SAP HANA Expert in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SAP HANA
Stefan U.
Last position:
Workstream Lead Solution Delivery / IT Operations Manager SAP S4/HANA Private Cloud Edition - RISE at Munich Re
- Lead Solution Delivery workstream
- Serve as IT Operations Manager ad interim
- Define, implement, and continuously optimize the Target Operating Model
- Design and implement incident and problem management processes
- Develop, maintain, and execute business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including DR testing
- Ensure system availability, performance, scalability, and compliance with SLAs
- Liaise between business stakeholders, SAP Basis teams, managed service providers, and cloud vendors
- Oversee incident, change, and problem management processes per ITIL best practices
- Lead service reviews and vendor performance evaluations
- Coordinate patching, upgrades, and enhancement cycles with SAP AG and application operations teams
- Monitor system health, performance, and security using SAP for Me
- Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure system integrity
- Create, track, and manage project-related firewall requests
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver cutover activities for targeted system lines
Falk S.
Last position:
Freelancer at SOL4ERP SAP Consulting SchlĂĽsener
Self-employed Senior SAP FI/CO Consultant
- Support services for SAP transformations
- Support services for SAP FI projects (based on ECC and S/4)
Alexander S.
Last position:
Senior ABAP-OO Developer at Die Schweizerische Post AG
"ZLF – Future Billing Solution"
Cross-module S/4HANA
- Technical consulting and development in the area of S/4 Master Data Governance (MDG-BP)
- Various developments in HR-BP integration, order-to-cash, SAP CAR analytics data modeling, interfaces from and to third-party systems. (native HANA, CDS, RAP, Fiori Elements, OData)
Michael R.
Last position:
Project Manager, Hustler, & Hound "Project Metrics on the Internet" at Global-KPI
- Project management, hustler (identifying the full financial picture including sales, pitching, financial analysis, & business models) and hound (identifying real customer needs including research & analysis) to build a project metrics system on the Internet.
- The system allows users to make informed decisions to keep projects on track according to key data or to realign them when they deviate negatively from the plan.
- Providing a forecast alongside the current status.
- Automatic calculation and display of metrics based on user-entered project key data.
- Skills: project management, project metrics.
- Problem space: Co-Innovation Builder (CIB), corporate innovation team setup, team profile / team canvas, design thinking, highlighting people, creating customer personas, market exploration, defining the problem.
- Solution space: narrowing the problem, how to turn ideas into solutions, how to turn solutions into a concept, customer journey, business model canvas, value proposition canvas, prototyping, refining the prototype and business model canvas, final pitch.
Razvan-Mihail I.
Last position:
Senior SAP EWM Implementation Consultant at Hoffman Roche
- Processes re-engineering (Outbound for production, Inbound from production, Putaway in different temperature controlled areas)
- Re-implementation of the outbound process for Basel’s warehouse
- RF functionalities workshops and RF implementation
- Kit-to-order process implementation with VAS order
- Customer-Vendor integration customizing
- Re-configuration of the integration model
- Testing coordinator and trainer for key users
Vitaly P.
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
Philipp S.
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
Daniela H.
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.
Frank G.
Last position:
Project Lead at Flamingo Med Solutions
- Led the founding of a startup for AI-based consulting products for dental practices.
- Developed and launched PraxisScore, a data-driven consulting product for economic analysis and corporate consulting of dental practices.
- Held full responsibility for technical implementation, AI integration, and structured startup setup from product idea to public launch at IDS 2025 in under three months.
Patrick N.
Last position:
SAP Real Estate Expert at RKW SE
- Compliance with IFRS 16 for all group companies
- Achieve efficiency gains through a centralized and standardized process and save time thanks to a single source of information
- Automatic calculation and posting of IFRS 16 and other relevant journals
- Simulations / planning of positions regarding rent/leasing (vehicles, equipment, real estate, etc.)
- Coordination of service fees, benchmarking, scheduling, etc.
Paul V.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Galeria
- Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
- Budget responsibility of 10 million
- Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
- Building a change management organization
- Building a process organization
Philipp D.
Last position:
Freelance Project at AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken)
- Preparing annual financial statements for several animal clinics in Switzerland (MARS Group)
- Leading the audit of the Swiss entities with PwC
- Supporting and enhancing the ongoing accounting
David B.
Last position:
External Project Manager in the Supply Chain Network at DEUTZ AG
- Project management (SAP BN (Ariba) onboarding, support for SAP ECC and SAP TM for supplier topics)
- Standardization of global value creation processes
- Basic training as well as central contact person for suppliers and support for planners
Ferdinand W.
