SAFe Agilist (SA)
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Philipp Siegenthaler
Last position:
Equity Portfolio Manager - Digital Wealth Management at Interactive Brokers LLC
- Solely responsible for two portfolios totaling USD 1 million with an average monthly performance of 2%
- Responsible for the investment strategy, specializing in US equities and ETFs (exchanges: NASDAQ and NYSE)
- Market, trend, data, and technical chart analysis
- Risk management – diversification, daily/weekly risk mitigation measures (rebalancing) to ensure optimal portfolio profitability
Markus Fankhauser
Last position:
Logistics Expert/Coach at RAPID Technic AG
- Coaching, developing fundamentals and leading technical aspects in logistics transformation
- Extending SAP WM functionalities
- Efficiency measures in shuttle warehouse technology
- Setting up logistics operations reporting
- Comprehensive inventory planning and execution
- Preparing the technical and commercial foundations for cooperation with external logistics service providers
- Recommendations for the future process and organizational structure
Daniel Schmidt
Last position:
Senior Manager at devpoint GmbH
- Design and co-implementation of an insolvency management platform in Germany for a client (based on an AI development tool)
- Concept, requirements engineering, and implementation support for a Dubai-based company to integrate processes into a CRM
- Business analysis and requirements engineering at Swisscom for integrations
- Integration of a new knowledge management system into the business processes at Swisscom AG – REST API definition
- Project manager, consultant, and sparring partner for the realignment/process digitalization at GIB Solutions AG
- Process designer and prototype for an AI-based real estate marketing system in Dubai
- Interim head of the ICT department at a telecom company, reorganizing and optimizing processes with a team of 5 at GIB Solutions AG
- Agile requirements engineer / external PO for a web-based solution for the German company DEHN AG
- Project management and consulting for the existing marketing and campaign planning solution at Swisscom AG
- Building the ALoHA nearshore offering at devpoint
Stefan Laager
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup
Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries
Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant
Andrew Longe
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Mehmet Ünüvar
Last position:
Director and Senior Project Manager at Peak Suisse
- Managing and steering consulting and implementation projects in the financial services sector
- Responsible for project scope, budget, and resources
- Coordinating with clients and stakeholders in Zug and Zurich
Zafer Baysan
Last position:
Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown
- Playwright-based API test automation for the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system
- Development of a TypeScript/Node.js test framework with MSSQL database integration
- End-to-end business process automation for order processing, customer management, etc.
- OpenAI integration for automatic PDF document validation
- Jira/Xray integration for automated test reporting with dashboard
- REST API client development with role-based authentication
- Test data management, dynamic ID validation, and cross-test data sharing mechanisms
Stephan Rudolph
Last position:
ICT Architect/Programmer, DevOps, Design, Implementation, Test, Documentation at PostFinance AG
Deployment of a Customer Engagement & Loyalty solution in the cloud (AWS) and integration into the existing on-premise system landscape.
Technology: AWS EKS - Kubernetes, Helm, AWS EC2, AWS S3, PostgreSQL, SAP GLIF, RabbitMQ, Git, GitLab, ArgoCD, GitOps, CI/CD, Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Linux, bash, IntelliJ, draw.io, Confluence
Result: Deployment of a cross-product bonus program for retail banking, embedded into online and mobile banking; actual and emotional customer engagement; improved profitability and loyalty; support for cross- and upselling; long-term improvement in customer satisfaction and positive impact on the company image.
Patrick Zemp
Last position:
Community Scrum Master
- Agile SAFe project management & methodological guidance as Scrum Master of a Scrum community (3 Scrum teams, 26 FTE).
- Sprint management and maintenance of user stories in JIRA and SAP SolMan system.
- Coaching the POs in backlog documentation in SAP Solution Manager and JIRA.
- Agile Project Delivery with Focused Build for SAP Solution Manager, Open SAP.
- Facilitating daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and planning sessions.
- Harmonizing data in JIRA and SAP Solution Manager.
- Creating enablement sessions and training teams in the practical use of JIRA and SAP Solution Manager (including SAP Focused Build).
- Monitoring test progress across different testing phases using SAP Solution Manager.
- Capturing, tracking, and maintaining impediments and project risks within the Scrum community.
- Planning, facilitating, and documenting results of SME workshops to resolve blockers.
- Maintaining and analyzing sprint reports to achieve increment progress.
