Microsoft COM Experts in Munich
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Thomas Müller
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
Michael Appel
Last position:
Senior Project Management at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project management of a simplification project to reduce effort for an IT transformation project
- Stakeholder management and preparation of decision papers for top management
- Scoping and PI planning across multiple delivery streams
- Planning requirements for the transformation project
- Creating partner and customer journeys for structured end-to-end capture of requirements
- Designing suitable tracking methods for project progress
- Coordination with IT service providers and transformation project committees
Tezcan Dilshener
Last position:
Solution Architect / Project Manager at German Football Association
- Overall responsibility for the project lifecycle from scope definition to completion
- Close collaboration with platform teams, IT leaders, and external service providers
- Application of SAFe principles and structured sprint work
- Creation of a migration roadmap with clear milestones
- Monitoring of the lifecycle: onboarding, repository migration, replication of permissions, and system tests
- Visualization of the architecture with PlantUML and Gliffy as well as documentation in Confluence
- Regular status reports and running knowledge transfer sessions
Hans-Heinrich Wegemund
Last position:
Senior AI Product Engineer | Flutter · MVP · Agentic Engineering at struppilog.com
struppilog.com – Digital health record for pets / MVP → Full Product
Design, development, and full further development of a digital health platform for pets – from my own MVP development to a fully built and production-ready platform.
Independent concept and development of the MVP Development of the full application with Flutter/Dart and Firebase Expansion of the MVP into a full digital health record with health data, findings, allergies, medications, documents, and emergency data Development of user registration, authentication, roles, data models, and secure user interactions Implementation of QR-code-based data exchange and digital interaction features Development of a multilingual, responsive web application Integration of AI-supported features and AI/agentic workflows Development and continuous improvement of product logic, UX/UI, and technical architecture Building and expanding a scalable cloud-based solution with Firebase Integration and further development of APIs and external services Use of AI-native / agentic engineering to speed up development, testing, debugging, and product iteration Independent implementation of all other features and technical extensions Continuous further development of the MVP into a full digital product
Impact: The MVP I built myself was continuously developed technically and functionally into a broad, production-ready platform – including frontend, backend, data model, authentication, UX/UI, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and ongoing product development.
Marcus Biel
Last position:
Java Cloud Expert at Unknown
- Modernized and modularized a legacy monolith to enable independent team workflows
- Migrated from Java 8 to Java 21 and from Spring Boot 2 to Spring Boot 3.3
- Simplified Maven project structure, reducing build time from 15 minutes to 50 seconds
- Converting architecture to a hexagonal DDD architecture with end-to-end integration tests using RestAssured and JUnit 5
- Tools and technologies: Java 8-22, Spring Boot, Mockito, AssertJ, RestAssured, Hibernate, OracleDB, Flyway, REST, JSON, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Bitbucket, GitHub, SonarQube, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
Nick Riegger
Last position:
Managing Director / Executive Advisor – Digital Transformation at BFW Werner Völk GmbH
- Executive mandate for the digital realignment of an established mid-sized company
- Analysis of organization, processes and IT landscape along the housing value chain
- Development of a prioritized transformation path (target vision, architecture, roadmap)
- Identification of significant automation and platform potentials
Thomas Höfer
Last position:
VP Mid-Market & SaaS Transformation (interim) at WithSecure Corp.
- Led the transition from regional to segment-based GTM structure, rebuilding regional ownership, focus, and accountability, especially around the high-growth MSP partner segment.
- Redesigned and operationalized a cross-functional GTM engine for the partner channel, enabling scalable, data-driven upsell and cross-sell programs.
- Established an agile, data-driven operating rhythm with a unified business planning and execution model including QBRs, forecast reviews, and GTM planning cadences.
- Launched 360° business and partner analytics, providing actionable visibility into performance, partner contribution, churn signals, and growth potential across mid-market segments.
- Restructured and re-aligned RevOps teams, introducing segment-specific roles, ICP-based account segmentation, and a clear focus on expansion plays.
- Authored and implemented the company-wide SaaS Playbook, translating SaaS strategy into standardized GTM practices and launching a modular training curriculum to align regional and functional teams.
Sebastian Kanzow
Last position:
Senior Lead Developer, System Architecture at AVL DITEST
- Redesign of a legacy Windows app for vehicle diagnostics as an AWS cloud application
- Creating build pipelines and conducting code reviews using Kotlin, Spring Boot, Micronaut, Jenkins, and GitHub
Rahul Joshi
Last position:
Hybris Consultant at Bosch Digital
- Implement Hybris Commerce projects for customer.
- Provide technical implementation of Developer and Integrator portal using Hybris solution.
- Integration with Billing and Payment systems.
- Technical ownership of the solution.
- Introduce best practices in Hybris solution and Java technologies.
- Provide release support on AWS environments.
- Technical focal point for sales and engineering teams.
- Supporting engineering team to scope the requirements and in architecting & designing the solutions.
- Proliferate best practices from one project to others, Knowledge management.
Hans-Christian Riess
Last position:
AI Voice Systems Consultant at QuantaLingo
Consulting and prototype work on AI voice and multilingual agent systems, using AI-assisted delivery across realtime translation prototypes, call-centre automation, and voice-to-voice consultation workflows.
- Built and advised on AI voice / agentic conversation prototypes, including realtime translation and consumer-facing consultation experiences.
