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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Olaf S.
Last position:
Trainer & Facilitator for Digital Sovereignty at ITSM-COLOGNE
Project: Digital Sovereignty – Toll Collect
Workshop: Digital Sovereignty Recognize dependencies, reduce risks, remain capable of acting
Format
- One-day practical seminar
Target group
- Executive management
- IT managers
- Data protection officers
- Compliance functions
Content and objectives
- Systematic analysis of digital dependencies
- Assessment of legal and operational risks
- Development of a concrete plan to increase digital sovereignty
- Mapping of the entire IT infrastructure by participants
- Identification of critical dependencies on non-European providers
- Creation of a prioritized risk matrix based on:
- GDPR
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- Joint development of options for action – from a hybrid model to complete migration to European solutions
- Development of an individual sovereignty roadmap with:
- Responsibilities
- Milestones
- Budget framework
Agenda
- Preliminary self-assessment (current infrastructure)
- Digital sovereignty? Nothing but an illusion
- Digital sovereignty 2026 – Germany’s dangerous dependency in focus
- Digital sovereignty & open source
- What is digital sovereignty?
- Three questions raised by digital sovereignty
- Reflection: Digital sovereignty in your own life
- Why is digital sovereignty existential now?
- Practical examples of digital sovereignty
- Schleswig-Holstein initiative
- Benefits of digital sovereignty for your company
- Assessing strategy options (cost-benefit matrix)
- Sovereign provider? 10 questions
- What does digital sovereignty specifically mean for your company?
- How do you shape digital sovereignty?
- Digital sovereignty and psychological safety
- Psychological safety: The key to high-performing teams
- Why psychological safety in your company?
- Benefits of psychological safety
- Invitation to group work: PsySafety Check (PS-C)
- The “Braintrust” experiment
- Creating a risk matrix
- Creating a roadmap & project plan
- European alternatives to US Big Tech
- 10-point plans:
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Peter V.
Last position:
IT Administrator at SEAT Deutschland
- Creating concepts and architecture for domain integration (SEAT into the VW structure)
- Domain trusts and administration
- Operation and administration of Windows 2022/ 2025 servers and domains
- Domain restructuring
- GPO and SG editing and migration
- DNS restructuring and migration
Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V, Powershell, Jira, MS Office 365,), SCCM, VSAN Fileservices, Approximately 800 servers, 400 users
Carl-Friedrich L.
Last position:
Rollout Project Manager / Multi-project Management / Project Lead / Program Manager at GlasfaserPlus
Project content / Description of services:
Management and coordination of all new-build areas in the assigned region to ensure completion on time
Responsibility for network planning, budget calculation, and budget approval for optimal resource planning in the construction process
Cross-project management of service providers for the efficient implementation of joint construction or connection of new-build areas
Preparation, tendering, and awarding of contracts within budget limits
Ensuring material supply for smooth joint construction
Management of fiber-optic expansion and provision of data lines; densification
Stakeholder management
Introduction and setup of Kanban board, including maintenance
End-to-end rollout management
Escalation management
Service provider management
Construction monitoring and management of construction schedules
Preparation and tracking of project plans and Gantt charts
Risk management
Claim management and project recalculations
Problem and incident management
Change management
Capex and Opex control and monitoring
Contract management and change order management
Conclusion of lease, purchase, or rental agreements for the development of required properties or lines
Technical collaboration with construction managers and service providers within the construction projects to ensure the timely completion of new-build areas
Definition of requirements, categorization, and prioritization, including monitoring and follow-up in accordance with the project plan
Preparation and delivery of presentations for various management levels
Preparation and creation of decision papers
Forecast
Establishment of project “back to green” post-installation and densification
Environment: MS Office, MS Teams, SAP; SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, Bizagi. GBGS, PowerBI, TKI, Flash Kanban
Timo H.
Last position:
Software Developer at Smiths Detection
- Extension of a Swing-based UI for recording Security Restricted Articles during baggage screening.
- Introduction of a new workflow for recording Deboarding Events.
- Extension of the reporting system for Security Restricted Articles and Deboarding Events.
- Implementation using JBoss Wildfly, PostgreSQL, spring-boot 3.x, Java 8/21, Swing, JSF, JAX-RS/Resteasy, Docker, Maven, Kiro.
Reinhold M.
