COM
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
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...
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.
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
Jens S.
Last position:
Network Technology at ISP, Internet Service Provider, BGP Peering
- Optimization of the transmission media of the data links in the Ruhr area
- Configuration/expansion of switches and routers for an autonomous system AS
- Improve the network protocols used Layer 2/3 (OSI model), RSTP, broadcast, etc.
- Laying cables, crimping, antennas, routers, switches
- Maintenance, expansion, selection and prioritization of troubleshooting measures for network monitoring (PRTG, The Dude)
- Organization and new connection of another BGP peering, data center, NGN fiber optic
- VPN IPSec site connections for 6 sites with PFSense, Fritzbox
- Configuration of WLAN devices (Mikrotik, UBNT
Label: TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, routing protocols, WLAN, EoIP, PPPoE, routing, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, native IP, VLAN, Ethernet, VoIP., switches and routers from: Nortel, Cisco, MikroTik, UBNT., network management systems: The Dude, PRTG, UISP
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.
Stephan H.
Last position:
Development, Tester at Telecommunications
Set up an operational contract information system. This is mainly used as an order management system - for migrating existing contracts as well as for creating and providing new contract bundles.
Sales agents can use it to order new services, modify existing ones and migrate service types, as well as provide price information to the customer.
This supports the marketing of new services as well as the replacement of old services for existing customers.
In addition, existing data is imported, processed (ETL) and provided via services for further use in the portal front end.
Analysis of the business and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)
Further development / creation of the front-end components (React/JavaScript)
Design and implementation of the business logic
Creation of the functional and technical component documentation
Test execution / test automation (Cypress, test coverage)
Team size: 8 people
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Rest (JSon), Yaml, Markdown, MariaDB (SQL), Docker, Swagger, Cypress
Tools: Webstorm, ReactDeveloperTools, VisualStudioCode, Word, DBeaver, Git/GitLab
Work management: GitLab
Platform: Linux
Build management: GitLab
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
Reinhard W.
Last position:
Commercial Director (incl. Controlling) at TR Plast Group
Leading the finance and accounting department of the TR PLAST GROUP
Responsibility for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as well as group consolidation under HGB
Working with banks, leasing companies, tax advisors, insurance brokers, lawyers, auditors, tax auditors, and authorities
Reporting to the managing director and advising on all business management topics
Signing authority for leasing and hire purchase agreements up to €325,000
Building and expanding the areas of controlling, accounting, and finance with a six-figure contribution to company success
Implementing and building cost and performance accounting, liquidity management, company planning, and group consolidation
Correct company results through the setup of internal cost allocations and accruals
Reducing budget costs by 24% through digitalization and automation of processes
Lowering interest expenses by 44% and increasing cash discount income by 23% through the introduction of liquidity management
Six-figure reduction in maintenance costs through the introduction of cost accounting
Johannes O.
Last position:
Co-Developer at fundgarden GmbH
- Work with the Berlin-based fundgarden GmbH (fund.garden), a platform for funding management with a focus on the music sector
- Technologies: PHP 8.3–8.4, Laravel 12, Livewire 2–3, Tailwind CSS, AlpineJS
Christine Z.
Last position:
Freelance Art Director at Freelance
Ideation and concept development through to implementation and production support for all types of print and online advertising materials
Concept development for integrated campaigns/campaign design
P.O.S. design
Corporate design and brand management: concept development or adaptation/creation of style guides
Editorial work – magazine and newspaper design
Mailing campaigns
Internet design and banner campaigns
B2B and B2C communication
Web design and usability
Illustration
Political campaigning
Barbara T.
Last position:
Interim Head of E-Commerce & Marketing (Freelance) at Early-stage organic skincare startup
Led marketing and e-commerce for an early-stage start-up in organic skincare
E-commerce: Web shop relaunch (including tech selection, customer journey mapping, SEO content & UX strategy; new hosting); Amazon launch; automated billing and fulfillment process
Brand strategy: Sharpened the value proposition based on customer needs; managed brand relaunch (packaging, marketing, website)
Marketing strategy: Created business and marketing plan; prioritised marketing channels for customer acquisition (SEO, Meta, PR) and retention (+25% email subscribers); set up performance reporting
Pricing: Conducted benchmarking study and margin analysis leading to change from cost to value-based pricing, introduction of a portfolio price strategy and bundling
Dimitrij N.
Last position:
Logistics Designer / Network Designer at Deutsche Bahn Cargo
- Requirements analysis, design, and development of a product for freight logistics (dispatching, planning, timetable and network optimization)
- Documentation of technical focus areas and support with acceptance and integration testing
- DBMS-agnostic modeling and mathematical algorithms for optimization with solver integration (Gurobi, Cplex, Coin-OR)
- Implementation of service layer, automated testing, and integration with third-party systems
Holger K.
