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Mike C.

Powell, Tennessee

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Over 20 years experience in Microsoft Access development, VBA, database design, and data conversions. Ongoing projects include sales and customer support systems, electronic medical record data conversions and data extraction and custom reports.

  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Access Programming
  • Format Conversion
  • Visual Basic
  • Document Conversion
  • Health Level 7
Bharti K.

Karachi, Pakistan

$10/hr
5.0
75 jobs

I'm an Excel VBA Developer specializing in AI-powered automation systems that eliminate manual, repetitive spreadsheet work and turn it into a single button click. My clients get back 10 to 30 hours every week โ€” not by working harder, but by finally having a system that works for them. ๐Ÿ’ฐ WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS: โ€ข Manual report that takes 4 hours โ†’ runs in 4 minutes โ€ข Invoice that needs copy-pasting across 3 files โ†’ auto-generated and emailed in one click โ€ข Payroll calculated by hand every month โ†’ automated, error-free, PDF payslips included โ€ข Data stuck in PDFs or CSVs โ†’ auto-imported, cleaned, and sorted into your Excel system ๐Ÿ”ง WHAT I BUILD: ๐—ฉ๐—•๐—” & ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป Automate data entry, processing, reporting, and file management โ€” no more manual steps, no more errors. ๐—”๐—œ-๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ I integrate Python and AI APIs directly with Excel VBA โ€” giving you smart dashboards, auto-cleaning data pipelines, and intelligent reporting that goes beyond what pure VBA can do. ๐—–๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€ & ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—˜๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ Professional, user-friendly forms with validation, dropdown menus, and automatic database storage โ€” built for non-technical teams to use without training. ๐—ฃ๐——๐—™ & ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป Auto-generate PDFs (invoices, payslips, reports), extract data from PDF files, and send personalized emails through Outlook โ€” all triggered from Excel. ๐——๐˜†๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ & ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ Interactive KPI dashboards, real-time reports, and drill-down charts that update automatically โ€” no manual refresh needed. ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น & ๐—›๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ Payroll calculators, invoice generators, budget trackers, leave management, and financial forecasting tools โ€” built end-to-end in Excel VBA. ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ Connect Excel to APIs, databases, and external files (CSV, XML, JSON, PDF). Pull live data, auto-import, auto-clean โ€” no manual copy-paste ever again. ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป Broken macros, slow files, legacy workbooks that nobody understands anymore โ€” I fix, clean, and optimize them fast. ๐Ÿ“Š REAL RESULTS FROM REAL PROJECTS: โœ” Built an invoice automation system for an accounting firm โ€” eliminated 12 hours/week of manual entry, zero errors since deployment โœ” Developed a full HR payroll & PDF payslip system for a 150-employee company โ€” what took 3 days now runs in 20 minutes โœ” Created an inventory tracking dashboard with auto-reorder alerts for a retail client โ€” stock shortages dropped by 80% โœ” Overhauled a broken legacy VBA system for a logistics company โ€” processing time cut by 60%, file crashes eliminated โœ” Built an AI-integrated data cleaning pipeline that processed 50,000+ records automatically โ€” what their team did in 2 days now runs overnight ๐Ÿญ INDUSTRIES I SERVE: Finance & Accounting | HR & Payroll | Retail & E-commerce | Logistics & Supply Chain | Real Estate | Healthcare | Construction | Education โšก WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME โ€” AND KEEP COMING BACK: Most VBA developers write code that works once. I build systems that work forever. Every tool I deliver comes with: โœ… Clean, commented code โ€” so any developer can maintain it later โœ… Full documentation + video walkthrough โ€” your team gets it from day one โœ… Post-delivery support โ€” I don't disappear after payment โœ… Scalable architecture โ€” built to grow with your business, not break under pressure And unlike most Excel freelancers who only know VBA, I combine deep VBA expertise with Python automation and AI integration โ€” meaning your solution isn't limited to what Excel can do alone. ๐Ÿ’ฌ WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH ME: "I've worked with 5 other freelancers on this project โ€” they all gave up. This developer delivered exactly what I needed and explained every step." "Fast, professional, and the system works perfectly. Already saving us hours every week." "Best Excel developer I've ever worked with on Upwork. The tool is so well-built, we're already planning phase 2." *(Reviews available on my profile โ€” check the feedback section)* ๐Ÿค HOW WE WORK TOGETHER: 1. You message me and describe your current Excel problem 2. I review it and tell you exactly what's possible โ€” before you commit to anything 3. We agree on scope, timeline, and budget 4. I build, test, and deliver with documentation 5. You get full support until you're 100% confident using it No surprises. No scope creep. Just results. ๐Ÿ“ฉ READY TO AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW? Send me a message right now โ€” describe your Excel problem in plain English, and I'll tell you what I can build for you. Most projects start within an hours.

