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Jan Schwiderowski

Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer

Jan Schwiderowski
København, Denmark

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months
Copenhagen, Denmark

Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer

Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer

  • Consulting, AI/analytics, and leadership services, improving decision-making and communication
  • Mentored aspiring leaders, researched new business models, and managed finances as treasurer
Aug 2020 - Nov 2023
3 years 4 months
Copenhagen, Denmark

Doctoral Researcher in Strategic Management and Digital Innovation

IT University of Copenhagen

  • Led ~6M DKK practice and research projects, collaborating globally, including 3-months stay in US
  • Presented at 6 conferences and practice workshops, turning complex findings into actionable strategies
  • Published 4 research articles on strategy and digital innovation using AI, interviews, and statistical methods
  • Designed and taught digital business courses and led events with start-ups, bridging research and business
Jun 2018 - Aug 2020
2 years 3 months
Kronberg, Germany

Consultant in Financial Services

Accenture GmbH

  • Spearheaded digital transformation and business intelligence initiatives across 4 strategic client projects
  • Enhanced portfolio management through reporting, monitoring, and facilitating stakeholder workshops
  • Developed business cases and feasibility studies, driving change in a data-driven and sustainable way
  • Drove strategic and innovation initiatives, incl. process optimization and SLA negotiations with senior leaders
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
7 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Market Research Analyst

TARGOBANK AG & Co. KGaA

  • Conducted market and customer analyses, driving strategic initiatives to align with strategic growth goals
  • Partnered with marketing teams to drive data-driven reports, optimizing performance and decision-making

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (3.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Education
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Strategy (6 years), Business Intelligence (4.5 years), Project Management (3.5 years), Research and Development (3.5 years), Finance (2 years), and Human Resources (2 years).

Strategy
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Research and Development
Finance
Human Resources

Summary

Strategic generalist with 6+ years in business strategy, AI/analytics, project and portfolio management, and digital innovation across consulting and research. A creative problem-solver, I turn complex challenges into clear direction and actionable ideas, bridging business and technology while engaging stakeholders through structured communication and effective workshops—often with a touch of humor. Curious and empathetic, I uncover patterns and thrive in environments that balance structure with autonomy. Guided by integrity and fairness, I deliver meaningful impact while helping others grow.

Skills

  • Business Management: Ms Word, Excel & Powerpoint, Program & Project Management, Design Thinking, Jira, Google
  • Data Analytics And Storytelling: Ms Power Bi, Ms Access, Sql, Python, R, Vba, Matlab, Spss, Latex, Celonis

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Advanced
Danish
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

Westfälische-Wilhelms-University

Master of Science in Information Systems · Information Systems · Münster, Germany

Oct 2010 - Nov 2013

Georg-August-University

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics · Mathematics · Göttingen, Germany

Oct 2008 - Jul 2011

Georg-August-University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration · Business Administration · Göttingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Project Management Professional

Atlassian

CFI Corporate Finance Foundations Professional

CFI

CFI Financial Analysis Modeling Professional

CFI

Change Management Professional

LinkedIn

Negotiation Professional

American Negotiation Institute

Product Management Professional

Aha!

Six Sigma Black Belt

The Six Sigma Council

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Where is Jan based?

Jan is based in København, Denmark.

What languages does Jan speak?

Jan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Danish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jan have?

Jan has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer, Doctoral Researcher in Strategic Management and Digital Innovation, Consultant in Financial Services.

What is Jan's latest experience?

Jan's most recent position is Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer at Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer.

What companies has Jan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan has worked for Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer and IT University of Copenhagen.

Which industries is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in industries like Education, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT). Jan also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Jan also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Operations, and Finance.

Which industries has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Jan's education?

Jan holds a Master in Information Systems from Westfälische-Wilhelms-University, a Bachelor in Mathematics from Georg-August-University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Georg-August-University.

Does Jan have any certificates?

Jan has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Project Management Professional, CFI Corporate Finance Foundations Professional, and CFI Financial Analysis Modeling Professional.

What is the availability of Jan?

Jan is immediately available for suitable projects.

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