Microsoft 365 Experts in Switzerland
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Georgi S.
Last position:
Founder & Executive Advisor | Transformation, Governance & Interim Management at STOEV Enterprises
- Established and lead STOEV Enterprises as an independent management and strategic advisory firm
- Advisory focus on transformation, governance, organizational development, program management and interim management
- Structuring complex situations and developing clear decision-making foundations for management and leadership bodies
- Developing and further enhancing governance, organizational and operating models
- Executive sparring and management advisory on strategic, organizational and operational issues
- Managing and supporting complex transformation, change and implementation initiatives
- Supporting program and portfolio management, prioritization, roadmaps, risks, dependencies and management reporting
- Taking on interim management and leadership responsibilities to stabilize and further develop organizations and initiatives
- Combining a strategic management perspective with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach
- Focus on customer orientation, service excellence and alignment between management, business units, IT, customers and external partners
- Advisory services in IT transformation, IT governance, service & operations management, infrastructure and platform services, as well as sourcing and supplier governance
- Experience in complex, technology-driven and regulated organizations, as well as in the Swiss federal environment
Vincent V.
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.
Claus T.
Last position:
Interim Procurement Transformation Lead at Lonza
- Leading procurement transformation activities as part of a strategic carve-out program at a global life sciences company
- Responsibility for business separation, IT and operational technology contract management, supplier migration, and Day-1 readiness
- Close collaboration with Legal, IT, HR, PMO, Finance, and business functions to manage contractual risks, ensure business continuity, and successfully deliver the transformation.
Élodie M.
Last position:
Senior Academic Assistant (Research & Teaching) at University of Lausanne – Section of History and Aesthetics of Cinema
- Academic research, critical analysis and information synthesis
- University teaching and content evaluation
- Source verification and archival research
- Scholarly writing, editing and structured feedback
- Evaluation of complex written and audiovisual material
- Research project development and coordination
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
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
Romain N.
Last position:
Automation Project Manager at Späni Elektro-Mechanik AG
- Comprehensive automation and control system project management: responsible for full project execution from technical planning to final assembly
- Engineering of electrical schematics with EPLAN P8: directly creating wiring diagrams
- Creating and maintaining technical documents
Hanspeter J.
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
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
Nelli H.
Last position:
Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA)
- Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
- Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
- Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits
Susann P.
Last position:
PMO & Communication Manager (Change and internal communication) at Schweizerische Post AG IT Service Center & Logistic Services
- PMO project “Bantiger2” due diligence/business case outsourcing Post CH IT Services to Swisscom
- PMO & consultant internal communication project/change communication “My IT” implementation of 20 Swiss Post IT applications to ServiceNow with Go-Live
- PMO, change communication and processes for project “ZSB” – rebuild new applications for all Swiss Post Logistic Services such as shipments and search
Michael S.
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 V.
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
Alexander S.
Last position:
IT Manager & Architectural Draftsman at Architektur JĂĽrg 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.
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft 365
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
62%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
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 Switzerland 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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Switzerland using Microsoft 365
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.
Microsoft 365 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 (70%)
- Professional Services (58%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Banking and Finance (45%)
- Healthcare (39%)
- Transportation (39%)
- Government and Administration (39%)
- Energy (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Modern Workplace Solutions Across Switzerland
Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365 or M365, forms the foundation of the modern workplace for enterprises and public organizations. In Switzerland, organizations across private banking, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing rely on the suite for secure productivity, enterprise communications, and automated collaboration while meeting Swiss data residency standards.
Core Platform Architecture and Cloud Workloads
The suite connects user identities, productivity software, and cloud storage into a unified environment managed through Microsoft Entra ID and modern endpoints:
- Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams for unified communication
- SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business for structured content management
- Microsoft Intune for cross-platform endpoint management
- Entra ID for cloud identity and access controls
Business Automation and Custom Extensions
Modern digital workplace projects integrate Microsoft 365 with business systems through low-code development and targeted API integrations:
- Process automation with Power Automate flows and Power Apps
- Custom collaboration hubs via SharePoint Framework extensions
- Enterprise data connections using Microsoft Graph API
- Intelligent enterprise search and Copilot workspace readiness
Compliance, Security, and Swiss Data Sovereignty
Swiss companies enforce strict regulatory requirements when adopting cloud software. Microsoft Purview provides information protection, retention labels, and audit logging to protect sensitive business data. Freelance specialists configure conditional access policies and local data storage options to comply with Swiss FADP mandates.
When Organizations Need Specialized Freelance Talent
Enterprises engage external professionals to resolve complex administrative and modernization challenges:
- Complex tenant-to-tenant migrations during corporate reorganizations
- Hardening identity controls with zero trust architecture
- Designing governance frameworks for Teams and SharePoint sprawl
- Automating manual operational handoffs across corporate departments
Professional Mastery in Productivity Ecosystems
Strong professionals bring advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities, clear workload governance models, and certifications such as Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert. They align technical administration with everyday business workflows, ensuring reliable system stability, streamlined user onboarding, and rapid organizational adoption.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Microsoft 365? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Specialists working with Microsoft 365 design tenant architectures, execute email and file migrations, configure identity security in Entra ID, and implement data governance using Purview. They also build internal automation workflows and configure modern collaboration hubs across Teams and SharePoint.
While Google Workspace provides cloud-first collaboration, Microsoft 365 offers tighter integration with legacy on-premises Windows estates, advanced endpoint control through Intune, and more granular enterprise security controls. Large enterprises choose the Microsoft suite for its robust governance, hybrid identity support, and extensive desktop application ecosystem.
Beyond standard Office 365 administration, top professionals possess strong PowerShell scripting capabilities, Microsoft Entra ID knowledge, and experience with Power Platform tools. Expertise in Microsoft Purview for compliance and information protection is also essential for regulated environments.
Tenant-to-tenant transitions require senior M365 specialists who have handled domain handovers, hybrid Exchange routing, and large file synchronizations. A seasoned professional prevents identity sync collisions, limits communication downtime, and plans cutovers with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Most Microsoft 365 tenant configuration, script development, and policy enforcement work can be completed entirely remotely. However, client kickoffs, identity workshops, and end-user change management initiatives often benefit from periodic on-site presence in major Swiss business centers.
While technical administration of Microsoft 365 relies on English, tenant migrations and adoption programs usually require local language skills. German and French proficiency are common prerequisites for engaging with internal Swiss stakeholders and producing user documentation.
Specialists ensure that Microsoft 365 data residency is mapped to the Swiss data center regions in Zurich and Geneva. They configure Purview audit logs, information barriers, and strict conditional access policies to align system configuration with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
Evaluate candidates by reviewing past tenant migration architectures and their approach to zero trust identity controls. A high-caliber Microsoft 365 specialist demonstrates clean automation scripts, deep knowledge of Microsoft Graph, and current Microsoft role-based certifications.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 931 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects, 62% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects are German (97%), English (91%), and French (45%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects are Information Technology (70%), Professional Services (58%), and Manufacturing (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft 365 in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Project Management (85%), and Operations (70%).
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