Automated Data Entry Tool

I'm looking for a developer to create a desktop program that automatically fills lines and data. The program will source mixed data (text and numbers) from Excel files and use a MySQL database for storage.

Key Requirements:
- Data input: Both text and numerical data
- Data source: Excel files
- Database: MySQL

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in desktop application development
- Experience with Excel data manipulation
- Strong MySQL database management skills
- Prior experience with automation tools

Please provide examples of previous similar work in your bid and a detailed plan on how you would approach this project.