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Sarvesh L.

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Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration

Ratingen
Sarvesh L.

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Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Integration at Harz University

  • Created data pipelines and visualization tools to support sustainable energy decision-making
  • Developed insights that could optimize renewable energy deployment and grid integration strategies
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Youness R.

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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Automation Technology | Self-employed Entrepreneur

Neuss
Youness R.

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Communication modernization and recipe management between S7-300, S7-1500 and WinCC V7 at Siemens AG

  • Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
  • Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
  • Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
  • Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
  • Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
  • Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
  • Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
  • Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation
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Andreas W.

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Freelancer

Monheim am Rhein
Andreas W.

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Freelancer at Infrafibre Networks GmbH

  • Determining the current status (planning status / expansion status) of the so-called interpolygon routes
  • Preparing an end-to-end project plan for the individual routes, taking active and passive components and activities into account
  • Monitoring and controlling plan implementation
  • Optimizing the selected network architecture
  • Creating network and splice plans
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Thorsten L.

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Senior Developer & AppSec Specialist

Krefeld
Thorsten L.

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Senior Security Analyst

  • Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities in a risk assessment system for energy trading
  • System analysis
  • Threat modeling
  • Decision-making on vulnerability mitigation strategies
  • Implementation of vulnerability detection mechanisms
  • Security scans
  • DevSecOps practices
  • Technical environment: Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Suite, MS Threat Modeling Tool, DevSecOps, Git, AWS, DynamoDB, SQL Server, Endur, Snowflake, Orca
  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, SQL
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Rachid R.

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Self-employed

Neuss
Rachid R.

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Self-employed at R&A Engineering GmbH

  • Development and programming of PLC controls and servo drives, such as TIA-Portal, Siemens Step7 Classic, RSlogix/Studio5000, Unity Pro and CODESYS
  • Visualization systems WinCC, FactoryTalk VIEW
  • Integration of various fieldbuses into automation devices (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, MODBUS)
  • Programming of scripts (C# / VB.Net / VBscript / VBA)
  • Selection of electrical components and systems
  • Commissioning and optimization of simple to complex systems and machines
  • Planning and creation of electrical schematics
  • Preparation of installation plans
  • Preparation of bills of materials and technical calculations
  • Feasibility studies
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Andreas G.

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Senior Fullstack Developer · .NET & Angular · AI Integration · Cloud · DevOps

Erkrath
Andreas G.

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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

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Christoph K.

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Power BI, Tag Management, Automation

Düsseldorf
Christoph K.

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Business Case: Customer Operations Upsell Expansion at * confidential

  • Establishment of as-is baseline performance and KPI framework
  • Extrapolation of baseline-potential in relation to product, demand and organizational structure for t + 3 years into the future
  • Development of measure-based improvements forecast
  • Finalization of financial business modelling by including unit structure changes, commission scheme development and overhead costs
  • Stack: Microsoft Excel
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Natascha K.

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Business Analyst DORA and System Architecture

Düsseldorf
Natascha K.

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Business Analyst DORA and System Architecture at PSVaG

  • DORA consulting and system optimization
  • Process analysis of existing business processes that are complex from both a business and technical point of view
  • Analysis of the individual business processes in the relevant business areas Trading, Back Office, Settlement, Custodian Bank
  • Interface between the business units and IT to understand and define requirements
  • Creation of a business concept incl. adjustments and implementation of software applications and their interfaces to the systems
  • Preparation of a decision template for the management board for project approval
  • Setting up and running project meetings with the relevant stakeholders and documenting them
  • Close collaboration with the stakeholders
  • Coordination and control of the analysis
  • Creation and planning of resources and budget
  • Onboarding of large banks (Asia and Eastern Europe) for Depot B
  • Migration of portfolio holdings (volume around EUR 70-100 million)
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Stefan R.

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Corporate Controller / Private Equity Controller (PE) interim

Düsseldorf
Stefan R.

