Yashar Sadeghi

Managing Director/Consultant

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years
Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director/Consultant

Efficient Consulting

  • Led strategic IT and process consulting projects, streamlined business operations and aligned IT systems with business objectives, resulting in a 20% improvement in organizational efficiency.
  • Directed international transformation projects using agile and traditional methods, leading a cross-functional team of more than 15 professionals, delivering solutions on time and within budget.
  • Developed cloud-based ERP/CRM systems (Salesforce, Infor, Microsoft) for clients, ensuring seamless integration and reducing system downtime by 30%.
  • Managed large-scale change management initiatives, actively engaging stakeholders at all levels and supporting the successful rollout of innovative systems in global organizations.
  • Oversaw requirements analysis and RFP processes for clients, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving operational workflows.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
1 year 6 months
Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Cloudideas

  • Implemented cloud-based solutions (Salesforce Core Cloud & Marketing Cloud) for key clients, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated a high-performing team of over 10 consultants and developers to ensure the successful and timely delivery of more than 3 complex cloud migration projects under tight deadlines.
  • Optimized clients' business processes by gathering requirements and integrating data analytics, leading to a 15% improvement in customer retention.
  • Developed communication strategies and managed stakeholder relationships, contributing to the successful launch of several cross-functional projects.
Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
2 years 5 months
Hamburg, Germany

Consultant, Strategic Transformation Unit

Aequitas Affinity

  • Advised global clients on IT strategy, business alignment, and transformation initiatives, resulting in a measurable 30% improvement in overall service delivery.
  • Led international transformation projects using agile and traditional project management methods to deliver solutions for global companies with complex requirements.
  • Drove cross-department process optimization and roadmap definition to ensure clients' processes were streamlined and aligned with their digital transformation goals.
  • Guided clients through RFI/RFP processes, identified the most suitable vendors, and reduced procurement costs by 20%.
  • Created assets to assess companies’ maturity levels in areas like digital business and CRM, enhancing clients' overall strategic alignment.
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
6 months
Hamburg, Germany

Solution Consultant

Netnomics

  • Delivered cloud-based projects (Salesforce Core Cloud/Marketing Cloud) for clients, improving customer relationship management and boosting customer satisfaction by 20%.
  • Conducted in-depth requirements workshops with clients to capture critical business needs and deliver tailored solutions fully aligned with strategic business goals.
  • Designed cloud strategy solutions, identified and addressed gaps in client systems, resulting in a 15% improvement in data processing and segmentation.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials and led interactive end-user sessions, achieving a 95% adoption rate for newly implemented cloud platforms.
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
1 year 4 months
Norderstedt, Germany
Hybrid

IT Consultant, Air Freight

Lufthansa Industry Solutions

  • Overhauled a complex enterprise-level IT landscape for a major client, focusing on hybrid project management and rigorous business analysis to optimize mission-critical air freight systems.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects, coordinating over 30 stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of system improvements that increased operational efficiency by 18%.
  • Performed business analysis, designed and implemented test scenarios and data collection strategies to ensure all system components were optimized and met functional requirements.
  • Coordinated the work of developers and distributed offshore teams, resulting in a 20% reduction in project timelines through improved collaboration.
Apr 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 7 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant, CRM Department

Cognizant Technology Solutions

  • Provided technical and functional consulting for Salesforce implementation (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud), resulting in a 30% increase in sales team productivity.
  • Developed detailed, scalable software designs for custom Salesforce solutions, ensuring requirements compliance and exceeding expectations in over four global projects.
  • Conducted requirements gathering and user training workshops, boosting user adoption by 25%.
  • Drove integration of Salesforce with existing IT systems, improving data sync and reducing system errors by 20%.
  • Led both agile and traditional projects, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction with a 95% positive feedback rate.

Summary

Experienced Experienced IT consultant and project manager with a successful track record of leading international transformation programs for companies like VW Financial Services, Deutsche Bahn, Liebherr and BMW. Specializing in strategic IT and process consulting, aligning complex system landscapes with business goals, and delivering sustainable digital transformations. Deep expertise in cloud system architecture (e.g. Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, Infor) and integrating scalable end-to-end solutions. Combines technology, process and stakeholder perspectives into clear, coherent target visions, setting me apart from traditional project managers.

Skills

  • Strategic It & Process Consulting

  • Target Operating Model

  • Cloud Architecture

  • It Governance

  • Project Management

  • Erp/crm Implementation

  • Agile & Hybrid Project Leadership

  • Salesforce Expertise

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • System Integration

  • Risk Management

  • Resource Planning

  • Change Management

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Regulatory & Compliance

  • Digital Transformation

  • Ai In Organizations

  • Organizational Development

  • Vendor Management

  • Requirements Analysis

  • Target State Definition

  • Programming Languages: Java | Php | Apex | Html | Css

  • Databases: Sql

  • Modeling Languages: Epc | Bpmn | Uml

  • Tools And Technologies: Salesforce (Core Clouds And Marketing Cloud) | Rest Api | Microsoft 365 (Sharepoint Online | Ms Azure/entra | Ms Project | Ms Office) | Infor Ln | Jira/confluence | Hp Quality Center | Canva | Content Management Systems (Emma | D.velop | Synthesia) | Enterprise Architect | Bic | Aris | Miro | Google Analytics | Customer Interaction Center (Genesys)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

HAW Hamburg

Bachelor of Science, majoring in Information Systems, Software Engineering and Business Administration · Business Informatics · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Coach Certification: Scrum Master

Agile Coach

Maxpert ITIL Certificate: ITIL Foundation

Maxpert

APMG International Certificate: Change Management

APMG International

Maxpert Project Management Certificate: PRINCE2

Maxpert

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Salesforce

Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist

Salesforce

ICCE Certified Interaction Center Engineer

ICCE

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