Microsoft Azure Experts in Switzerland
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Marco Skulschus
Last position:
Business Analyst, Data Warehouse Developer at NRW.Bank
Business analysis for risk controlling.
Development of a data warehouse based on MS SQL Server with data from the FIS Cross-Asset Trading and Risk Platform (formerly Front Arena).
Implementation of ETL and transformation logic with T-SQL and Python (template engine Jinja2).
Modeling and automation of data structures with Data Vault.
Building reporting and analysis reports with Microsoft Power BI, including training and onboarding of users.
Frank Gulitz
Last position:
Agile Coach and Program Manager at Centris AG
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to develop a multi-channel output system to support their customers on their digital enhancement journey.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 5 teams in the ART. Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to transform their claims management BPO and IT team into an agile delivery organization.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 2 teams in an ART.
- Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
Banashankari Naragundkar
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager, Data and Integration Platform at MCH Group, Group IT
Led implementation of an Azure cloud-based, event-driven enterprise integration platform connecting Salesforce, Momentus(event) and ERP applications. Reduced overall costs by 60%, lowered operational errors to under 1%, and delivered on time.
- Led the full project lifecycle from initiation to delivery using agile and hybrid methods - platform vision, feasibility, technical blueprint, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, rollout and business adoption.
- Built the engineering team from the ground up, leading teams across Switzerland, Bulgaria and India using Scrum and Kanban; established Jira, Confluence, Asana and SharePoint for delivery and reporting.
- Established and managed frequent steering meetings, reporting that gave stakeholders transparency and drove key decision-making.
Urs Steger
Last position:
CargoMonitor App at MSR Electronics GmbH
MVP app for shock logger to monitor and analyze transport data via BLE as a Kotlin Multiplatform solution for Android and iOS.
Stefan Ullerich
Last position:
Workstream Lead Solution Delivery / IT Operations Manager SAP S4/HANA Private Cloud Edition - RISE at Munich Re
- Lead Solution Delivery workstream
- Serve as IT Operations Manager ad interim
- Define, implement, and continuously optimize the Target Operating Model
- Design and implement incident and problem management processes
- Develop, maintain, and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including DR testing
- Ensure system availability, performance, scalability, and compliance with SLAs
- Liaise between business stakeholders, SAP Basis teams, managed service providers, and cloud vendors
- Oversee incident, change, and problem management processes per ITIL best practices
- Lead service reviews and vendor performance evaluations
- Coordinate patching, upgrades, and enhancement cycles with SAP AG and application operations teams
- Monitor system health, performance, and security using SAP for Me
- Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure system integrity
- Create, track, and manage project-related firewall requests
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver cutover activities for targeted system lines
Milan Simonović
Last position:
Cloud Architect & DevOps at Avaloq
- Main cloud solution architect on a banking SaaS offering hosted in Azure.
- Fully automated the Azure infrastructure in Terraform.
- Reduced cloud costs by 50%.
- Responded to incidents, found root-causes and closed with post-mortems.
Robin Ochsner
Last position:
Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect at airdys
- Product strategy, architecture, and technical co-direction
- AI workshops, client onboarding and go-to-market activities
- Design and implementation of AI architectures (LLMs, RAG, MCP, agents, voice, automation)
- Hands-on development of prototypes and production-ready AI integrations
- Consulting clients on AI adoption, workflows, and integration into existing infrastructure
- Collaboration with co-founders on strategic direction
- Collaboration in sales and customer acquisition
Tools and Technologies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Vercel AI SDK, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), MCP (Model Context Protocol), FastAgent, VAPI, n8n, make.com, LibreChat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Next.js, Vercel, Docker
Mike Battistella
Last position:
Freelance UX-Researcher, -Designer at Companion Hub
UX research and UX concepts for an assisted living application with QT client dashboard/video application and web interface for client support
Venkata Renduchintala
Last position:
Continuous Learning at Personal Time Off
- ZHAW CAS Secure Software Design and Development
- German C1 and Goethe Certificate C1
- ETH CAS Cloud and Mobile Computing at ETH Zurich
- Linux Foundation Linux System Administration LFS307
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Fundamentals LFS258
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes for Application Developers LFD459
- Linux Foundation Kubernetes Security Fundamentals LFS460
Philipp Siegenthaler
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 Schätz
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
Daniel Schmidt
Last position:
Senior Manager at devpoint GmbH
- Design and co-implementation of an insolvency management platform in Germany for a client (based on an AI development tool)
- Concept, requirements engineering, and implementation support for a Dubai-based company to integrate processes into a CRM
- Business analysis and requirements engineering at Swisscom for integrations
- Integration of a new knowledge management system into the business processes at Swisscom AG – REST API definition
- Project manager, consultant, and sparring partner for the realignment/process digitalization at GIB Solutions AG
- Process designer and prototype for an AI-based real estate marketing system in Dubai
- Interim head of the ICT department at a telecom company, reorganizing and optimizing processes with a team of 5 at GIB Solutions AG
- Agile requirements engineer / external PO for a web-based solution for the German company DEHN AG
- Project management and consulting for the existing marketing and campaign planning solution at Swisscom AG
- Building the ALoHA nearshore offering at devpoint
Ahmed Rehman
Last position:
AI & Automation Engineer at Teosek GmbH
- Build prototypes, expand AI skills, and practical application in a startup context.