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Corporate Controller / Private Equity Controller (PE) interim at Amedes Medical Services GmbH

  • Responsibility for group-wide financial management with a focus on management, PE, and lender reporting.
  • Focus on an integrated financial model (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), robust liquidity and covenant management, and preparation of decision-ready materials for financiers, auditors, and rating stakeholders.
  • Establishment of reporting standards, data logic, and closing routines for high-frequency scalability.
  • Further development of an integrated financial model (P&L/BS/CF), including scenario capabilities, sensitivities, and driver-based forecasting logic.
  • Design and management of a rolling liquidity plan (short-/mid-term), including working capital mechanisms and financing instruments.
  • Preparation and quality assurance of lender reporting, including covenant calculations, bridge analyses, and variance explanations.
  • Support for the CFO agenda in financier and stakeholder communication (Q&A, documentation logic, key messages, data consistency).
  • Coordination and content input for rating- and financing-related deliverables (e.g., presentations, data rooms, management commentary).
  • Management of IFRS/accounting topics (e.g., IFRS 16 lease logic, accrual and reconciliation concepts) to ensure reporting and audit readiness.
  • Standardization of reporting structures, templates, and KPI definitions across entities to increase transparency, comparability, and speed.
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Dennis S.

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Third Party Risk Management

Düsseldorf
Dennis S.

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Third Party Risk Management at Ergo Group

  • Processing entries in the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) process
  • Conducting clean-ups of existing business relationships
  • Creating, processing, and documenting requests
  • Reviewing entries from process participants based on existing files
  • Collaborating with risk SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and vendor contacts
  • Working closely with procurement, information security, and data protection to align business requirements
  • Implementing regulatory requirements (VAIT, DORA) and ensuring compliance and risk management
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Bernhard D.

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Senior Architect, Project Manager and Coach

Hilden
Bernhard D.

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Enterprise Architect. And responsible for the cross-functional architecture as well as all domains with a focus on the sales at Süddeutsche Krankenversicherung

  • Creation of business and technical concepts as well as support for enterprise architecture management as part of the migration to the Adesso standard insurance solutions and the renewal of surrounding systems

  • Interface definitions

  • Business analysis and creation of the business concepts for input management and sales

  • Creation of architecture guidelines and processes

  • Processing technical and business decisions in the architecture board

  • Definition of service processes and system management aspects

  • Creation of the technical target operating model

  • Creation of an integration architecture for AI/LLMs from the providers Commasoft and Insiders

  • CommaSoft (Alan) webpages and web services

  • Insiders for Smartfix based on web services

  • Creation of a question catalog for a security/regulatory check.

  • Analysis of threats using threat modeling / STRIDE incl. creation of a set of measures to secure the systems

System environment: Jira, Confluence, Java, Enterprise Architect, VAIT/DORA, KritisV, GDPR, IT ServiceMgmt, Adesso Ecosphere and Insure Health, DoPIX and successor product, SmartFix, SmartFlow, Zabas, Kolumbus, Clarc archive, BiPRO, AI / LLM, MS Azure, AWS, TOM/FMO

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Esmail S.

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Senior Load and Performance Tester

Düsseldorf
Esmail S.

Last position:

Senior Load and Performance Tester at Deutsche Bahn (DB-Netz)

  • Design, development, and execution of load and performance tests for the PRISMA project
  • Use of Apache Jmeter, Gatling, Apache ActiveMQ, Jms/Tibco Ems, SikuliX, Jython, Amazon AWS, PAN-Client
  • Methods: load tests, test automation
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Dieter W.

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Freelancer

Düsseldorf
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
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Jochen R.

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Independent IT Consultant

Duisburg
Jochen R.

Last position:

Independent IT Consultant at Verti AG

  • Project: Migration of large data sets
  • Result: ETL route development with AWS Glue and Talend Open Studio

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Statistics of experts using VBA

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

27 years (Germany: 22 years)

VBA experts in Düsseldorf have 27 years of professional experience on average. It is 5 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 22 years.

Position duration

2.1 years (Germany: 3 years)

VBA experts in Düsseldorf stay in a single position for 2.1 years on average. It is 0.9 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3 years.

Positions per freelancer

17 (Germany: 15)

VBA experts in Düsseldorf have completed 17 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 2 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 15.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

VBA experts in Düsseldorf have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing

VBA experts in Düsseldorf are most in demand in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development

VBA experts in Düsseldorf earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

82% (Germany: 89%)

82% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 89%.

Master's degree or higher

35% (Germany: 58%)

35% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf hold at least a Master's degree. It is 23% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 58%.

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

VBA experts in Düsseldorf hold 2 professional certifications on average. It is 1 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.

