IT Consultants in Switzerland
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Stefan Ullerich
Last position:
Workstream Lead Solution Delivery / IT Operations Manager SAP S4/HANA Private Cloud Edition - RISE at Munich Re
- Lead Solution Delivery workstream
- Serve as IT Operations Manager ad interim
- Define, implement, and continuously optimize the Target Operating Model
- Design and implement incident and problem management processes
- Develop, maintain, and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including DR testing
- Ensure system availability, performance, scalability, and compliance with SLAs
- Liaise between business stakeholders, SAP Basis teams, managed service providers, and cloud vendors
- Oversee incident, change, and problem management processes per ITIL best practices
- Lead service reviews and vendor performance evaluations
- Coordinate patching, upgrades, and enhancement cycles with SAP AG and application operations teams
- Monitor system health, performance, and security using SAP for Me
- Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure system integrity
- Create, track, and manage project-related firewall requests
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver cutover activities for targeted system lines
Alexander Scholl
Last position:
Senior ABAP-OO Developer at Die Schweizerische Post AG
"ZLF – Future Billing Solution"
Cross-module S/4HANA
- Technical consulting and development in the area of S/4 Master Data Governance (MDG-BP)
- Various developments in HR-BP integration, order-to-cash, SAP CAR analytics data modeling, interfaces from and to third-party systems. (native HANA, CDS, RAP, Fiori Elements, OData)
Tobias Wildi
Last position:
IT Consultant, Co-Founder at PRONT GmbH
- Technical product ownership for a global customer portal in the indoor climate sector, including API integrations, backend connectivity, and expansion of digital customer services
- Developed the solution architecture and AI use cases for a claims management platform, integrating it into the enterprise architecture for a leading insurance company
- Developed the target operating model and led the implementation of the global investment platform for an investment bank
- Developed the target operating model and platform strategy for a new digital health platform for a health insurance company
- Developed the platform strategy, defined use cases, and built the data architecture for a digital health platform of a health insurance company
Peter Wydler
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Vitaly Podkopaev
Last position:
IT Project Manager UCC at Office for Informatics, Canton of Zurich
- Collaboration with and deputizing for the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Interface management for UCC with other functionalities as part of the digital workplace
- Control of infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
Jürgen Müller
Last position:
Global Healthcare IT and Strategy Expert at Deloitte
Executive advisory for healthcare organizations focused on enterprise transformation, healthcare modernization, digital health strategy, AI strategy, enterprise ICT transformation and strategic EHR modernization.
- Advise healthcare organizations in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium on EHR strategy, enterprise transformation, digital health, AI and target operating models.
- Lead EHR platform selection and evaluation as well as RFI/RFP processes; define governance, vendor-assessment and decision methodologies.
- Develop EHR feasibility studies, transformation roadmaps, executive business cases, cost-benefit analyses and value-realization assessments.
- Assess Epic and alternative EHR platforms for strategic fit, operational excellence, AI enablement, interoperability, governance and long-term value.
- Design AI strategy scenarios and governance models and facilitate executive workshops on AI, data governance, operational excellence and future healthcare operating models.
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
Veit Maager
Last position:
Test Method Development and Validation Engineer at Gebr. Renggli AG
- Test method validation for destructive testing (peel-force testing) according to ASTM F88/F88M
Michael Speller
Last position:
Freelance compliance & IT regulatory consultant at Various financial institutions and regulated companies
- Consulting financial institutions on implementing DORA and NIS2 requirements
- Gap analyses between existing governance structures and new regulatory requirements
- Creation and revision of policies, process descriptions, contract annexes, and technical-organizational measures
- Design of digital operational resilience testing programs (DORA Art. 24–25)
- Third-party risk management: building third-party registers, LEI matching, value chain analysis
- Training internal staff on DORA/NIS2 requirements
- Negotiation and renegotiation of outsourcing contracts according to DORA/NIS2 guidelines
- Use of technologies/frameworks: DORA, NIS2, EBA guidelines, BaFin requirements, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
- Engagements are subject to strict NDAs
Viktors Dundurs
Last position:
IT Consultant at Dundurs Consulting GmbH
- Supporting the implementation of a digitalization project in the area of nutrient balancing
- Analyzing complex business processes and interfaces to surrounding systems (data flows, dependencies)
- Designing processes for data retrieval, storage, and sharing, including plausibility checks and validation logic
- Creating and prioritizing user stories and guiding developers in agile sprints (clarifying acceptance criteria, conducting technical reviews)
- Supporting the Product Owner in defining functional and technical requirements
- Participating in the rollout process and delivering training for stakeholders
- Documenting processes, requirements, and interfaces (including records/changes for releases)
Antonis Velalopoulos
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
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IT Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 28 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for IT Consultants 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 28 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the role
What they do
An IT Consultant helps companies improve systems, processes, and delivery. They review the current setup, spot gaps, and turn business needs into practical IT changes. In projects, they often work as an advisor, analyst, or hands-on implementation partner.
