Backup Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Backup
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
- Reduced UCC usage by 10%
- Developing automation scripts using Python
- Performance tuning
- Reduced development databases from 6 TB to 3 TB using Exadata columnar compression
- Improved application performance by 30% using the inmemory option
- Improved non-production Exadata performance by 20% to free up CPU resources before ExaCC migration
- Database patching of Oracle 19c
- Basic Ansible scripting for deployments and database cloning
- Developing an accounting model for a shared Oracle platform
- Migrating single-instance databases to Oracle RAC
- Analysis of RAC issues
- Advising development teams on how to migrate to RAC
Witali H.
Last position:
Founder & CEO at aiFEX
- Built an AI operating model in which specialized agents work with clear roles, precise briefings, review standards and governance boundaries; decision-making responsibility remains with humans.
- AI Transformation Lab as a real-world validation environment for agentic workflows, local/cloud AI models, automation and human-in-the-loop governance (details above).
- Applied transformation principles to AI: ownership, risk control, stakeholder alignment, quality review, traceability, delivery discipline; DEV/TEST/PROD mindset.
Hanspeter J.
Last position:
Lead Consultant Salesforce DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing commercial processes at customers, as well as designing and implementing solution designs in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures based on Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding own competence in order to know the new functions of Salesforce
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with the sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and consolidating maturity within the team in new topics
- Actively helping to define and align own role within the DXC Best Practice
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce ORG assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Single point of contact for SFDC contacts global
- Project coordination with the EMEA and global head
- Proposal presales work with Salesforce AE and client partners for global accounts
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
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
17
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
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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 (67%)
- Telecommunication (58%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Insurance (42%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Professional Services (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Backup Covers
Backup is the planned copying of data, systems and configurations so they can be restored after deletion, hardware failure, malware, outages or operational mistakes. It can protect files, databases, virtual machines, SaaS data, endpoints and entire workloads. A sound strategy defines what is copied, where it is stored, how long it is retained and how recovery is verified.
Strategies and Storage
Professionals combine local repositories, removable media, private infrastructure and cloud storage according to recovery objectives, security needs and operational constraints. They set retention rules, encryption, immutability and access controls rather than treating backup as a simple file copy.
- Define recovery point and recovery time objectives
- Separate production data from protected copies
- Apply retention, encryption and immutability policies
- Document recovery procedures and ownership
Tools and Ecosystem
The ecosystem includes enterprise suites such as Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup and Rubrik, along with native cloud services from AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Projects may also involve VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, Microsoft 365, databases, NAS systems and monitoring tools. Strong specialists understand how these components interact with identity, networking and storage.
When Companies Need Help
Companies bring in freelance expertise during migrations, ransomware readiness work, data-centre changes, cloud adoption and infrastructure upgrades. They also need support when backup jobs fail silently, recovery tests are overdue or an existing design cannot meet audit and business continuity requirements.
- Assess an existing backup estate and expose recovery gaps
- Migrate repositories or workloads to a new platform
- Configure reliable schedules, alerts and reporting
- Run restore and disaster recovery exercises
Switzerland Projects
Swiss organisations in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and professional services often need protection across regulated data, distributed offices and hybrid infrastructure. Local specialists can support on-site workshops, while remote professionals can manage configuration, documentation and recovery testing through secure collaboration. German, French, Italian or English may be relevant depending on the stakeholders.
What Strong Experts Deliver
A strong Backup professional thinks in recoverable business services, not only successful job logs. They validate restores, measure actual recovery performance, explain trade-offs clearly and leave behind usable runbooks. They also understand ransomware-resistant design, least-privilege access, capacity planning and the difference between availability, replication and a genuine independent backup.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Backup, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
Backup is used to create recoverable copies of business data, applications, configurations and infrastructure. It helps organisations respond to accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyberattacks, service outages and other incidents without relying on the damaged production environment.
Backup preserves point-in-time copies that can be restored, while replication usually keeps a second system closely aligned with production. Disaster recovery is the broader operational plan for restoring services, including people, procedures, infrastructure and communication. A resilient design may use all three, but they solve different problems.
A strong Backup specialist often understands storage, virtualisation, cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and security. Experience with databases, Microsoft 365, Kubernetes, VMware or public cloud services is valuable when those workloads form part of the recovery scope.
The right level of Backup experience depends on the environment, recovery requirements and consequences of downtime. A focused configuration task may need a specialist familiar with the relevant product, while a cross-site redesign calls for someone who can assess architecture, security, governance and restore operations.
Much of Backup work can be completed remotely, including assessment, configuration, monitoring, documentation and restore planning. On-site collaboration may still help with physical media, data-centre access, network changes or recovery exercises, especially when Swiss teams need direct workshops in German, French, Italian or English.
Ask how the Backup professional proves that data can actually be recovered, not merely that jobs finish successfully. Look for clear recovery objectives, tested restore procedures, secure access design, useful reporting and documentation that an internal team can follow during an incident.
Common Backup environments include Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Rubrik and cloud-native services from AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. The best tool depends on workload types, existing infrastructure, retention needs, recovery objectives and the organisation's operating model.
Before a Backup engagement, clarify the protected workloads, data ownership, recovery priorities, retention rules, security constraints and access model. Freelancers should also confirm who can approve restore tests, how success will be documented and whether the work involves production changes or only an assessment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 828 € 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 (83%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (67%), and Telecommunication (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Backup in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Customer Service (75%), and Project Management (75%).
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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