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Thomas Utschick

Application Support Consultant

Thomas Utschick
Schriesheim, Germany

Experience

Mar 2025 - Present
1 year
Germany

Application Support Consultant

RES Solutions GmbH

  • Managing existing applications and users
  • Support, code fixes, and enhancements

Tools: MS Access 2016–2019, Excel 2016–2019, VBA, Microsoft 365, SAP PM (EAM), Oracle

Mar 2024 - Dec 2024
10 months
Germany

Application Support Consultant

RES Solutions GmbH

  • Managing existing applications and users
  • Support, code fixes, and enhancements

Tools: MS Access 2016–2019, Excel 2016–2019, VBA, Microsoft 365, SAP PM (EAM), Oracle

Oct 2016 - May 2017
8 months

Software Developer

GPJ-Verlag

  • Redesign, extension, and development of a VB6 application using more modern tools

Tools: Visual Studio, VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, MS SQL Server 2008/2008R2

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
5 months

Developer

KES-Softwareentwicklung (im Auftrag beflex electronic GmbH)

  • Optimization of an MS Excel application to monitor production processes

Tools: MS Excel 2010, VBA

Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
1 year 4 months

Developer

KES-Softwareentwicklung (im Auftrag HÄHL GmbH)

  • Optimization of an MS Excel application to calculate transport boxes

Tools: MS Excel 2010, VBA

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
2 years 1 month
Nuremberg, Germany

Developer

Siemens AG

  • Support and enhance an application for managing prices, terms, and suppliers in steel purchasing

Tools: MS Access 2007, Excel 2007, VBA

Apr 2014 - Jan 2017
2 years 10 months
Herzogenaurach, Germany

Developer

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG

  • Support and enhance an application for analyzing and presenting test series

Tools: Excel 2003–2013, VBA, VB.NET, VSTO

Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
2 years 8 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

  • Enhance software to generate and submit reports to banking supervision and banking statistics of the Bundesbank and ECB in XML and XBRL format

Tools: VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, XML, XBRL

Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
2 years 8 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Developer

Weiler & Eberhardt Depotverwaltung AG

  • Enhance software to generate and submit reports to banking supervision and banking statistics of the Bundesbank and ECB in XML and XBRL format

Tools: VB.NET, Adobe Acrobat, XML, XBRL

Oct 2010 - Jan 2024
13 years 4 months
Nuremberg, Germany

Solution Developer / Technical Architect / Support

Bundesagentur für Arbeit – IT-Systemhaus

  • Support, enhance, and build new applications with accessibility in mind
  • Database design, analysis, and concept development as well as user and technical documentation
  • 2nd and 3rd level support, QA, and support for problem and change management
  • Creation and data delivery to/from interfaces like BK, BLM, ALLEGRO, E-file, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat

Tools: Visual Studio (up to 2022), VB.NET, TFS, MS SQL (2000–2019), Azure DevOps Server, SSIS, SSRS, XML, VBA, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, XSL-FO, GIT, ARS Remedy, Atlassian Confluence Methods: SCRUM, Kanban, ITIL

Feb 2007 - Dec 2017
10 years 11 months

Software Developer

GPJ-Verlag

  • Development of installation, monitoring, and maintenance software for customer license software

Tools: Delphi 7, MS SQL Server 2008/2008R2

Apr 2006 - Present
19 years 11 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Software Developer

Börse Aktuell Verlag AG

  • New development, extension, and maintenance of an application for managing and billing subscriptions
  • Development and operation of interfaces to Office and banking applications (SEPA)

Roles: Concept, development, testing, support Tools: VB.NET (2016/2022), C#, MS SQL Server, Combit List&Label, GIT, various component libraries, XML

Apr 2006 - Jan 2018
11 years 10 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Software Developer

Weiler & Eberhardt Depotverwaltung AG

  • New development, extension, and maintenance of an application to manage a joint securities depot
  • Development and operation of interfaces to Office and banking applications (SEPA)

Roles: Concept, development, testing, support Tools: VB.NET (2016/2022), C#, MS SQL Server, Combit List&Label, MS Visual SourceSafe, Adobe Acrobat, various component libraries

Jan 2006 - Present
20 years 2 months
Waiblingen, Germany

Software Developer

Andreas Stihl AG

  • Support, enhancement, and new development of various MS Access, VB6, and VB.NET applications
  • Development and operation of interfaces to Office applications and RFID environments

Roles: Concept, development, testing, support Tools: MS Access 2003–2019, Excel 2003–2019, VBA, VB6, VB.NET (up to 2022), Microsoft 365, JSON, XML, Jira, Cisco WebEx

