Microsoft Power BI Experts in Zurich
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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.
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
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
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
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
Jan Rohleder
Last position:
Senior Digital Consultant / Senior Project Manager at Freelance
- Strategic consultant for digital projects for Porsche International, Porsche Germany, and Porsche Lifestyle at Grabarz & Partner in Hamburg
- Digital client lead for local brands at Inhalt & Form in Zurich
Karl Estermann
Last position:
incl. CI/CD, automation at AALS Software AG
- Designed and delivered a practical real-time course on Flink and Hadoop with MapReduce, HDFS, Spark, Flink, Hive, HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra, and Kafka
- Gained extensive DevOps and CI/CD experience
- Created ETL/ELT pipelines with Apache tools and Pentaho
- Led projects in municipal software, financial services, and big data with Kafka
- Developed AI/NLP models and chatbots with RASA, Chatter, and Dialogflow
- Built and managed a TypeDB knowledge database
- Worked with OpenStack, Kubernetes, and Podman
Thomas Funke
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at The Associated Engineers Group GmbH
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Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
75%
Master's degree or higher
50%
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
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Average rates of experts in Zurich 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 turns raw data into reports, dashboards, and shared views for decision-making. It is used for KPI tracking, management reporting, and self-service analysis across finance, sales, operations, and controlling. Strong specialists make the data easy to read and easy to trust.
Core stack
- Power BI Desktop for report design and data modeling
- Power Query for cleaning, shaping, and combining data
- DAX for measures, calculations, and business logic
- Power BI Service for publishing and sharing content
- Workspace and gateway setup for secure refresh and access
Typical projects Companies bring in freelance specialists to redesign messy reports, connect new data sources, or replace spreadsheets with a governed Power BI model. Common deliverables include executive dashboards, sales funnels, finance packs, and operational reports. In Zurich, this often supports teams that need clear reporting across Swiss and international operations.
What strong specialists do Good Power BI professionals understand the full path from source data to trusted insight. They know how to model relationships, write readable DAX, keep refreshes stable, and design layouts that answer questions fast. They also document logic so others can maintain the work.
When to hire
- Reports are slow, confusing, or built on manual Excel steps
- Multiple data sources need one shared model
- Security, row-level access, or refresh control matters
- A launch, migration, or cleanup needs focused delivery
- Internal teams need extra help without long onboarding
Ecosystem and fit Microsoft Power BI works closely with Excel, SQL Server, Azure, SharePoint, and common warehouse tools. Freelance experts often support data source mapping, semantic models, governance, and user training. The best fit is someone who can work with both business stakeholders and technical data owners.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Microsoft Power BI.
Microsoft Power BI is used to turn business data into reports, dashboards, and shared analysis views. Companies use it for finance close reporting, sales performance, operations monitoring, and ad hoc analysis. It is a good fit when leaders need a single place to read and explore trusted numbers.
A strong Power BI specialist is usually compared with Excel for quick analysis and with Tableau for visual analytics. Power BI is often preferred when a company wants tight Microsoft ecosystem integration, reusable data models, and governed sharing. Excel is lighter for one-off work, but Power BI is stronger for scalable reporting.
The best Microsoft Power BI professionals usually also know DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and SQL. They should understand refresh behavior, workspace permissions, gateways, and how source systems affect report quality. If the project is broader, Azure or data warehouse knowledge helps too.
A simple Microsoft Power BI dashboard may only need a specialist who can clean data, build measures, and publish a clear report. Complex work needs deeper modeling skill, especially when there are many data sources, security rules, or business definitions to reconcile. The harder the data, the more important experience becomes.
Most Power BI work can be done remotely because the main tasks are modeling, report building, and review sessions. On-site time can help when stakeholders need workshop-style discovery, data mapping, or close alignment on sensitive reporting needs. In Zurich, many companies mix remote delivery with occasional in-person meetings.
Ask a Microsoft Power BI specialist which data sources they have connected, how they handled DAX complexity, and how they tested refreshes. You should also ask how they document calculations and what they do to keep a report maintainable. A clear answer here is a strong sign of quality.
A good Power BI report answers the right business questions quickly and uses a model that can be trusted and maintained. It should have clear measures, consistent naming, sensible filters, and visuals that support decisions instead of distracting from them. Good design is useful, but logic and clarity matter more.
Yes, Microsoft Power BI and Power BI usually refer to the same product family. Searchers often use the shorter name, while some still say Microsoft Power BI to be more specific. When hiring, it helps to use both terms because freelancers may list either one in their profiles.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 881 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects, 75% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Professional Services (75%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Microsoft Power BI in their recent projects are Project Management (92%), Information Technology (83%), and Operations (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Microsoft Power BI
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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