Most common languages

German, English, French

VBA experts in Düsseldorf most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

95% (Germany: 98%)

95% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf speak two or more languages. It is 3% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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10% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf charge less than €640 per day.
30% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf charge between €640 and €800 per day.
45% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf charge between €800 and €960 per day.
10% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
5% of VBA experts in Düsseldorf charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf using VBA

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 792 €
Germany avg. 799 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 800 €
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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.

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 (81%)
  • Professional Services (62%)
  • Manufacturing (57%)
  • Telecommunication (52%)
  • Energy (48%)
  • Banking and Finance (38%)
  • Insurance (38%)
  • Government and Administration (38%)

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 built-in programming language for automating tasks in Office applications. It is used most often in Excel to transform manual work into repeatable processes, while also supporting Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint. Companies use it to create practical tools around existing Office workflows without replacing their core systems.

Typical Deliverables

VBA specialists turn business rules into working Office solutions. Common deliverables include:

  • Excel workbooks with automated calculations, imports and exports
  • Reporting tools with controlled refresh and formatting steps
  • Macros for document generation, email handling and data cleanup
  • Access forms, queries and database-driven Office applications
  • User interfaces with validation, permissions and error handling

Ecosystem And Skills

Strong VBA work depends on more than writing macros. Professionals work with Excel objects, formulas, tables, charts, PivotTables, user forms and event procedures. They may also connect VBA to SQL databases, CSV files, APIs, SharePoint or Outlook, using COM automation and carefully managed references. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office version differences helps keep solutions stable.

When To Bring In Expertise

Companies often need freelance VBA expertise when a critical workbook has become difficult to maintain, a reporting process still relies on repetitive manual steps, or teams need a controlled tool before a larger system is available. In Düsseldorf, specialists may support finance, manufacturing, logistics, insurance and professional services teams. Remote delivery works well when requirements and sample files are clear; on-site workshops can help map complex processes with German-speaking stakeholders.

What Quality Looks Like

Reliable VBA solutions are readable, documented and designed for the people who use them. A strong professional separates business logic from worksheet layout, validates inputs, handles errors and avoids fragile selections or hard-coded paths. They also protect sensitive data, limit unnecessary permissions and test the workbook with realistic files. Clear handover notes and maintainable naming matter as much as a macro that runs once.

Project Handover And Growth

A good engagement leaves the company independent rather than dependent on one author. Specialists should explain the data flow, document setup requirements and identify risks such as broken links, changing column names or incompatible Office settings. They can also assess whether VBA remains suitable or whether Power Query, Power Automate, Office Scripts, SQL or a dedicated application would better support future growth. That judgment helps companies invest in the right level of automation.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about VBA? Start with the answers below.

VBA is mainly used to automate tasks in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Companies use it for reporting, data transformation, document creation, workflow controls and integrations with files, databases or Outlook.

Excel VBA is well suited to interactive workbooks, desktop automation, custom forms and control over several Office applications. Power Query is often stronger for repeatable data preparation, while Office Scripts suit browser-based Excel workflows; the right choice depends on the environment and required user interaction.

Visual Basic for Applications work benefits from strong Excel modeling, SQL, data cleaning and Microsoft 365 knowledge. Depending on the assignment, useful adjacent skills include Power Query, Power Automate, SharePoint, Outlook automation, API integration and information security.

VBA experience should match the risk and scope of the workbook or application. A simple macro may need focused support, while a business-critical reporting tool requires someone who can review legacy code, understand dependencies, test edge cases and plan a safe handover.

VBA projects can often be delivered remotely when the specialist receives clear requirements, representative files and access to the required systems. On-site sessions in Düsseldorf may be useful for process discovery, workshops or work involving restricted data, and German or English communication should be agreed early.

Microsoft Office VBA remains useful for established desktop workflows and complex Excel interactions. It may be less suitable where browser access, central governance, many concurrent users or cross-device support is essential, so a specialist should assess alternatives before extending a legacy solution.

VBA quality is visible in clear structure, sensible naming, error handling, input validation and documentation. Ask for a review process, test examples, deployment guidance and an explanation of how the solution behaves when files, users or source data change.

Excel VBA specialists should clarify the Office versions, data sources, security restrictions, user roles and expected handover. They should also ask who owns the workbook, how changes will be tested and whether the goal is a quick automation or a maintainable business application.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA 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 Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects, 82% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 35% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (81%), Professional Services (62%), and Manufacturing (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Dusseldorf, Germany who have used VBA in their recent projects are Information Technology (95%), Project Management (81%), and Product Development (76%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VBA

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