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Rudolf Eggelbusch
Last position:
Datacenter Engineer, Network & Security Administrator at International insurance group
Operation and further development of the network and security infrastructure.
Monitoring, analysis and resolution of network and security incidents.
Cross-department collaboration with other specialist teams for operations, further development and reporting.
Firewall vulnerability analysis.
Firewall rule approvals.
Troubleshooting IP communication issues in the network and firewall infrastructure.
Security-critical IT infrastructure, processing of personal data, compliance with legal regulations.
Products: Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Cisco ACI, Checkpoint Firewalls, F5
Technologies: SDN, SDWAN, Cisco EPIC, Cisco ACI
Christian R
Last position:
Project Manager Outlook and Teams Rollout at BWI
- Gathering information
- Creating wave concepts for the rollout
- Coordinating employees
- Monitoring and steering measures
- Project management including analyses & reporting to the board
- Creating instructions and requirement specifications
- Training floorwalkers
- On-site rollout support
- VIP support
- Introducing SharePoint
Henning Uiterwyk
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
Yusuf Congar
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at LeiKon GmbH
- Development of scalable backend applications with C#/.NET and Java
- Design and implementation of distributed microservice architectures
- Development and integration of REST APIs for industrial applications
- Development of modern web applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
- Implementation of MQTT-based communication solutions
- Integration of industrial protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus TCP
- Development of batch, process control, and HMI components
- Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker
- Conducting code reviews and supporting architecture decisions
- Close collaboration with product owners, QA, and interdisciplinary teams
- Analysis of business requirements and implementation of technical solutions
- Further development of existing software architectures with a focus on maintainability and performance
Technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Java, C++, React, Angular, TypeScript, Vue.JS, MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Docker, GitLab, MariaDB, MySQL, Linux
Robert Karash
Last position:
Interim Manager | Group Leader in the IT Operations & Digitalization Division "Databases, Operations & Support" (DOS) at Landwirtschaftliche RentenBank
- Technical leadership and further development of a team of 28 IT staff (internal & external) in the areas HelpDesk/HelpLine, RHEL (Red Hat), MUREX (trading system & applications), SAP basis operations
- Managing external service providers (including FI-TS for SAP basis operations)
- Personnel, resource and budget planning for the IT department and projects
- Introducing and establishing regular communication formats (weekly status meetings, team and cross-department meetings)
- Ensuring application operations in a hybrid environment (Windows/Linux with database and web/application servers)
- Supporting transformation projects to modernize the application landscape (e.g. DevOps approaches)
- Setting up and implementing a digital IT procurement for hardware & software (e.g. with DELL)
- Developing and managing the "IT Operations DOS" department based on corporate strategy
- Preparing management reports & decision papers on IT projects, optimization potential and automation opportunities
- Representing the department in the advisory boards of the Rentenbank and ensuring regulatory compliance (BaFin §44, GDPR, BSI, MaRisk)
Oliver Fries
Last position:
Modernization of a multi-company backend system at Energy utility company
Enhancement and modernization of a mature Aspire backend application in the environment of a utility company, focusing on new business requirements, testing, legacy code cleanup, and stable backend delivery.
Core contributions & results Implemented new business requirements in the context of customer orders, subcontractors, and cross-company backend processes, and ensured consistent workflows in a distributed system landscape. Modernized existing backend components step by step and reduced technical debt through targeted legacy code cleanup, refactoring, and structured code reviews. Improved the testability of business-critical services by expanding automated tests with xUnit, AutoFixture, and clearer validation structures. Supported the further development of workflow automations and integration processes via microservices, messaging, and API-based communication. Took over source code from external firms, systematically checked code quality, and derived technical improvements for maintainability, stability, and integration. Worked in agile development processes with Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps and supported cross-team alignment on architecture, quality, and implementation. Technical metrics Technologies & methods C#, .NET, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, Aspire, Docker, RabbitMQ, gRPC, REST API, Swagger, Microservices, NServiceBus, AutoMapper, Autofac, xUnit, AutoFixture, FluentValidation, Entity Framework Core, MediatR, Redis, Consul, Serilog, SonarQube, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, GitLab, Google Protocol Buffers, IronPDF, Mailjet, Jira, Confluence, Miro, agile development, Scrum, code reviews, refactoring, legacy code cleanup, workflow automation, power grids
Thorsten Matzner
Last position:
Odoo Implementer at N.N.
