VMware Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used VMware
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
- Reduced UCC usage by 10%
- Developing automation scripts using Python
- Performance tuning
- Reduced development databases from 6 TB to 3 TB using Exadata columnar compression
- Improved application performance by 30% using the inmemory option
- Improved non-production Exadata performance by 20% to free up CPU resources before ExaCC migration
- Database patching of Oracle 19c
- Basic Ansible scripting for deployments and database cloning
- Developing an accounting model for a shared Oracle platform
- Migrating single-instance databases to Oracle RAC
- Analysis of RAC issues
- Advising development teams on how to migrate to RAC
Rupesh Kumar S.
Last position:
IT Baseline Compliance Consultant at Consultant
- Verified baseline compliance against MAS audit findings
- Developed technical architecture concepts for 30 technologies to create hardening standard artifacts
- Identified and developed automation opportunities for given technologies based on CIS
- Developed standard baseline configurations based on internal security standards
- Responsible for developing Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) architecture artifacts based on the Azure cloud platform
- Responsible for RFQs and RFPs for different CNAPP solutions (Qualys Total Cloud, CrowdStrike, Azure Security Center)
- Supported compliance verification and validation through automated scripts for a sample population of IT devices and instances
- Responsible for the full vulnerability management lifecycle using Nexpose, including remediation, reporting, and integrating results with Splunk, HPSM, and Tableau
- Supported MAS audits
Ralf R.
Last position:
Infrastructure-as-Code Transformation Architect at ODDO BHF
Responsible for designing and delivering a company-wide, comprehensive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) transformation in a regulated banking environment.
Conducted an assessment of the current infrastructure, processes, tools, teams, ways of working and skill profiles as a basis for the target architecture and a PDO (Product-Driven Organization)
Defined a tailored, audit-ready Everything-as-Code infrastructure (including governance, security and compliance)
Built a comprehensive IaC operating model, integrating and transforming internal teams
Designed standardised, reusable Terraform modules for infrastructure and platform services
Integrated secrets management, PKI and Encryption-as-a-Service to secure critical VMware and Kubernetes platform components and stored data
Implemented the platform in line with regulatory requirements (DORA, BaFin, ACPR, CRA), with a focus on auditability and traceability
The initiative provides the foundation for standardised, automated and audit-ready infrastructure, reduces manual intervention and enables scalable, traceable delivery of IT resources in a banking environment.
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
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
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
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Statistics of experts using VMware
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
1.8 years
Positions per freelancer
22
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
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
11
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.
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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 29 Oct 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 (92%)
- Information Technology (92%)
- Insurance (83%)
- Government and Administration (67%)
- Automotive (58%)
- Telecommunication (58%)
- Transportation (50%)
- Manufacturing (42%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Virtualization core
VMware provides virtualization and private cloud technologies for running compute, storage and networking through software. Its best-known products include vSphere, ESXi and vCenter, which let companies consolidate workloads, manage virtual machines and control data center operations from a central layer. VMware is used across enterprise IT, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and public administration.
Cloud foundation
Modern VMware environments combine vSphere with VMware Cloud Foundation, NSX for software-defined networking and security, and vSAN for virtualized storage. Strong specialists connect these components into resilient private or hybrid cloud platforms. They also work with VMware Cloud on public cloud providers when organizations need consistent operations across locations.
Specialist toolkit
Expert work covers capacity planning, cluster design, high availability, disaster recovery and migration from physical or legacy systems. Common tooling includes vCenter, PowerCLI, Aria Operations, Aria Automation, Tanzu and network security controls. Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, networking, storage and backup is often essential for reliable delivery.
Typical assignments
- Design and optimize vSphere clusters and ESXi hosts
- Migrate workloads into VMware or hybrid cloud environments
- Build disaster recovery and backup procedures
- Automate provisioning, patching and routine administration
- Harden virtual networks and improve operational visibility
Freelance specialists are often brought in for data center modernization, urgent migrations, platform upgrades and architecture reviews. In Switzerland, projects may require coordination with local infrastructure teams, regulated industries or multilingual stakeholders while core delivery happens remotely.
When to bring expertise
Companies need focused VMware expertise when performance is inconsistent, capacity is unclear or a virtualization platform has grown without a clear operating model. External professionals can assess an existing estate, document dependencies and create a practical migration plan. They are also useful when internal teams need temporary support during a merger, outage recovery or cloud transition.
What strong professionals deliver
A strong specialist explains trade-offs instead of treating VMware as a single product. They validate designs against workload requirements, licensing constraints, security policies and recovery objectives. Look for clear documentation, repeatable automation, tested rollback plans and experience transferring knowledge to the internal team. Quality is visible in stable operations, predictable change and measurable control of the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to VMware.
VMware is mainly used to virtualize servers, storage and networks so companies can run many workloads on shared infrastructure. Products such as vSphere, ESXi and vCenter support centralized management, while NSX and vSAN extend the platform into software-defined networking and storage.
VMware offers deep control over private data centers, mature virtualization management and a broad ecosystem for hybrid operations. Hyper-V may fit organizations centered on Microsoft tooling, while public cloud services reduce the need to operate physical infrastructure; the right choice depends on control, portability, security and workload requirements.
VMware work depends on more than virtual machines. Strong professionals usually understand networking, storage, backup, Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, scripting with PowerShell, security controls and disaster recovery.
VMware projects involving migrations, cluster redesign, performance issues, disaster recovery or hybrid cloud integration benefit from proven expertise. A specialist should be able to assess the current environment, identify dependencies and deliver a tested plan rather than only configure individual hosts.
VMware environments can often be assessed, configured and monitored remotely through secure access and documented change processes. On-site work may still be useful for hardware replacement, network changes or facilities coordination, so the arrangement should match the project and the company's security rules.
VMware Cloud Foundation is suited to organizations seeking an integrated private or hybrid cloud stack with consistent compute, networking, storage and lifecycle management. It requires careful planning around existing workloads, operational skills, security design and the desired level of automation.
VMware quality is best assessed through relevant delivery examples, architecture documents and explanations of trade-offs. Ask how the professional handles capacity, failure scenarios, upgrades, security and rollback, then check whether they document changes and transfer operational knowledge.
VMware assignments in Switzerland may involve enterprise infrastructure, regulated environments and teams spread across language regions. Professionals should clarify remote access, on-site expectations, documentation language, change approval and data-handling requirements before starting.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects is 103 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 822 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (42%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (92%), Information Technology (92%), and Insurance (83%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used VMware in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (92%), and Project Management (75%).
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