OpenVMS Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used OpenVMS
Ralf Ramge
Last position:
Security Architect at Federal Employment Agency
Responsibility for the design, migration, and integration of a security- and audit-critical HashiCorp Vault platform in the trust center of a nationwide authority with system-critical importance.
Analysis and realignment of the existing HashiCorp Vault landscape, including production and planned use cases
Design, proof-of-concept, migration, and integration of HashiCorp Vault Enterprise, taking into account the authority's PKI and operational processes
Design and implementation of an automated certificate and secrets management system for 300 Kubernetes clusters and several thousand certificates in the trust center
Securing the Vault platform using hardware security modules (HSM)
The solution enables a highly available, audit-compliant, and automated operation of certificate and secrets use cases in a highly regulated environment.
Technologies used: HashiCorp Vault Enterprise, Terraform, Ansible, OpenSSL, PKI, HSM
Max Rosari
Last position:
ICT Solution Architect Senior at ewb, Energy, Water
- Questioning and discussion of technical requirements and coordination with the team
- Contributing to objectives of the Digital Transformation Services unit and implementation of objectives
- Analyzing, specifying, updating and delivering architecture models to implement digital solutions in line with business, data infrastructure and requirements
- Selecting suitable technical options for application design considering interoperability, reversibility, scalability, usability, accessibility and security and optimizing cost/quality ratio
- Creating and maintaining concept documents, architecture models and other technical documentation
- Reviewing services to be provided and other documents for solution development
- Collaborating with IT enterprise architect, business analyst, project manager, developers, testers and process owner in design and documentation of technical specifications for new and further developments
- Communicating and supporting concepts to relevant stakeholders
- Participating in enterprise architecture activities and ensuring compliance with principles, standards and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with defined design at application, solution and enterprise level
- Developing and testing existing and new solutions as required
- Supporting and guiding development teams in implementation of new projects or maintenance of existing products, assuming product manager role if required
- Establishing and ensuring best practice in implementation, documentation, testing and packaging for distribution
- Contributing to handling of reported incidents and requests assigned to third level support and follow-up actions as required
Georgios Sfakianakis
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at UBS Bank
- Implementations of a code refactoring framework able to refactor thousands of repositories leveraging Generative AI
- Use Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), Java and Typescript in Azure Cloud (Data Lake, VMs, AI) and GitLab infrastructure
- Mentoring and pair programming
- Obtained Azure AI-900 and AI-102 certifications
Oscar Montero
Last position:
IT Specialist / DBA at Rothschild Private Swiss Bank
- Act as DBA SME for MS SQL Server and primary contact for MSSQL infrastructure and long-term technology roadmap in a critical 24/7 banking environment
- Maintain and evolve SQL infrastructure and monitoring system across development, test, UAT, and production environments (10 servers, 4 always-active Windows clusters, MSSQL 2014–2022 on VMs hosted by Inventix)
- Automate SQL operations using Brent Ozar scripts, PowerShell, and Inventix cloud script integration
- Build and improve ETL processes and BI applications (Power BI); plan resources and mentor BI team
- Participate in review, delivery, and deployment of database improvements across the software development lifecycle
- Migrate SQL Server instances from 2017 to 2019 and 2022
- Integrate new applications requiring MSSQL databases
- Manage and support on-premise and Azure SQL Server solutions; advise on industry standards, best practices, and creative database solutions
- Develop automation scripts for internal systems using PowerShell and Git
- Monitor systems with Splunk and Grafana; manage alerts, filters, data ingestion, and dashboard configuration
- Collaborate with operations, development, and business teams to identify and resolve operational and performance issues proactively
- Implement new SQL Server technologies such as Query Store, Extended Events, Tuning Advisor, and system traces
- Provide on-call support and regular maintenance during evenings and weekends
- Define and enforce system policies and standards; work closely with application managers, HR, and IT platforms in Switzerland and the UK
- Handle 2nd/3rd level support service requests; document resolutions and cooperate with vendors
- Use internal and external monitoring tools to detect performance trends and implement alerts and processes to prevent database issues
- Document and share knowledge to improve technical understanding across operations and development teams; administer Confluence (installation, configuration, document management, performance, upgrades)
- Work professionally in cross-functional teams to advise, influence, and coach development and operations teams on database topics
Michael Reiff
Last position:
Doctor of Economics at University of St. Gall
- Awarded the degree of Doctor of Economics (Dr. oec.)
