Sybase Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Sybase
Detlef Witt
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
Stefan Laager
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 Bachmann
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 Dürrenberger
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 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
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 Höhle
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
Mateusz Lipczyński
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
38 years
Position duration
4.4 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
63%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Core use
Sybase is best known as a relational database platform for business systems that need steady transaction handling and strong SQL support. Many teams still run SAP ASE, also called Adaptive Server Enterprise, for finance, operations and internal applications that must stay reliable under load.
What experts do
- Diagnose slow queries, blocking and deadlocks
- Tune indexes, storage and server settings
- Support upgrades, patches and release planning
- Recover failed jobs, backups and replication issues
- Help modernize older Sybase and ASE estates
Ecosystem
Strong specialists work across Sybase ASE, Replication Server, Open Client and Transact-SQL. They also know client libraries, backup tooling and the surrounding Unix or Windows setup that keeps database services running.
When to bring one in
Companies look for freelance Sybase expertise when a system is stable but hard to change, when a release is blocked by a database issue, or when an internal team needs short-term depth. In Switzerland, this is common for enterprises that support long-lived core systems and need clear communication in English and, sometimes, German or French.
What good work looks like
Good professionals read execution plans, find the real bottleneck and document changes clearly. They understand schema design, transaction behavior, indexing, security and restore procedures. They leave systems easier to operate, not just temporarily faster.
Signs you need help
- Users report intermittent database delays
- Maintenance windows keep slipping
- Older scripts are hard to explain or own
- Migration plans need a safe path off legacy Sybase versions
- The team needs hands-on support, not general advice
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Sybase? Start with the answers below.
Sybase is used mainly for transactional business systems that need reliable SQL processing, controlled concurrency and long-term stability. You often see it in finance, operations, reporting back ends and internal applications that were built years ago and are still central to daily work.
Sybase is the name many people still use for the database family, while SAP ASE means SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise. In hiring discussions, searchers often mean the same core platform, but a strong specialist will confirm the exact product version and surrounding tools before starting work.
A Sybase specialist is the better choice when the work involves legacy SQL behavior, blocking issues, replication, upgrade planning or production fixes on an older estate. General database knowledge helps, but this platform has its own habits, tooling and operational risks.
A good Sybase professional usually knows Transact-SQL, query tuning, backup and restore procedures, replication, and server administration on Unix or Windows. For migration work, experience with target databases, data validation and cutover planning also matters.
The right Sybase experience depends on the task. A small index review needs someone who understands the platform well, while an upgrade, replication change or migration needs deeper production history and careful rollback planning.
Yes, many Sybase tasks can be done remotely, especially query tuning, script review, upgrade planning and incident analysis. On-site presence is more useful when a company needs access to restricted systems, coordinated cutovers or close work with local operations teams in Switzerland.
Look for a Sybase professional who explains root cause clearly, asks about workload patterns and gives safe next steps, not just quick guesses. Strong candidates can discuss execution plans, locking, backups and the impact of each change on production stability.
Sybase is often chosen for existing enterprise systems rather than new greenfield builds. Newer platforms may offer more cloud-native tooling, but Sybase can still be the right fit when the priority is preserving a proven application with minimal disruption.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,001 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects, 63% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 38% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects have 38 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and French (63%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (88%), and Professional Services (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Sybase in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (88%), and Product Development (75%).
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.
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