Last position:
SAP EWM MFS Consultant & Power Key User at Rotenberger Group
- Module support SAP EWM MM/SD PP (advanced production based) S/4 HANA
- Design of S/4 HANA requirements in warehousing and logistics environment during the explore phase
- Support of S/4 requirements in the build phase
- Execution of S/4 customizing: EWM (50%), SD (15%), MM (20%), PP (15%)
- Support in the implementation and continuous optimization of SAP
- Analysis and resolution of issues and findings in SAP EWM
- Handling of change requests
- Creation of test cases and test data
- Execution of functional and integration testing
- Support in creating training documents for S/4 HANA
- SAP support 1st & 2nd level
- IDOC message queues monitoring
- Troubleshooting system errors (using the ABAP debugger)
- Resolving inventory differences between ERP and EWM
- POSc & LOSC process for outbound & inbound
- Rules-based Implementation
- Packspec
- Consolidation group for handling units
- EWM-MFS configuration: WH/PLC interface type, Telegram type, Telegram structure, Warehouse task/warehouse order, Resource (Scanner, Sensor, Drives), PLC/CPU, Signal, Telegram, Communication channel customizing, Interleaving activation, Sequence number, Routing LOSC, Initiation point, Rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, MFS putaway strategy
Greg M.
Last position:
Solenis Chemicals
- Migration from ECC to S/4 Hana Public Cloud
- Migration of FI/MM/PS/LO/EWM from ECC SP7 to S/4 Hana On-Prem via Migration Cockpit and ADM Syniti
- Conducted data cleansing and business partner restructuring workshops
- Aligned activities with cutover and transport management
- Data- and process-related incident triage and resolution in Solution ManagerFB
- Execution of regression testing via Tricentis TOSCA
- Financial reconciliation activities
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Statistics of experts using SAP HANA
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
78%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
4%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 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.
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Explore rate insightsAverage rates of experts in Switzerland using SAP HANA
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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP HANA 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 (87%)
- Professional Services (80%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Banking and Finance (57%)
- Transportation (53%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Food and Beverage (40%)
- Pharmaceutical (40%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
In-memory data platform
SAP HANA is an in-memory database and data platform for processing transactional and analytical workloads with low latency. Companies use it for SAP S/4HANA environments, real-time reporting, planning, data warehousing and applications that need reliable access to current business data.
Core capabilities
SAP HANA stores frequently used data in memory while supporting persistent storage, SQL and advanced data processing. Specialists work with relational models, calculation views, SQLScript, procedures, security controls and workload management. They also handle data modeling for both operational and analytical use cases.
Ecosystem and tooling
The technology sits within a broad SAP landscape and connects closely with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Analytics Cloud. Useful expertise may include:
- SAP HANA cockpit, database administration and monitoring
- SQL, SQLScript, calculation views and data provisioning
- SAP transports, backups, high availability and disaster recovery
- Integration with SAP applications, APIs and external data sources
Typical project work
Companies bring in SAP HANA specialists for demanding changes across the data landscape:
- Migrating legacy SAP systems to SAP HANA or SAP S/4HANA
- Reworking data models and queries for better performance
- Building reporting, planning and real-time analytics solutions
- Connecting SAP HANA with cloud services and enterprise applications
When freelance expertise helps
Freelance support is useful during migrations, carve-outs, upgrades, urgent performance work and periods of limited internal capacity. In Switzerland, projects may involve distributed teams, regulated industries and collaboration across German-, French- or Italian-speaking business units. Remote delivery works well for many tasks, while workshops, cutovers and operational handovers can benefit from on-site availability.
What strong specialists bring
Strong professionals combine database knowledge with a clear understanding of SAP business processes. They can trace a slow report from application logic through data models and infrastructure, then explain the remedy to technical and business stakeholders. Look for experience with the relevant SAP release, disciplined change management, secure access design and clear documentation.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SAP HANA.
SAP HANA is used for high-speed transactional processing, operational reporting, data warehousing, planning and real-time analytics. It commonly supports SAP S/4HANA landscapes and applications that need current business data without extensive batch processing.
SAP HANA is designed around in-memory processing and combines transactional and analytical capabilities in one platform. Traditional relational databases can also support these workloads, but projects may choose SAP HANA when close integration with SAP applications and real-time processing are priorities.
A strong SAP HANA freelancer may also bring SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SQLScript, data integration and SAP Business Technology Platform knowledge. Experience with security, infrastructure, SAP transports and business processes is valuable for production work.
The right level depends on the scope. A focused data model or query task may need a specialist with a narrow technical focus, while a migration or production redesign requires someone who understands architecture, cutover planning, testing, operations and business dependencies.
Yes. SAP HANA work such as modeling, development, monitoring and documentation can often be completed remotely through controlled access and structured communication. On-site sessions may still help with discovery, workshops, cutovers or handovers, and language expectations should be agreed early.
Bring in an SAP HANA specialist when internal teams face a migration, performance issue, complex integration or urgent capacity gap. Freelancers can also provide an independent review before a major S/4HANA transformation or help stabilize a live environment.
Ask the SAP HANA expert to explain comparable project decisions, not just list tools. Check how they approach data modeling, query analysis, testing, security, rollback planning and documentation, and ask for examples of how they communicated risks to non-technical stakeholders.
SAP HANA expertise can cover data architecture, application development, analytics, integration, performance tuning and platform operations. The best fit depends on the deliverable, so clarify whether the project needs a modeler, migration specialist, application-focused professional or production operations expert.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects is 124 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 994 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects, 78% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 4% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are English (100%), German (97%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (80%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP HANA in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Project Management (87%), and Operations (67%).
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