Backup Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Backup
Gwang Jin K.
Last position:
Data Scientist / Applied AI, Automation & Data Systems Researcher at Independent
- Built and explored applied GenAI, RAG, GraphRAG, local LLM, agentic AI and document-intelligence prototypes for structured analysis, evidence extraction, semantic search, technical reasoning and decision-useful reporting
- Developed private local-LLM workflows and AI system patterns focused on privacy, reproducibility, reviewability, low-cost inference and practical user control
- Built reproducible Python/R workflows for data analysis, automation, API-driven tooling, validation logic, technical documentation and AI-assisted software development
- Designed workflows around explicit assumptions, traceable inputs, reviewable outputs and failure-mode awareness rather than black-box “looks good” demonstrations
- Supported RAHN AG in a chemical/regulatory environment with data extraction and processing around WERCS, a regulatory application for chemical product and compliance data
- Explored complex application/database schemas and wrote nested SQL queries to extract information for mixture calculations, component relationships, regulatory rules and reporting logic
- Continued hands-on development in Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, Docker/Linux deployment patterns, REST/API workflows, error handling, technical writing and fast AI-assisted prototyping
- Built technical writing and documentation workflows that turn complex systems into clear runbooks, checklists, decision notes and user-facing explanations
Hanspeter J.
Last position:
Lead Salesforce Consultant DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating, and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing customers' business processes, and designing and implementing solutions in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures using Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding my skills to stay current with Salesforce's new features
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and strengthening the team's expertise in new areas
- Actively helping to define and align my role within DXC's best practices
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce org assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Serving as a single point of contact for global SFDC contacts
- Coordinating projects with the EMEA and global headquarters
- Preparing proposals and presales work with Salesforce Account Executives and client partners for global accounts
Claus N.
Last position:
Oracle Database Engineer at BBV.ch
- Migration of databases from ODA to ExaData
- Migration of databases from ExaData to ExaCC/OCI
- Decreased UCC usage by 10%
- Developing automation scripts using Python
- Performance tuning
- Shrunk development databases from 6 TB to 3 TB using Exadata columnar compression
- Tuned application performance by 30% using inmemory option
- Tuned non-production Exadata by 20% to release CPU resources before ExaCC migration
- Database patching of Oracle 19c
- Basic Ansible scripting for deployments and database cloning
- Developing acconting model for shared Oracle platform
- Migrating single-instance databases to Oracle RAC
- Analysis of RAC issues
- Advising development teams of how to migrate to RAC
Alexander S.
Last position:
IT Manager & Architectural Draftsman at Architektur Jürg Gasser
Design, operation, and further development of a stable IT environment to ensure smooth CAD and planning operations.
Implement structured backup and data protection concepts to reduce operational risks and safeguard business-critical data.
Optimize and secure the web and server infrastructure in a LAMP environment to increase stability, security, and availability.
Ensure reliable operation of Microsoft 365 and Exchange services for daily business operations.
Combine technical infrastructure expertise with domain experience in architecture and CAD.
Marcel K.
Last position:
Co-Founder & Owner, Principal Consultant at Ancoma Professional Group GmbH
- Commercialization of professional experience and formation of a consulting services offering for infrastructure, engineering, digitalisation, M&A and supply chain.
- Implementation of an expert network in the field of IT optimisation, IT financial management, benchmarking, rollout management and service validation & testing.
- Execution of project management and interim management mandates in the field of IT & telecommunications for decentralized or international organizations from the IT, industrial, pharmaceutical, finance, utilities, and public sectors.
- Transition manager for cloud access, LAN services and SD WAN rollout in AsiaPac for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Topic lead for Digital Backbone transition for Siemens (2023 to date).
- Project manager for R&D Lab IT move and next generation digital lab workplace rollout in pRED center Basel for Roche Pharma (2023 to 2024, 2025).
- TSA workstream responsible for IT infrastructure M&A carve out and contract separation for Novartis / Sandoz (2023 to 2025).
- Interim lead architect for network and datacentre redesign and transition project for an utility company at Bechtle (2023).
- Project manager for IT infrastructure build out of new engineering facility at ABB (2022 to 2024).
- Consultant process engineering, go to market for IoT services and security incident event monitoring and interim service owner for shopfloor networks and cyber security at Bystronic Group (2021 to date).
- Contract management consultant for software ADM optimization, cloud services and global WAN transformation at Novartis (2020 to 2022).
- Consultant for multi-utility, business development and smart grid services and implementation of a contract management system at EBL (2014 to 2024).
- Rollout manager for SD WAN at SAG Derendinger (2021).
- Interim & project management in global IT category, global SD WAN rollout (600 sites) and network integration (Baxter/Shire), DHC, DNS, server and WiFi consolidation at Takeda Pharma (2015 to 2022).
