VBA Experts in Cologne
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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
Christoph S.
Last position:
Test Manager at Logistics
- Coordination and planning, execution, documentation, and analysis of test cases
- Development of test concepts considering best practices (e.g., test pyramid) with a focus on reliable, automatable test runs
- Implementation and maintenance of test cases according to the test concepts
- Technologies: Citrix Workspace, Shopify, Jira, Xray, MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, MS Office 365
Stefan M.
Last position:
Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer
- Design, planning and execution of complex acceptance tests for a document exchange platform for the German justice authorities.
- Validation of decrypted and certificate-based message exchange via web platform, mobile app, and Java API.
- Documentation of test cases, execution steps, and test results.
- Technologies: Windows 11/10, Ubuntu, iOS, Android, Bash for Windows, Java 17, IntelliJ, Git, Jira, Confluence, Citrix Server, xJustiz standard implementation, specific justice software.
Christian H.
Last position:
Developer at Opereon Consulting GmbH
- Developed a shop website
- Integrated an AI language model
- Developed tools for AI-powered webhooks
- Technical tools: REACT.js; Elevenlabs; MCP; n8n; HTTP
Kai B.
Last position:
Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time) at Freelance CPQ Consultant
- Independent CPQ consulting for a portfolio of industrial manufacturers, including Scheidt & Bachmann, Trützschler Group SE, and Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH (Schunk Group)
- Full project coverage: requirements analysis, concept, system design, implementation, testing, and international go-live support
- Deep integration work with SAP ECC (material master replication, SD document creation, material creation, general APICONNECT and other web service interfaces)
- Process consulting: analysis and optimization of internal quoting processes for sales and management
- Knowledge transfer/coaching and pair programming to strengthen internal team skills
Andreas W.
Last position:
Freelancer at Infrafibre Networks GmbH
- Assessing the current status (planning stage / rollout status) of the so-called inter-polygon routes
- Creating an end-to-end project plan for the individual routes, considering active and passive components and tasks
- Monitoring and controlling the implementation of the plan
- Optimizing the chosen network architecture
- Creating network and splice diagrams
Adrian T.
Last position:
Founder & Advisor – SC Strategy & Commercial Growth at AMT Supply Chain Consulting
- Advised Shein on its EU distribution redesign, optimizing last-mile carrier flows, cutting lead times by 15%, and unlocking €5M+ annual savings.
- Built €40M+ qualified pipeline for a European 3PL by designing a 4PL go-to-market strategy, account prioritization, and pursuit governance framework.
- Developed AI-enabled control towers & KPI dashboards reducing decision latency by 30%, giving executives real-time visibility for network and tender decisions.
- Coached BD teams on value-selling & pursuit excellence, increasing win rates from ~55% to ~70% across competitive, multi-region bids.
Felix R.
Last position:
Project Manager Logistics & Digitalization at Rhein Ruhr Logistik
- Managed logistics and digitalization projects in contract logistics focused on process optimization, automation, and KPI-driven control of operational logistics processes
Denis K.
Last position:
Management Consultant at Freelance Management Consultant
Implementation of custom reporting solutions for financial KPIs aligned with specific business requirements
Development of a machine learning application that achieved a 250% performance improvement
Data Architect "Production-Oriented Quality Assurance" (03/2024–09/2024):
Design and implementation of an analytics platform to detect quality deviations in manufacturing
Build of a scalable data lakehouse architecture on Databricks in combination with SAP ERP data via SAP Datasphere
Close collaboration with the SAP team to harmonize bill of materials and order data
Visualization of KPIs to support shopfloor management
Lead Data Engineer "Sales Performance Monitoring" (08/2023–12/2023):
Design and implementation of a Databricks-based platform for analyzing sales figures and promotion effects
Integration of SAP SD data via SAP BW/4HANA
Use of Azure DevOps to orchestrate ETL jobs and deploy workflows
Technical Project Lead "Cloud Migration & Data Strategy" (02/2023–05/2023):
Migration of a heterogeneous data warehouse stack to a modern cloud architecture on Azure with Databricks as the central processing platform
Development of a governance-compliant data architecture to integrate SAP financial data and non-SAP sources
Technologies: Databricks, Delta Lake, Python, SAP Datasphere, Azure DevOps, PowerBI, SQL
Pappu P.
Last position:
Senior Cloud Consultant (AWS Services and Consulting) at devoteam GmbH
- Developed automated ETL pipelines with AWS Glue and Athena to ensure consistent data quality and governance requirements
- Implemented validation, anonymization, and encryption measures for data in compliance with GDPR
- Optimized cloud costs by introducing FinOps practices and increased transparency for business units
- Monitored performance, performed root cause analyses, and ensured adherence to SLAs
- Supported data and solution architects in building scalable data models for ML and analytics scenarios
Fatih K.
Last position:
Mobile App Developer at ING Belgium
- Part of a squad focused on intensive module development and integration
- Close collaboration with other squads and teams to integrate modules and essential components
- Use of SwiftUI and the Coordinator pattern to develop clean and understandable code
- Creative collaboration with UX designers in Figma and implementation in code
- Industry: Banking
- Project language: English
- Organizational form: Kanban
- Tools: Azure, Confluence, Figma, Teams
- Team size: 40 people
- Version control: Git, GitFlow, Azure
- App Store product: ING Banking
- Programming languages: SwiftUI, Swift
- Patterns: Coordinator, MVVM
- Swift Package Manager
- Localization: Yes
- Testing: XCTest, XCUITest
Dieter W.
