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Chris H.

Chris H.

Information Security & Compliance | Information Technology Strategy

CTO / CIO with 25+ years of experience transforming complex SaaS platforms, scaling engineering teams, and stabilising delivery in high-growth and regulated environments. I work with founders, investors, and leadership teams to turn underperforming technology organisations into predictable, high-performing platforms — reducing cost, improving delivery, and aligning technology with commercial outcomes. Recent outcomes include: Rebuilding engineering organisations and delivery models (up to 45% faster delivery) Reducing IT run costs by 30–50% through cloud and operating model optimisation Leading full platform modernisation to cloud-native, API-driven architectures (AWS, DevOps, SRE) Supporting private equity transactions and due diligence with clear technology roadmaps Introducing AI-augmented engineering, AIOps, and automation at scale I typically engage as: Interim / Fractional CTO or CIO Technology advisor to founders, boards, and investors Transformation lead for platform modernisation or recovery Independent due diligence advisor (tech, cost, risk) Strong focus on: SaaS platforms & cloud architecture DevOps, SRE, and delivery governance FinOps and cost optimisation Security, compliance, and regulated environments Hands-on where needed, but always outcome-driven.

🇨🇭Rolle, Switzerland$90/hr90% JSSSince Feb 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)as of Sep 9
≈$463

An estimate from an earlier read

World#81,172 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#81 / 573
Revenue, last 30 days
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Last 6 months: $2.8k

Total earnings
$4.1k
World#271,857 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#356 / 573
Per project
$4.1k

$2.8k in the last 6 months

World#42,165 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#40 / 573
Projects, last 6 months
1

Across 2 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#144 / 573
Projects in all
1

Across 2 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#360,671 / 412k
🇨🇭Country#509 / 573

Earnings, last 30 days

$4.1kNo reading in this rangeBilled in all by Aug 28, 2026, the last reading before this range
$4,000$4,050$4,100$4,150No dataOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

No reading in this range. Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.

Skill rankings: Top 15% in FinTech Consulting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  3. #276Information Security1,158 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #1Top 24%
  4. #347Architecture1,368 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #3Top 25%
  5. #420System Administration1,828 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #3Top 23%
  6. #645AI Consulting2,321 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #2Top 28%
  7. #820DevOps4,403 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #2Top 19%
  8. #917Architectural Design4,048 freelancers · 🇨🇭 #3Top 23%