Market Researcher

Germany

more than 25 years experience

Birthday:

Nationality:
American

27622918

University education

Timeframe
Degree / faculty / university
Study areas

1990-081997-07

completed

Ph.D.
Political Science

, United States

Professional experience

Timeframe
Occupation / company
Tasks

1999-09Till now

Research VP

, Germany
References are available upon request

ANALYSIS AND PUBLICATION
• Authored over 500 insightful and impactful research documents providing actionable advice to clients.
• Conducted primary market research on a global level with technology vendors and users.
• Published Gartner landmark documents such as Hype Cycles, Magic Quadrants and SWOTs, targeting strategic client initiatives.

COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
• Performed competitive intelligence by comparing vendors and products through research of Magic Quadrants and SWOTs.
• Reviewed and evaluated dozens of software contracts and RFPs.
• Advised users and vendors on optimizing their pricing strategies.
• Advised users and vendors on developing innovative and disruptive business cases.
• Advised users on selecting the best software solution and professional services providers.
• Advised users and vendor how to gain insights from industry best practices.

STATISTICS AND MODELING
• Created statistical models for technology forecasting, market analytics, market sizing, market shares, market modeling, trend analysis, customer insight, scenario planning and competitor analysis.

CLIENT SUPPORT
• Conducted around 6,000 client inquiry calls and on-site visits, proofs-of-concept, strategic consulting sessions, workshops and briefing sessions.
• Supported technology vendors and technology users with their technology investments and strategic decision making on all levels of their organizations, ranging from CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, CMOs to product leaders through inquiries, consulting and sales support.
• Delivered keynote presentations at industry events.

TEAMWORK, COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP
• Managed research agendas across multiple teams and multiple geographies.
• Managed complex cross-team products including Magic Quadrants, Hype Cycles, Cool Vendor reports, forecasts and market shares.

  • Document_Experience_011.pdf

Language ability

Language
Level
Exam / certificate
German
Mother tongue

English
Fluent (C1)

Other skills

Key professional skills
Driver licenses
Interests, hobbies, personal

best practices
business analyst
business development
business intelligence
business strategy
competitive analysis
competitive intelligence
contract review
forecasting
industry analyst
market intelligence
market research
market share
market trend
marketing communications
partner relations
research management
RFP evaluation
strategic planning
strategy analyst
technology selection
telco analyst
telecom analyst
trend analyst
vendor selection

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