IBM Db2 Experts in Switzerland
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Klaus Schmitt
Last position:
Senior Financial Consultant and Project Manager at Start Up
- Establishment of a licensing model
- Preparation of investor documents (business plan, cash flow forecast, ROI, etc.)
- Marketing simulation of market development, market potential assessment, etc.
- Definition and implementation of KPIs to measure market entry
- Setting up project planning, project controlling, and business processes
Detlef Witt
Last position:
Sourcing Manager at BEDAG Informatik AG
- Solely responsible for managing procurement operations
- WTO tenders in an open procedure
- Invitation process
- Direct call-offs and mini-tenders from framework contracts
- Simap.ch, SuisseOffer.ch, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft 365 applications
Hanspeter Jost
Last position:
Lead Salesforce Consultant DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating, and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing customers' business processes, and designing and implementing solutions in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures using Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding my skills to stay current with Salesforce's new features
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and strengthening the team's expertise in new areas
- Actively helping to define and align my role within DXC's best practices
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce org assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Serving as a single point of contact for global SFDC contacts
- Coordinating projects with the EMEA and global headquarters
- Preparing proposals and presales work with Salesforce Account Executives and client partners for global accounts
Frank Gassan
Last position:
Project Lead at Flamingo Med Solutions
- Led the founding of a startup for AI-based consulting products for dental practices.
- Developed and launched PraxisScore, a data-driven consulting product for economic analysis and corporate consulting of dental practices.
- Held full responsibility for technical implementation, AI integration, and structured startup setup from product idea to public launch at IDS 2025 in under three months.
Christian Bucholdt
Last position:
Principal Business Acceleration & Advisory at Xebia
- Building productivity solutions for backoffice functions including case management and automated workflows in insurance
- Integration of GenAI functionality in operational processes for efficiency based on measurable KPIs
- Successfully delivering integration and data projects with agile methodology in requirements engineering, cloud native development and computing, software development, data analytics, quality management and technical documentation
- Coaching and advising clients for adoption of technologies such as use case identification, organizational impact assessment and building a business case for investments
- Advising clients on cost optimization through IT carve out and outsourcing of software product engineering
- Technologies: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, GitHub Co-Pilot, Agile/SAFe
Alexander Strauss
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.
Jürgen Albrecht
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
Stefan Laager
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup
Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries
Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant
Dariusz Kaczmarkiewicz
Last position:
Business System Analyst at Zurich Insurance
Participating in a strategic enterprise project to introduce a centralized customer data platform ("Single Source of Truth") to eliminate redundant data storage and accelerate digital services
Analyzing and documenting business and system requirements for migrating large, heterogeneous data sets (ETL) and for continuous data synchronization between core systems and the new platform
Close collaboration with business units, data engineers and architects to gather and validate requirements, and to ensure data quality, consistency and regulatory compliance
Defining the migration strategy, specifying ETL processes and synchronization mechanisms, and documenting technical interfaces
Developing and executing test cases for migration and synchronization processes, and performing defect analysis to ensure data integrity and system stability
Technologies: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Confluence, UML, RESTful Services, Swagger, Postman
Bojan Antonović
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
Beat Zangger
Last position:
SAP Test Manager at E.ON Grid Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for IT integration test and user acceptance test for SAP S/4 Hana and BDO BO Customer Financials Management
- Led the test team (business testers and IT testers)
- Resource planning and control within the test team
- Created test concepts and test plans
- Performed test risk analysis
- Coordinated test execution and defect tracking
- Ensured test progress
- Generated and visualized reports
- Summarized test reports and reported to management
- Prepared and conducted user acceptance tests
- Managed SIGMA and JIRA/Confluence at project level
Deschances Tchakounang Ndjomou
Last position:
Senior Data Architect at Odd Parrot
- Supporting UBS Wealth Management as Senior Data Architect within a multi-year enterprise data mesh transformation.
- Guiding a strategic stream to design and implement a data product aligned with UBS’s enterprise-wide data mesh framework.
- Leading architecture definition, governance alignment, and cross-domain integration to ensure scalable, compliant, and reusable data products across global stakeholders.
- UBS – Global Wealth Management Data Product Architecture: Designed an enterprise-aligned data product spanning 26 countries, defining data contracts, metadata standards, and federated architecture patterns enabling cross-domain reuse across the bank.
- Defined cross-jurisdictional data policies and access controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple regions (EU, APAC, LATAM, CH).
Christoph Wagner
Last position:
System Architect / System Engineer / Programmer at Deutsche Vermögensberatung (DVAG)
- Create requirements for the modularization of the promotion forecast.
