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Markus B.

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Software Development / Programming; Consulting; Project Management / Management / Organization / Coordination;

Munich
Markus B.

Last position:

Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH

Oracle Project Management and Automation

As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.

The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.

  • Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
  • Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
  • Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
  • Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
  • Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
  • Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
  • Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
  • Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
  • Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
  • Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements

Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass

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Tamás E.

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Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead

Munich
Tamás E.

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
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Kai P.

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Senior Oracle Specialist & Consultant

Munich
Kai P.

Last position:

Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG

PROFILE Senior Oracle specialist, consultant and DBA with many years of experience in planning, architecture, installation, migration, operations, performance tuning and troubleshooting of large Oracle database environments. Focus on Oracle Database 19c and enterprise architectures with RAC, Active Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, RMAN and CDB/PDB. Experience in heterogeneous enterprise environments on Linux, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX and Windows, as well as in cloud and migration projects. Over many years, worked as a technical consultant, DBA, architect and project manager for banks, insurers, energy providers, public institutions, industry, automotive and aviation. Combining technical Oracle expertise with operations concepts, migration, project planning, documentation and customer consulting.

ORACLE FOCUS AREAS

  • Oracle Database 19c – installation, upgrade, patch/RU management, operations and troubleshooting
  • Oracle Database 21c / 23ai / 26ai – knowledge of current Oracle release lines
  • Oracle RAC, Active Data Guard, Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate
  • CDB / PDB, multitenant architectures and enterprise database operations
  • Oracle Exadata and highly available database environments
  • RMAN – backup, restore, recovery, migration and disaster recovery scenarios
  • Data Pump (EXPDP / IMPDP), Transportable Tablespaces (TTS) and database-based migrations
  • Performance analysis, SQL / PL/SQL, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager / monitoring and technical operational support
  • Oracle Security: Wallet, TDE, Database Vault, VPD / RLS
  • Oracle DWH / BI: OBIEE, ODI, OWB and Discoverer
  • Oracle Applications / E-Business Suite and Oracle-based application environments

CURRENT PROJECTS

Scope Solutions AG, Basel / CH | 08/2023 – ongoing Oracle Project Management and DBA

  • Installation, maintenance and regular upgrades of Oracle database systems with a focus on Oracle 19c.
  • Patch and release management including OPatch and Release Updates; operations on RHEL 8.x, SLES 15.x and Windows.
  • DBA support for customers in DACH and Europe and support of production, load test and other CDB/PDB environments.
  • Technical operating processes and documentation via Confluence; support and service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.

Federal Employment Agency, Nuremberg | 04/2022 – 10/2023 Oracle Operations Support / DBA

  • Operations and regular upgrades of Oracle-19c database systems on SLES 15.x.
  • DBA for around 2,100 PDBs on RAC and Exadata in production, integration, load test and other environments.
  • Configuration management via ARS Remedy; workflows and technical documentation via Jira and Confluence.
  • Operations support and processing of service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.

Federal Statistical Office, Wiesbaden | 09/2021 – 03/2022 Oracle Operations and Architecture – 2022 Survey

  • Merging data into a central Oracle-19c database system.
  • Design of import/export procedures for the central data structure.
  • KPI and performance architecture for analyses.
  • Training employees in Oracle performance and DBA topics.

E.ON Digital Technology, Landshut / KKI | 03/2019 – 12/2021 Oracle Operations, Architecture and DBA

  • Patch concepts, technical documentation, installation, database administration and operations of Oracle 12c/19c.
  • AIX 7.x, LPAR administration including VIO server and software distribution with NIM.
  • Performance monitoring and monitoring.
  • Backup and restore with TSM / IBM Spectrum Protect and Oracle RMAN.
  • Installation of Enterprise Manager 13c with WebLogic Server 12.1x; employee training.

KaPe Munich – various end customers in DACH / Europe | ongoing / various projects Oracle DBA, architecture, migration, DWH consulting and project management

  • Many years of consulting and operational DBA work in various Oracle architectures.
  • DWH/CRM platforms: planning, analysis, performance and tuning, as well as business analysis.
  • RAC, Data Guard, Transportable Tablespaces, RMAN and Oracle 11g/12c in enterprise environments.
  • Customer projects including Burda, Deka, E.ON, Otto Group and Augsburger Allgemeine.

