Originally
Polish, I was born in the year 1981 in Essen, Germany. Until
I reached the age of 17, I attended a German grammar school.
When I was given the opportunity to go abroad, for an exchange
year to the United States, I left Germany. I spend my senior
year in Colorado, playing all-American sports, and eventually
graduating from there.
Returning
back home to Europe in 2000 and looking for the right next
step, I came across an American university campus, located
in Poland. This was the perfect opportunity for me learn the
language of my parents while continuing my education most
efficiently.
In
2004, as the first foreign national with a highly distinctive
grade point average and special honors for my bachelor thesis,
I graduated with a degree in Business Administration from
the School of Business - National-Louis University in Nowy
Sacz. Throughout my studies I gained over one year of professional
work experience across multiple industries and business functions.
Towards my biggest achievements I counted an internship working
for the CEO of the largest Human Resource Management Consultancy
in Germany (Kienbaum Management Consultants) as well as being
the first intern at SAP's Business Consulting practice.
Few
days later, I emigrated to Australia, where I commenced my
Master Degree in International Business at the Monash University
in Melbourne, focusing on international business strategy
and management. Throughout my full-time studies I continuously
worked for SAP Asia, supporting the Business Consulting practice.
On completion of my master's degree in 2005, I commenced my
first permanent employment as Associate Business Consultant
and quickly advanced to Business Consultant. Focusing on Value
identification and realisation of SAP projects/ investments
for SAP's largest and most strategic customers I have moved
into Value Engineering in 2008. Today I advise customers on
the Value of SAP Solutions, SAP Upgrades, Strategic Roadmaps,
and IT Strategy.
Towards
the greatest achievements I count a global recognition as
one of the most influencial teams across all of SAP (Business
Consulting Australia/ New Zealand), individual highest target
achievement across the team in 2006 and second-highest in
2007 (Team of 17 people), being most utilised consultant across
Australia/ New Zealand in Q3/2007 (out of over 200 Consultants),
and a nomination for a SAPRA Award (Employee recognition program)
for innovation in Q4/2007 and result orientation in Q4/ 2008
as part of the Value Engineering Team.
"Whatever
you do - do it best."
PERSON
& CHARACTER
I
increasingly enjoy to travel and discover new lifestyles,
habits and people's behaviour. People describe me as the nucleus
of the cell, and the glue that holds a group of people together.
I love to engage socially and entertain. Personal Interaction,
Smiles, powerful tunes and great vibes are the ingredients
of my "soup of the day". Balance in life is important
to me, but so is constant challenge, stimulation and continuous
improvement.
Intelligent,
honest, driven, result-oriented, persuasive and extravert
are a few adjectives that describe me well. My nature is friendly,
helpful and forthcoming.
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