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CEO and Co-Founder

Cambridge Judge Business School

Guest speaker for MBA and MFin lectures on the importance of Investor Fit in the Venture Capital industry and how technologies currently being developed will make this easier.

Guest Speaker

TAINA Technology Limited

-	Produced financial model, collateral and managed prospective VC and institutional investor communications that ensured valuations between 8-10X end of year ARR, leading to term sheets
-	Delivered 60% of new revenues in 2019
-	Won key first clients in the crypto and stock-trading segments
-	Negotiated key customer contracts, ensuring the business could price higher than competitors through a superior offering
-	Established a presence in the USA as part of international expansion (pre-US incorporation)
-	Co-designed and produced a retail customer-facing web and mobile web application to early adopter clients, from a business (non-technical) perspective (B2B2C distribution model)
-	Managed the successful go-live of said app, ensuring customer and compliance needs from application were met by the Technology and Compliance teams
-	Created training manuals and processes for client customer service teams to manage exception handling
-	Solicited and fed customer feedback into roadmap, produced business cases and championed customer needs with high value generating potential
-	Managed, maintained and upsold key client relationships
-	Designed and produced marketing and sales collateral, managed website re-design
-	Responsible for prospect demonstrations in key growth segments
-	Trained new users on the platform, requiring a detailed knowledge of the system and architecture
-	Invited on the Oracle podcast to discuss TAINA, Data & Analytics
-	Represented TAINA at events and in publications, including a DIT event in Frankfurt and in L39 publications.
-	Managed market communications specific to B2B and B2B2C distribution model of the business, ensuring regular feeds of market news.
-	Co-ordinated office move
-	Trained team members in production of collateral, account management and demonstrations 
-	Key decision maker for non-technical business hires
-	Successfully applied to the Morgan Stanley Multi-Cultural Innovation Lab as part of a team

Commercial and Communications Lead

Axis Corporate

Leading European Fintech: 
- Building a business on DLT for international remittances and lending platform. Activities include economic modelling, business analysis, competitor analysis, vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, customer journey mapping and client relationship management.  
- Creating Funding applications; Strategy, Product road map, commercialisation of core technology, financial sector partnership and distribution model strategy.
Leading European Fintech:
- Producing a report on market entry strategy and product alignment. Including TAM, SAM, SOM analysis, assessing likely demand for a groundbreaking financial product.
Other:
- Advising Fintechs and FIs on application to the Alternative Remedies Capability and Innovation Fund

Senior Consultant

Leading UK Bank: 
  - Assisted Branch rationalisation and Bank digitisation Programme
  - Digital tool selection, business case writing, Fintech partnership co-ordination

UK Challenger Banks and Fintechs:
  - RBS Alternative Remedies package Capability and Innovation fund strategic advisory

Head of Fintech partnerships: 
      - Ecosystem integration and evolution (technical and process)
      - Regulated DLT e-money payments and micro-payments projects 
      - Durable Media Proof of Concept
      - Business Case and senior stakeholder buy-in

Consultant

UKIMUN

Games and events company specialising in competitive game-ification around elections and other political scenarios. 
Basic data model creation for US and UK election scenarios.

Co Founder

Public Sector Security Services  – Project Manager and Business Analyst					
Led Software as a Service based project. Including: 
- Led process design for new software development marketplace project
- Management of multiple stakeholders senior to him both inside CSC and from other towers in a SIAM model
- Supported the transition of new joiners to CSC, acting in an ambassador role to multiple new work streams
- Delivered several process analyses, delivering better value to the client

Global Insurer Next-Generation IT Operating Model - Business Analyst				
- Assisted the design of a Digital TOM to enable more rapid product and service development. 
- Ensured digital strategy cohesion; combining the CSC digital vision for a Global Insurer's Operations with the vision of the client. 
- Managed internal stakeholders in an engagement with multiple moving parts.