- Transition phase: further training in prompt engineering, APIs, AI, working on independent prototype projects, and collaborating at a friend's startup.
- Technologies: LangChain, REST, Python, Java, JS, TS, Node.
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
Ursula Maria Mayer
Last position:
Business Mentor at RoleModel Rebels
- Mentor female students and professionals in advancing their careers, particularly as aspiring tech entrepreneurs.
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Statistics of experts using Microsoft Azure
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 Azure
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
Cloud foundations
Microsoft Azure is used to build and run cloud systems that need scale, security, and clear control. Teams use it for web apps, data platforms, integration services, and hybrid setups that connect datacenter and cloud. The best experts know how to turn business needs into reliable Azure services.
Core services
- Azure Virtual Machines and storage for hosted workloads
- Azure App Service for managed application hosting
- Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB for data layers
- Azure Functions for event-driven automation
- Azure Kubernetes Service for container platforms
Skills that matter
Strong Azure specialists work across identity, networking, governance, and automation. They understand Entra ID, Key Vault, Resource Manager templates, Bicep, and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. They also know how to keep costs, access, and resilience under control.
When to bring in help
Companies bring in freelance Azure experts when a migration is stuck, a platform needs redesign, or cloud rules have become hard to manage. The same is true when teams need help with CI/CD, backup and disaster recovery, or a secure hybrid setup. In Switzerland, this often fits projects with regulated data, local hosting demands, and mixed German, French, or English collaboration.
What strong experts deliver
Good professionals do more than provision resources. They document the setup, automate repeatable work, and leave clear handover material for internal teams.
- landing zones and subscription design
- identity, access, and policy setup
- network architecture and private connectivity
- migration planning and workload cutovers
- observability, alerting, and incident readiness
Hiring for Azure
Microsoft Azure work often overlaps with Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Windows Server. That means the right specialist may need cloud architecture, scripting, security, and release automation in one profile. Look for people who can explain tradeoffs clearly and show real project outcomes, not just service names.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft Azure is used to host applications, store data, run containers, and connect cloud services with on-premises systems. Companies also use it for identity, backups, analytics, and automated deployments. The strongest specialists can tie these services together into one stable setup.
Azure is often chosen when a company already relies on Microsoft software, identity, or Windows-based systems. Compared with AWS or Google Cloud, it is frequently a better fit for Microsoft-heavy environments and hybrid cloud designs. The right choice depends on the existing stack, security model, and operating team.
A strong Microsoft Azure freelancer usually brings Entra ID, networking, PowerShell or Bash, and infrastructure as code. Bicep and ARM templates are especially useful for repeatable deployments. For modern platforms, Kubernetes and CI/CD experience also matter.
It depends on the scope, but Azure work that touches identity, networking, or migration needs more than basic platform knowledge. Small support tasks may need only a focused specialist, while redesigns and production cutovers need someone who has handled similar risks before. Look for practical delivery, not broad claims.
Most Microsoft Azure work can be done remotely because the platform is managed through cloud tools and remote access. On-site time is useful for workshops, security reviews, or stakeholder sessions in Switzerland, especially when several internal teams need alignment. Many projects use a hybrid setup.
Microsoft Azure and Azure usually refer to the same cloud platform. Windows Azure is the older name, and you may still see it in older documentation or legacy discussions. A good specialist should understand that history, especially when moving older systems.
A strong Azure specialist can explain architecture choices, not just name services. Look for clear thinking about identity, network security, deployment automation, monitoring, and recovery. Good answers mention tradeoffs, failure handling, and how the setup will be maintained after launch.
Freelance Azure experts are often brought in for migrations, landing zones, AKS platforms, integration work, and governance cleanup. They also help when a team needs better monitoring, cost control, or a secure hybrid connection. These projects usually need fast, focused delivery with little ramp-up time.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 901 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects are German (98%), English (96%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Banking and Finance (81%), and Insurance (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Azure in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (67%).
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