Data Migration Experts in Zurich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Zurich, who have recently used Data Migration
Vitaly P.
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
Bojan A.
Last position:
Full Stack Developer with Angular at Further Education
- Highest level achieved: Certified Mid-Level Angular Developer
- 13 technologies newly learned or refreshed with (re-)certifications
- Current: Docker, Azure, Quarkus
Philipp S.
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 F.
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
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
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
Andrew L.
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.
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Statistics of experts using Data Migration
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Insurance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
14
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Zurich 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 Zurich using Data Migration
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.
Data Migration experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (86%)
- Insurance (57%)
- Information Technology (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Telecommunication (57%)
- Automotive (43%)
- Energy (43%)
- Healthcare (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What it covers
Data migration moves information from one system to another without losing structure, meaning, or access. It is used for database migration, application upgrades, cloud moves, mergers, and replacing legacy tools. The work often includes extract, transform, and load steps, but the goal is broader than ETL: clean cutover and usable data in the target system.
Common tasks
- Map source fields to the target model
- Clean duplicates and bad values before transfer
- Reconcile records after load
- Plan rollback and cutover steps
- Verify business data in the new system
Tools and methods
Strong professionals work with SQL, scripts, ETL tools, APIs, staging databases, and migration checklists. They understand source-to-target mapping, data quality rules, and test loads. In practice, they often connect SAP, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, CRM, ERP, or file-based exports into one controlled move.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a move is risky, urgent, or tied to a release window. Common signs are messy legacy data, many source systems, unclear ownership, or a failed trial migration. In Zurich, this is common in finance, insurance, and enterprise software teams that need careful handover and documentation.
What strong experts do
Good specialists do more than copy records. They trace dependencies, protect referential integrity, handle nulls and duplicates, and prove that totals and key business fields match after the move. They also work well with analysts, QA, and internal teams so the migration is tested before go-live.
Why quality matters
A weak migration can break reports, interrupt processes, or hide missing records until after launch. Strong data migration work includes repeatable scripts, clear mapping documents, and validation that the business can trust. For regulated or operational systems, that discipline matters as much as the transfer itself.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Data Migration.
A strong Data Migration specialist plans how records move from the source to the target system, maps fields, cleans data, and checks the results after loading. The work may include database migration, ETL steps, and cutover support. The goal is not just transfer, but usable data in the new environment.
Data Migration and ETL overlap, but they are not identical. ETL is a process for extracting, transforming, and loading data, often on an ongoing basis, while migration is usually a controlled move from one system to another. Many projects use ETL tools to support the migration, especially when data needs cleansing or reshaping.
Bring in Data Migration expertise when the move affects core systems, the legacy data is messy, or the cutover window is tight. Freelancers are also useful when your internal team knows the business system but lacks deep migration experience. That is common on upgrades, cloud transitions, and system replacements.
A good Data Migration professional usually knows SQL, data modeling, testing, and source-to-target mapping. They often work with APIs, ETL tools, scripts, and validation queries. Experience with the source and target platforms matters just as much as tooling.
The needed Data Migration depth depends on scope and risk. A simple file transfer may need only focused support, while a business-critical cutover needs someone who has handled reconciliation, rollback planning, and dependency tracing before. If the data drives operations or reporting, depth matters.
Most Data Migration work can be done remotely because the core tasks are analysis, mapping, scripting, and validation. On-site time in Zurich can help during workshops, cutover planning, or when business users need close coordination. Many projects work well with a remote specialist and local stakeholders.
Look for a Data Migration specialist who provides mapping documents, repeatable scripts, test plans, and clear reconciliation results. Good signs are careful handling of duplicates, referential integrity, and edge cases. Ask how they verify that totals, key fields, and business rules still match after the move.
Data Migration projects often involve ERP, CRM, finance, HR, or database platforms such as SAP, Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL. Files, APIs, and legacy applications are also common sources. The exact stack matters because each system handles structure, history, and validation differently.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 826 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (57%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (86%), Insurance (57%), and Information Technology (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Data Migration in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Data Migration
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