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Delivered research, analytical reports, studies and co-authored proposals.

• Co-managed research on residential power consumption to inform a system cost-reduction model & system reliability model for a power utility­ - www.demsup.com
• Delivered a due diligence report on a CCGT project in Gebze, Turkey to support acquisition strategy of a French infrastructure investment fund
• Prepared market and R&D landscape study on solar energy and hydropower in the CEE, EU and the US to inform strategy of a research institute
• Co-designed knowledge database for E&P operations company to reduce knowledge-loss effect due to turnovers and retirement (in cooperation with Schlumberger)

Analytically supported the CEO’s decision making, managed daily operations and projects of the CEO’s office, set up and managed content preparation for regular executive meetings.

• Supported senior managers to streamline operations and support functions and implement cost-reduction strategy across company's silos (OpEx savings ~ 11%)
• Delivered impact analysis of new regulation. Performed cost/benefit analysis of shutdown of 2 coal power plants to support debate with market regulator and stakeholders
• Produced impact analysis of new energy and tax regulation on the energy business in Slovakia. Elaborated EU-wide benchmarking study
• Developed LCA and socio-economic assessment of nuclear new-built (Mochovce 3&4) to inform government, MPs, public and other stakeholders about project’s impact

Co-founded the business process optimization unit; assisted in client acquisition – 5 major clients (~50% of ’10-’11 revenue)

Performed market research and fundamental analyses to determine plausible market entry and business development strategies

Conducted optimization & strategy review projects, conceived business model reviews, formulated business plans

Presented outputs and results to senior management and implemented solutions

Market research & other research projects – responsible for data analysis, interpretation and actionable recommendations

• Energy: conducted research of investment opportunities in renewables; conceived metrics and list of sites to inform decision-making of an international bank
• Biotech: prepared market readiness (CRL/TRL) and market size assessment to determine market opportunities for biopolymers: Project BioConSept (www.bioconsept.eu)

Business optimization projects – conducted due diligence, modeling, managed junior team in process mapping, developed strategy:

• Automotive: produced variance analysis and value-driver tree to determine cost reduction program and business plan of ~ 70M BU of a trailer manufacturer (GER, SK)
• Energy: developed proprietary activity-based analysis for gas distribution network operator to assess profitability of distribution network and inform strategy (SK)
• Retail: led business process analysis, implemented process maps to improve customer service, revamp business model and reduce cost of an electronics retailer (Iran, Dubai)