
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 UtilitiesSkills
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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