  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Macros
  • Macro Programming
  • Data Table
  • Excel Macros
  • Excel Formula
  • Scripting
  • Bug Fix
  • Microsoft VBScript
  • Business Process Automation
  • Data Extraction
  • Automation
Rob M.

Chicago, Illinois

$100/hr
5.0
135 jobs

Hi. My name is Rob Mendell. I'm a Top-Rated Upwork Contractor. I've been a full-time Independent since 2007. โ€ข I develop bespoke automation solutions in Word and Excel (and some PowerPoint) using VBA. โ€ข I am a Microsoft Certified Master Instructor for Microsoft Office. โ€ข I provide issue support like a Help Desk (headers and footers, formulas, whatever). โ€ข I assist with, or fully complete, special projects. โ€”|โ€” What do I offer? VBA Development โ€” It's been said that if you want to really learn something, program a computer to do it. I'm a VBA Programmer. VBA -- Visual Basic for Applications -- is a language Microsoft built into some Office applications that allows Developers to create tailor-made dialog boxes and write software code that taps into the objects and power inherent within each application. I know how to create customizations and one-of-a-kind automation inside Microsoft Office using VBA (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with a friendly yet professional user interface, when the job requires this. Most people I work with on Upwork were initially unaware of this functional possibility, especially inside Word. Training โ€” It's also been said that if you want to really learn something, teach it. I've been teaching Microsoft Office since 1992: in classroom settings, virtually, and through on-demand deskside services such as Tier 2 and Tier 3 Support. I know what the software can do natively -- without customization -- and how to patiently and clearly present it as a learning opportunity in layman's terms: Word styles, Excel formulas, PowerPoint slide masters, templates, conditional mail merge, and so on. Very few contractors have skills as both a Developer and a Trainer. I do. That's what I offer. I typically approach training from technical awareness, and I approach automation from the user's experience. If Office already has a feature built in, we shouldn't spend time and money to develop specialized code to do the job. I can look at a project and quickly determine which service is best in your specific situation, and then provide it to you. Your deliverable may be a combination of customized development, creation of a special project that uses it, and training on working with tools already available in the software suite. I offer a strong, coherent, and unique set of professional services to companies who want to more fully leverage their investment in Microsoft Office, with workbooks, documents, presentations, and automation templates. โ€”|โ€” Here are examples: VBA Development โ€” Using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), I design customized and intelligent dialog boxes that ask the pertinent questions, acquire the required answers, and then automate the desired results. I deliver these solutions most often as macro-enabled templates (.dotm for Word, .xltm for Excel, and .potm for PowerPoint). Examples of completed projects include correspondence layouts, code-generated PowerPoint decks, report generators based on sales or survey data, time sheets that perform calculations, budget workbooks that allocate every penny based on performance and longevity ratios, documents that behave, proposal and SOW templates, and so much more. Training โ€” I love teaching Word and Excel, from beginning topics through advanced. I've also taught Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, and other programs. I've been teaching Microsoft Office for 30 years. Support โ€” Everyone gets stuck now and then, and you may need assistance. I am available to help you get a complex Word document back on track with styles and multi-section page numbering, or write that elusive set of formulas in Excel. I can work like an experienced outsourced Help Desk or write great documentation to help your employees understand and utilize functionality. Special Projects โ€” Not everyone has the inclination or time to become a power user. I am available to help you by creating an intricate Excel workbook, designing and producing a process illustration or trail graphic in PowerPoint, or applying styles throughout your document and giving it a style-generated Table of Contents. โ€”|โ€” Who hires me? I've worked for 90 law firms, plus companies in a number of other industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance (banking, capital management, credit, etc.), government, document storage, hotels and hospitality, energy and emissions, data, automotive, museum displays, order fulfillment, insurance, staffing, communication, education, software and technology, construction and renovation, personal growth and coaching, retail sales, executive search, inspections, and many others. If you want more from Microsoft Office in the form of development, training, support, or special projects, or if your document is wonky, or if you're stuck and don't know what you need, let's talk. =Rob Mendell

  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Employee Training
  • Microsoft Word
  • Office 365
Ha Viet H.

Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

$5/hr
4.9
33 jobs

Hi. I am ready to write your project Write apps on your demand in many languages (Visual Basic, VBA, VBS, .NET, C#, JS, Python, Java, PowerShell) Write database apps including many db formats: MS Access, MS SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Firebird Write Automation apps including: * Automation Desktop apps. Some examples: Automation Playing Games, Automation Start/Stop/Click 3rd party apps * Automation Web apps. Some examples: Automation Web Scraping apps, Automation Web Crawling apps * Automation Data Processing apps: Automation formatting data to a specified template * Automation Data, Document Converting apps * Automation Macro, VBA for all apps in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), OpenOffice, GoogleSheet * Automation Installers/Setups * Convert your Manual tasks to Automation solutions Write Web Service, Web API, Desktop API apps. Some examples: Google API, Bing API, Facebook API, MS API Fix/Solve any errors in your OS, apps

  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Automation
  • API
  • Visual Basic
  • VB.NET
  • C#
  • Python
  • Microsoft Windows PowerShell
  • Excel Macros
  • Google Apps Script
  • CSV
  • JSON
  • XML
  • PDF
  • Zapier
Daniel P.

Middletown, Delaware

$60/hr
4.6
208 jobs

"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra." ~ Jimmy Johnson My past clients include PhDs, CEOs, Company Founders, and otherwise those at the top of their respective expertise. With industries ranging from veterinarian training, oil drilling, special education, law, wealth management, and language translation to name a few. In scope, these projects have spanned from small personal budgets to revenue calculations for the world-class Waldorf Astoria hotel. Regardless of circumstance, my primary goal is to bring your ideas to life in Excel while demonstrating the promptness and respect you deserve. To provide both the technical knowledge to complete a project and the ability to explain it in simple terms is what I have done best for over 7 years. During a project, I act as the sole point of contact. My corporate background includes J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., BlackRock Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company. My education includes a Bachelorโ€™s in Finance from the University of Delaware and an Excel certification from Microsoft. Common projects include dashboards, cost estimators, and time trackers. I place a high emphasis on communication and will take the time to be sure that you are content with all aspects of a project before closing. When necessary, I have also created video tutorials on using your new workbook. Feel free to ask any questions regarding my experience and how I can help. Below are some reviews from previous projects: "Working with Daniel was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a program developer. 5 other freelancers gave up on this job and Daniel put in the work to understand what I've had problems articulating. His intuitiveness and patience when it comes to extracting abstract ideas and translating it into programming is both admirable second to none. He went above and beyond and I am eternally thankful for his skill and intelligence." "Daniel, once again, did not fail to deliver excellent quality, in a satisfactory amount of time, for a very reasonable price. Most places or people you can request two of those qualities (Good Quality, Good price, fast time), but with Daniel the standard is all three every time. Highest marks of recommendation for Daniel!" "Dan went above & beyond to assist me with completing my project. I can honestly say in all of my years of working with upwork Daniel has been the best, most professional & accommodating freelancer that I have worked with." "I came into this somewhat jaded as a short lived freelancer ghosted me on this project (they got in over their head and couldn't deliver) and was a bit weary of trying this again. But Daniel had clear intentions, great communication, and was a pro from the beginning. Once we discussed the project and hammered out the details, he was off! In a matter of a day or two he had the work 75% done, with the project being completed in under a few days! I couldn't have asked for a better product, it works perfectly and does exactly what I needed it to do. Amazing guy, and amazing work. HIRE HIM IMMEDIATELY!" "Daniel is super professional, and an Excel genius! I truly beleive he knows more about excel that the developers that created excel. Our project came out perfect, and Daniel went over and beyond to make the workbook project perfect. He has proficient knowledge." "Daniel showed up in a bind and made a complex and necessary schedule for my client that was a years long project in the hundreds of thousands in budget. Very urgent and he got it done for me last minute when my plate was too full. We used it and it worked like a dream. Great spirit and helpful and thorough. Would use again for all my spreadsheet PM needs! Thank you!"

