Microsoft Power BI Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Microsoft Power BI
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.
Claus Triolo
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.
Peter Puchalla
Last position:
Consultant Strategy & Digital at Polynova AG
- Designed the growth and digital strategy for an EU distributor
- Established a differentiation strategy focusing on horizontal portfolio expansion, ESG and SG&A cost reduction using new digital sales and service channels
- Offered same-day logistic delivery for key customers, increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
Jakob Faktorovitch
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
Max Meinhardt
Last position:
Qualtrics CXM Solutions Expert at Freelancing
Support with the introduction and implementation of the Qualtrics XM platform in the consulting and service environment for customers, e.g. in the banking sector, focusing on data quality, parameterization, technical coordination, and implementation support
Technical validation of configurations, feedback flows, and reporting setups
Review and assurance of data quality (mapping, mandatory fields, regulatory-relevant fields)
Performance of UAT, functional tests, and data checks in collaboration with the department and IT
Coordination with stakeholders from consulting, service, compliance, IT, and product management
Clarification of technical requirements with the business side and derivation of adaptation requirements in the platform
Creation of documentation, test protocols, and quality-related artifacts
Support in the preparation of internal approvals and rollouts
Successful technical acceptance of the new feedback and reporting functionalities
Increase in data quality in the relevant fields (e.g., feedback classification, assignment to the consulting process)
Stable implementation of the platform in the consulting environment with clear handover to IT and specialist departments
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
Daniela Hengl
Last position:
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping at CSS Versicherung
- Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
- Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
- Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
- Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
- Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
- Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.
Roland Arato
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Paul Flato
Last position:
Controller / Business Partner at Migros AG
- Managed and optimized discount campaigns to boost sales
- Planned 2025 discount strategies to align with business goals
- Coordinated with key stakeholders, including category management, for campaign success
- Enhanced efficiency and profitability of discount campaigns at Migros Foods
Cyrille Catel
Last position:
Founder, Sr Partner & CEO at APX Vision
APX Vision partners with organizations to design, pilot, and continually refine adaptive operating models that unlock measurable growth, resilience, and engagement through continuous, real-world implementation.
Adaptive systems consulting: Implementing the Adaptive Organization & Management System 6.0â„¢ through customized diagnostics, pilots, and actionable frameworks.
Executive and team coaching: Supporting leadership growth and culture renewal with people-centered, evidence-driven approaches.
Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence: Enabling practical, sustainable improvements across business functions.
Innovation partnerships, pilot mandates, and co-creation opportunities to advance System 6.0â„¢.
Strategic consulting and coaching collaborations for sustainable transformation.
Andreas Hetz
Last position:
Test Automation Architect at Banking Bank (name withheld)
- Set up a shift-left DevOps E2E system testing architecture
- Set up "DevOps Shift-left" E2E tests for 240+ applications
- Under NDA
Marco Casagli
Last position:
Global Process Owner Business Intelligence at Interroll SA
- Cover the role of Global Process Owner of the Business Intelligence area and contribute to designing the Data Strategy
- Responsible for the global BI platform based on SAP BW4/HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, Analysis for Office and Power BI
- Collaborate with the FICO team due to acquired skills in this area
- Work closely with the business worldwide to build dashboards, data models and reports to provide useful insights
- Coordinate international analytics teams as project manager and report project progress to the Board
- Participated in the two-year S/4 implementation project with SAP Switzerland, coordinating the SAP implementation team in Portugal and ensuring go-live with all dashboards and reports working and data matched S/4
- Managed BI projects in Sales, Finance, Global KPIs, Manufacturing and Purchasing as project manager; developed and coded when necessary
- Led the migration of reports from BusinessObjects and Lumira to Analysis for Office and BW4/HANA
- Developed Spend Analytics data models and dashboards to analyze purchasing across 30+ entities, achieving 8% savings on purchasing volume and increased group profitability
- Defined data strategy for the group
- Created the global Business Intelligence site on Viva Engage, published stories and built the BI website containing links to training, BI directive list of reports and dashboards
- Created success stories as business use cases, published on Viva Engage
- Led the Business Intelligence function globally, coordinating BI development teams in Switzerland and abroad
- Personally developed data models, reports and dashboards
- Involved in privacy and security topics to guarantee correct compliance of data management
- Coded using different programming languages
- Managed more than 15 BI projects over 5 years using agile methodology, delivered on time, on budget and on quality
- Wrote the BI directive on correct usage of BI tools in the company
Rami Linkomo
Last position:
Board and Business Advisor, part-time at CloudMotiv
Advising the founders on commercial GenAI-empowered enterprise solutions including strategy, positioning, product architecture, implementation and organizational scaling to meet global client needs.