MiFiD II impact assessment for Global FS Institution 
- Organisational impact analysis
- Recommendations on impacted business areas

Next-Generation IT Operating Model 
- Produced impact analysis for IT TOM for future integration of big data, BI, automation and hybrid cloud capabilities 
- Produced technology maturity matrix for future integrations as part of strategic change roadmap

Achievements:
- Created CSC viewpoint on the new EU-US Data Privacy Shield Agreement (data privacy)
- Co-authored CSC's thought leadership on Next-Generation Digital Target Operating Models
- Impact Analysis of MiFID II regulations on a Global Financial Institution
- Assisting with development of a Future Target Operating Model and future strategy for a global Financial Services firm
- Software Development Marketplace for Public Sector
- PRINCE II Foundation certified

Associate Consultant

thisislanguage.com

- Led business development in the UK market and assisted with US market growth
- Assisted the design of future growth strategy following a successful funding round
- Produced a phased business growth plan based upon demographic hotspots
- Assisted agile product development feedback loop from customer interactions

Account Executive & future strategy planner (Edtech startup)

- KYC reviews of High Risk and Ultra High Risk institutional clients

Senior Associate

CfBT Education Trust

- Business process re-engineering
- Business Analysis
- Proof reading of policies and standards

(Hays Contractor) Data Analyst - Agresso Project

Sovereign Housing Association

- Communications with stakeholders throughout the group
- Housing Market Research & Review for Sovereign Living Operations Manager
- Research project for Board into possible compatibility of Islamic Finance with Social Housing
- Legal Administration of complex Shared-Ownership property sales (6 party conveyancing procedures)
- Internal and external stakeholder management

(Hays Contractor) Conveyancing co-ordinator and Market Researcher

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Daniel Sawko

Voltric

A mobility solution that integrates various forms of transport services into a single mobility service available on demand.

Founder & CEO

The Consortium

Lead on delivering multi-platform market leading product presentation of content and promotions.

Coordinated with Category Managers in managing and delivering new products. Managed product life cycle whilst Lead on pagination and page layout for annual catalogues. Supported market led insight activity using competitor analysis, customer research and appropriate monitoring of governing bodies and legislation.
•	Clearance Project: Initiated and organized a project looking at how to increase sales activity on clearance items across all portfolios
•	Website Review: Contributed to improvements on the customer journey across to consolidate all three websites into one.

Product Marketing Manager

BGA (BG Automotive)

Assisted in implementing and driving the marketing plan and all other promotional activities.

Assist sales and product teams in planning & implementing marketing activities across all online & offline channels, setting up new marketing strategies, and writing new marketing material & website content. Manage and build customer relationships and assist with campaign building, press releasing & promotional copy production.

* Utilised CRM database to develop and improve business relations with current and potential customers as well as learn how to best cater to their needs.

Marketing Executive

Managed the development and performance of three related product groups.

Developed and implemented product strategy whilst gathering information about customers’ needs to support the decision making proceed. Monitored competitors’ position on the market and analysed their products. Measured the effects of the implemented product changes and worked closely with the technical/engineers to ensure the products for fit for market. Coordinated with suppliers to negotiate on competitive prices.

* Prepared products performance and market analysis reports for management to support strategic decision making.

* Developed a suitable new to range development strategies.

* Critically analysed data from competitor and market intelligence, effectively created product strategies and plans.

Junior Product Manager

RedSeven Marketing

Oversaw digital marketing strategy and execution to enhance social media engagement.

Executed an internal marketing audit. Envisioned and implemented strategic digital marketing campaigns in accordance with overall group marketing plans. Aligned core business, revenue, and growth goals to enhance ROI. Forged robust relationships. Detailed and conveyed aggressive marketing through digital channels including social media and email. Utilised analytics, executed market analysis to determine market conditions, competitor data, and customer behaviour. Delivered a research project, carried out qualitative research, and analysed on social media insights and competitive roles in the marketplace. Utilised findings to build corporate social media content to attract new recruits.

* Championed digital marketing strategies, enhanced social media content and engagement.

* Spearheaded social media reporting and advertising, increased digital conversion rates.

