Jan S.

Freelancer, Researcher, and Leadership Developer

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København, Denmark

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 9 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

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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