AXA, Germany / Europe | 09/2018 – 02/2019 Oracle DB Operations and Migration – Cloud Architectures

  • Planning, methodology and execution of Oracle database migrations to IBM Private Cloud / Spectrum and AWS Public Cloud.
  • Creation of Oracle databases in the cloud with SLES and Terraform templates.
  • Technical architecture work and cloud KPIs.

RWE / SÜWAG / Syna, Germany | 07/2016 – 09/2018 Oracle DB Migrations 11g/12c and Project Management

  • Design, planning and execution of Oracle database migrations 11g → 12c with platform and architecture changes.
  • Windows Server 2012/2016 and setup and migration of Enterprise Manager/WebLogic-based monitoring environments.
  • Use of Data Guard, TTS, EXPDP/IMPDP and RMAN based on analysis of application requirements.
  • Performance and tuning for Oracle 11g/12c.

MTU Aero Engines, Munich | 01/2016 – 03/2017 Oracle DBA / Requirements Engineer

  • Operations and development of Oracle 11g/12c databases and application workflows.
  • Interfaces to SAP via BAPI.
  • Design and management of APPS modules with Visual Basic / Visual Studio and PL/SQL; version control with SVN.

UBIS (HVB), Munich | 04/2012 – 08/2015 Oracle Operations, Architecture, DBA and Project Management

  • Oracle-based operations and migration of MUREX and Sophis trading platforms.
  • Oracle Security, Wallet, Tablespaces, RAC, Data Guard, Database Vault, GoldenGate and DWH.
  • Project management for Oracle DWH migrations and release changes from 10g to 11gR2.
  • Migration OWB 11gR2 → ODI 12c and introduction of Oracle Database 12c.
  • Platforms: Red Hat, AIX and Solaris.

WWK Deutschland a.G., Munich | 09/2010 – 03/2012 Oracle DB and HP-UX → Linux Migration

  • Architecture, planning, operations concept and migration of 104 databases from an HP-UX cluster to Red Hat Linux.
  • Single Instance with Veritas Cluster and 2-node RAC 11.2.0.2; four Data Guard databases.
  • Project management for OWB/DWH migrations (>1 TB), including tuning, PL/SQL, mappings and metadata.

Allianz Deutschland, ACAS Stuttgart | 03/2010 – 09/2010 Technical DWH Project Manager

  • DWH project for processing European ETL data sources.
  • Business analysis and requirements management for automated loading processes.
  • OWB, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, Oracle Advanced Security / TDE, Oracle BI and Database Vault.

NETMA, Munich-Taufkirchen | 08/2007 – 02/2010 Oracle Specialist and DBA for Oracle Applications 11i

  • Operations of Oracle 9i/10g and Oracle Applications 11.5.10.
  • Design and development of APPS modules with PL/SQL and SVN.
  • Oracle RAC, Enterprise Manager, Oracle Application Server and migration tests.
  • Platforms: AIX, SLES, Windows and HP-UX.

BT Germany, Munich | 11/2007 – 04/2008 Oracle DB Migration

  • Migration from Oracle 8i to 10gR2 in a Solaris cluster environment.
  • Preparing offers, project planning and process planning.

Itellium (KQ), Nuremberg | 02/2007 – 08/2007 Oracle DWH Specialist

  • Design and analysis of a DWH focusing on master data and logistics.
  • Oracle Designer, OWB, Oracle Database, ETL, PL/SQL and External Tables; data volumes up to approx. 5 TB.

Oracle Deutschland GmbH, Munich | 10/2006 – 02/2007 and further assignments Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH

  • Consulting for customers such as Volkswagen, GE Money Bank, WeKa, KSB, Swisscom and British Telecom.
  • Migration Discoverer EUL4 → EUL5i, database optimization, Data Guard and web/database analysis.
  • Performance and tuning on Solaris and Linux.

HaSpa, Hamburg | 07/2006 – 10/2006 Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH

  • Setup of an Oracle-10gR2 environment for banking applications.
  • Data transfer from DB2 / OS390, architecture, sizing, tuning and performance.
  • Data preparation and integration with OWB.

