GDPR Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used GDPR
Wolf Preuster-Drews
Last position:
Interim Head of IT POS (GK & SAP) at Depot GDC
- Interim head of IT POS on GK and SAP basis for DEPOT GDC.
- Responsible for the stability and further development of the POS base platform.
- Managing adjustments and rollouts in the POS environment in coordination with the SAP backend.
Tomas Hundegger
Last position:
Senior Advisor at Private Equity company
- Support the client in the business integration: technical project management of design & roll out of Corporate Governance & Sox framework / controls for purchase to pay, record to report, procure to pay, order to cash and hire to retire with focus integration of approx. 30 lines of businesses on Business & IT level
- Setup of an Audit & Assurance function & support Finance & HR department with business integration
- Designing and prepare roll-out for: IT Access Management, SoD, ITAC and ITGC
- Establish a Risk Framework (ERM) / Process, introduce risk assessments across the Business, IT and Management
- Establish Compliance function with design and rollout of Whistleblower, ABC, CoC, Fraud and Risk Management framework, ESG, ABC, AML, Sanction
Daniela Hengl
Last position:
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping at CSS Versicherung
- Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
- Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
- Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
- Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
- Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
- Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.
Károly Aczél
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Roland Arato
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Stefan Berreth
Last position:
Co-Founder at Stealth AI Infrastructure Deep-Tech Venture
- Deep-tech venture in enterprise AI model compression for on-premises and edge deployment.
- Built systematic R&D pipeline, business and technical architecture, early investor pipeline, and design partner network across AI verticals, datacentre operators, and robotics/edge computing — from zero.
- Ventures built concurrently, each in a fundamentally different regulatory and technical domain.
Michael Speller
Last position:
Freelance compliance & IT regulatory consultant at Various financial institutions and regulated companies
- Consulting financial institutions on implementing DORA and NIS2 requirements
- Gap analyses between existing governance structures and new regulatory requirements
- Creation and revision of policies, process descriptions, contract annexes, and technical-organizational measures
- Design of digital operational resilience testing programs (DORA Art. 24–25)
- Third-party risk management: building third-party registers, LEI matching, value chain analysis
- Training internal staff on DORA/NIS2 requirements
- Negotiation and renegotiation of outsourcing contracts according to DORA/NIS2 guidelines
- Use of technologies/frameworks: DORA, NIS2, EBA guidelines, BaFin requirements, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
- Engagements are subject to strict NDAs
Elias Vasiliadi
Last position:
Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin
- Designing hybrid cloud architectures (on-prem + cloud)
- Implementing cloud governance structures according to NIS2, BSI, ESCB/SMM
- Developing policies for cloud security & access control
- Target designs, management decision frameworks, internal audits & cloud integration
Stefan Hurni
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Fatima Dumicz
Last position:
Clinical Data Manager at Consultant – Clinical Data Management & Clinical Operations
- Served as a DM contractor for Mirum Pharmaceuticals between 2025-02-01 and 2026-05-31, leading end-to-end clinical data management activities
- Coordinated a significant networking event for HEMEX (Swiss CRO), fostering connections within the Swiss biotech ecosystem
- Engaged with stakeholders to explore innovative models that simplify execution and reduce operational burdens for clinical trials
Bartosz Porzezinski
Last position:
Senior Project Manager, Product Owner at SoftwareONE
- Led a global enterprise-platform upgrade across 60+ countries, coordinating multiple localizations, integrations, and stakeholder groups from multiple locations, including Europe, US and India.
- Product Owner for a delivery team focused on platform usability, performance, and reliability—owning backlog, roadmap, and KPI outcomes.
- Implemented governance and audit-ready processes that made change safer and more predictable, and improved platform compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oleksii Bondarenko
Last position:
Blockchain Developer (freelance) at Self-Employed
- Developed ERC20 smart contracts with a mechanism for vesting, including deployment, testing, and auditing.
- Wrote a JavaScript application for managing transactions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and SEPOLIA with a custom token.
Matteo Ganzaroli
Last position:
Vice President IT Applications at Comet AG
- Provide global leadership for Comet’s enterprise applications and digital transformation agenda, acting as a strategic partner to the CIO and Executive Committee. Accountable for driving business value, operational excellence, and innovation across the entire enterprise systems landscape.
- Define and execute the global enterprise applications strategy across ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, HR systems (SuccessFactors, SAP HR), and Microsoft 365 (M365), ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with long-term business objectives.
- Partner with executive and regional business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable digital initiatives that enhance efficiency, agility, and user experience.
- Drive Agile delivery practices across cross-functional global teams using Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead a centralized and standardized global application delivery model to ensure governance, efficiency, and consistency across all regions and business units.
- Own vendor management and sourcing strategy, establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for application reliability, user adoption, and business impact.
- Manage multi-million euro application budgets, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and value creation.
- Strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in line with GDPR, ISO, and IFRS requirements.
