VMware Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used VMware
Peter S.
Last position:
Web Application Developer PHP / WordPress Plugin Development at Gemeinde Bauma
- Analysis, consulting, and development of a WordPress application for the digital processing and delivery of the Bauma chronicle archive
Claus N.
Last position:
Oracle Database Engineer at BBV.ch
- Migration of databases from ODA to ExaData
- Migration of databases from ExaData to ExaCC/OCI
- Decreased UCC usage by 10%
- Developing automation scripts using Python
- Performance tuning
- Shrunk development databases from 6 TB to 3 TB using Exadata columnar compression
- Tuned application performance by 30% using inmemory option
- Tuned non-production Exadata by 20% to release CPU resources before ExaCC migration
- Database patching of Oracle 19c
- Basic Ansible scripting for deployments and database cloning
- Developing acconting model for shared Oracle platform
- Migrating single-instance databases to Oracle RAC
- Analysis of RAC issues
- Advising development teams of how to migrate to RAC
Patrick R.
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at Swisscard AECS AG
- PoC for various platform integration functionalities using Backstage and Crossplane
- Implementation of improvements of developer experience with Azure AVD and DevSpace
- Manage application deployment infrastructure on Kubernetes clusters
- Manage CI/CD platform
- Manage deployments into Kubernetes (Rancher and AKS) and into Azure
- Act as security champion of the DevOps team
- Manage vulnerabilities and support dev teams to manage third-party vulnerabilities using JFrog Xray
- Support building the platform team
- Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Atlantis
- Build and integrate a platform and IDP using Crossplane
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.
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
Alexander L.
Last position:
Project Manager, Architect at Public Client
- Update from Windows 10 to Windows 11
- Involvement in the design of the new workplace
- Planning and management of the rollout
Tarik G.
Last position:
Freelance Employee at Reinsurance Industry
- System administration 3rd level server management and troubleshooting
- Azure DevOps administration
- Administration of virtual servers
- Monitoring and documentation of work processes
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd level support
- Administration of virtual servers (VMware)
- Administration of file servers and backup
- Onsite & remote support
- Office 365 user administration and troubleshooting
- Active Directory user setup and management
Michael M.
Last position:
Field Engineer/Project Lead Windows Platform, Cloud Integration
- Medical software, migration from on-prem to cloud
- Requirements management, development, lifecycle based on Windows, Azure, O365, subsystems
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
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
Viktor D.
Last position:
Application Manager / IT Operations Engineer at SBB
- Coordination and implementation of setting up and further development of applications in close collaboration with external service providers as the internal technical contact person
- Ensuring stable, proper operation and maintenance of business-critical applications to support central business processes
- Analysis, handling, and sustainable resolution of application issues (incidents, problems) including workarounds in 2nd and 3rd level support
- Planning, coordination, and implementation of changes in ongoing application operations according to ITIL processes
- Participation in project teams for maintenance, further development, and integration of interfaces between different applications
- Support in creating, maintaining, and executing test cases as well as assisting with system, integration, and acceptance tests
- Operation, deployment, and maintenance of containerized applications using Docker
- Installation, configuration, integration, and testing of server and application software in virtualized and cloud environments (VMware, AWS)
- Operation and maintenance of virtualized application platforms (Windows Server/Client, VMware, AWS Cloud)
- User, role, and permission management in complex enterprise environments
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation (operations concepts, changes, projects, interfaces)
- Close collaboration with internal departments, project management, and external partners and suppliers
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using VMware
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
12
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
91%
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 VMware
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.
VMware experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Banking and Finance (91%)
- Information Technology (91%)
- Insurance (82%)
- Government and Administration (64%)
- Telecommunication (64%)
- Automotive (55%)
- Transportation (45%)
- Manufacturing (45%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Virtual Infrastructure
VMware is a virtualization ecosystem for running servers, desktops and applications as software-defined workloads. Its core technologies abstract compute, storage and networking from physical hardware, helping companies operate private clouds and resilient data centers. vSphere, ESXi and vCenter remain central to many enterprise environments.
Core Components
VMware projects often combine several products and operational disciplines:
- vSphere clusters with ESXi hosts and vCenter management
- vSAN storage and NSX virtual networking
- VMware Cloud Foundation for private cloud operations
- Site Recovery Manager and disaster recovery workflows
- Aria tools for monitoring, automation and capacity planning
Strong specialists understand how these components interact rather than treating virtualization as an isolated server task.
What It Builds
Companies use VMware to consolidate physical servers, host business applications and provide secure virtual desktops. It also supports development environments, database platforms, disaster recovery sites and hybrid cloud extensions. VMware Horizon is used for managed desktop delivery, while Tanzu connects parts of the ecosystem with modern application platforms.
When Expertise Matters
Freelance expertise is useful during data center migrations, cluster redesigns, cloud transitions and recovery planning. Companies also bring in specialists when performance is unstable, licensing decisions are complex or internal teams need temporary capacity. In Switzerland, projects may require collaboration with local infrastructure teams, regulated industries and stakeholders working in different languages.
Automation And Operations
Professionals working with VMware commonly use PowerCLI, vRealize or Aria Automation, Terraform and configuration management tools. They create repeatable provisioning workflows, enforce access controls, monitor resource use and document operational handovers. Experience with Windows and Linux systems, storage, backup, networking, identity and cybersecurity strengthens the result.
Choosing A Specialist
Look for evidence of well-planned clusters, controlled migrations and clear recovery procedures. A strong professional can explain trade-offs between VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV and public cloud services in the context of your workloads. They should also validate dependencies, test failure scenarios, protect production changes and leave behind documentation that your team can operate.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to VMware.
VMware is used to run virtual servers, desktops and applications on shared physical infrastructure. Companies use vSphere for consolidation, private cloud operations, development environments, disaster recovery and controlled workload migration.
VMware offers a mature, integrated stack for virtualized data centers, with strong management, networking, storage and recovery options. Hyper-V may fit organizations centered on Microsoft tooling, Nutanix can simplify hyperconverged operations, and public cloud services reduce the need to own infrastructure; the right choice depends on control, workload fit, skills and operating model.
A strong VMware specialist should understand networking, storage, backup, identity, security and both Windows and Linux systems. PowerCLI, Terraform, monitoring, disaster recovery and cloud integration are also valuable when the work extends beyond basic virtualization.
The required depth depends on the project scope and the consequences of failure. A small host configuration may need focused product knowledge, while a migration, NSX rollout or recovery design calls for experience with architecture, change control, testing and production operations.
VMware work can often be planned, configured and documented remotely through secure access and collaborative tools. On-site support may still be needed for hardware changes, network dependencies or sensitive data center operations, and Swiss projects can require clear coordination across German, French, Italian or English-speaking teams.
Ask for relevant examples involving the same type of environment, workload and operational risk. Confirm that the professional can explain migration dependencies, rollback plans, security controls, documentation standards and how knowledge will be transferred to the internal team.
VMware Cloud Foundation packages core virtualization, software-defined storage, networking and cloud management capabilities into a more standardized private cloud stack. It can help organizations create consistent operating patterns, but it still requires careful planning for hardware, networking, governance, lifecycle management and workload placement.
Quality is visible in stable performance, tested recovery procedures, controlled access and clear operational documentation. A capable VMware professional also leaves repeatable automation, explains design decisions and verifies that monitoring and alerting match the business impact of each workload.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 794 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (82%), and French (45%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (91%), Information Technology (91%), and Insurance (82%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (91%), and Project Management (82%).
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