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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Led the creation of the quantitative research division, developing sales strategies and delivering data-driven insights that empowered clients to drive growth. Revamped the business model, significantly reducing costs while enhancing overall profitability.

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Led a geographically diverse team to deliver key insights for clients across Africa. Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Joined NYU Abu Dhabi as an industry expert in quantitative research, specializing in the GCC region. Developed and taught the Survey Research course, guiding students through the full research process, from design to analysis using tools like Stata and SPSS. Mentored students on capstone projects focused on data collection in the GCC and South Asia, bridging academic learning with real-world applications.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established and led three new departments across multiple countries, driving 30% YOY growth. Secured clients across various sectors, including tourism, government, finance, and telecom. Introduced innovative methodologies and led workshops with government organizations on utilizing data for strategic decision-making.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Increased annual sales by 15% while leading a team of account managers. Launched a GIS department that delivered an award-winning geo-statistical solution. Led large-scale projects on population and consumer metrics, and provided strategic insights for market entry initiatives. Collaborated with media teams on sampling and statistical methodologies for key viewership projects.

London, United Kingdom

Led quantitative research for clients in academic publishing and research agencies. Designed and executed marketing and social research, including survey development and statistical analysis. Delivered insights and strategic recommendations, providing thought leadership on market research to clients.

Bucharest, Romania

Spearheaded the efforts to achieve ISO-9001 certification for research quality. Served as the chief statistical expert, mentoring teams in advanced analyses and methodologies. Enhanced the company's public profile through high-impact research projects and led the transition from traditional data collection to modern, technology-driven methods.

Paris Area, France

Early Career Highlights (1998–2006)During this period, I held several key roles in media analysis, policy research, communication strategy, and academic teaching across various organizations and institutions. My work spanned political analysis, electoral strategy, and research, contributing to thought leadership and strategic initiatives during a critical time of post-communist transition. Highlights include:Conducted media analysis and policy research for a democracy-promoting think tank.Contributed to developing the Romanian Presidency's communication strategy.Designed electoral communication strategies and led survey teams for political campaigns.Engaged in political research and publication with leading European research institutes.Taught research methodology and electoral strategy at Sciences Po and the University of Bucharest.

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Phd, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Electoral dynamics in post-communist Romania

Ma, Political Sociology And Public Policy

Advanced statistics, advanced methods in qualitative and quantitative research, introduction to cognitive theories.

Ba, Political Science

Main sociological theories; introduction to research in sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science; introduction to political.