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Vincent Verdet
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
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
Sam Lund
Last position:
Principal Consultant – Digital Strategy & Portfolio Governance at Independent Consultant
- Advise global organizations on enterprise transformation, digital operating models, and portfolio governance across safety-critical and highly regulated environments.
- Guided enterprise transformation of engineering and lifecycle governance at Alstom, Bombardier, and Thales, aligning enterprise-scale digital engineering practices across global development programs.
- Supported software-defined vehicle transformation at CARIAD (Volkswagen Group) by designing governance structures and lifecycle alignment for complex digital vehicle platforms.
- Translated Industry 4.0 digitalization strategy into capability-driven transformation portfolio at FLSmidth, enabling development of IoT-based industrial platforms.
- Applied AI-supported methods for large-scale engineering data analysis and validation, significantly reducing reporting and compliance cycle times.
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.
Markus Fankhauser
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
Patrick Niederhauser
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Roland Sailer
Last position:
Independent Strategic Consultant at Uxyde / RS72-Roland Sailer
- CX and UX work as an independent strategic consultant
- Mandates for Sennheiser, Notation Creative, Julius Baer (on behalf of IBM), Avobis, Roche Diagnostics and other companies
Fabian Kostadinov
Last position:
Lecturer at HWZ University of Applied Sciences
- Co-teach in CAS AI Management and CAS AI Innovation programs for future AI managers
- Cover topics including data platforms, AI architecture, technology adoption foundations, and factors influencing enterprise AI initiative success
Peter Stampfli
Last position:
Capgemini sd&m AG
- Consulting and coaching in the tendering process (RFI/RFP) to capture requirements and evaluation criteria
- Creating a business domain model based on the solution-neutral functional requirements
- Structuring the non-functional and system architecture requirements and defining the approach and structure for capturing requirements and evaluation criteria
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Statistics of experts using Enterprise Architecture
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
4.1 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Strategy, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
Enterprise view
Enterprise Architecture connects business goals with application, data, and technology decisions. It is used to define target states, map current systems, and guide change across large organisations. Strong work here turns scattered initiatives into a clear structure that teams can follow.
Typical work
- Application landscape and capability mapping
- Target operating model and target architecture
- Roadmaps for transformation and migration
- Governance for standards, principles, and decisions
- Documentation for executives and delivery teams
Common tools
Enterprise Architecture work often uses frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and Zachman. Many specialists also work with EA tools like LeanIX, Avolution ABACUS, Bizzdesign, or Alfabet. The exact stack depends on how formal the architecture process is and how much reporting the company needs.
When to bring in help
Companies usually bring in freelance experts when they need to reset an architecture model, prepare for a platform change, or support a merger. It also helps when internal teams need short-term support for governance, portfolio planning, or stakeholder workshops. In Zurich, this is common in finance, insurance, industry, and larger service organisations.
What strong experts do
Strong Enterprise Architecture specialists ask the right questions, not just draw diagrams. They translate between strategy, delivery, and operations, and they keep the architecture useful for real decisions. They also know when to simplify, because overcomplicated models slow projects down.
What to look for
- Clear thinking across business and technology layers
- Experience with roadmaps and dependency analysis
- Practical knowledge of modelling standards
- Good workshop and stakeholder skills
- Ability to work with both local and remote teams
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Enterprise Architecture? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Enterprise Architecture is used to connect business goals with systems, data, and technology choices. It helps companies see how current capabilities fit together and what needs to change. That makes it useful for transformation, governance, and long-term planning.
Enterprise Architecture looks across the whole organisation, while solution architecture focuses on one system or initiative. EA sets direction, principles, and roadmaps; solution architecture turns that direction into a concrete design. Companies often need both, but they solve different problems.
A strong Enterprise Architecture specialist often works with TOGAF and ArchiMate, and may use tools such as LeanIX, Bizzdesign, Avolution ABACUS, or Alfabet. The right choice depends on whether the company needs light governance or a full repository and reporting setup. Good experts adapt the method to the organisation instead of forcing the tool.
A useful Enterprise Architecture freelancer usually brings business analysis, application portfolio thinking, data modelling, and stakeholder management. Experience with transformation roadmaps, cloud strategy, and governance is also valuable. The best specialists can move between executive discussions and delivery-level detail.
A Enterprise Architecture assignment can start with one strong specialist if the scope is clear and the organisation already has some structure. Larger change programmes often need support across business, application, and data views. The real need is not title depth, but the ability to turn complexity into decisions.
Yes, much of the Enterprise Architecture work can be done remotely, especially analysis, modelling, and roadmap creation. On-site time helps when workshops, leadership alignment, or sensitive change topics are involved. In Zurich, many teams prefer a mix of both depending on the phase of the project.
Look for a Enterprise Architecture specialist who produces clear outcomes: a usable target picture, a realistic roadmap, and decisions people actually follow. Good work is practical, easy to explain, and tied to business priorities. Avoid profiles that focus only on frameworks without showing how they improved delivery.
No, Enterprise Architecture can help mid-sized companies too, especially when systems grow quickly or change is happening in several areas at once. The discipline scales down well if it stays focused on decisions, dependencies, and clear ownership. It is most valuable when the organisation needs structure without slowing delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects is 171 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,366 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and French (78%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (67%), Information Technology (67%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Enterprise Architecture in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Strategy (100%), and Project Management (78%).
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