  • Templates
  • Automation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Dashboard
  • Data Visualization
  • Macro Programming
  • Spreadsheet Software
Anu A.

Sonipat, India

$20/hr
5.0
37 jobs

Most trading ideas never become systems. Most automation ideas never get built. I close that gap - fast, clean, and production-ready. I'm a Python developer and AI automation engineer at Viprasol Tech, specializing in AI-powered trading systems and intelligent business automation. With 24+ completed projects, a 94% Job Success Score, and Top Rated status on Upwork, I build systems that work in the real world - not just in demos. --- AI AGENTS and INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION --- I build autonomous AI agents and automation pipelines that eliminate manual work and run 24/7: - AI Agents using LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, and OpenAI/Claude APIs - RAG pipelines for document Q&A and knowledge bases - LLM integrations - embed GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini into any product or workflow - n8n and Make automation workflows connecting CRMs, APIs, and databases - AI-powered market scanners, data extractors, and research agents --- ALGO TRADING and FINTECH AUTOMATION --- - Pine Script strategies and indicators for TradingView (most delivered in 24 hrs) - MT4/MT5 Expert Advisors (MQL4/MQL5) - custom EAs, backtesting, optimization - Fully automated trading bots: stocks, crypto, forex, options - Broker API integrations: Alpaca, IBKR, Schwab, TastyTrade, Coinbase, Kraken, Tradovate, TradeStation, Tradier - TradingView to broker execution via webhooks - Live dashboards for bot performance (Flask, Plotly Dash, Streamlit on GCP/Heroku) - Copy-trading systems, order routing, risk management automation --- TECH STACK --- AI/LLM: OpenAI API, Claude API, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, RAG, Pinecone, ChromaDB Automation: n8n, Make, Webhooks, REST APIs Trading: Pine Script, MQL4, MQL5, EasyLanguage, Python (pandas, numpy, ccxt) Web: Flask, Plotly Dash, Streamlit, FastAPI, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap Cloud: GCP, Heroku, Docker Data: SQLite, PostgreSQL, Google Sheets, Excel/VBA Alerts: Telegram, Discord, Slack, SMS, Email Top Rated - 94% JSS - 24+ projects - 0 to 4 hr response - CTO of Viprasol Tech Message me - describe your idea and I will tell you exactly how to build it.

  • TradingView
  • MetaTrader
  • Python
  • Algorithm Development
  • Bot Development
  • Trading Strategy
  • Automation
  • Web Application Development
  • Forex Trading
  • Data Visualization
  • Stock Market
  • Quantum
  • Data Analysis
  • Software
  • AI Agent Development
  • LangChain
  • OpenAI API
  • Generative AI
  • n8n
  • API Integration

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How to Hire Top VBA Developers

How to hire VBA developers

VBA developers can help you create custom Excel macros and automate your Microsoft apps.

So how do you hire VBA developers? What follows are some tips for finding top VBA developers on Upwork.

How to shortlist VBA development professionals

As youโ€™re browsing available VBA consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Technology fit. Most VBA developers will know how to create Excel macros, but youโ€™ll want to screen for experience using VBA with other Microsoft apps.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., automatic Word template generation with VBA).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what itโ€™s like to work with a particular VBA developer.

How to write an effective VBA development job post

With a clear picture of your ideal VBA developer in mind, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project.

An effective VBA development job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From Excel macros to PowerPoint automation, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain Microsoft apps, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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VBA DEVELOPERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is VBA?

VBA is short for Visual Basic for Applications. Itโ€™s an implementation of Microsoftโ€™s event-driven language, Visual Basic (VB), which was designed to be used to extend the functionality of Microsoft Office and other Microsoft apps.

Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in VBA development professionals:

  • VBA
  • Excel macros
  • Microsoft apps (e.g., Power Apps, Office, SharePoint, MS Access)

Why hire VBA developers?

The trick to finding top VBA developers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to create custom macros to automate data entry, plotting, and other functions in Excel? Or will they be using VBA to move contacts from Outlook into Word? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a VBA developer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced VBA developer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their VBA development more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.