Last position:
Data Migration Sage 100 to Odoo at LRT Automotive
- SQL database development, design, documentation of procedures, functions, and triggers
- Migration of data from the Sage Line 100 database to Odoo
- DB design with MS SQL Server and SQL (T-SQL)
- Use of Power Query and Excel
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft COM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
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Explore rate insightsAverage 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 19 Sep 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 (87%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Professional Services (47%)
- Banking and Finance (42%)
- Automotive (37%)
- Energy (37%)
- Healthcare (37%)
- Government and Administration (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Microsoft COM is
Microsoft COM, or Component Object Model, is a binary component standard for building reusable software components on Windows. It lets applications communicate through defined interfaces, regardless of the language used to create each component. COM remains important in long-lived enterprise software, desktop products and Windows automation.
Where it is used
COM appears in systems that connect Windows applications, expose reusable business functions or automate Microsoft software. Typical project work includes:
- Integrating native components with .NET or C++ applications
- Maintaining ActiveX controls and legacy desktop interfaces
- Automating Microsoft Office and other COM-enabled applications
- Connecting in-process and out-of-process components
- Replacing fragile interop boundaries without disrupting users
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong COM work involves interfaces, GUIDs, CLSIDs, type libraries, reference counting and marshaling. Specialists often use C++, ATL, MFC, Windows SDK tools, Visual Studio, .NET interop and PowerShell. They also understand registration, the Registry, COM apartments, proxies and servers, and HRESULT-based error handling.
When companies need expertise
Companies usually bring in freelance specialists when a legacy Windows application must keep running while components are extended or replaced. Other triggers include difficult Office automation, broken registration, cross-process communication problems and migrations from classic COM or ActiveX to modern .NET services. In Germany, remote work is practical for many tasks, while on-site access can help with protected desktops, hardware-linked systems and regulated environments.
What good delivery involves
A capable professional starts by mapping interfaces, ownership rules, threading models and deployment dependencies. They document contracts before changing binary components, test both client and server behavior, and isolate registration and versioning risks. Careful work includes diagnostics with tools such as OLE/COM Object Viewer, structured HRESULT logging and repeatable installation procedures.
Choosing the right specialist
Look for evidence of shipped Windows components rather than only general application experience. The right specialist can explain why COM is appropriate, when .NET interop or a local service is safer, and how to protect compatibility with existing clients. They should also be comfortable with:
- C++ or C# interop and unmanaged memory boundaries
- Threading, marshaling and process isolation
- Installer, Registry and deployment troubleshooting
- Legacy modernization with controlled interface changes
- Clear documentation for future maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft COM, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Microsoft COM is used to expose reusable Windows components through stable binary interfaces. It supports application integration, Office automation, ActiveX controls, shell extensions and communication between processes.
Component Object Model works close to the Windows operating system and is well suited to existing desktop and native applications. .NET interfaces and local or remote services may be easier to maintain for new systems, but replacing COM can require careful compatibility planning.
Microsoft COM work often requires C++, C#, ATL, MFC, .NET interop and Windows SDK knowledge. A strong specialist also understands GUIDs, type libraries, Registry registration, threading apartments, marshaling, installers and HRESULT diagnostics.
COM assignments can be small when the interface and deployment model are clear, but legacy systems often hide dependencies in clients, installers and Registry settings. Assess the specialist against the actual risk: interface design, debugging, migration or production support may each require a different depth of experience.
Microsoft COM projects can often be delivered remotely through source control, test environments and documented deployment steps. On-site collaboration may be useful when the system depends on protected Windows desktops, physical devices or restricted corporate networks in Germany, and language expectations should be agreed early.
Component Object Model is often worth keeping when many stable clients depend on its interfaces or when the component provides deep Windows integration. Replacement makes more sense when deployment, security, threading or maintenance costs outweigh the value of preserving binary compatibility.
Microsoft COM quality shows in controlled interface changes, reliable registration, clear ownership and threading decisions, and tests that cover both clients and servers. Ask for examples of diagnosing marshaling failures, version conflicts or deployment issues, not only examples of writing component code.
COM specialists should clarify the component type, client languages, in-process or out-of-process hosting, threading model, supported Windows versions and deployment method. They should also identify existing type libraries, interface compatibility constraints, test access and whether Office or hardware automation is involved.
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 790 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% 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 2.9 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 (26%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Manufacturing (58%), and Professional Services (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Product Development (89%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft COM
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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Dusseldorf 
Essen Countries:
- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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