- Set up and expand the various competitions for 2024.
- Customize and test the CICS dialog.
- Create various reports for the department using SQL.
- Implement and test new requirements in batch processes with IWS.
- Update documentation for the new requirements.
- Provide on-call support for daily and monthly production.
- Technologies used: SCRUM, Jira, Confluence, Windows 11, Unix, Enterprise Developer, z/OS, GIT, Mineral, Moped, IWS/TWS, JES, COBOL, CICS, DB2, SQL, Rocket, FortiClient, Citrix.
Antonis Velalopoulos
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Nenad Tomasic
Last position:
Contractor at Swisscom
- SAP Data Designer ETL, SQL Server, Docker for PharmaSuisse Data Warehouse Application (Application Manager and Developer)
- SAP Business Objects, ABAP on SAP HANA for the Police of the Canton of Bern (Application Manager and Developer)
- Avaloq Connectors to SAP BW for Banque Cantonale de Fribourg
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Statistics of experts using IBM Db2
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
4.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
87%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using IBM Db2
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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Db2 in practice
IBM Db2 is a relational database system used for core business data, reporting, and transactional workloads. It runs in enterprises that need stable SQL processing, strict data control, and long-lived systems. Many teams still refer to it as Db2 or IBM DB2.
Typical work
- Database setup and upgrade planning
- SQL tuning and index design
- Backup, recovery, and high availability
- Data migration from legacy systems
- Monitoring, security, and access control
Ecosystem
Db2 work often touches tools for replication, ETL, scheduling, and reporting. Strong specialists understand Db2 LUW, Db2 for z/OS, and related IBM tooling, plus how Db2 fits into Java, .NET, and mainframe landscapes. They also know when an application change is the real fix.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance experts when queries slow down, releases touch sensitive data, or a migration carries risk. That is common in banking, insurance, manufacturing, and public sector systems in Switzerland, where on-site access may be needed for governance, while deeper tuning can often be handled remotely.
What strong specialists do
A strong Db2 professional reads plans, finds bottlenecks, and explains trade-offs clearly. They work with schema design, locking, partitioning, stored procedures, and operational checks without guessing. They leave behind changes that teams can support after the engagement ends.
What to look for
Look for people who can trace a problem from application query to storage behavior and back. They should be comfortable with backups, restores, DR testing, and production-safe change windows. For Swiss teams, clear communication in English and, when needed, German or French, is often valuable.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about IBM Db2? Start with the answers below.
IBM Db2 is used for transactional systems, reporting, and data stores that need reliable SQL performance and strong control over access. It is common in finance, insurance, logistics, and other environments where data integrity matters. Many companies use it for both day-to-day operations and long-running enterprise applications.
Db2 is often chosen for established enterprise workloads, especially where IBM systems or mainframe integration already exist. Compared with PostgreSQL, it usually appears more often in tightly governed enterprise stacks; compared with Oracle, the decision often depends on existing infrastructure, skill sets, and migration scope. A good specialist can explain the trade-offs without pushing a one-size-fits-all answer.
A IBM Db2 project needs a specialist when performance tuning, recovery planning, or a version upgrade must be done safely in production. The same is true for schema changes on critical systems, stored procedure issues, or integration with mainframe workflows. If the database is business-critical, niche experience matters.
A IBM Db2 freelancer should usually know SQL deeply, plus indexing, locking, backup and restore, and basic operating system or infrastructure work. Many also bring experience with ETL tools, application debugging, and scripting for automation. For larger environments, familiarity with z/OS, Java, or .NET integration can be useful.
A Db2 engagement can often start remotely, especially for analysis, SQL review, and non-invasive tuning. On-site work helps when access rules are strict, when a change window is sensitive, or when teams want direct coordination during cutover. In Switzerland, many clients use a mix of both.
Look for someone who can explain why a query is slow, not just that it is slow. A strong IBM Db2 specialist shows clear reasoning around execution plans, statistics, locking, and recovery steps, and can describe previous work in similar environments. Good references from production systems matter more than broad claims.
Yes. Db2 still fits modern stacks when teams need durable relational data, strict controls, and predictable operations. It often sits behind web apps, APIs, and analytics pipelines, especially where the database must integrate with older but critical enterprise systems.
Before bringing in a IBM Db2 expert, collect the issue description, recent changes, SQL examples, and access details for the affected environment. Share any monitoring output, logs, and recovery constraints so the specialist can focus quickly. The clearer the context, the faster the diagnosis.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 912 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 64% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are German (93%), English (87%), and French (47%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Banking and Finance (80%), and Insurance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (80%), and Project Management (80%).
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