AUDI, Ingolstadt | 02/2005 – 06/2006 Oracle Consultant and DBA

  • Operations, installation and maintenance of Oracle 9i/10g and IAS 10g.
  • RMAN, Oracle RLS, Oracle HTMLDB, Veritas Cluster, Solaris and AIX / HACMP.
  • Database cloning and migration 9i → 10g; approx. 200 systems up to 4.5 TB.

Photocolor, Kreuzlingen / CH | 11/2003 – 01/2005 Project Manager / Oracle

  • Implementation, configuration, technical support and acceptance of an Oracle ERP/CRM solution.
  • Oracle Applications, Oracle 9i, Solaris, HP-UX, OWB and Mercury TestDirector.
  • Project scope approx. 2 TB; reporting to management.

ZPD NRW, Duisburg | 05/2003 – 10/2003 Oracle Consultant

  • Consulting, PL/SQL training and project planning for a nationwide Oracle Forms integration.
  • Oracle on HP Superdome / HP-UX; data volume 1.2 → 2.5 TB, sizing up to 5 TB.

Messe München GmbH | 11/2002 – 05/2003 Project Manager / Oracle

  • MIS/DWH solution with OWB, Discoverer, Oracle 11i / 9i and RAC.
  • Architecture, design, integration, troubleshooting and consulting for data volumes of 1.5–2 TB.

Aria SA Integration, Geneva / CH | 09/2002 – 11/2002 Oracle DBA and Consultant

  • Oracle 8.1.7.4 / 9i; merging the Stuttgart and Geneva databases via replication.
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Alyosh A.

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Business Intelligence Consultant

München
Alyosh A.

Last position:

Business Intelligence Consultant at Large Private Equity Group

  • Business intelligence and KPI specification and playbook for 35 European companies.
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Tomasz W.

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Designer/ Freelancer

München
Tomasz W.

Last position:

Designer/ Freelancer at Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH

  • Design of components with Catia V5 (Generative Shape Design, Part Design, Drafting) and AutoCAD
  • Full-flight simulator: Development of a platform with an electromechanical system for positioning the platform and the instructor/observer seats
  • Airbus H145: Design of seat rails
  • VR flight simulator: Development of an assembly system for pedals
  • Train simulator: Design of a brake controller system
  • Creation of sketches for quick visualization and as a means of communication
  • Performance of technical analyses, including statistical analyses and tolerance analyses
  • Cooperation with engineers and project teams to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness and compliance with quality standards
  • Maintenance and management of CAD data in the PDM system (S4)
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Stefan W.

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Architect/Software Developer/Infrastructure

Ottobrunn
Stefan W.

Last position:

Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH

Tasks

  • Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
  • Generation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and Zugferd formats
  • UI/UX design Client-server system
  • Windows 11 Technology
  • Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
  • C#, MVVM Development tools
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
  • MSSQL Industry
  • Other
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Christian M.

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Self-employed business consultant

München
Christian M.

Last position:

Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung

  • Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
  • Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
  • Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
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Roman G.

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Study Contract Manager (SCM)

München
Roman G.

Last position:

Study Contract Manager (SCM) at Thermo Fisher GmbH

Study Contract Manager (SCM) for the global CRO Thermo Fisher GmbH in cooperation with the global pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca in the department of Cell Therapy Clinical Operations

Following activities are included:

  • Adapt global templates of agreements to local use in accordance with local requirements and SOPs.
  • Develop and negotiate clinical site budgets based on Fair Market Value.
  • Negotiate agreement language and budget with clinical study sites.
  • Act as point of contact and interface with Legal if necessary to ensure integrity of contracts.
  • For each agreement maintain the status of agreement, budgets, issues, payments, any amendments for the duration of the study, and communications with internal and external sources
  • Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
  • Ensure all agreements are executed in a timely manner contributing to efficient site start-up timelines.
  • Support internal and external audit activities.
  • Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology and security.
  • Ensure that all contracts are included in the TMF
  • Support preparation and negotiation of a Local Master Service Agreement
  • Contribute to process improvements, knowledge transfer and best practice sharing.
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Ernst H.

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Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD

München
Ernst H.

Last position:

Support/Development/Consulting – Process Development, E-Invoicing, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD

  • Support and further development of a complex process for creating XML documents for electronic invoices / E-Invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
  • Automation of operational processes, process development and optimization
  • Development of frontend applications with MS Power Apps
  • Porting SQL Server 2016 to SQL Server 2022
  • SQL Server database administration
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Robert P.