- Passed doctoral examination with the grade "good"
- Dissertation: Development of OR-based software systems – concepts for problem- and user-oriented design
Christoph Janik
Last position:
Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps at Migros Genossenschafts Bund
- Greenfield project M-Zollmanager: Development of an internal platform to support users in booking requirement areas on line items in assessment notices.
- Greenfield project M-Deliveryplan: Development of an internal platform for planning and tracking deliveries in the international transport sector.
- Created functions to predict the estimated arrival time of container ships and goods from the port of loading to the port of destination, considering potential events.
- Developed the TrackAndTrace add-on for M-Deliveryplan to track and plan goods and containers.
- Built a generic AI chatbot for Migros app infrastructure, including ChatGPT integration and creating AI workflows with N8N.
- Developed AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating release notes or processing Jira tasks based on N8N workflows.
- Further development and maintenance of the M-LFS, M-Vehicleaccess and M-Worklog apps.
- Used C#, Angular 18, DevOps practices, N8N, Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence and Azure.
- Ongoing project with continuous development of platforms and workflows.
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Statistics of experts using OpenVMS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Energy, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
4
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 OpenVMS
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
OpenVMS systems
OpenVMS is a long-running operating system used for dependable business and industrial systems. It is still found in control rooms, back-office platforms, and other environments where uptime, strict change control, and clean operations matter more than novelty.
Typical work
- Maintaining VMS applications and batch jobs
- Administering clustered OpenVMS environments
- Supporting DECnet, TCP/IP, and file services
- Troubleshooting startup, storage, and access issues
These tasks often sit inside larger estates that also include HP or HPE hardware, Oracle Rdb, RMS files, and layered tools built around the OpenVMS stack.
Why freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance specialists when internal knowledge is thin, when a legacy system needs careful change, or when a migration plan must be tested without risking production. In Switzerland, this often matters for regulated, engineering-heavy, or long-lived operational systems where local teams need clear documentation and reliable handover.
Skills that matter
Strong OpenVMS professionals know system commands, process handling, permissions, networking, and storage. They also understand how to read old code, work with DCL procedures, and trace problems across layered products and vendor-specific tools.
Common project scope
Work may include version upgrades, patch planning, user access cleanup, backup review, job scheduling, or bridge work toward newer platforms. Some experts focus on preserving the current service; others help translate VMS business logic into a safer target architecture.
What good looks like
A strong specialist keeps changes small, documents every step, and respects the dependencies around the operating system. They know how OpenVMS, formerly VMS, behaves under pressure and can explain risk, rollback, and operational impact in plain language.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with OpenVMS? These answers cover the essentials.
OpenVMS is used for systems that need steady operation, controlled change, and long service life. You still find it in industrial control, finance, utilities, and internal business applications where the existing platform is valuable and replacement would be risky.
OpenVMS is the modern product name, while VMS is the older name many specialists still use. You may also hear HP OpenVMS or HPE OpenVMS in older documentation and project discussions, especially when the system history spans different vendor eras.
A strong OpenVMS specialist should handle administration, troubleshooting, scripting, and application support with care. They should also be comfortable reading DCL procedures, working with layered products, and understanding how the system is used in daily operations.
OpenVMS is often chosen for stability, strict process control, and mature clustering behavior. Compared with Unix or Windows, it usually appears in older but very dependable environments where the application stack and operational model are already deeply tied to the platform.
An effective OpenVMS expert often knows DCL, RMS, system security, TCP/IP services, and clustering concepts. Depending on the estate, knowledge of Oracle Rdb, COBOL, Fortran, or migration planning can also be important.
A OpenVMS project usually needs someone who has already worked on live systems, not only read about them. The best fit depends on the task: routine administration may need broad operational knowledge, while migrations or recovery work need deeper platform history.
Many OpenVMS tasks can be done remotely if access, monitoring, and change windows are well prepared. On-site support can help when a system is isolated, when hardware work is involved, or when local operations teams want close coordination, including in Switzerland.
Judge a OpenVMS freelancer by the clarity of their diagnosis, the quality of their documentation, and the way they manage risk. Good specialists explain dependencies, propose safe rollback steps, and leave the system easier to support after the work is done.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,037 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Energy (67%), and Professional Services (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used OpenVMS in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (67%), and Project Management (67%).
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