Last position:
Business Requirements Engineer, Proxy Product Owner, Tester at AXA Konzern AG
Working Environment
- Insurance / Claims Management (Property, Liability, Automotive)
- REST-based ClaimAPI with Guidewire ClaimCenter
Scope
- Further development of the internal REST-based ClaimAPI with Guidewire ClaimCenter as the backend and various portals/front-end offices as clients, and with the following objectives: + increased AI-supported claims processing outside of Guidewire ClaimCenter + and support for all lines (property, liability, automotive).
- Further development of automated claims processing
Activities
- Interfacing IT & Business
- Design activities with documentation in Confluence, Jira: + Requirements engineering (functional and non-functional) + Design of REST endpoints and coordination with interface partners (esp. AI-colleagues) + Identification, design and evaluation of alternative solutions (moving away from a monolithic approach toward fine-grained endpoints, with code reuse across all lines if possible) + Creation / refinement of product backlog items in Jira, i.e. epics, user stories and tasks, incl. alignment with developers & POs during (pre-)refinement sessions + Using AXA Secure GPT when creating / refining user stories (description, acceptance criteria) and designing REST endpoints + Estimation and prioritization of user stories and tasks during Sprint Planning sessions + Coordination and support during the implementation of Product Backlog items + Driving decision making with preparation and presentation of decision-making documents
- Quality assurance: + Test management, including test case creation using Xray in Jira + Test execution using Bruno as REST client and in Guidewire ClaimCenter + Submission of test artifacts for PO approval + Analysis of production bugs
Methods Big Room Planning (aka PI-Planning in SAFe), Scrum, BPMN, EPK, UML, ERM, DDD
Tools / Tech Stack Teams, Confluence, Jira with Xray, OpenAPI/Swagger, REST, JSON, XML, MS Office, Bruno, GitHub repository (reading), Guidewire ClaimCenter, AXA Secure GPT (AXA's in-house GenAI solution based on Azure OpenAI)
Enver B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Data Protection Projects at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH
Management of data protection & IT security-related projects. Adjustments to knowledge management and consulting processes.
Activities:
- Data protection consulting
- Process optimization in in-house consulting
- Interface to specialist departments, IT security, development and management
Alexander F.
Last position:
Freelance Business Consultant and Interim Manager at A. Folch von Sydow INTERIM MANAGEMENT
Advising various companies in the areas of controlling, finance and planning, transformation, business partnering, management reporting and AI-driven forecasting systems
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
Gregor P.
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, with a focus on workflow digitization and PLM
Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Kathrin S.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
- Impact: Structured requirements analysis and quality assurance as a foundation for the further development of a software solution.
- Analysis, documentation, and coordination of requirements. Conducting stakeholder analyses, interviews, and workshops to gather and validate requirements. Conducting requirements reviews and working closely with business departments and development teams.
Techniques & Tools: Requirements Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, System Context Modeling, Requirements Reviews, Quality Scenarios, Miro, Jira, Confluence
Ole H.
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager at Rail-Flow GmbH
The client operates a SaaS platform for managing rail and intermodal transport (Rail-Flow Transport Management Platform).
For two of its customers, it was looking for a 3-month project management replacement. Both customers offer rail and intermodal transport services. Implementation progress differs: one customer is already live and wanted its Phase 2 enhancements implemented; the other customer is implementing its MVP and entering an intensive testing phase.
As part of the assignment, project management was taken over, including management of the internal development team (offshore Turkey).
- Took over complete project management for 2 customer projects, including the roles of Product Owner and Co-Scrum Master
- Managed agile implementation teams consisting of business analysts, implementation consultants, developers (offshore) and QA staff
- Ensured compliance with and further development of project governance
- Planning and rollout management: creation and maintenance of project and rollout plans as well as coordination of role assignments with the client’s management
- Requirements and change management: management of contractual requirements, bugs and changes
- Customer and project communication: organization and moderation of status meetings and steering committees
- Identification of project risks, initiation of countermeasures and escalation
- Ensured correct and timely invoicing for project services together with Finance
Methods: Scheduling (forward- and backward-based), including milestone planning, structured interviews, multi-project management (in English)
Tools / Technologies: Jira, Confluence / Atlas, Claude (Skills, Artifacts), MS Outlook
Kossi A.
Last position:
Project Manager at Deutsche Bank
Migration of an existing application to a new IT infrastructure.
- Managed all project activities (infrastructure, applications, data, security, architecture)
- Planned complex network architectures with security requirements
- Designed and coordinated firewall configurations
- Planned and managed interfaces between ERP, cloud, and third-party systems
- Coordinated middleware solutions (e.g. SAP Integration Suite, MuleSoft, Boomi)
- Defined data flows, mapping rules, and integration architectures
- Managed data migrations and master data harmonization
- Coordinated with business departments, IT teams, service providers, and external partners
- Team size: International team of 35 employees – Germany | Poland | India | USA
- Languages: English
Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Brainloop, Jira, Confluence, MS SharePoint
Philipp O.
