Resume

Education

  1. Bootcamp in Data Analytics, DataScientest / Paris Mines, France

    2023

    Participated in a three-month bootcamp, acquiring essential skills to leverage technology effectively for business automation and data analytics (e.g., Python, PowerBI, SQL, Docker).

  2. Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Mainz, Germany

    2009 — 2013

  3. Master of European Studies, IEP Paris / University of Bath

    2003 — 2004

  4. Diploma in Business Administration, University of Frankfurt, Germany

    1998 — 2003

Experience

  1. CEO - Freelancer, Bastian Brand Consulting

    2016 — Present

    Working as a freelancer mainly in FP&A and data analytics. Industries recently covered are technology, insurance, automotive. Also involved in research (CDD) and software development.

  2. Private Equity Analyst, goetzpartners

    2015 — 2016

    Worked on various strategy projects and Commercial Due Diligences. Also responsible for a FP&A project in the telecommunications space.

  3. Investment Manager, Pathfinder Capital

    2013 — 2015

    Having discovered Bitcoin at an early stage I joined a Fintech startup to set up and manage a venture capital fund in the crypto space.

  4. Corporate Finance Consultant, McKinsey & Company

    2004 — 2009

    Working from Munich and Amsterdam. Focus of my work was equity research, financial benchmarking, company valuation, and scenario planning.

  5. Current and past side projects

    Business plan evaluator at BayStartup, equity research analyst in the automotive industry, and co-Founder of a gift e-commerce business.