Sybase Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Sybase
Detlef W.
Last position:
Sourcing Manager at BEDAG Informatik AG
- Solely responsible for managing procurement operations
- WTO tenders in an open procedure
- Invitation process
- Direct call-offs and mini-tenders from framework contracts
- Simap.ch, SuisseOffer.ch, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft 365 applications
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.
Stefan L.
Last position:
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Auditor and Consultant at Laager Consulting GmbH
Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup
Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries
Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant
Reto B.
Last position:
Managing Director at Atsoft GmbH
- Consulting in ICT, business processes, system architecture, web integration, client-server computing, cross-platform development, responsive web design, social media integration, GUI
- Custom and specialized solutions
- Applications for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Web services, web applications, portals, application extensions (add-ins, plug-ins)
- Database design, interface solutions
- Outsourcing in various industries
- Solutions for other software houses
- Project management and project support (software engineering, coding)
Mathias D.
Last position:
Independent contractor at Allianz-Technology
- Developed a massive web application for second pillar retirement insurances (Swiss BVG, Kollektivleben) with over 1000 web pages using an in-house model language and Angular for front-end and back-end
- Fixed bugs in the code generator and enhanced and re-engineered the application
- Built an automated testbed
- Implemented PDF document generation with XML and Thunderhead
- Resolved issues due to the switch to Java 21
- Replaced middleware server for insurance base data (customers, contracts) using Java/Spring, REST, OpenAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Azure CI/CD pipeline, Jenkins, and GitHub
Oscar M.
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
Antonis V.
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Karl E.
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 H.
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
Mateusz L.
Last position:
Project Lead Developer at PwC
- Took over the analyst and leading developer role in an innovative project helping detection of financial fraud in a major financial institution in Zurich with assistance of artificial intelligence
- Analyzed and implemented new modules, improved performance and user experience, elevated technical documentation and code quality to the standard required by the end client
- Technologies: Java 17, JavaFX, Spring Boot, concurrency, UX, Gradle, Impala
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Statistics of experts using Sybase
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
34 years
Position duration
4.5 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
70%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
90%
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.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Sybase
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.
Sybase 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (90%)
- Professional Services (80%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Pharmaceutical (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Telecommunication (40%)
- Healthcare (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Sybase at a glance
Sybase is a family of enterprise database and data management products used for transaction-heavy business systems. Its best-known technologies include SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, formerly Sybase ASE, and SQL Anywhere. Companies rely on these systems for dependable processing, structured data access and long-running applications.
Systems and use cases
Sybase supports core systems where data consistency and predictable performance matter. Typical work includes:
- Maintaining banking, insurance and public-sector transaction systems
- Supporting ERP, CRM and supply-chain applications
- Building reporting and integration flows around enterprise databases
- Running mobile or distributed applications with SQL Anywhere
Professionals may also work with Sybase IQ for analytical workloads and large data stores.
Ecosystem and tooling
The surrounding skill set covers SQL, Transact-SQL, database security, backup and recovery, replication and performance tuning. Projects can involve SAP ASE, SQL Anywhere, Sybase IQ, PowerDesigner and SAP integration tooling. Strong specialists also understand Unix or Linux operations, Windows environments, shell scripting and data movement between Sybase and other relational databases.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful when an internal team must keep a critical legacy environment stable while planning its next stage. Common triggers include:
- Migrating from Sybase ASE to SAP or another database platform
- Resolving slow queries, locking issues or failed batch processes
- Upgrading applications without disrupting production workloads
- Recovering undocumented schemas, procedures and integration rules
In Switzerland, remote collaboration often works well, while regulated or operationally sensitive systems may require on-site workshops.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable Sybase specialist starts by mapping dependencies, data flows and operational risks. They can examine execution plans, improve Transact-SQL procedures, configure replication and establish recovery processes without treating production as a test environment. Clear runbooks, migration plans and rollback paths are as important as technical changes.
Choosing the right fit
Look for hands-on experience with the exact Sybase product, version context and operating environment involved. Ask how the professional approaches backups, failover, permissions, monitoring and data validation. Experience with SAP ecosystems, legacy application code and adjacent platforms can reduce migration risk. For Swiss teams, confirm language expectations, availability for incident windows and the preferred balance of remote and on-site work.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Sybase? Start with the answers below.
Sybase is mainly used for enterprise databases that support transaction processing, business applications and distributed data environments. SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, formerly Sybase ASE, is common in long-running core systems, while SQL Anywhere is suited to embedded, mobile and remote applications.
Sybase is often compared with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database for enterprise workloads. The right choice depends on existing applications, Transact-SQL compatibility, operational knowledge, licensing, migration risk and the required tooling rather than on database features alone.
A strong Sybase freelancer commonly brings SQL and Transact-SQL, Unix or Linux operations, backup and recovery, replication, security and performance tuning. Integration with SAP systems, application code, ETL tools and monitoring platforms is also valuable.
The right level of Sybase experience depends on the system’s criticality and the scope of the work. A migration, recovery design or performance incident needs a professional who has handled comparable production conditions, while routine reporting or documentation may need a narrower skill set.
Sybase work can often be handled remotely when secure access, documentation and test environments are available. On-site collaboration in Switzerland may still help with discovery workshops, restricted infrastructure, stakeholder alignment or operational handovers.
For Sybase, check whether the specialist has worked with the relevant product, operating system, application stack and migration path. Ask for a clear approach to backups, testing, rollback, data validation and production change control.
Sybase can remain suitable when an existing application depends on its database behavior and the environment is maintained securely. A specialist can assess support needs, operational risk and modernization options before recommending a migration.
An effective Sybase professional combines database depth with careful communication. They explain technical risks clearly, document undocumented dependencies, protect data integrity and deliver changes that can be monitored and reversed when necessary.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects is 133 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,066 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects, 70% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects have 34 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are German (100%), English (90%), and French (60%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (90%), and Professional Services (80%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (80%), and Product Development (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Sybase
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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