Raphael S.

Strategic Consultant & AI Systems Developer; App Developer & Product Designer

Barcelona, Spain

Experience

Strategic Consultant & AI Systems Developer; App Developer & Product Designer

Independent

  • Designs AI-powered business systems combining structured databases, LLMs, and workflow automation.

  • Leads API development to integrate HR, CRM, and analytics systems.

  • Implemented UKG Ready platform integration for workforce data visibility.

  • Focus on ethical AI implementation, transparency, and GDPR compliance.

  • Develops iOS applications using Xcode and SwiftUI as a member of the Apple Developer Program.

  • Builds MVPs for digital products combining AI-driven interfaces and user-centric design.

  • Creator of Famiva, a family-sharing and micro-donation app integrating Stripe Connect, Supabase, and Backblaze B2.

  • Manages secure data and payment management systems.

Founder; Product & Innovation Manager

Natural Intelligence, Mylash (E-Commerce)

  • Founded and managed cosmetics and e-commerce business distributed via Amazon FBA.
  • Oversaw sourcing, compliance, VAT, and digital marketing.
  • Developed AI color-recommendation system for cosmetics and fashion (US patent pre-filing).
  • Managed full product lifecycle from concept to distribution.
France

Interim Head of Marketing; Brand Expansion Lead

Recent International Brand

  • Coordinated international brand rollout across multiple markets.
  • Built partnership and KOL strategies with kindergartens, influencers, and educators.
  • Managed omnichannel marketing campaigns and creative direction.
  • Automated IT pipelines generating localized media content.
Germany

Corporate Project Manager

Siemens

  • Assistant to Germany Head and Global Head of Application Management (2,000 employees worldwide).
  • Developed global KPI systems and managed merger preparations.
  • Coordinated cross-country collaboration in 20 subsidiaries.
  • Focused on IT governance, performance metrics, and digital process integration.
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Academic Researcher & Lecturer

University of Cambridge

  • Research published in Nature; covered by Harvard Business Review and The Economist.
  • Led two-year, 28-team quantitative study on coordination and leadership.
  • Taught MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programs for up to 680 students.

Summary

Strategic consultant, researcher, and product innovator with 15+ years of international experience connecting AI implementation, organizational behavior, and business strategy. Combines academic rigor, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and hands-on development experience to help organizations align technology, leadership, and growth.

Background spans corporate leadership at Siemens, academic research at Cambridge, and entrepreneurial ventures in AI systems, HR technology, and app development.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
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Education

Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

RSM Erasmus University Rotterdam

BSc · International Business Administration · Rotterdam, Netherlands · 3.8

Including self-organized studies abroad at institutions: University Tecnológico de Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico 2005-2006 (1 year), St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2006 (1 term), and San Andrés University, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2017 (1 month) Graduated in top 10% of class. Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation

University of Cambridge

MPhil in Innovation, Strategy & Organization · Cambridge, United Kingdom

University of Cambridge

PhD in Management, Organizational Behavior & Strategy · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

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