Last position:
Business Economist, Trainer & Coach at Self-employed
- Comprehensive project support from analysis and piloting through to implementation in the areas of change, process and project management.
- Design and delivery of customer-specific training courses, seminars and workshops on processes, organization and structures with clear objectives.
- Worked as a coach, trainer and keynote speaker on leadership, conflict and communication for up to 300 people.
- Trainer for mediators.
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Office
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
54%
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 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Microsoft Office
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 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Microsoft Office 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 (60%)
- Professional Services (55%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Retail (27%)
- Energy (26%)
- Healthcare (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Microsoft Office covers
Microsoft Office is a suite of business productivity applications used to create documents, analyze data, prepare presentations, manage email, and organize collaboration. Its core tools include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and OneNote. In cloud environments, Microsoft 365 extends these applications with services such as SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Common business applications
Companies use Microsoft Office for daily operations and structured information work across departments.
- Build Excel models, dashboards, forecasts, and reporting templates
- Create Word documents, forms, proposals, and controlled templates
- Develop PowerPoint presentations and reusable brand layouts
- Organize Outlook mailboxes, calendars, and workflow rules
- Connect files, approvals, and team work through Microsoft 365
Ecosystem and automation
Strong specialists understand how the desktop suite connects with cloud services and business systems. Their work may include Excel Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA, Office Scripts, Power Automate, SharePoint lists, Teams, and Microsoft Graph. They also manage permissions, data flows, reusable components, and document standards so that solutions remain maintainable.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when spreadsheet work has become difficult to govern, reporting relies on manual copying, or teams use inconsistent document processes. Companies also bring in specialists during Microsoft 365 migrations, acquisition integrations, reporting redesigns, and the rollout of new collaboration standards. A focused professional can improve an existing setup without disrupting business operations.
Deliverables and project fit
Typical assignments range from a targeted Excel automation to a broader Office process redesign. Deliverables can include a financial model, management dashboard, mail-merge workflow, document template library, SharePoint workspace, or training material. The right scope depends on data complexity, security requirements, user adoption, and the systems that must exchange information with Microsoft Office.
What strong professionals bring
The best professionals combine application knowledge with sound business judgment. They clarify requirements, protect sensitive data, test formulas and automations, document decisions, and make solutions usable for non-specialists. They also know when VBA is appropriate, when Office Scripts or Power Automate is a better fit, and when a process should move beyond a spreadsheet entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Microsoft Office, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Microsoft Office supports document creation, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, email, scheduling, note-taking, and database work. Companies also use its Microsoft 365 services for file sharing, team collaboration, workflow automation, and controlled access to business information.
Microsoft Office is often preferred when a company depends on advanced Excel models, desktop functionality, detailed formatting, or integration with established Microsoft environments. Google Workspace can be a strong alternative for browser-first collaboration, while the better choice depends on data, security, offline access, and existing processes.
A strong Microsoft Office specialist may also work with Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA, Office Scripts, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Graph. Knowledge of data modeling, document governance, identity permissions, and business process analysis is equally valuable.
The needed experience depends on the assignment. A clean template or formula improvement may need focused application knowledge, while a financial model, automation, or Microsoft 365 rollout calls for experience with data structures, testing, permissions, documentation, and user adoption.
Yes. Microsoft Office projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when files, requirements, access rights, and review processes are clearly organized. On-site work can still help with workshops, process discovery, sensitive environments, or training across teams.
Ask for examples that resemble the intended work, such as Excel reporting, Power Automate flows, document systems, or SharePoint structures. Discuss how the professional handles testing, version control, data protection, handover, and support after delivery.
Microsoft 365 is the broader subscription ecosystem that includes Office applications and cloud services. Office 365 was the earlier service name and is still used informally, while Microsoft Office can refer specifically to the applications installed on a computer or accessed through the web.
A quality Microsoft Office solution is accurate, understandable, secure, and resilient when inputs change. Review its formulas or automation logic, performance, permissions, documentation, error handling, and ease of handover before accepting the work.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 823 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects are German (99%), English (97%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects are Information Technology (60%), Professional Services (55%), and Manufacturing (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Microsoft Office in their recent projects are Project Management (75%), Information Technology (62%), and Operations (59%).
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