- Technologies: SAP S/4 HANA (all modules), SAP Cloud solutions, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Focused Build, RetroTool, JIRA/BigPicture, Confluence, Concept Board, Mentimeter
Henning Klaßen
Last position:
Stream Lead at Self employed
- Defined the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) organization including governance, process definition, collaboration model, training, workshops, job descriptions
- Led EAM tool selection (Alfabet, LeanIX, Archi, iteraplan)
- Utilized TOGAF, IAF, Scrum
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SAFe Agilist (SA) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
56%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification in Switzerland 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 for SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland
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 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What it proves
The SAFe Agilist certification shows that a professional understands the Scaled Agile Framework at an overview level and can work in a large agile setup without losing sight of flow, alignment, and shared goals. It is a practical signal for companies that need someone who can connect teams, product owners, and leadership around one delivery model.
Core skills
- Explain SAFe principles and the role of lean-agile leadership
- Support program planning and cross-team coordination
- Work with backlogs, dependencies, and cadence-based planning
- Help teams align around business value and customer outcomes
- Understand how to improve flow across multiple agile teams
Typical profiles
People with the SAFe Agilist, or SA, certification often come from product, delivery, transformation, or leadership roles. They may be scrum masters, release train engineers, product managers, agile coaches, or managers moving from team-level agility to enterprise-wide coordination. In Switzerland, this profile is often useful in larger firms and international organizations where several teams must work together in a structured way.
Where it fits
- Agile transformations in scaled environments
- PI planning preparation and facilitation
- Coordination across many teams and shared services
- Work with product, architecture, and business stakeholders
- Improve transparency in complex delivery settings
What companies gain
Hiring a freelancer with this certification helps when a project needs more than team-level Scrum knowledge. The person can speak the language of scaled agile delivery, spot coordination gaps, and support consistent planning across teams. For Swiss organizations, that is especially useful when local teams work with international stakeholders and need clear communication, disciplined planning, and pragmatic execution.
Knowledge behind the certificate
The certification is built around the ideas behind the Scaled Agile Framework, including lean thinking, systems view, built-in quality, and ongoing improvement. A strong holder knows how roles, events, and artifacts fit together in a large delivery setup. They should be able to work with PI planning, dependency management, value streams, and the organizational changes that make scaling work in practice.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about SAFe Agilist (SA)? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
SAFe Agilist (SA) shows that a professional understands how to apply the Scaled Agile Framework in a large organization. It validates the ability to support alignment across teams, plan work in a coordinated way, and keep delivery connected to business value. For companies, it is a sign that the freelancer can work beyond single-team agile practices.
SAFe Agilist (SA) is closely tied to the Leading SAFe learning path, and many people use the terms together in conversation. The certification signals that the person has studied the framework from an enterprise agility point of view. If you are hiring, the important part is not the label alone, but whether the freelancer can operate well in a scaled agile setup.
SAFe Agilist (SA) is a good fit for people who work in product delivery, agile coaching, release train support, or transformation roles. It is also relevant for managers and leaders who need to coordinate several agile teams. Freelancers often pursue it when clients expect them to help bridge strategy, planning, and execution.
A SAFe Agilist (SA) is most useful in programs with many teams, shared dependencies, and a need for regular planning and alignment. That includes agile transformations, platform initiatives, and large product developments. The certification matters less for isolated team work and more when coordination across groups is the main challenge.
A SAFe Agilist (SA) should know the framework’s basic structure, lean-agile principles, and the mechanics of program-level planning. In practice, that means understanding PI planning, team dependencies, flow, and how to connect work to outcomes. Strong candidates also know how to support change, not just meetings and ceremonies.
No, SAFe Agilist (SA) is not a technical certification. It is more about coordination, delivery practices, and leadership in a scaled agile environment. A technical background can help, but companies usually value the ability to align teams and remove delivery friction more than hands-on engineering depth.
Preparation for SAFe Agilist (SA) usually starts with studying the framework, its roles, and the logic behind lean-agile scaling. Practical experience in agile teams, program planning, or transformation work makes the material easier to apply. The best candidates combine theory with real project exposure, especially in environments where many teams depend on one another.
SAFe Agilist (SA) should be treated as a certification that goes hand in hand with ongoing practice, because the framework evolves and the work itself changes over time. Professionals should keep their knowledge current through continued learning, framework updates, and real project use. For hiring, it is smart to ask how recently the freelancer has worked in a scaled agile setting.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,035 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 56% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland are Professional Services (80%), Banking and Finance (70%), and Information Technology (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with SAFe Agilist (SA) in Switzerland are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (70%), and Operations (60%).
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