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Risk & Safety Management Expert

München
Robert P.

Last position:

Site HSE Manager at Nidec ASI

Project: Arneburg BESS Station (30 MW / 78 MWh)

Responsibilities:

  • Assistance for the Nidec site manager on site for all HSE-related matters
  • Monitoring of all site activities in accordance with HSE guidelines and the Nidec's construction regulations
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports using HSE documents
  • Management of Nidec's internal HSE reporting system
  • Verification and validation of risk assessments
  • Audits and inspections; participation in client meetings and implementation of HSE measures
  • Document creation, verification of documents + RAMS
  • Safety briefing / Toolbox meeting / Induction
  • Participation in Nidec audits
  • Verification of work suitability / RAMS and implementation of preventive measures
  • Management of fire safety / Fire Response Plan (Fire Brigade)
  • Organising emergency drills
  • Compliance with HSE Plan and Nidec ERP
  • Assistance with local legal requirements and ensuring compliance
  • Coordination of services such as equipment hire, snow clearance and other services + their maintenance
  • Local support on other matters
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Antonio D.

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IT Consultant

Munich
Antonio D.

Last position:

Agile Project Manager at Openry GmbH

End Customer: Openry GmbH

E-commerce platform to globally commercialize high-quality Italian artistic productions. Several European shops are already operational and Asian markets soon coming up. My role as Agile Project Manager is to lead the complete team on both the customer and technical side (offshore) including strong strategic consulting, in a continuous delivery approach. As project in a small enterprise, the budget management aspects are particularly challenging, in a quest to deliver the maximum business value with minimal overheads. Technologies: Magento 2, M2E Pro, Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP (LAMP), Stripe

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Jean-Louis T.

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Area Manager - Aftersales Operations

Munich
Jean-Louis T.

Last position:

Area Manager - Aftersales Operations at E80 Group

  • Development and quotation of technical solutions
  • Design of high-performance solutions
  • Management of aftersales operations, teams and budget
  • Documentation revision
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Stefan C.

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SQL, ETL, Reporting, DWH Development

Munich
Stefan C.

Last position:

SSIS Development at Stadtsparkasse München

  • Replacement of a Java application and the Oracle DB for loading the internal WerWasWo system using SSIS.
  • Development of SSIS packages to load text files into the database (SQL Server)
  • Development of a database project for deployment on various servers
  • Creation of queries to monitor the loading runs
  • Development of a PowerShell script to automate the deployment of the SSDT projects.
  • Oracle, SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 on-premises, SQL Server Management Studio v21, Visual Studio 2022, SSIS, SSDT, PowerShell.
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Carsten B.

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Test engineer

Markt Schwaben
Carsten B.

Last position:

Test engineer at DAT (Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH)

  • Conducted manual testing for claims creation, forwarding, repair cost calculation, parts selection and logging on the Gold.dat.de platform
  • Automated key processes using ASKUI, including login, claim creation, calculations and parts selection
  • Simulated user interactions (e.g., drag-and-drop) with ASKUI
  • Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for early error detection
  • Executed over 50 test scenarios and identified critical defects
  • Reduced test time by 50% through automation
  • Improved platform quality and user experience

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Statistics of experts using Visual Basic

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Experience

27 years (Germany: 26 years)

Visual Basic experts in Munich have 27 years of professional experience on average. It is 1 year more than in Germany, where the average stands at 26 years.

Position duration

2 years (Germany: 3.3 years)

Visual Basic experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2 years on average. It is 1.3 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.3 years.

Positions per freelancer

22 (Germany: 18)

Visual Basic experts in Munich have completed 22 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 4 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 18.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Visual Basic experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

Visual Basic experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Visual Basic experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

88% (Germany: 83%)

88% of Visual Basic experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 5% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 83%.

Master's degree or higher

65% (Germany: 52%)

65% of Visual Basic experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 13% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 52%.

Doctorate

8% (Germany: 7%)

8% of Visual Basic experts in Munich have a doctorate (PhD). It is 1% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 7%.

