Salesforce Experts in Zurich
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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.
Nikita Verkhoshintcev
Last position:
Salesforce Technical Architect at Fennia
- Designed and engineered a shared web component library for a customer portal serving 360,000+ private users and integrated the LWC framework with Storybook via Rollup.
- Resolved WCAG AA compliance issues to support strict accessibility requirements.
- Integrated legacy systems into a new portal via REST API to support existing products.
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%
Vitaly Podkopaev
Last position:
IT Project Manager UCC at Office for Informatics, Canton of Zurich
- Collaboration with and deputizing for the service manager for UCC (product owner)
- Interface management for UCC with other functionalities as part of the digital workplace
- Control of infrastructure tests and rollout, monitoring dependencies with other sub-projects
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
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
Arne Hodel
Last position:
Director at Deloitte Consulting AG
- Overall management of the international program to implement the KYX solution for the regulatory traceability of global financial and goods flows
- Steering the end-to-end integration of finance, logistics and compliance systems in a global network
- Responsible for planning, budgeting, quality assurance and reporting to the global program committee
- Leading interdisciplinary project teams and coordinating multinational stakeholders
- Designing and negotiating strategic partnerships with technology and vendor partners
- Ensuring smooth execution of all project phases from development to rollout in cross-regional markets
- Building a global KYX ecosystem with high regulatory impact
- Managing an international program with direct relevance for Deloitte Global
- Establishing standardized interfaces between finance and logistics systems
Reshma Ramachandran
Last position:
Chief Transformation Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at APCOA
- Launched and executed a comprehensive Value Creation Plan (VCP), delivering 16% EBITDA growth in Year 1, outperforming the historic 10–12% trajectory.
- Achieved €80 million topline growth and a successful country divestment at a 17x EBITDA multiple, significantly enhancing shareholder returns.
- Accelerated digital transformation, consolidating operations onto a single platform and adding 1.3 million new users, scaling customer engagement and data monetization.
- Led operating model redesign in Year 2 to realize €5 million additional cost savings, embedding continuous improvement across the organization.
- Delivered a 60% uplift in fair market valuation within the first year, with the value creation roadmap fully institutionalized and on track for further upside
Andrew Longe
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Ala Lutz
Last position:
VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta
- Acted as project lead in different internal projects, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions based on machine learning, virtual and augmented reality with the aim of providing great user experience
- Drove project planning, execution and reporting, designed risk mitigation and schedule adjustment plans to bring the projects on the green path
- Directed the process optimization and conducted project reviews by being the liaison between engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Served as agile coach and led the scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective
Ursula Gabriel
Last position:
Founder, Freelance SEO Ambassador at Online Marketing Gabriel GmbH
- Freelance work on various projects
- Website relaunches
- SEO
- Digital marketing strategies
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Statistics of experts using Salesforce
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Certifications per freelancer
6
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 Salesforce
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
Salesforce basics
Salesforce is a CRM platform used to manage leads, accounts, service cases, and customer data in one place. Companies bring in specialists to adapt the platform to sales, service, partner work, and reporting. It is also common to hear it called Salesforce CRM, Sales Cloud, or Service Cloud.
Core modules
- Sales Cloud for pipeline, accounts, and forecasting
- Service Cloud for case handling and support flows
- Lightning Experience for modern user interfaces
- Apex and Lightning Web Components for custom logic
- Flow for automation without heavy code
These building blocks often sit at the center of wider customer operations. Strong professionals know when to configure and when to extend.
Typical projects
Salesforce experts often work on new org setup, process redesign, data cleanup, and dashboard design. They also handle migrations from older CRM tools, integration work with ERP or marketing systems, and changes to lead-to-cash or support workflows. In Zurich, these projects often need close work with business teams and clear English communication.
When to bring help
- Your org has grown messy and hard to maintain
- Automations fail or create duplicate data
- Users need better screens, reports, or permissions
- You plan a rollout across sales, service, or operations
- You need integration with SAP, email, identity, or data tools
Freelance support helps when internal teams are busy, a release is time-sensitive, or you need focused delivery on a specific part of the stack.
What good specialists do
Strong Salesforce professionals understand data model design, permission logic, governance, and the trade-off between declarative setup and custom code. They document changes clearly, test with real user flows, and keep the org stable as it evolves. They also work well across admins, business owners, and technical specialists.
Zurich delivery
Zurich companies often need Salesforce work that fits local processes, multilingual users, and distributed teams. Freelancers may work on-site for workshops and discovery, then continue remotely for build, testing, and handover. The best results come from specialists who can translate business needs into practical Salesforce changes without overbuilding.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about Salesforce, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
A strong Salesforce specialist usually works on CRM processes, service case handling, dashboards, automations, and custom screens. That can include Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Flow, Apex, and Lightning Web Components. The exact scope depends on whether the company needs configuration, integration, or custom development.
Salesforce is the platform, and Salesforce CRM is the common way many teams refer to its customer management use case. People also speak about Sales Cloud or Service Cloud when they mean specific parts of the product. In hiring, the wording matters less than the exact module and the work you need done.
Salesforce is often chosen when the company needs a broad CRM with deep workflow control, strong reporting, and room to extend over time. It is a common fit when sales, service, and integrations all need to live in one system. If the need is very simple, another tool may be easier to run.
A good Salesforce professional often brings data modeling, security and permissions, process design, integration knowledge, and testing discipline. Depending on the project, you may also want experience with Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flow, APIs, and release management. Business analysis skills matter just as much as technical depth.
For Salesforce work, you do not need a perfect specification, but you do need a clear problem statement, the main users involved, and the systems that must connect. Good specialists can help shape the scope once they see your current org and processes. The more complex the automation or data migration, the more useful early discovery becomes.
Yes, many Salesforce projects are handled remotely, especially configuration, reports, automation, and integration work. Zurich teams often still want an on-site workshop for discovery, stakeholder alignment, or go-live support. A blended setup is common when business and technical decisions need fast feedback.
Look for clear examples of similar Salesforce work, not just broad CRM claims. Strong professionals can explain how they handled data quality, security, testing, and user adoption, and they should be able to describe trade-offs between Flow, Apex, and standard features. Good documentation and a calm handover process are also strong signs.
Salesforce administration usually means configuration, permissions, fields, layouts, reports, and Flow-based automation. Custom development adds Apex, Lightning components, integrations, and more complex logic when standard tools are not enough. Many projects need both, but the best experts know how to keep the solution as simple as possible.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 878 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 77% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (46%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (85%), Information Technology (85%), and Professional Services (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used Salesforce in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (85%), and Product Development (77%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Salesforce
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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