Supported the creation of the IoT commercial drone business vertical, delivering on six continents.
Supported the exit from the India only predictive machine maintenance software joint venture.
Supported the long-game entry into the proprietary AI embedded software solutions area, now at MVP and client PoC stages in Financial Research (footnote.ai) and EPM & ERP (cloudbooks.ai) in Asia.
Beat Zangger
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
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using Microsoft Power BI
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
65%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Microsoft Power BI
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
Power BI Work
Microsoft Power BI is used to turn scattered business data into reports, dashboards, and analysis that teams can use every day. It connects to cloud apps, databases, and files, then shapes the data into a model that supports clear decisions.
Typical Deliverables
- Executive dashboards for finance, sales, and operations
- Data models built for reliable reporting
- Scheduled reports and shared workspaces
- Embedded analytics for internal portals
Core Skills
Strong professionals know Power Query, DAX, data modeling, and the Power BI Service. They also understand row-level security, refresh setup, and how to design visuals that answer real business questions, not just display charts.
When To Hire
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a reporting stack is messy, slow, or hard to trust. They are also useful for new Power BI rollouts, migrating from Excel-based reporting, or refining an existing model before it reaches more users.
Ecosystem Fit
Power BI often sits next to SQL Server, Azure, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Fabric. In Switzerland, it is common in finance, insurance, manufacturing, pharma, and service firms that want controlled reporting and close ties to Microsoft tools.
What Good Looks Like
- Clean data models with clear business rules
- Measures written in DAX that are easy to maintain
- Refreshes and permissions set up correctly
- Dashboards that are fast, readable, and consistent
- Documentation that helps teams take over work later
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Microsoft Power BI.
A strong Microsoft Power BI specialist builds dashboards, reporting models, and shared datasets that give teams one version of the truth. They often connect SQL sources, Excel files, and cloud systems, then shape the data with Power Query and DAX so the reports stay usable over time.
Power BI is often chosen when a company already works heavily with Microsoft tools such as Excel, Azure, or SharePoint. Tableau is often seen as strong for visual exploration, while Looker is usually tied closely to a governed data stack. The right choice depends on your data model, user base, and Microsoft footprint.
A good Power BI professional should understand data modeling, DAX, Power Query, and access control. It helps if they can work with SQL, Azure data sources, Excel, and business stakeholders who need clear metrics and a stable refresh setup.
For a simple dashboard, a capable Microsoft Power BI specialist may be enough. For a broader rollout, you usually want someone who can handle model design, governance, security, and performance. The more users and sources involved, the more important architectural judgment becomes.
Yes. Microsoft Power BI work is often done remotely because most tasks involve data access, semantic models, and dashboard iteration rather than constant on-site presence. In Switzerland, teams may still want some in-person workshops at the start for requirements, language alignment, and stakeholder review.
If reports disagree, refreshes fail, or people keep rebuilding the same metrics in Excel, it is time to bring in a Power BI specialist. Other signs are slow dashboards, unclear permissions, and a dataset that no one fully understands anymore.
Look for a Power BI professional who can explain the model, the DAX choices, and the refresh logic in plain language. Good work is easy to maintain, fast to use, and documented well enough that another specialist can take over without guessing.
Power BI is best known for dashboards, but it also supports modeling, ad hoc analysis, sharing, and governed self-service reporting. Many teams use it as the front end for trusted business metrics rather than as a simple charting tool.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects is 128 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,020 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 65% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are English (96%), German (88%), and French (40%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are Information Technology (76%), Manufacturing (68%), and Professional Services (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are Information Technology (84%), Project Management (84%), and Operations (60%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Power BI
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