As a Financial Analyst at CleverConnect, a dynamic SaaS scale-up, I contributed to strategic financial planning and operational efficiency, delivering data-driven solutions that optimized resource allocation and enhanced decision-making at the leadership level. My efforts directly impacted company-wide cost savings, reporting accuracy, and investor confidence. - Built a financial model to identify €6M in savings, enabling the company to achieve Adjusted EBITDA breakeven. - Automated data extraction processes to reduce monthly reporting time by 25%, leading to improved financial accuracy and operational efficiency. - Conducted a marketing mix analysis to reallocate resources, increasing ROI without additional budget allocations, boosting revenue growth. - Collaborated with C-suite executives on investor presentations to align financial insights with strategic goals, strengthening stakeholder trust. - Designed an HR KPI dashboard to provide leadership with quick access to metrics, reducing decision-making time by 90%.

As a Design Engineer at NewSpace Research & Technologies, an innovative aerospace defense startup, I led cross-functional projects focused on UAV design and prototyping while driving operational efficiency and project sustainability. My contributions ranged from developing cost models to optimizing supply chains, enabling on-time delivery and improved client satisfaction. - Led the design and rapid prototyping of four UAVs, reducing development time by 75%, securing a $25M contract. - Developed a life-cycle cost model to optimize project sustainability, enabling strategic cost controls and efficient resource allocation. - Streamlined supply chain operations by reducing lead times by 30%, ensuring timely delivery of essential UAV components. - Reduced UAV downtime by 20% through operational improvements, increasing availability to 85% for critical missions. - Collaborated with clients and senior leadership to align project milestones, strengthening trust and securing long-term partnerships.