Visual Basic Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Visual Basic
Oliver S.
Last position:
Managing Director and employed actuarial consultant at ARCS Actuarial and Risk Consulting Stoll GmbH
- Advising insurance companies on modelling, reporting, valuations, risk management and acting as Appointed Actuary
- 2023–2025: Improvement of Solvency II software, annual financial statements (HGB, SII), process optimisation, pricing, SQL- and Python-based reports for AXA Deutschland, Cologne
- 2022–2023: Support with portfolio transfer (RAFM optimisation; impact on HGB balance sheet, SII, reinsurance; migration to msg.Life Factory) for Zurich Deutschland, Cologne
- 2021 and 2024: Redesign of Solvency II model, implementation in Python and model enhancements; testing and documentation for PK Rück, Zurich
- 2021–2023: Control calculations for policy maturity benefits; specification and testing of an administration system for product launch at Youplus, Liechtenstein
- 2021: a) Support in drafting a reinsurance contract: project management and analyses; b) Support with Solvency II reporting and multi-year planning for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2020–2021: Further development and optimisation of models with Risk Agility FM (RAFM), integration into the IFRS 17 reporting process with Unify for Allianz Slovakia and Bulgaria
- 2017–2023: Quality improvement of the RAFM model; methodology development; documentation; optimisation of reporting and planning processes; automation with Excel and Oracle SQL (on COR-Life); implementation of a life reinsurance contract; validation of mathematical figures in the administration system for SV Versicherung, Stuttgart and Mannheim
- 2015–2017: Project management and senior actuary in the development of an actuarial projection tool and in the IMAP process with the regulator; guidance of the reporting team; analyses; methodology development; process design; coordination with IT, asset management and risk management for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2016–2020: Review of cash flow models for investment projects for B Capital, Zurich
- 2015: Rebuilding of methodology for MCEV calculation based on MVBS; weakness analysis and support in addressing weaknesses for Allianz SE, Munich
- 2014: Solvency II risk capital reporting project: validation of data submissions; analyses for management and the regulator; tool development; process and documentation improvements; training of team members for Aegon Group, The Hague, Netherlands
Reinhold S.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Jürgen A.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
Alexander S.
Last position:
IT Manager & Architectural Draftsman at Architektur Jürg Gasser
Design, operation, and further development of a stable IT environment to ensure smooth CAD and planning operations.
Implement structured backup and data protection concepts to reduce operational risks and safeguard business-critical data.
Optimize and secure the web and server infrastructure in a LAMP environment to increase stability, security, and availability.
Ensure reliable operation of Microsoft 365 and Exchange services for daily business operations.
Combine technical infrastructure expertise with domain experience in architecture and CAD.
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
Markus D.
Last position:
Senior System Engineer (Server) at EMS Chemie
- Operation and development of the global server and virtualization infrastructure
- Operation and maintenance of storage systems deployed worldwide
- Active management of global Active Directory services
- Providing 2nd- and 3rd-level support in these areas
- Independently overseeing and leading small IT projects
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
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)
Andrew L.
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.
Zafer B.
Last position:
Lead Test Automation Engineer at Unknown
- Playwright-based API test automation for the Oracle JD Edwards ERP system
- Development of a TypeScript/Node.js test framework with MSSQL database integration
- End-to-end business process automation for order processing, customer management, etc.
- OpenAI integration for automatic PDF document validation
- Jira/Xray integration for automated test reporting with dashboard
- REST API client development with role-based authentication
- Test data management, dynamic ID validation, and cross-test data sharing mechanisms
Miguel S.
Last position:
Senior System and Cloud Engineer at Food Service Provider
- Supporting 3000 Intune devices
- Intune AutoPilot deployments for kiosk devices and hardening
- Intune configuration profiling and troubleshooting
Richard W.
Last position:
Freelance Developer at Freelance Developer
- Refactoring and bug fixing for Vibe Code
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Statistics of experts using Visual Basic
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
57%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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 Visual Basic
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Visual Basic 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 (67%)
- Manufacturing (67%)
- Insurance (58%)
- Banking and Finance (50%)
- Energy (42%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Government and Administration (42%)
- Telecommunication (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Visual Basic covers
Visual Basic is a Microsoft programming language for building Windows applications, business tools, database interfaces, and automation workflows. Its readable syntax helps specialists maintain long-running systems while delivering new features with Visual Studio, .NET, or Microsoft Office.
Common applications
Visual Basic appears in internal software and operational processes across finance, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and public services. Typical assignments include:
- Maintaining or extending VB.NET desktop applications
- Automating Excel and Access workflows with VBA
- Connecting business tools to SQL databases and APIs
- Replacing manual processes with tailored Windows utilities
Ecosystem and tooling
The ecosystem includes VB.NET, VBA, Visual Studio, the .NET runtime, Windows Forms, WPF, Microsoft Access, Excel, SQL Server, and COM integrations. Strong specialists also understand source control, testing, deployment, authentication, and the constraints of older Visual Basic and VB6 applications.
When companies hire specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when a key internal system depends on Visual Basic knowledge that is difficult to find in-house. This is common during application upgrades, staff transitions, Office automation projects, database migrations, and integrations between legacy software and modern services. In Switzerland, remote work can suit documentation and coding, while on-site access may help with secure environments or operational handovers.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable Visual Basic specialist first maps dependencies, data flows, business rules, and deployment constraints. They write maintainable code, reduce fragile macros, document undocumented behavior, and protect compatibility during changes. They can explain technical risk clearly to both operational teams and decision-makers.
Choosing the right fit
Review experience with the exact variant involved: VBA, VB.NET, or legacy VB6. Ask for examples of comparable desktop, database, or automation work and discuss testing, release procedures, and support after handover. For Swiss teams, clear communication in the required working language and reliable collaboration across remote or on-site settings matter as much as coding ability.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Visual Basic? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Visual Basic is commonly used for Windows business applications, internal tools, database interfaces, and Office automation. VB.NET supports applications on the .NET ecosystem, while VBA is widely used to extend Excel and Access.
Visual Basic and C# both work with .NET and can access similar libraries and frameworks. Visual Basic is often easier to read for business teams and is common in established Windows systems, while C# is more prevalent in newer .NET application work.
VBA is a Visual Basic-based language embedded in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Access. It shares syntax and concepts with VB.NET, but it runs inside its host application and has a different runtime and deployment model.
Visual Basic work often requires SQL, Microsoft Access, Excel object models, REST APIs, XML, authentication, and Windows deployment knowledge. For older systems, familiarity with VB6, COM, ActiveX, and migration patterns can be essential.
Visual Basic project needs vary with the system’s age, integrations, and business risk. A small VBA automation may need focused Office expertise, while a legacy VB6 or VB.NET application benefits from someone who can trace dependencies, test safely, and manage gradual modernization.
Visual Basic work can often be completed remotely when the codebase, test data, and deployment access are available securely. On-site collaboration in Switzerland may still be useful for restricted systems, user workshops, production handovers, or undocumented operational processes.
Visual Basic quality is shown through clear code review, careful handling of database and Office dependencies, useful documentation, and a practical testing plan. Ask how the specialist would investigate an unfamiliar application before changing it and how they would reduce regression risk.
Visual Basic software can remain effective when its business logic is stable and its environment is supported. Modernization becomes more compelling when security, maintainability, integration needs, deployment constraints, or missing specialist knowledge make further changes increasingly risky.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 860 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 57% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (67%), Manufacturing (67%), and Insurance (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Visual Basic in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Visual Basic
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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