Apr 2005 - Dec 2005
9 months
Weil der Stadt, Germany

Developer

TVS Tele-Video-Service GmbH

  • Development of software for managing and billing an electronics repair workshop

Tools: VB.NET, SQL Server 2000, EasyLog, GFI-Fax

Nov 2004 - Mar 2005
5 months
Weil der Stadt, Germany

Developer

TVS Tele-Video-Service GmbH

  • Developed an application to manage exchange transactions for Sony PlayStation including cost estimation, billing, hotline, statistics and integration with EasyLog (DHL) with automatic fax/email dispatch and web portal

Tools: ASP.NET, HTML, SQL Server 2000, Access 2002, EasyLog, GFI-Fax

Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
5 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

  • Developed a program for electronic submission of bank reports to the Bundesbank in XML format

Tools: VB.NET, Access 2002, Adobe Acrobat, XML

Jul 2003 - Apr 2004
10 months
Otzberg, Germany

Developer

GPJ-Verlag

  • Migrated a FoxPro application for flexible address management and developed customer license software including an installer and export interfaces

Tools: VB6, SQL Server 2000, Access 2002, MSDE 2000, InstallShield 8 Developer

Mar 2003 - Apr 2003
2 months

Developer

Auma Kreditbank Rehmund KG

  • Developed a tool for capturing and reporting borrowers to the banking regulator

Tools: Access 2002

Jul 2002 - Dec 2002
6 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Developer

Börse Aktuell formerly Weiler & Eberhardt OHG

  • Migrated Access 97 applications for managing and billing portfolios and subscriptions to SQL Server
  • Maintained, customized and enhanced both applications including data porting and in-house support

Tools: Access 97, SQL Server 2000, Visual SourceSafe

Sep 2000 - Jan 2001
5 months
Recklinghausen, Germany

Developer

Exner Stuck und Akustikbau GmbH

  • Euro conversion of an Access 2.0 application for site management including offers, quantity surveying, invoicing and controlling

Tools: Access 2.0

Jun 2000 - Oct 2000
5 months
Munich, Germany

Developer

MusicPl@y GmbH

  • Creation of a tool for address management of listeners/subscribers and interfaces to the web database

Tools: Access 2000

Apr 1999 - Jul 2004
5 years 4 months
Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / Technical Architect / Support

Deutsche Post AG und Postbank AG

  • Development and ongoing enhancement of a financial services package with online checking account setup, automated lending, and online brokerage (Project PFIFF)

Tools: VB6, Access, Visual SourceSafe, Rational ClearQuest Methods: Kanban

Oct 1998 - Mar 1999
6 months
Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / 3rd Level Support

Postbank AG

  • Development and expansion of the Postbank frontend and integration into the Deutsche Post AG application environment for postal counters

Tools: C, Delphi, Visual SourceSafe Methods: Kanban, ITIL

Feb 1998 - Sep 1998
8 months
Bonn, Germany

Solution Developer / 3rd Level Support

Postbank AG

  • Creation of a frontend for Postbank counters to process checking and loan applications with automatic account and loan allocation in backend systems

Tools: C, SScript, Visual SourceSafe Methods: Kanban, ITIL

Software Developer

Various employers

  • Development and support as a permanent employee for various employers in the software development, building materials manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (21 years), Manufacturing (20 years), Banking and Finance (18.5 years), Information Technology (15.5 years), Government and Administration (13.5 years), and Automotive (3 years).

Media and Entertainment
Manufacturing
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (28 years), Product Development (17 years), Customer Service (13.5 years), Quality Assurance (13.5 years), Research and Development (3 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Information Technology
Product Development
Customer Service
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
Procurement

Summary

Extensive experience in the IT sector, especially in software creation and development across various industries, with high quality standards, commitment, and team spirit.

Languages

German
Native
English
Elementary

Education

Technische Hochschule, Magdeburg

Pedagogy, major in Mathematics/Physics · Magdeburg, Germany

Ingenieurschule für Informatik, Görlitz

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Computer Science · Computer Science · Görlitz, Germany

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Schriesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Application Support Consultant, Software Developer, Developer.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Application Support Consultant at RES Solutions GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for RES Solutions GmbH, Bundesagentur für Arbeit – IT-Systemhaus, Börse Aktuell Verlag AG, and Andreas Stihl AG.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Customer Service. Thomas also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Customer Service, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Ingenieurschule für Informatik, Görlitz.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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