- Assess infrastructure, applications, and interfaces
- Define requirements and translate them into technical options
- Support rollouts, migrations, and system integrations
- Document decisions, risks, and next steps
- Align business stakeholders, developers, and vendors
Typical expertise
Strong IT consultants combine technology depth with structured thinking. Many clients look for experience in cloud environments, ERP systems such as SAP, workplace and identity setups, data flows, or cybersecurity. Others need support for legacy modernization, vendor selection, or IT operating model design.
The best professionals are clear in workshops, precise in analysis, and calm when requirements change. They do not only recommend tools. They explain trade-offs, estimate effort, and help teams make decisions they can execute.
When companies hire
Companies bring in a freelance IT consultant when internal capacity is tight or when a specific challenge needs outside expertise. This is common for platform changes, system consolidation, post-merger integration, audit preparation, or a difficult transformation that cuts across teams.
In Switzerland, this role is often needed by industrial firms, financial services, healthcare providers, and international groups with local teams. A freelancer can join for remote work, on-site workshops, or a hybrid setup if coordination in German, French, Italian, or English is required.
Core deliverables
- Current-state and target-state analysis
- Solution concepts and architecture notes
- Migration or rollout plans
- Process maps and requirement documents
- Stakeholder workshop output and action plans
- Risk logs and decision papers
What good work looks like
A strong IT consultant is specific, not vague. They ask the right questions, challenge weak assumptions, and stay focused on what the business needs. They understand both technical constraints and operational reality.
Look for someone who can work with developers, business owners, and external suppliers without losing the thread. Good consultants leave behind decisions, structure, and momentum, not just advice.
Freelancer fit
Freelance IT consultants are a good fit when the scope is clear but the solution is not yet defined. They are also useful when you need senior input for a short phase, such as discovery, design, or recovery after a failed rollout.
They should be able to join quickly, work with limited onboarding, and produce useful output early. If the assignment is mainly coordination, technical analysis, or implementation support, a freelancer is often the most flexible choice.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about IT Consultants, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A IT Consultant helps define, improve, or implement technology solutions. The work can include analysis, workshop facilitation, solution design, vendor coordination, and support during rollout. In many projects, the consultant bridges business needs and technical delivery.
Look for structured analysis, clear communication, and practical technical understanding. A good consultant should be able to work with architecture, processes, data, and stakeholders without losing focus. They also need to document decisions in a way that teams can actually use.
A developer or engineer usually builds a specific solution, while an IT consultant defines the problem, shapes the approach, and supports delivery. Some consultants are also hands-on and can configure systems or write technical documentation, but their main value is broader guidance. If you need code ownership only, a pure implementation role may fit better.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or tied to a specific system change. That is often the case for migrations, audits, recovery work, or short advisory phases. If the company needs long-term operational ownership, a permanent hire may be better.
In Switzerland, companies often use an IT consultant for ERP changes, cloud transitions, integration work, and security-related projects. International firms also need help aligning local teams with global standards. On-site workshops are common, but many tasks can also be handled remotely.
Yes, many parts of the role can be done remotely, especially analysis, documentation, and coordination. Still, some projects benefit from on-site time for workshops, stakeholder interviews, or cutover support. The right setup depends on the complexity of the environment and how much alignment is needed.
Ask for examples of similar projects, the decisions they influenced, and the outcome they helped deliver. A strong IT consultant can explain the problem, the options considered, and why a certain path was chosen. You should also look for clear writing, realistic planning, and the ability to work well with both technical and business teams.
Not always. A solution architect usually focuses on the technical design of a system, while an IT consultant may work across process, requirements, vendor selection, and implementation support. In smaller projects, one person can cover both roles, but the emphasis is different.
The average hourly rate for IT Consultants in Switzerland is 129 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,028 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as IT Consultants in Switzerland, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 40% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as IT Consultants in Switzerland have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Switzerland are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Switzerland are Information Technology (82%), Banking and Finance (64%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as IT Consultants in Switzerland are Information Technology (91%), Project Management (91%), and Operations (73%).
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