Safrian F. - Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant

Meudon, France

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year

France

Develop research questions, execute the research and present the result on the topic of MRV (Measurement Reporting Verification) of project level. Develop understanding on carbon market.
Helped 2 startups to discover +10M USD potential for their beach head market, and +15 Mt emission avoidance potential. Interviewed the founders directly, and discussed with mentors.

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year

France

Drafted report for Indonesia industry decarbonisation mainly for 2 sectors: textile and steel. Focused on biomass-based boiler and heat pump for textile sector, and carbon capture, DRI, EAF and renewable hydrogen for steel sector.
Created financial and emission simulation for steel decarbonisation for various scenarios

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Achieved $4M in cost savings for a client’s plant in Oman by streamlining biomass purchase policy, supply types & price.
Identified $50M market potential of H2 electrolysis market size for a client

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Indonesia

Simultaneously directed several feasibility studies aimed to decarbonize cement plant operation in Indonesia, collaborating with Japanese strategic partner.
Spearheaded a $100M business development effort in soil stabilization using waste materials to support energy savings at client mining sites, including JV formation investigations.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Indonesia

Delivered $10M cost savings by leading P-100 cost saving project in the company. Coordinated with line functions: Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Indonesia

Increased sales per customer by 150% by deploying RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis, creating a suitable loyalty program, salesforce KPIs, and regional sales strategies.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Trinidad and Tobago

Generated $630K in client-side savings by outperforming the drilling schedule and coaching less experienced engineers.

Experienced in engaging with diverse stakeholders across the private sector (large corporates, startups, academia) and public sector (international organisations)
Skilled in market research, strategy development, business development analysis, policy analysis, and financial analysis, with a track record of supporting decision-makers in complex and multi-sector environments
Deep expertise in market research and climate-related topics, particularly in sustainability and decarbonisation