Certifications per freelancer

2 (Germany: 3)

Visual Basic experts in Munich 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

Visual Basic experts in Munich most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of Visual Basic experts in Munich speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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44% of Visual Basic experts in Munich charge less than €800 per day.
50% of Visual Basic experts in Munich charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
3% of Visual Basic experts in Munich charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
3% of Visual Basic experts in Munich charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using Visual Basic

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

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Daily rate avg. 815 €
Germany avg. 786 €

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 €
Germany median 800 €

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.

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 (83%)
  • Manufacturing (74%)
  • Automotive (66%)
  • Banking and Finance (57%)
  • Professional Services (49%)
  • Telecommunication (49%)
  • Insurance (46%)
  • Media and Entertainment (46%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Legacy Systems and Enterprise Workhorses

Visual Basic remains a foundation of many established business applications. Whether running on the classic VB6 runtime or modern VB.NET frameworks, these codebases manage critical accounting, logistics, and data processing routines. Organizations retain these tools because they deliver stable, tested daily operations.

Modernizing Visual Basic 6 and VB.NET

  • Refactoring legacy COM components and ActiveX controls for modern Windows
  • Decoupling business logic from monolithic user interfaces
  • Migrating mission-critical modules to C# and ASP.NET Core
  • Automating Microsoft Office workflows using Visual Basic for Applications

The Visual Basic Ecosystem and Tooling

Working with this language requires deep familiarity with Microsoft developer tooling. Specialists navigate the legacy Visual Basic 6.0 IDE alongside Visual Studio, MSBuild, and the Windows API. They interface seamlessly with SQL Server, ADO, DAO, and Access databases while securing vintage architectures on modern Windows Server releases.

Enterprise Requirements in the Munich Region

Manufacturing firms, automotive suppliers, and financial institutions across Munich rely heavily on customized desktop applications developed decades ago. These firms often require on-site reviews of proprietary assembly floor terminals or internal trading desks, necessitating bilingual communication in German and English alongside localized data compliance.

When to Bring in External Specialists

  • Internal domain knowledge has retired or shifted to other stacks
  • Operating system upgrades threaten to break unsupported dynamic-link libraries
  • Database backends require replacement without rewriting the user client
  • Audit requirements demand urgent documentation and systematic refactoring

Hallmarks of Seasoned Specialists

Top professionals combine patience with deep operational understanding. They do not merely propose immediate rewrites; they trace undocumented code, isolate brittle dependencies, and create stable intermediary layers. Their focus ensures business continuity while laying the groundwork for incremental modernization.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Visual Basic? These answers cover the essentials.

Classic Visual Basic 6 relies on the COM runtime and was retired by Microsoft decades ago, though it still runs on modern Windows via compatibility layers. In contrast, VB.NET is an object-oriented language that executes on the modern .NET CLR, making interoperability with modern frameworks straightforward.

Rewriting complete enterprise applications carries high financial and operational risks. Many companies use VB systems that have run reliably for decades, choosing targeted refactoring, security hardening, and incremental modernization over an immediate total rebuild.

Yes, seasoned experts can update Visual Basic applications to consume modern web services. In VB.NET this is native, while classic versions utilize custom wrappers, COM-callable .NET bridges, or WinHTTP components to communicate with cloud platforms.

A strong Visual Basic for Applications and VB professional typically commands strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server, Transact-SQL, and Windows API programming. Experience with C# and the broader .NET ecosystem is also vital for planning smooth migrations.

Most modernization and development tasks occur remotely. However, Munich industrial clients with air-gapped production setups or proprietary testing hardware often require a Visual Basic specialist on-site for initial assessments and system handovers.

While international organizations in the Bavarian capital accept English documentation, legacy systems often feature German user interfaces and comments. A Visual Basic expert proficient in both German and English provides distinct advantages when deciphering legacy source code.

Quality in Visual Basic 6 or early .NET hinges on modular separation, proper error handling, and the elimination of spaghetti control flow like excessive GoTo statements. Top professionals also introduce automated unit tests using modern test runners to guarantee regression safety.

Complete migration is rarely urgent if the application serves business goals safely. Experienced Visual Basic specialists assess dependencies, extract core business rules, and prepare phased migrations rather than risking disruptive full rewrites.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 815 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and French (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (74%), and Automotive (66%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Product Development (83%), and Quality Assurance (80%).

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