- Project manager for global SDWAN multi-vendor MSA technical negotiations and consultant for global network transformation and benchmark process (800 sites) at Unilever (2014 to 2021).
- Advisory board member and speaker in SDWAN conference “WAN Summit” at Telegeography (2018 to date).
- Project manager for IT organizational change and white-collar productivity programme, product & material master data governance implementation, M&A PMO for Power Grids spin-off to joint-venture Hitachi-ABB at ABB (2017 to 2020).
- Consultant for multi-domain IT benchmark and RFP preparation for global network and carrier services at Deutsche Bank (2018 to 2020).
- Project manager for rollout management and process design engineering of a global web proxy solution (Zscaler) at Munich Re (2018 to 2020).
- Consultant for development of architecture for cloud access and WAN optimization at Implenia (2018 to 2019).
- Consultant for global business strategy alignment at Swisscom (2019).
- Project manager for global migration from TDM and Cisco IPT to Skype for Business and for datacentre backup to a public cloud at Richemont (2017 to 2019).
- Consultant for telecommunications benchmark at AXA Insurance (2018).
- Interim CEO and workforce management in business engineering, software integration and service validation & testing at BIM (2014 to 2015).
Tarik G.
Last position:
Freelance Employee at Reinsurance Industry
- System administration 3rd level server management and troubleshooting
- Azure DevOps administration
- Administration of virtual servers
- Monitoring and documentation of work processes
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd level support
- Administration of virtual servers (VMware)
- Administration of file servers and backup
- Onsite & remote support
- Office 365 user administration and troubleshooting
- Active Directory user setup and management
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
Miguel S.
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Oscar M.
Last position:
IT Specialist / DBA at Rothschild Private Swiss Bank
- Act as DBA SME for MS SQL Server and primary contact for MSSQL infrastructure and long-term technology roadmap in a critical 24/7 banking environment
- Maintain and evolve SQL infrastructure and monitoring system across development, test, UAT, and production environments (10 servers, 4 always-active Windows clusters, MSSQL 2014–2022 on VMs hosted by Inventix)
- Automate SQL operations using Brent Ozar scripts, PowerShell, and Inventix cloud script integration
- Build and improve ETL processes and BI applications (Power BI); plan resources and mentor BI team
- Participate in review, delivery, and deployment of database improvements across the software development lifecycle
- Migrate SQL Server instances from 2017 to 2019 and 2022
- Integrate new applications requiring MSSQL databases
- Manage and support on-premise and Azure SQL Server solutions; advise on industry standards, best practices, and creative database solutions
- Develop automation scripts for internal systems using PowerShell and Git
- Monitor systems with Splunk and Grafana; manage alerts, filters, data ingestion, and dashboard configuration
- Collaborate with operations, development, and business teams to identify and resolve operational and performance issues proactively
- Implement new SQL Server technologies such as Query Store, Extended Events, Tuning Advisor, and system traces
- Provide on-call support and regular maintenance during evenings and weekends
- Define and enforce system policies and standards; work closely with application managers, HR, and IT platforms in Switzerland and the UK
- Handle 2nd/3rd level support service requests; document resolutions and cooperate with vendors
- Use internal and external monitoring tools to detect performance trends and implement alerts and processes to prevent database issues
- Document and share knowledge to improve technical understanding across operations and development teams; administer Confluence (installation, configuration, document management, performance, upgrades)
- Work professionally in cross-functional teams to advise, influence, and coach development and operations teams on database topics
Martin D.
Last position:
Helpdesk Employee at Hays (Switzerland) AG
- Working in first-level support
- Handling all requests from internal and some external customers by phone, email and web
- Initial analysis of requests and initiating solutions within the incident management process
- Escalating issues to the appropriate specialists
Stevica J.
