Microsoft Access Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Microsoft Access
Peter W.
Last position:
IT Consultant at WYP-Consulting
Jakob F.
Last position:
Core Team Member at Jafa Consulting
- SME for operational processes, contract negotiation and product design for the implementation of a SaaS contact center solution & carrier services
- Definition of several operational processes, organizational setup, ITSM application integrations, creation of contract schedules and advising contract negotiation
- Scrum Master with agile tooling (processes & automation)
- Commercial manager to create business cases and closing the sales process
- Increasing impact, trusted relationship, and key team member within a short time
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
Reinhold S.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Peter S.
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Reto B.
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Daniel L.
Last position:
SQL, .NET and VBA Developer at Postfinance AG
- For the internal MIS, which gathers data in a complex, comprehensive system landscape and loads it into a central database via ETL, existing processes and packages had to be maintained and new KPIs analyzed, specified, and implemented.
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.
Balázs S.
Last position:
Owner at Schweighoffer GmbH
- Business analysis and requirements engineering
- Consulting technical mathematics and control theory
- Selling outsourcing software development projects to companies
- Project lead, controlling and automated testing
- Software design and support
- Developed control algorithm for a sensorless permanent magnet electric motor
- Solved control engineering problems for customers
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Access
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
57%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Microsoft Access
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 Access 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (78%)
- Manufacturing (78%)
- Professional Services (67%)
- Insurance (56%)
- Government and Administration (56%)
- Education (33%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Microsoft Access does
Microsoft Access is a desktop database system for storing, managing and reporting on structured business data. It combines tables, queries, forms and reports in one environment, making it practical for departmental tools, operational registers and controlled data workflows. Access is part of the Microsoft ecosystem and works well with familiar Office applications.
Typical applications
Companies use Access when teams need a focused business application without the overhead of a large enterprise platform. Common deliverables include:
- Customer, supplier and contact databases
- Inventory, order and asset tracking tools
- Scheduling, case and compliance registers
- Reporting workbooks and management dashboards
- Data collection forms with validation and permissions
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong Access work can involve SQL, VBA and the wider Microsoft stack. Professionals connect Access to Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI and SQL Server, using linked tables, queries and import routines to keep information moving between systems. They also work with ODBC connections, macros, database splitting and front-end deployment.
When companies need expertise
Freelance expertise is useful when an existing database has become difficult to maintain, undocumented or slow. It also helps when a team is replacing spreadsheets, consolidating scattered records or preparing an Access solution for a larger data environment. In Switzerland, specialists may support German-, French- or Italian-speaking stakeholders across remote and on-site teams.
What strong specialists deliver
Reliable professionals start with the data model and the user workflow, not just the interface. They create clear relationships, efficient queries, robust validation and reports that answer real operational questions. Good documentation, backup planning, error handling and secure access controls make the result easier to support after handover.
Access alongside alternatives
Access can be a sensible fit for contained departmental solutions, especially where users already work with Microsoft 365 and need rapid iteration. SQL Server, SharePoint, Power Apps or a custom web application may be better for broader concurrency, browser access or long-term scale. An experienced specialist can assess the constraints and recommend a practical path, including migration when Access is no longer the right foundation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Microsoft Access, in one place.
Microsoft Access is used to create relational databases for tracking, data entry, reporting and workflow support. Companies often use it for inventory, customer records, scheduling, case management and other structured departmental processes.
Microsoft Access is better suited to related tables, repeatable forms, validation and multi-step queries, while Excel is stronger for flexible analysis and calculations. Many business solutions use both, with Access managing structured records and Excel supporting ad hoc reporting.
A strong Microsoft Access professional often works with SQL, VBA, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI and SQL Server. Knowledge of ODBC, data migration, database security and Microsoft 365 integration is also valuable.
The right level of Microsoft Access experience depends on the data model, user count, integrations and condition of the existing database. A small register may need focused support, while a business-critical system requires proven skills in architecture, performance, testing, documentation and handover.
Microsoft Access projects can often be delivered remotely through documented requirements, secure file access and regular review sessions. For teams in Switzerland, language ability in German, French or Italian can help when workflows and reporting requirements involve local stakeholders.
Microsoft Access may be less suitable when a solution needs high concurrency, browser access, central administration or substantial growth. SQL Server can provide a stronger data layer while Access remains useful as a controlled front end, so the decision should follow the system’s actual constraints.
A quality Microsoft Access solution has a sound relational structure, clear naming, tested queries, reliable validation and useful error messages. Ask the professional to explain backup handling, permissions, deployment, documentation and how the database will be maintained.
Microsoft Access databases can be cleaned up, split into front end and back end components, connected to SQL Server or moved toward Power Apps and other Microsoft services. A careful assessment should cover data quality, VBA dependencies, reports, integrations and the continuity of daily operations.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects is 134 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,074 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects, 57% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (78%), and Manufacturing (78%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Access in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Product Development (89%).
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Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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