- Enable IT/OT convergence by integrating SAP, MES, PLM, and production systems with enterprise platforms, ensuring secure and interoperable manufacturing and R&D architectures.
- Act as Deputy CIO, contributing to enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, risk management, and transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global IT and business teams.
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery while maintaining required service levels across all application services.
- Oversee SAP AMS and non-SAP application support teams across internal resources and external MSPs.
- Ensure high service reliability through structured Incident, Change, and Problem Management in coordination with the IT Service Delivery organization.
- Establish and continuously monitor KPIs, SLAs, and application performance dashboards to ensure service quality and business continuity.
- Coordinate L2/L3 escalation paths across internal IT teams, MSPs, and software vendors to ensure rapid issue resolution.
Ala Lutz
Last position:
VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta
- Acted as project lead in different internal projects, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions based on machine learning, virtual and augmented reality with the aim of providing great user experience
- Drove project planning, execution and reporting, designed risk mitigation and schedule adjustment plans to bring the projects on the green path
- Directed the process optimization and conducted project reviews by being the liaison between engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Served as agile coach and led the scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective
Patrick Beck
Last position:
AML Officer at Creative Cloud AG
- Qualified as an AML officer in the Swiss jurisdiction
- Implemented AML policies and procedures
- Conducted due diligence reviews of clients and monitored transactions to identify suspicious activity
- Organized staff training on AML regulations and practices
- Worked with regulators and audit firms to ensure compliance (AML audits)
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using GDPR
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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.
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About the technology
GDPR in practice
GDPR is the EU data protection framework used to control how personal data is collected, stored, shared, and deleted. In Switzerland, companies often need GDPR expertise alongside local privacy rules when they work with EU customers, partners, or employees.
Typical work
- Data maps and records of processing activities
- Privacy notices and consent flows
- DSAR handling and retention rules
- Vendor reviews and transfer assessments
- Incident response support for data breaches
Where it fits
GDPR work shows up in SaaS, e-commerce, healthcare, HR, finance, and international B2B services. It often touches cookie banners, CRM systems, marketing tools, support desks, and cloud setups that move personal data across borders, including teams operating from Switzerland.
What strong specialists do
Good specialists translate legal duties into clear process, not just documents. They know privacy by design, lawful bases, data minimization, DPIAs, and how to align legal, product, and security teams without slowing delivery.
Why companies bring in freelancers
Companies usually need outside help for audits, remediation, new product launches, or urgent breach and regulator work. Freelance expertise is useful when internal teams lack deep privacy experience, when deadlines are tight, or when a short assignment needs focused delivery.
Ecosystem and signs
- Cookie and consent tooling
- Data discovery and classification tools
- Vendor and contract reviews
- Cross-border transfer documentation
Bring in a specialist when notices are unclear, retention is inconsistent, or data requests are hard to track. In Switzerland, remote work is common, but on-site sessions help when legal, security, and product teams need to align quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about GDPR.
GDPR expertise covers how an organization handles personal data from collection to deletion. That includes lawful basis checks, privacy notices, consent management, DSARs, retention rules, vendor reviews, and breach response. Strong specialists turn those duties into workable processes for product, legal, and security teams.
GDPR applies when a company handles EU personal data, while Switzerland also has its own privacy law. Many Swiss companies need both to be handled together, especially if they serve EU customers or use EU-based processors. A good specialist knows where the rules overlap and where they differ.
GDPR work is worth outsourcing when the team needs an audit, a remediation plan, a privacy review for a new product, or support after an incident. It is also useful when legal language exists but the operational controls are weak. Freelancers can step in fast and focus on delivery.
A strong GDPR freelancer often also understands privacy by design, contract review, security basics, cookie governance, and data mapping. Experience with DPIAs, vendor management, and cross-border transfers is especially useful. Technical fluency helps when the work touches systems, logs, or automation.
GDPR is usually stricter and more process-heavy than many other privacy laws, especially around lawful basis, transparency, and individual rights. Companies often compare it with CCPA or UK GDPR when they operate across regions. The right specialist should know how to avoid one-size-fits-all privacy language.
Yes, GDPR projects are often handled remotely from Switzerland, especially policy work, assessments, and contract review. On-site sessions can help when teams need workshops with legal, product, and security stakeholders. The best setup depends on how much internal coordination the project needs.
Look for someone who can explain GDPR in plain language and show practical outputs such as mappings, notices, DSAR workflows, and DPIAs. Good specialists ask about systems, data flows, and ownership before they draft anything. They should also know how to prioritize fixes instead of producing generic policy text.
A GDPR assignment often starts with discovery: how data moves, who owns it, and where the gaps are. Freelancers may work with legal, security, product, and operations teams, and they should be ready to write, review, and improve process as well as policy. Clear scope and access to stakeholders make the work smoother.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 992 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Banking and Finance (78%), and Professional Services (61%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (94%), and Operations (67%).
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