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Marcel K.

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Co-Founder & Owner, Principal Consultant

Anwil
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).
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Majk K.

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Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0

Baar
Majk K.

Last position:

Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0 at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH

  • Roll-out of 12 core locations in Germany (covering core routers, route reflectors, border routers, CGNAT, Sedges)
  • Roll-out of 40 aggregation locations in Germany (covering aggregation routers and BNG functionality)
  • Roll-out of 230 edge locations in Germany (covering several edge routers per site)
  • Network topology (re-) planning (core-to-core, core-to-agg, edge rings planning) including carrier management
  • BNG (customer) migration to new network infrastructure including IT support
  • Lawful interception and LIMS
  • Network documentation with FNT Command, ServiceNow
  • Network engineering handover to operations, process management
  • Commercial and technological management, supplier management
  • Management of architecture and design progress (HHLD, HLD, LLD)
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Reto B.

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Managing Director

Brittnau
Reto B.

Last position:

Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH

  • Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
  • Custom and specialized solutions
  • Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
  • Database design, interface solutions
  • Outsourcing in various industries
  • Solutions for other software houses
  • Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
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Alexander L.

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Project Manager, Architect

Basel
Alexander L.

Last position:

Project Manager, Architect at Public Client

  • Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
  • Involvement in the design of the new workplace
  • Planning and management of the rollout
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Tarik G.

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Freelance Employee

Winterthur
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
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Miguel S.

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Senior System and Cloud Engineer

Basel
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

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Statistics of experts using Cisco

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

31 years

Cisco experts in Switzerland have 31 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.8 years

Cisco experts in Switzerland stay in a single position for 2.8 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

22

Cisco experts in Switzerland have completed 22 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service

Cisco experts in Switzerland have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service.

Top industries

Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Cisco experts in Switzerland are most in demand in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Sales

Cisco experts in Switzerland earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Sales.

Bachelor's degree or higher

80%

80% of Cisco experts in Switzerland hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

60%

60% of Cisco experts in Switzerland hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

40%

40% of Cisco experts in Switzerland have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

7

Cisco experts in Switzerland hold 7 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Cisco experts in Switzerland most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Cisco experts in Switzerland speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Cisco experts in Switzerland charges less than €640 per day.
2 of the Cisco experts in Switzerland charge between €800 and €960 per day.
3 of the Cisco experts in Switzerland charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Cisco experts in Switzerland charges between €1120 and €1280 per day.
One of the Cisco experts in Switzerland charges €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120-​1280 €1280+

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.

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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Cisco

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 968 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 1000 €

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.

Cisco 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 (88%)
  • Professional Services (63%)
  • Telecommunication (63%)
  • Transportation (50%)
  • Manufacturing (50%)
  • Energy (38%)
  • Insurance (38%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Enterprise Infrastructure with Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems provides the backbone hardware and software powering modern corporate networks, data centers, and secure communication channels. Organizations deploy Cisco solutions to maintain high availability, secure internal boundaries, and link distributed offices through robust routing, switching, and firewall appliances.

Core Technologies Across the Cisco Ecosystem

Specialists working in this environment operate across diverse hardware families and specialized operating systems designed for distinct operational tiers:

  • Catalyst switches and routers running Cisco IOS-XE for campus and branch networks
  • Nexus data center platforms powered by NX-OS and managed via Cisco ACI fabrics
  • Secure connectivity platforms using Cisco SD-WAN and Meraki cloud-managed architectures
  • Network security deployments with Cisco Secure Firewall and Identity Services Engine

High-Impact Network Deliverables

Organizations engage external network specialists to execute critical lifecycle events without disrupting production systems. Typical initiatives include multi-site core migrations, data center fabric overhauls, zero trust network access rollouts, and secure segmentation projects across hybrid cloud environments.

Driving Efficiency with Network Automation

Modern enterprise networking blends physical device configuration with software-driven automation. Experienced professionals implement Python scripting, Ansible playbooks, and Cisco DNA Center or Catalyst Center APIs to automate change management, enforce configuration compliance, and accelerate routine device provisioning.

Infrastructure Needs in Switzerland

Enterprise environments across Swiss financial hubs, pharmaceutical centers, and manufacturing corridors demand high uptime, strict data isolation, and low latency. Cisco professionals in Switzerland regularly navigate secure on-premise deployments, hybrid cloud integrations, and localized compliance standards requiring disciplined on-site data handling.

What Distinguishes Top Specialists

Exceptional talent combines deep protocol mastery in BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN with disciplined troubleshooting methodologies. They hold recognized industry credentials like CCIE or CCNP, demonstrate strong packet capture analysis skills, and understand how to architect secure fallback mechanisms for mission-critical networks.

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Frequently asked questions

Curious about Cisco? Here are the answers that come up again and again.

Cisco technologies deliver scalable routing, switching, wireless, and security services across enterprise branches and private data centers. They allow organizations to segment corporate traffic, enforce consistent security policies, and maintain continuous operational uptime across mission-critical systems.

While Arista excels in high-throughput data centers and Juniper shines in carrier-grade routing, Cisco Systems offers the broadest end-to-end portfolio covering enterprise campus, SD-WAN, and security. Organizations often choose Cisco for its comprehensive ecosystem, unified management tools, and extensive global hardware support.

Top specialists combine knowledge of Cisco IOS and NX-OS with network automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python. Familiarity with monitoring platforms like Splunk, enterprise firewalls, and public cloud transit networking in AWS or Azure is also standard for modern hybrid topologies.

Certifications such as CCNP and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert validate deep theoretical and practical networking knowledge. However, evaluating past implementation work, complex routing scenarios, and production migration histories is equally important when selecting a specialist for critical infrastructure changes.

Initial rack-and-stack operations, data center cabling, and physical cutover events across Swiss locations often require on-site presence. Once the physical layer and out-of-band management access are stable, experienced Cisco specialists can perform design, staging, configuration, and monitoring remotely.

While technical documentation and configuration scripts rely on English, many enterprises across Switzerland require professional proficiency in German or French for stakeholder coordination. Project handovers and operations workshops usually follow the local business language of the respective canton.

Yes, freelance specialists routinely plan and execute transitions from legacy MPLS links to Cisco SD-WAN environments. They define edge routing policies, configure central vManage templates, and ensure seamless traffic failover across hybrid transport providers without dropping user sessions.

High-quality professionals build simulated topologies using tools like Cisco Modeling Labs or EVE-NG to test routing protocols and failure states. They validate zero-packet-loss failovers, test firewall rule interactions, and document rollback procedures thoroughly prior to touching production networks.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 968 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects have 31 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (75%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (88%), and Professional Services (63%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Cisco in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (88%), and Customer Service (63%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Cisco

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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