As project manager for the Odoo implementation at a small company, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and training a fully integrated CRM and accounting system. Through structured requirements analysis, precise data migration, and targeted change management, I was able to complete the rollout in just eight weeks. The project led to a significant reduction in manual tasks, faster business processes, and increased real-time transparency.
Main Responsibilities
Requirements analysis and process mapping Configuration of Odoo modules: CRM, Sales, and Accounting Data migration (Excel/CSV → Odoo) and quality control Creation of workflows, automated email rules, and dashboards Conducting training sessions and providing support after go-live Project coordination (budget, schedule, stakeholder communication)
Key Achievements
Full implementation of the Odoo suite within the set timeframe (8 weeks) 30% reduction in accounting time and 25% acceleration of the lead-to-sale flow 100% customer satisfaction after go-live, based on survey results Successful migration of 100% of existing master data without data loss Establishment of a sustainable support infrastructure (3-month post go-live support)
Impact
Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and automated reports Increased efficiency and cost savings (≈ €8,000/month) Scalability for future growth (additional modules can be integrated seamlessly) Strengthened sales and finance departments through seamless process integration
This summary highlights how I created concrete and measurable value for the company through structured project work, technical expertise, and targeted training.
Tamás Eppel
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at NDA (defense / OSINT)
- Designing the audit logging framework
- Implementing APIs for developers to integrate in their codebase
- Implementing ingestion pipeline, database query layer and UI for browsing the audit events
- Improving stability and reliability of the backend system
Andreas Klös
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
Mimmo Nocera
Last position:
Consultant Controlling / MIS / SAP R/3 FI/CO at Freelance
- Consulting on complex IT, accounting, controlling, and business intelligence projects from the analysis phase through implementation to go-live support
- Work as consultant, project manager, and subproject manager
- Focus on business process analysis and implementation
- Controlling: sales, marketing, project, financial, and cost controlling
- Accounting: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, asset accounting
- Implementation and training of SAP R/3 FI/CO
- Operational experience in controlling, sales, human resources, and commercial project management before my consulting work
Kai Pankatz
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrade of the DB systems with 19x
- Use of OPatch and RU 19.27 on RHEL 8x, SLES 15.x and Windows
- DBA for DACH and European customers in production and last test environments (e.g. Konrad Adenauer) as well as others in CDB
- Processes via Confluence
- Support in operations for customers SR via Metalink
Birgit Stünkel
Last position:
Business Analysis, Requirements Engineer at BMW
Refinement of epics and user stories to achieve a higher degree of automation in CRM usage. Testing of new Discountsystem
Jens Schneeweiß
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
Gerald Bode
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Freelance Consultant
John Stuppan
Last position:
Software Engineer at Self-employed
Fullstack development for IT service providers and SMEs. Focus on .NET backends and React frontends, plus automation and scripting.
Typical projects: component-based web applications, migrating legacy code to C#, PowerShell automation in enterprise environments, B2B integrations. From requirements analysis to production.
Stack: C#/.NET, React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, Docker. Independent, remote, EU-wide.
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Statistics of experts using Visual Basic
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts using Visual Basic
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 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What Visual Basic fits
Visual Basic is used for business software that needs to be clear, stable, and quick to maintain. Teams still use it for internal Windows tools, forms-based desktop apps, Office automation, and line-of-business systems that must keep running without drama. VB and VB.NET both appear in real projects, so strong specialists know the code, the runtime, and the surrounding Microsoft stack.
