Visual Basic Experts in Berlin
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Gerald B.
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Freelance Consultant at Freelance Consultant
Hamza K.
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Academic Research Contributor in Health Sector (Volunteer)
- Acted as technical consultant to optimize multi-layer ensemble models combining ResNet, CNN-BiGRU-Attention, and XGBoost.
- Guided implementation of a Logistic Regression meta-learner to solve class imbalance problems, achieving 92.86% accuracy and 0.9644 AUC on PTB-XL and Chapman-Shaoxing datasets.
Ola V.
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IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Valentin R.
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Freelance Hardware Development Engineer at Swarm Biotactics
PCB design with Altium, MCU Programming, Prototyping
Patrice F.
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst at Patrice Faßhauer Consulting
- As-is process analysis
- Role process design
- Data analysis
- Application analysis
- To-be reporting concept
- KPI calculation
- Interviews
- Presentation
- Documentation
Basel J.
Last position:
Senior Application Engineer / Product Manager at Altran Magnetics LLC
- Oversee development and optimization of key products, including DP contactors, EMI filters, and circuit breakers.
- Lead certification processes ensuring compliance with UL, TÜV, and VDE standards.
- Act as technical liaison between customers, sales teams, and manufacturing to deliver customized solutions.
André G.
Last position:
IT Consulting Project Management / Engineering Subproject Management at T-Systems (on assignment for government agencies)
- Projects for federal networks (NdB).
- CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
- Data center planning.
- Project management and engineering subproject management.
- Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.
Petar M.
Last position:
Freelance Lecturer at Masters of Marketing GmbH
- Developed course materials for online marketing strategy and project management
- Course content: online marketing strategy, inbound marketing, content marketing, project management, onsite marketing
- Coaching in digital marketing and digitization
Matthias K.
Last position:
Requirements Manager (freelance) at Bundesdruckerei GmbH
- Maintenance of the product backlog in collaboration with the PO
- Analysis and alignment of requirements
- Creation of process documentation and status reports
- Definition of workflows
- Preparation and moderation of agile meetings
Peter K.
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Alexander B.
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Consultant at Bundesdruckerei
- Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, Entra ID Group Policy, Orca, PowerShell, PSAppDeployToolKit, Intune, Office 365, Azure, Winget, SandBox
- Onsite/offsite packaging and repackaging in Intune
- Silent install / uninstall
- Use of scripting (PSADT, PowerShell)
- Distribution, planning, and monitoring of packages using Intune Admin Center
- Troubleshooting
- System monitoring
- 2nd and 3rd Level Support
- Packaging process (creation and review of installation and configuration guides, test plans, User Acceptance Testing)
- Automatic client provisioning
- Quality assurance, testing of software packages
- Workplace Engineering
- Windows Client Engineering
- Management of profiles and group policies
- Working with agile methods (Scrum)
- Use of ITSM, including as a ticket system
- Sprint planning
Sara M.
Last position:
Research Assistant at Hochschule Für Wirtschaft Und Recht
- Applied Large Language Models for text classification and definition detection.
- Designed ETL pipelines and dashboards for data analysis through SQL, Power BI, and Python.
- Contributed to academic publications and data visualization for AI projects using PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Bridged technical and business teams to drive data-driven decision-making.
Behzad H.
Last position:
Structural Engineer at Freelance
- Analysis and design of steel and concrete structures in accordance with local and international standards such as AISC, ACI, EC2, EC3 and others for various types of projects using FEM software
- Documentation
- Customer support
Mostafa S.
Last position:
Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH
- FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
- IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
- Code simulation: QuestaSim
- Timing analysis
Pawel N.
Last position:
Subject Mater Expert Linux at TCS Alliance Healthcare
- Updating/upgrading Linux servers to new versions
- Installing Trend Micro on Linux servers
- Creating, presenting and maintaining technical documents
- Refactoring tools
- Platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10, 11, CentOS, RedHat, Windows 10, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Trend Micro AV, PuTTY, SSH, VMware
- Project language: English
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Statistics of experts using Visual Basic
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years (Germany: 26 years)
Position duration
2.3 years (Germany: 3.4 years)
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
77% (Germany: 83%)
Master's degree or higher
62% (Germany: 50%)
Doctorate
15% (Germany: 8%)
Certifications per freelancer
2 (Germany: 3)
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 97%)
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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Visual Basic 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%)
- Healthcare (65%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Energy (59%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
- Education (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Visual Basic does
Visual Basic is Microsoft’s programming language for building Windows software and business applications. Its readable syntax supports forms, workflows, data entry, reporting and automation. Classic Visual Basic remains common in established desktop systems, while Visual Basic .NET, also called VB.NET, runs on the .NET platform.
