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Sascha

Independent Consultant at Self-Employed

Linz, Donau, Austria

Independent Consultant | Organizational Transformation Expert | INSEAD GEMBA 25 Graduate

Domain experience

Relevant Total Experience: 10 years

Seniority Level: Senior

Sector Experience: 

Communication Services Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Energy Financials FinTech Health Care Industrials Information Technology Materials Real Estate Utilities

Skills

Skilled in: Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Legal, Portfolio Services & Add-on M&A, Private Equity & Growth Capital, Sell-side M&A

Languages: German, English

Work Experience

Self-Employed

Independent Consultant

1/1/2025

 

- Now

• Providing tailored consulting services in organizational transformation and strategic growth initiatives. • Specializing in operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and data-driven decision-making to drive transformation and sustainable growth. • Leveraging insights from a diverse career spanning strategy, transformation, and innovative technologies to help businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable success.

Synthesa Group Austria

Transformation Office Manager direct report to the CEO

1/11/2021

 

- 31/12/2024

Led a comprehensive functional reorganization and optimization initiative, driving significant improvements in SG&A and overall operational efficiency. - Managed the Transformation Office, orchestrating strategic change management processes to support the company’s growth and adaptation in a competitive market. - Successfully rolled out a nationwide CRM system, revolutionizing client management and business processes within the organization. - Developed and executed strategic communication plans, enhancing stakeholder engagement and facilitating seamless organizational transformation. - Championed the development and implementation of innovative strategies to expand sales and market presence, contributing to the company’s long-term success.

Ernst & Young Management Consulting GmbH

Senior Consultant - Management Consulting

1/3/2019

 

- 31/3/2021

- Effectively managed and completed multiple high-impact, previously stranded projects within 6 to 12 weeks, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and project turnaround skills in high-pressure environments. - Developed and implemented strategies aligning business objectives with data science and process improvement initiatives, enabling clients to adapt to Industry 4.0 disruptions and AI/ML technologization. - Led the automation of risk and audit sampling analysis using RPA technology for a Big 4 consulting firm, resulting in improved accuracy and a 50% reduction in manual processing time. - Spearheaded the design and deployment of a semi-automated ICR solution combined with RPA technology for processing grant applications in the public sector, increasing processing speed by 60% within 3 months.

Material Center Leoben

Scientific-technical employee

1/10/2016

 

- 31/3/2018

- Led Cyclic Crack Growth Software (CCGS) development, optimizing fracture mechanics methods, and establishing agile project management and Git integration. - Developed centralized online documentation system, enhancing accessibility, maintenance, and print functionality with CSS. - Standardized development by implementing Git, translating scientific papers into Python/MATLAB code for precise data modeling.

Trans Austria Gasleitung GmbH

Intern - System Optimization and Supervision

1/7/2016

 

- 30/9/2016

- Led the prototyping and introduction of Qlikview for systematic analysis and visualization of SCADA data (pressure, temperature, flow). - Played a key role in the implementation of a “Read Only SCADA” data visualization interface, enhancing user accessibility. - Forecasted load for a waste heat utilization plant and programmed an automated, standardized schedule dispatch for electricity consumers at a gas compression station in Weitendorf, Styria.

I-NEW Unified Mobile Solutions AG

Technical staff

1/9/2012

 

- 30/9/2014

- Directed confidential onsite testing, defect reporting, and resolution, achieving streamlined operations and improving quality control. - Developed and documented comprehensive test cases, improving product reliability and customer satisfaction.

I-NEW Unified Mobile Solutions AG

Onsite Coordinator and Consultant

1/4/2014

 

- 31/8/2014

- Guided the setup of a Mobile Network for 10 million users in Mexico City, ensuring a seamless launch and effective team integration, demonstrating global project leadership.

TRICENTIS Technology & Consulting GmbH

IT - Consultant

1/9/2010

 

- 31/8/2012

- Spearheaded customer projects in planning, execution, and maintenance of automated and manual test cases, revamping software quality assurance processes.

Ministry of Defense and Sport

Professional soldier - High Mountain Ranger

1/4/2009

 

- 31/8/2010

Specialized in mid-range and high mountainous operations (Trained at 6th Mountain Brigade).

Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung und Sport

Professional soldier - Instructor

1/4/2009

 

- 31/8/2010

- Led a military unit of 20 conscripts during basic military team training, planning, preparing, executing, and assessing existing training programs at Air Support Squadron.

Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung und Sport

Professional soldier - Military Leadership Part 1

1/4/2009

 

- 31/8/2010

- Competed in multiple foot orienteering competitions.

MedeleSchäfer GmbH

Management assistant in retail business

1/9/2006

 

- 30/6/2008

Education

INSEAD

1/10/2023

 

- 31/1/2025

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

1/8/2021

 

- 31/8/2021

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

1/7/2021

 

- 31/8/2021

Montanuniversität Leoben

International Petroleum Engineering

Vienna Business School

Business Administration

Licenses / Certificates

INSEAD

Managing Customer Value with Python

1/1/2024

 

Udacity

Blockchain Developer Nanodegree

1/1/2022

 

Certible

IREB CPRE-FL

1/1/2020

 

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Business English Certificate Vantage

1/6/2013

 

Wiener Ski- und Snowboardlehrer Verband

Snowboard Instructor

1/7/2012

 

QCENTRIS AG

Kanban Training by Dr. Klaus Leopold

1/1/2012

 

Austro Control

Betriebs- und Einsatzleiterkurs

1/10/2008

 

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