Common work
- Maintain or extend legacy Windows applications
- Build or refactor VB.NET business logic
- Automate Excel, Access, and Outlook workflows
- Connect older systems to newer APIs or databases
- Stabilize forms, reports, and user-facing tools
These tasks often sit inside finance, operations, logistics, administration, and manufacturing software. A good specialist can improve old code without breaking the parts the business depends on every day.
Ecosystem around it
Visual Basic work rarely stands alone. It often touches .NET Framework, VB.NET, WinForms, COM, ADO.NET, SQL Server, and Microsoft Office. Strong professionals also understand how to work with shared libraries, source control, build pipelines, and documentation in older codebases.
They know where VB still makes sense and where a cleaner transition path is better. That matters when a company needs support for a legacy product, a partial rewrite, or a gradual move to .NET.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance Visual Basic expertise when a system is old, fragile, or owned by too few people. That includes urgent bug fixes, security cleanup, modernization work, and support for a tool that only one person still understands.
It also helps when internal teams are busy with newer stacks but still need the VB application to keep shipping. A specialist can step in for analysis, refactoring, or targeted delivery without a long ramp-up.
What strong specialists do
Strong Visual Basic professionals read older code quickly and separate safe changes from risky ones. They test carefully, clean up duplicated logic, and explain trade-offs in plain language.
They also handle the details that keep VB systems usable:
- event-driven UI behavior
- data access and error handling
- COM and Office integration
- migration planning toward VB.NET or C#
That mix of maintenance skill and practical judgment is what makes a freelancer valuable on this technology.
Hiring in practice
For companies in Germany or elsewhere, Visual Basic projects often need remote support because the work is code and system focused. On-site help can still matter when a desktop app sits close to users, hardware, or internal processes.
Freelancers benefit from clear access to source code, sample data, and the right business context. The best engagements are specific about what must be fixed, kept, or modernized.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Visual Basic.
Visual Basic is still used for internal business software, desktop tools, Office automation, and older systems that need steady maintenance. Many teams also use VB.NET for Windows forms, data entry apps, and supporting logic around Microsoft-based workflows. It is common where reliability and continuity matter more than starting from scratch.
Visual Basic usually refers to the older VB language family, while VB.NET is the modern .NET version. In practice, companies often need someone who can read both, because legacy codebases may mix classic VB, VB.NET, and Microsoft Office automation. The right specialist knows how to work across that boundary.
A company should bring in Visual Basic expertise when a system is old, business-critical, or hard to change safely. That often includes bug fixes, undocumented code, migration planning, or support when the internal owner is unavailable. Freelance help is especially useful when the work is focused and the team needs someone productive quickly.
A strong Visual Basic specialist usually knows .NET Framework, VB.NET, WinForms, SQL Server, ADO.NET, and Office automation. Depending on the system, COM interop, reporting tools, and basic migration work also matter. The best professionals can move between code, data, and user workflows without guesswork.
A Visual Basic project needs enough depth to understand legacy structure, event-driven UI patterns, and common integration points. Small fixes may need only targeted expertise, while a modernization effort needs someone who has already handled refactoring or migration. What matters most is relevant project history, not broad but shallow language exposure.
Most Visual Basic work can be done remotely because it depends on code access, test environments, and clear requirements. On-site time can help when the application is tied to local devices, internal operations, or users who need hands-on walkthroughs. Many projects work best with remote delivery plus a short on-site discovery phase.
Look for a Visual Basic professional who can explain old code clearly, describe risks before changing it, and show how they test fixes. Good signs are practical cleanup, careful handling of data access and error cases, and a plan for parts that should stay unchanged. You want someone who improves the system without creating new instability.
Visual Basic systems are often hard to modernize because the business logic, UI behavior, and data access may be tightly coupled. Old dependencies like COM, Office automation, or older database patterns can also limit quick changes. A good specialist plans the path step by step instead of forcing a full rewrite too early.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 787 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are German (99%), English (97%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (67%), and Banking and Finance (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Product Development (80%), and Project Management (72%).
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