Yashar Sadeghi - Managing Director/Consultant

Q: Where is Yashar based?

Yashar is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Yashar speak?

Yashar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yashar have?

Yashar has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Yashar has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Yashar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yashar's latest experience?

Yashar's most recent position is Managing Director/Consultant at Efficient Consulting .

Q: What companies has Yashar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yashar has worked for Efficient Consulting , Cloudideas , and Aequitas Affinity .

Q: Which industries is Yashar most experienced in?

Yashar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas is Yashar most experienced in?

Yashar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Yashar also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Yashar worked in recently?

Yashar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Yashar worked in recently?

Yashar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

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.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (6.5 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Information Technology

Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (10 years), Project Management (10 years), Strategy (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (2.5 years), and Sales (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Sales

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

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Yashar based?

Yashar is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Yashar speak?

Yashar speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Yashar have?

Yashar has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Yashar has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Yashar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yashar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yashar would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director/Consultant, Project Manager, Consultant, Strategic Transformation Unit.

What is Yashar's latest experience?

Yashar's most recent position is Managing Director/Consultant at Efficient Consulting.

What companies has Yashar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yashar has worked for Efficient Consulting, Cloudideas, and Aequitas Affinity.

Which industries is Yashar most experienced in?

Yashar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Yashar most experienced in?

Yashar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Yashar also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Sales.

Which industries has Yashar worked in recently?

Yashar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Yashar worked in recently?

Yashar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Yashar's education?

Yashar holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from HAW Hamburg.

Does Yashar have any certificates?

Yashar has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Coach Certification: Scrum Master, Maxpert ITIL Certificate: ITIL Foundation, and APMG International Certificate: Change Management.

What is the availability of Yashar?

Yashar is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yashar?

Yashar's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.