
IBM Db2 Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used IBM Db2
Paulo M.
Last position:
Power BI / Fabric & SAP BI Consultant at Financial Bank
- Developed Power BI semantic models, DAX and RLS, improving reporting performance and security.
- Designed Fabric Lakehouse with Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold), accelerating data processing and improving maintainability and scalability.
- Built Fabric Data Factory pipelines and PySpark transformations, reducing processing time by 40%.
- Delivered automated Power BI KPI dashboards, accelerating reporting and decision-making.
- Supported SAP BO 4.3 → 2025 migration across 2,000+ Webl reports and 34 universes, reducing testing effort by 35% and improving migration quality and reliability.
- Optimized UNX universes, reducing query execution time by 40%.
- Optimized SAP BO reporting solutions, improving reliability and reducing manual effort.
Environment: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines, PySpark), Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, SAP BI (BO 4.3/2025, Webl, UNX Universes), 360Suite, InfoBurst, GitHub, JIRA.
Klaus S.
Last position:
Senior Finance Consultant and Project Manager at Start Up
- Establishment of a licensing model
- Preparation of the documents required to attract investors (business plan, liquidity calculation, ROI etc.)
- Marketing simulation of market development, evaluation of market potential etc.
- Definition and implementation of KPIs to measure market penetration
- Establishment of project planning, project controlling and business processes
Hanspeter J.
Last position:
Lead Consultant Salesforce DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing commercial processes at customers, as well as designing and implementing solution designs in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures based on Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding own competence in order to know the new functions of Salesforce
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with the sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and consolidating maturity within the team in new topics
- Actively helping to define and align own role within the DXC Best Practice
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce ORG assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Single point of contact for SFDC contacts global
- Project coordination with the EMEA and global head
- Proposal presales work with Salesforce AE and client partners for global accounts
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
Detlef W.
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
Christian B.
Last position:
5G Campus Product Advisor Telco at German railway group
- Definition of a product concept and end to end solution delivery (turnkey) for a Digital Efficiency Hub for Railway Maintenance based on 5G campus networks. Integration of various hardware and software systems in a comprehensive delivery with success metrics. Laise the concept and process across the enterprise. Compliant process definition and financial management with commercial model.
Technologies: 5G, RAN, SAP, Cloud, Enterprise Architect, Autonomous Robots, ITIL, CoBIT, TBM, BSI, ISO 27001
Frank G.
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.
Jürgen A.
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
Alexander S.
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.
Stefan L.
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 K.
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
Beat Z.
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 T.
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 W.
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 V.
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
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Statistics of experts using IBM Db2
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years

Position duration
4.1 years

Positions per freelancer
13

Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
58%

Certifications per freelancer
6

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IBM Db2 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 (88%)
- Banking and Finance (81%)
- Professional Services (69%)
- Insurance (63%)
- Manufacturing (56%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Transportation (38%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Enterprise data foundation
IBM Db2 is a relational database family built for dependable transaction processing, analytics and large-scale business data. It runs across IBM mainframes with Db2 for z/OS, IBM i environments and Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, often shortened to Db2 or DB2. Companies use it where consistency, security and predictable performance matter.
Systems and workloads
Db2 supports core systems in banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, logistics and public services. It stores customer, financial, inventory and operational data behind applications that need reliable availability and controlled access. Its SQL capabilities also support reporting, integration services and analytical workloads alongside daily transactions.
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong Db2 specialists work across the database engine, SQL and the surrounding IBM stack. Relevant skills include:
- Db2 for z/OS, Db2 for IBM i and Db2 LUW administration
- SQL development, stored procedures, triggers and data modeling
- Backup, recovery, replication, high availability and security
- IBM Data Studio, Db2 Command Line Processor and monitoring tools
- Integration with Java, COBOL, CICS, ETL tools and enterprise APIs
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance Db2 professionals for migrations, upgrades, performance investigations and recovery planning. They also help when a long-running database needs clearer documentation, safer release processes or integration with cloud and modern application environments. In Switzerland, remote collaboration can work well when access, change windows and operational ownership are clearly defined; on-site work may matter for regulated or mainframe-linked environments.
Typical project deliverables
A specialist may assess an existing schema, identify inefficient queries and create a practical improvement plan. Other deliverables include migration runbooks, backup designs, stored procedure changes, data quality controls and operational documentation. Common assignments include:
- Moving workloads between Db2 platforms or environments
- Reducing lock contention and improving query execution
- Connecting Db2 data to applications, warehouses or APIs
- Preparing production changes with testing and rollback steps
What strong specialists bring
The best professionals combine deep Db2 knowledge with an understanding of the business system around it. They can explain trade-offs between normalization, throughput, availability and maintainability, then validate changes with evidence rather than assumptions. Look for experience with the relevant Db2 platform, clear incident communication, disciplined change control and the ability to work with application, infrastructure and data teams.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about IBM Db2? Start with the answers below.
IBM Db2 is used to store and process structured business data for transaction systems, reporting and analytics. It is common in financial services, manufacturing, retail, logistics and other environments where reliable transactions, security and controlled data access are essential.
Db2 is often compared with Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server for enterprise relational workloads. The right choice depends on the existing IBM environment, application compatibility, operational skills, licensing model and requirements for mainframe, IBM i or distributed-system integration.
A strong Db2 freelancer may also bring SQL optimization, data modeling, Linux or IBM i administration, mainframe knowledge and scripting. Java, COBOL, CICS, ETL, API integration, cloud migration and observability skills are useful when the database supports a wider enterprise application.
The required depth depends on the work. A schema review may need solid SQL and modeling skills, while a production migration or z/OS performance project calls for proven experience with the relevant Db2 platform, recovery procedures, workload behavior and change controls.
IBM Db2 work can often be completed remotely when secure access, documentation and communication routines are in place. Swiss companies may still prefer on-site collaboration for sensitive systems, mainframe operations, regulated workloads or coordinated production changes.
Ask which Db2 editions and operating environments the specialist has handled, such as z/OS, IBM i or Db2 LUW. Review examples of query tuning, migrations, recovery planning and incident work, and check whether the person can explain risks and decisions clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
Db2 can support modernization through managed deployments, replication, APIs, ETL pipelines and connections to analytical platforms. A capable specialist should assess data movement, latency, security, application dependencies and operational ownership instead of treating migration as a simple database copy.
Quality shows in measurable query behavior, reliable recovery procedures, controlled changes and documentation that another team can operate. A good DB2 professional validates recommendations with execution plans, workload evidence and tests, while preserving data integrity and explaining the remaining trade-offs.
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 913 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 58% 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 4.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are German (94%), English (88%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Banking and Finance (81%), and Professional Services (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used IBM Db2 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (81%), and Product Development (75%).
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