Typical applications
Visual Basic appears in internal tools and operational software where clear user interfaces and reliable data handling matter.
- Windows desktop applications with WinForms or WPF
- Office automation with VBA and COM components
- Database front ends for SQL Server and other data stores
- Reporting, scheduling and document-generation workflows
- Modernization of legacy Visual Basic applications
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work across Microsoft Visual Studio, the .NET runtime, NuGet packages and Windows APIs. They may use WinForms, WPF, LINQ, Entity Framework, REST services and SQL Server, depending on the system. Familiarity with VBA, COM, ActiveX and Microsoft Office is valuable for older estates.
When companies need specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a business-critical application needs safe changes without disrupting daily operations. Typical needs include feature delivery, bug resolution, integration work, migration from classic Visual Basic, performance improvements and documentation.
- Assessing undocumented legacy code and dependencies
- Connecting desktop software with APIs, databases or Office files
- Replacing fragile manual processes with controlled automation
- Preparing a Visual Basic .NET application for long-term maintenance
What strong professionals bring
A capable Visual Basic professional understands both the language and the business process behind the software. They separate interface, domain and data access concerns, handle errors clearly and test database and file operations. They can explain technical risk in plain language and create a practical plan for legacy modernization.
For Berlin teams, remote collaboration often works well when requirements, repositories and test environments are organized. On-site work can help when specialists must understand operational workflows or coordinate closely with users of internal Windows applications.
Choosing the right fit
Review examples that resemble the application, data sources and integration points in scope. Ask how the specialist approaches version control, automated testing, deployment, security and rollback planning. Experience with classic Visual Basic is not the same as experience with VB.NET, so clarify the runtime, framework and existing codebase before work begins.
Look for professionals who can diagnose unfamiliar code, protect business continuity and leave maintainable documentation. German or English communication may be relevant for Berlin-based collaboration, especially when the software supports local operations or teams across Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Visual Basic.
Visual Basic is used for Windows desktop applications, internal business tools, database interfaces, reporting workflows and Office automation. VB.NET is also used for applications that run on the .NET platform, while classic Visual Basic often remains in long-running company systems.
Visual Basic and C# both work with .NET libraries and can support similar application types. Visual Basic is often valued for readable syntax and established business code, while C# is more common in newer .NET projects and broader development teams.
A strong Visual Basic specialist may also work with SQL Server, Entity Framework, LINQ, REST APIs, WinForms, WPF and Microsoft Office automation. For legacy systems, knowledge of VBA, COM, ActiveX and Windows deployment can be just as important as language syntax.
The right level depends on the codebase and risk. A small reporting change may need focused VB.NET knowledge, while a legacy migration calls for a Visual Basic professional who can trace dependencies, test business rules and plan changes without interrupting operations.
Yes. Visual Basic work can usually be done remotely when source control, test data, access permissions and deployment procedures are available. On-site collaboration in Berlin may be useful for process discovery, user workshops or systems that cannot be accessed outside the company.
No. Visual Basic can refer to classic Visual Basic, while VB.NET is the later .NET-based version with a different runtime and project model. A freelancer should confirm which version, framework, libraries and deployment environment the existing application uses.
Ask the Visual Basic professional to explain testing, error handling, source control, dependency management and rollback steps. Good work is understandable, testable and documented, with changes that preserve existing business behavior rather than only fixing the visible issue.
A Visual Basic project may involve legacy code, limited documentation and close contact with business users. Specialists should be ready to inspect the existing environment, clarify undocumented rules, work with Microsoft databases or Office files and communicate clearly about modernization risks.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 763 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 15% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (35%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (71%), Healthcare (65%), and Manufacturing (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Product Development (71%), and Project Management (71%).
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