Last position:
IT Infrastructure Expert | Subject Matter Expert (SME) | Project Manager at Jovic IT | Consulting & Support Services
LMES (ChemOps - Switzerland)
Hardware implementation for EX-Zone 2 (trolleys, tablets and scanners)
Qualification and integration of handheld devices and LMES
Design and implementation of a WLAN P-Layer network in collaboration with the network team
S/4HANA (TRD-CHAD/GCS - Switzerland)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Updating, preparing, configuring and rolling out 45 Zebra MC9300-EX handheld devices
Requalification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-CHAD - China)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 12 Zebra MC9300-EX handheld devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-CGT - US)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 10 Zebra MC9400 handheld devices
Implementation of 2 Zebra ZT421 Printers
Qualification and integration of all devices into S/4HANA
S/4HANA (TRD-GCS - Switzerland)
Implementation of 25 Zebra ZT421 printers
Qualification and integration of the devices into S/4HANA
MMC and ITSmobile SAP (Solids/Logistic / CGT / Steriles - Switzerland)
Implementation of the MDM platform SOTI MobiControl
Preparing, configuring and rolling out 42 Zebra MC9300 handheld devices
Integration of the devices with MMC and SAP ITSmobile
ITSmobile (Pharmanalytica SA Locarno - Switzerland)
Implementation of 2 Honeywell CT60 handheld devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into SAP ITSmobile
SAP ERP_P75 (Warehouse WST - Switzerland)
Implementation of 12 PAD-EX 01P8DZ2 tablet devices
Qualification and integration of the devices into SAP ERP_P75
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Statistics of experts using Backup
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
28 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
18
Top business areas
Information Technology, Customer Service, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology 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 of experts in Switzerland using Backup
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Backup experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (73%)
- Telecommunication (64%)
- Transportation (55%)
- Pharmaceutical (55%)
- Insurance (45%)
- Professional Services (36%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Backup covers
Backup is the controlled copying and recovery of data, systems and configurations after deletion, corruption, hardware failure or a security incident. It can protect databases, virtual machines, endpoints, cloud workloads, file shares and entire business services. A sound backup design also defines retention, encryption, access control and recovery priorities.
Systems and tooling
Backup environments combine storage targets, orchestration, monitoring and recovery workflows. Specialists may work with Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, Veritas, Nakivo, native cloud services or open-source tools, depending on the infrastructure and compliance needs.
- Configure local, off-site and immutable repositories
- Protect VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes and cloud workloads
- Automate backup jobs, alerts and retention policies
- Document recovery procedures and dependencies
Typical use cases
Companies bring in Backup expertise when they need dependable recovery across hybrid infrastructure or when existing jobs have grown without clear ownership. Common assignments include ransomware resilience, cloud migration protection, backup consolidation and recovery testing.
- Restore critical databases and business applications
- Replace unreliable scripts or legacy backup platforms
- Establish disaster recovery for distributed environments
- Prepare evidence for audits and internal controls
When freelance expertise helps
Freelance professionals are useful during migrations, platform changes, security reviews and urgent recovery work. They can assess the current design, identify gaps between backup and recovery objectives, and deliver a practical implementation without taking over every infrastructure function. In Switzerland, collaboration may involve remote access combined with on-site work for sensitive systems or operational handovers.
Skills around Backup
Strong specialists understand storage, networking, virtualization, operating systems and identity management. They connect backup policies with databases, Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SAP environments and security operations. They also know how to separate backup credentials, protect repositories from tampering and validate that recovered data is usable.
What good looks like
Quality is visible in tested restores, clear runbooks and monitoring that exposes failures early. A capable professional explains recovery assumptions, maps dependencies and chooses protection levels based on business impact rather than copying everything indiscriminately. They make retention, encryption, access and ownership easy to audit, then leave the team with repeatable procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Backup, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Backup protects data and systems so a company can recover after accidental deletion, outages, corruption, hardware failure or ransomware. It supports file recovery, application restoration, disaster recovery and continuity planning.
Backup creates recoverable copies that are usually retained independently from production systems. Replication focuses on keeping another system closely aligned, while snapshots provide fast point-in-time rollback but may remain exposed to the same storage, access or ransomware event.
A strong Backup specialist also understands storage, virtualization, networking, identity, cloud infrastructure and security controls. Database recovery, Microsoft 365 protection, Kubernetes workloads and disaster recovery planning are useful adjacent capabilities.
The needed experience depends on the scope, recovery requirements and infrastructure complexity. A small file-protection setup may need focused configuration skills, while a hybrid environment requires someone who can design policy, secure repositories, coordinate dependencies and lead restore testing.
Backup projects can often be delivered remotely through secure access, documentation sessions and scheduled recovery tests. On-site collaboration may still help with isolated infrastructure, physical media, restricted environments or handover requirements, and language expectations should be agreed at the start.
Ask how the specialist validates restores, handles immutable storage, separates credentials and monitors failed jobs. Good evidence includes clear runbooks, recovery test results, dependency maps and explanations that connect technical settings to business recovery needs.
Experienced Backup professionals may work with Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Cohesity, Veritas, Nakivo, AWS Backup, Azure Backup or Google Cloud backup services. Tool fit depends on the existing hypervisors, cloud workloads, storage, retention rules and operational model.
A Backup professional should clarify protected workloads, recovery priorities, retention, available bandwidth, storage locations, security boundaries and ownership of restores. They should also confirm whether the assignment covers design, implementation, migration, monitoring, documentation or ongoing testing.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects is 100 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 799 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects, 67% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects have 28 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects are German (100%), English (82%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (73%), and Telecommunication (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Customer Service (73%), and Project Management (73%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Backup
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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