Marketing Placement Consultant

Nationwide Building Society

Gathered and presented data to develop business responses and enhance the customer experience.

Devised and presented information and reports detailing the analysis of customer queries from the Building Society’s ‘Recommend a Friend’ Scheme. Provided support to the Current Account Switch Team in customer seven Day Switching applications. Devised and presented progress reports to the senior management team.

* Investigated complaints, resolved issues to the satisfaction of all parties.

* Established strong and mutually beneficial relationships with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.

* Consistently met Service Level Agreements, without compromising standards or banking industry regulations.

* Awarded ‘Temp of the Month’, July 2016.

Customer Service Advisor & RAF Analyst

Music Professional

Along side my education, I have always worked independently writing and producing music. During this time, i've managed to increase my experience and also contacts. I have worked on songs, music for motion picture/ visual and even spoken work. I have great experience using DAW such as Logic X and Pro Tools. Furthermore, this has led me to acquire strong production skills and techniques. 

Performance/Production Experience 

2015 Untitled Citifaith Recording Project and Music Trip, UK and New York
2014 Wychwood Festival and Pitt Fest, Glos UK and Berlin, Germany
2013 Cheltenham Town Hall and Mosaic House, Prague, Czech Republic
2012 Ghana in Britain Project - https://soundcloud.com/iammoak/ghana-in-britain-poetry-spoken
2011 Radio show at New Swindon College



Fergie Time- https://soundcloud.com/iammoak/fergie-time
Rock Bottom- https://soundcloud.com/iammoak/rock-bottom
Disarano Flow- https://soundcloud.com/andreways/disarano-flow
Undergraduate EP- http://drewdrewofficial.bandcamp.com/album/undergraduate-ep
Use Somebody (Cover)- https://soundcloud.com/bianca-polizzi/use-somebody-cover-bianca


Alongside all my production skills, I also have great experience within audio production (sound design, editing and mixing). I’ve gained most of my sound production experience from working as a Sound Engineer.

Producer and Songwriter

Nando's UK

Regularly working quickly and efficiently in a dynamic and quick paced environment whilst not compromising quality.
Working well under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
Using my interpersonal and communication skills through regularly dealing with customers both in person and on the phone.
Putting customers first through building a positive rapport with them.
Trained to work in all areas of the restaurant

Front and Back of House Buddy Staff

BGM Entertainment

I spent August 2014 on a placement at BGM Entertainment. As of november that year, I started to get paid for roles which in included, but were not limited to, music production and songwriting, at the request of clients.

Songwriter/Producer

Vennys on behalf of Thames Water

Chased water meter reading from customer and dealt with enquires. Provided a quality service to customers with a sensitive but confident manner

Customer Services Specialist

Worked in an extreme environment, scanning and approving medical devices.
Needed a good eye for detail

Production Operative

Maintaining consistent commitment throughout my educational, extracurricular, and professional career has led me to develop highly refined leadership and teamwork skills. My previous voluntary and humanitarian work, my current responsibilities and projects have also allowed me to develop strong organisational skills and an enthusiastic demeanour. With a BA Honours degree in Popular Music and a Master of Science (MSc) focused in Marketing from University of the West of England, I am able to cooperate convivially as part of a team and independently yet able to lead with conviction. The ambition is to increase my experiences and development.

Skills and Experiences:

Produced concise and informative information packs for certain key stakeholders.

Analysed and developed strategic marketing plans for entertainment projects.

Good written, verbal and data analytical skills; Problem Solver

Ability to create and develop product strategies and plans; 

Ability to analyse data from multiple viewpoints including market data, competitive offerings, and other information sources.

Ability to challenge, influence, confidently engage with other stakeholders whilst maintaining an aptitude to champion new ideas; self-motivated, creative and a quick learner.

Confident and flexible member of any team; able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Strong communication skills 





My previous music experience includes:
Music Marketing and Release
Producing Music / Audio (engineering, editing)
Songwriting
Session Performing
Working in Recording Studios 


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Daniel Sawko

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