- Worked across call-centre automation, voice UX, product architecture, implementation tradeoffs, and prototype development.
Athanasios Sarakatsanis
Last position:
Senior Manager at valantic Management Consulting
- Led bankable technical and commercial due diligences and IT carve-outs across hospitality, TIC energy, SaaS, and FMCG
- Conducted comprehensive IT assessments for mid-market companies across the DACH region
- Created pitch decks and sales materials driving new client acquisition in large-cap transactions
- Managed customer-facing projects with complex stakeholder landscapes, providing CIO support in project management, portfolio management, and coaching
Barbara Tobiesen
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
Renate Frank
Last position:
Participant MBAI® Program – Leaders of AI at Leaders of AI
- Program to equip professionals with the knowledge to strategically implement and manage AI in business including practical AI applications e.g. ChatGPT, copy.ai, make.com, Voiceflow, Midjourney
- Covering generative AI, strategic implementation, leadership, ethics, and AI business transformation with use cases for marketing, sales, operations and HR
Francesco Di Cugno
Last position:
Lecturer of Telematics Engineering at Polytechnic of Bari
Tobias Walther
Last position:
External Contractor at Government Agency
- Project support for VMware/Active Directory
- Operational support for administration, process execution
- Creation and review of documentation
- Active Directory, Powershell, VMware VSphere 7, Confluence, Jira
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 GUI/Core
- Concept and rollout of Windows Update Services (approx. 500 client/server systems) and takeover of a central WSUS gateway company-wide
- Takeover and redesign KMS/RDS systems company-wide
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft COM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years (Germany: 23 years)
Position duration
3.3 years (Germany: 5.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
10 (Germany: 12)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
92% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
58% (Germany: 51%)
Doctorate
16% (Germany: 10%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
98% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich 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.
Average rates of experts in Munich 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What COM does
Microsoft COM, or the Component Object Model, is a Windows technology for building software from reusable binary components. It is used where one program must call another through defined interfaces, often across process boundaries. You see it in desktop software, automation, plug-ins, and legacy enterprise systems that still need stable integration.
Common uses
- Office automation through Excel, Word, or Outlook
- Legacy desktop tools and add-ins
- System integration between Windows applications
- Components exposed to scripting or native code
- OLE and ActiveX based solutions
Stack and skills
Strong professionals working with COM know interface design, reference counting, GUIDs, threading rules, and binary compatibility. They often work with C++, C#, VB6, .NET interop, ActiveX, OLE, and Windows registry configuration. They also understand how to diagnose apartment model issues, marshalling problems, and broken registration.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance expertise when a COM component is undocumented, a migration is blocked by old dependencies, or an integration fails on modern Windows. In Munich, this often comes up around manufacturing software, finance tools, and internal systems that must keep working while other parts move forward.
What strong experts deliver
A reliable specialist can trace object lifecycles, repair registrations, refactor unsafe boundaries, and wrap old components for newer applications. They write clear technical notes, test edge cases, and keep the system stable while reducing the risk of breaking dependent software.
Good engagement fit
COM work is a fit when you need practical fixes rather than a full rewrite. It is also a fit when a team needs someone who can work with source code, binaries, COM servers, and client applications at the same time.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Microsoft COM — answered in short.
Microsoft COM is used to make Windows software modular and reusable. It appears in desktop applications, automation with Office, plug-ins, shell extensions, and older enterprise systems that expose binary components. Companies bring in a specialist when those pieces must keep working together without rewriting the whole stack.
COM is lower level and closer to the Windows runtime than .NET or REST APIs. It is often chosen because an existing system already depends on COM interfaces, ActiveX controls, or OLE automation. A good specialist knows when to maintain it, when to wrap it, and when to move a boundary to a newer interface.
A strong Microsoft COM expert usually also knows C++, C#, VB6, .NET interop, and Windows internals. Skills with the registry, threading models, type libraries, and ActiveX are often essential. For integration work, knowledge of Office automation and OLE can matter just as much as the COM code itself.
Component Object Model work is often urgent when an old component fails after a Windows update, a migration breaks automation, or source code is incomplete. It also helps when internal teams know the business system but not the old technology behind it. A freelancer can step in for diagnosis, repair, or a controlled transition.
COM projects usually need someone who has already shipped similar Windows integration work. Simple interface use is one thing; debugging marshaling, reference counting, or registration problems is another. For critical systems, look for a specialist who has handled both client and server side components.
Microsoft COM work can often be done remotely if the specialist has secure access to the environment, binaries, and test systems. On-site time in Munich can help when the setup is tied to local hardware, office software, or restricted internal systems. Many teams use a mix of remote analysis and short on-site sessions.
Component Object Model quality shows up in how the specialist explains interface boundaries, registration, error handling, and compatibility risk. Look for clear notes, small safe changes, and the ability to debug broken components without guessing. Strong professionals also document what depends on the component before they touch it.
ActiveX and OLE systems often fail because of version drift, missing registrations, unsafe threading assumptions, or undocumented dependencies. A specialist should be able to isolate the broken part, test it in a controlled way, and decide whether to repair, wrap, or replace it. That approach keeps the rest of the system stable.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (73%), Professional Services (56%), and Media and Entertainment (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Microsoft COM in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft COM
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