Last position:
Freelancer at Morat Swoboda Motion GmbH
- Manual for the new cost center structure in SAP and the new posting procedures
- Plant controlling, operating cost sheets, and inventory valuation
- Rate determination in Excel for SAP
- Preparation of product calculations
Nico S.
Last position:
Quantitative modeling and model development, statistical data analysis, reporting at DB InfraGO / Brockmann & Büchner Partnergesellschaft
- Technical project management, requirements management, and design to guide the data team in developing a predictive maintenance model for DB InfraGO's maintenance planning.
- Statistical modeling and analysis programming with R Studio for fault analysis in preventive maintenance: multivariate modeling using quasi-Poisson, negative binomial, lasso, offset, splines, RandomForest.
- Implementation of various R Shiny dashboards.
- Sparring partner and requirements management for data engineering, data modeling, and ETL pipeline in Tableau Prep.
Ronny H.
Last position:
Förderbank Deutschland
- Extraction and transformation of relevant data from the SAP system developed for the bank and consolidation into the existing reporting environment
- Integration of the data into the existing BI model (extending the star schema to a galaxy schema) for generating the funding committee report and the business development report
- Ensuring data quality
- Knowledge transfer to department staff (SAP, SQL database, Power Pivot, DAX)
René P.
Last position:
CIO at clics GmbH
- Software development
- Team management
- Project management
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Statistics of experts using VBA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
3.1 years (Germany: 3 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 15)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86% (Germany: 89%)
Master's degree or higher
64% (Germany: 57%)
Certifications per freelancer
4 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, Italian
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 98%)
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 Cologne 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 Cologne using VBA
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.
VBA 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 (71%)
- Banking and Finance (53%)
- Transportation (53%)
- Telecommunication (47%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Retail (41%)
- Healthcare (35%)
- Manufacturing (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What VBA does
VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, is Microsoft’s scripting language for automating tasks inside Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and other Office applications. Companies use it to turn manual spreadsheet work into repeatable processes, interactive tools and controlled document workflows. It is especially valuable where business teams already depend on Microsoft Office and need practical automation without replacing the full system.
Typical deliverables
VBA specialists create solutions such as:
- Excel workbooks with buttons, forms, validations and automated calculations
- Consolidated reports that combine data from multiple files or sources
- Word and Outlook workflows for document creation and email preparation
- Access tools for structured data entry, queries and operational reporting
- Interfaces between Office files, databases and internal business systems
Ecosystem and skills
Strong VBA work involves more than writing macros. Professionals understand the Excel object model, workbook events, UserForms, named ranges, tables, PivotTables and chart automation. They may also work with SQL, Microsoft Access, Power Query, Power Pivot, COM components, REST integrations and Windows file systems. Familiarity with Office security settings and deployment practices helps keep automation maintainable.
When companies need help
Freelance expertise is useful when a critical workbook has become difficult to maintain, when reporting depends on repetitive copy-and-paste work, or when an internal team needs a dependable tool quickly. Companies often bring in a specialist during finance transformations, operational reporting projects, audit preparation or the replacement of fragile spreadsheet processes. In Cologne, remote collaboration can work well, while workshops with local teams may support process discovery and handover.
VBA compared with alternatives
VBA is often chosen when the solution must live directly in desktop Office and serve users who already work in Excel. Office Scripts and Power Automate can suit cloud-based Microsoft 365 workflows, while Python may be better for larger data processing or services outside Office. Power Query is strong for repeatable data preparation, but VBA remains useful when the workflow needs custom forms, event logic or coordinated actions across Office applications.
What strong specialists deliver
The best professionals clarify the business process before changing a workbook. They separate user interface, calculations and data access, use clear naming, handle errors and protect sensitive logic where appropriate. They test unusual inputs, document dependencies and make handover practical for the team. Good work also includes a realistic maintenance path, so the automation remains understandable as files, users and source systems change.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around VBA.
VBA is mainly used to automate Microsoft Office tasks, particularly in Excel. A specialist can build reporting workbooks, data-entry forms, document workflows, email routines and connections to databases or internal systems.
VBA is strongest when automation must run inside desktop Excel or coordinate several Office applications. Office Scripts and Power Automate fit many cloud-based Microsoft 365 processes, while Python is often a better choice for broader data processing, services or integrations outside Office.
A capable VBA freelancer often brings knowledge of Excel formulas, PivotTables, Power Query, Power Pivot, SQL and Microsoft Access. Depending on the project, experience with Outlook, Word, COM interfaces, APIs, Windows file handling and data protection is also valuable.
The right level depends on the risk and scope of the workbook, not just its size. A simple macro may need focused automation skills, while a finance or operations tool requires experience with requirements analysis, error handling, testing, documentation and safe deployment.
Yes, most VBA projects can be handled remotely through shared requirements, sample files, screen sharing and controlled testing. On-site workshops in Cologne can help when the specialist must observe manual processes, interview several users or support a sensitive handover.
Share the current workbook, a clear example of the desired result and the steps users perform today. It also helps to identify data sources, Office versions, access restrictions, expected users and whether the solution must work across shared drives or Microsoft 365.
Ask how the specialist handles errors, changing source data, conflicting inputs and future maintenance. High-quality VBA solutions have clear structure, sensible naming, documented dependencies, protected logic where needed and tests that cover normal and unusual cases.
VBA maintenance often involves hidden workbook dependencies, broken references, changed worksheet layouts or security settings that block macros. Professionals should be comfortable reviewing existing code, tracing the data flow, improving structure and explaining the solution to people who will maintain it later.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 814 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 64% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Italian (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Banking and Finance (53%), and Transportation (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Cologne, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Product Development (71%), and Project Management (71%).
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