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Robin O.

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Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect

Winterthur
Robin O.

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

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Tjerk D.

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Head of Business Excellence Global Engineering

Zürich
Tjerk D.

Last position:

Head of Business Excellence Global Engineering at Takeda

  • Led and implemented the transformation program "One Takeda Engineering" to harmonize the engineering approach and organization across 30 sites globally, ca. 3000 employees
  • Designed and implemented the target operating model
  • Designed and embedded new structures, processes, systems, projects and technologies
  • Focused on decarbonization and energy efficiency of manufacturing sites to meet Takeda's Net-Zero objectives in 2035
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Nelli H.

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Project Manager and Business Analyst

Winterthur
Nelli H.

Last position:

Project Manager and Business Analyst at Semiconductor (NDA)

  • Project lead for a global organization improvement project impacting tax model, global organization, Order 2 Cash (O2C), Procure 2 Pay (P2) processes, supply chain, finance, tax, assets, HR and IT systems including ERP
  • Implemented new way of working, including process changes, documentation of work instructions and updates to IT systems including ERP and HR systems
  • Success: new operating model implemented and delivering expected benefits
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Andreas H.

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Test Automation Architect

Rheinfelden
Andreas H.

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
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Thomas M.

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BPM & IT

Kilchberg
Thomas M.

Last position:

Developer/Analyst at Nvaria GmbH

  • Analyzed migration strategies after Camunda 7 was declared end of life with extended support until 2030.
  • Evaluated potential migrations to Camunda 8, Flowable, and Operaton.
  • Conducted a proof of concept demonstrating that existing projects could be migrated to both Flowable and Operaton.
  • BPMN
  • DMN
  • Confluence
  • Flowable
  • Operaton
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Patryk S.

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Test Manager

Rheinfelden
Patryk S.

Last position:

Test Manager at HIQT GmbH

  • Set up a partnership to support UiPath from migrating new clients to the UiPath tool landscape
  • RPA testing

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Statistics of experts using Robotic Process Automation

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland have 19 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.6 years

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland stay in a single position for 2.6 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

10

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

67%

67% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

33%

33% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

6

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland hold 6 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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20% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland charge less than €880 per day.
20% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland charge between €960 and €1040 per day.
40% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland charge between €1040 and €1120 per day.
20% of Robotic Process Automation experts in Switzerland charge €1120 or more per day.
<€880 €960-​1040 €1040-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Robotic Process Automation

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 1040 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 1040 €

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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Robotic Process Automation 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 (86%)
  • Manufacturing (71%)
  • Banking and Finance (57%)
  • Pharmaceutical (43%)
  • Telecommunication (43%)
  • Chemical (29%)
  • Energy (29%)
  • Insurance (29%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What RPA does

Robotic Process Automation uses software robots to perform repeatable, rule-based actions across business applications. An RPA bot can read structured data, enter records, move files, send messages and trigger workflows without changing the underlying systems. It is common in finance, insurance, healthcare, logistics, retail and public services.

Typical automation work

RPA specialists turn manual procedures into controlled digital workflows. They map the process, define business rules, build automations and prepare handover documentation.

  • Invoice capture, validation and posting
  • Customer and employee data updates
  • Reconciliations, reporting and file handling
  • Claims, orders and service-request processing
  • Legacy application and portal interaction

Tools and integrations

The ecosystem includes UiPath, Automation Anywhere and Microsoft Power Automate, along with orchestrators, queues, credential stores and analytics dashboards. Strong professionals also work with APIs, SQL, Excel, OCR, document understanding and identity controls. They connect robots safely to ERP, CRM, email, browser and desktop systems.

When companies need specialists

Companies bring in freelance RPA expertise when a process backlog is growing, internal teams lack automation capacity or an existing bot estate needs recovery. Switzerland-based teams may need on-site workshops, while distributed delivery often works remotely with clear access controls and documentation. German, French, Italian or English language skills can matter depending on users and process owners.

  • Processes rely on copying data between systems
  • Exceptions are frequent and poorly documented
  • Bots fail after application or policy changes
  • Governance, testing or monitoring is missing

What strong professionals deliver

A capable RPA professional starts with process discovery rather than automating every manual step. They create reusable components, resilient selectors, structured logs and clear exception paths. They test with realistic data, protect credentials, measure operational outcomes and explain support requirements to business and technical teams.

Choosing the right fit

Assess experience with the target RPA suite, connected applications and the process domain. Ask for examples of production automation, recovery design, audit trails and business-user training. The right specialist can explain when RPA is suitable and when an API, system integration or process redesign would be safer and more maintainable.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Robotic Process Automation.

Robotic Process Automation is used to automate repetitive, rule-based work across applications that may not have direct integrations. Common examples include invoice handling, reconciliations, data entry, claims processing, reporting and employee administration.

RPA works through the user interfaces and workflows people already use, which can make it useful for legacy systems or fast process improvements. APIs and custom software are often better for high-volume, stable integrations that need stronger long-term control and scalability.

A strong Robotic Process Automation freelancer often combines workflow analysis with SQL, APIs, Excel, OCR, document processing and identity management. Knowledge of ERP or CRM systems, testing, monitoring and change management is also valuable.

The right RPA specialist depends on the process risk, application landscape and governance needs, not simply on the number of bots planned. A small proof of concept may need focused delivery skills, while regulated or business-critical automation requires production operations, audit controls and recovery expertise.

Yes, Robotic Process Automation work can often be delivered remotely when access, security reviews and process-owner availability are arranged clearly. On-site workshops may still help with discovery, user training or sensitive environments, and language needs can include German, French, Italian or English.

UiPath is known for a broad enterprise automation suite, while Automation Anywhere focuses on enterprise bot management and Microsoft Power Automate fits closely with the Microsoft ecosystem. The best choice depends on existing licenses, governance, integrations, user skills and the processes being automated.

Ask a Robotic Process Automation professional to explain how they discover processes, handle exceptions, protect credentials and monitor production bots. Review evidence of maintainable workflows, testing, documentation and measurable business outcomes rather than relying only on tool certifications.

Reliable RPA includes stable selectors, clear business rules, structured logs, queue handling, alerting and a defined support process. It should also account for application changes, access reviews, failed transactions and human intervention when data or decisions fall outside the designed rules.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects is 130 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,040 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects have 19 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 Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (14%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Manufacturing (71%), and Banking and Finance (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Robotic Process Automation in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (86%), and Product Development (71%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Robotic Process Automation

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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