Paola Ieger Gaeski
Hilversum
Summary
Strategic Business Specialist with a proven track record of driving innovation and aligning business strategies for measurable impact. Leading high-impact projects at KPMG, specializing in AI tool development, data analytics, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver scalable solutions. Passionate about fostering inclusive, technology-driven transformation that creates lasting client value.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Specialist
KPMG
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitate and mentor idea owners for 15 monthly innovation initiatives, guiding them to refine and scale their propositions in alignment with business needs.
- Evaluate business cases for relevance, scalability, and longevity while challenging stakeholders to enhance their proposals.
- Collaborate with Head of Assurance and senior stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Support the development of generative data & analytics tools, large language models, robotics, and large-scale data prediction models.
- Serve as early beta tester and advocate for AI development tools within KPMG.
- Manage the startup incubator within KPMG Assurance, driving the integration of audit-specific D&A and AI solutions.
Junior Policy Intern
United Nations
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported management of systems, for smooth operation of projects including staff management, budget management, activity and results monitoring, project progress reporting, among others
- Supported development of briefings, content and background reports and collaterals for said projects
- Supported the organization of 27 events in relation to Girls in ICTs and EQUALS, engaging with external partners in Africa and Europe to coordinate content, speakers, follow up actions and logistics before, during and after each event
- Contributed to strategic planning for global ICT initiatives, focusing on gender equality and inclusive technology.
Business Intern
Fintechdb
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Compiled extensive industry data of 4,214 companies
- Mastered Excel for data organization and analysis
- Delivered high-quality reports for strategic decision-making
- Streamlined data analysis processes, boosting report delivery efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - International Finance
Geneva Business School
Geneva, Switzerland01.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Elon University
North Carolina, USA05.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Elon University
North Carolina, USA05.2020
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Operations Strategy
- Consulting & Innovation
- Advanced Analytics
- Technology Solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Cultural Fluency & Global Awareness
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
German
Intermediate
B1
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Hobbies
- Cycling
- Volunteering For NGO in Uganda
- Travelling
- Playing Violin
- Learning new languages
Timeline
Business Specialist
KPMG
02.2022 - Current
Junior Policy Intern
United Nations
01.2021 - 08.2021
Business Intern
Fintechdb
01.2019 - 04.2019
Master of Science - International Finance
Geneva Business School
Bachelor of Science -
Elon University
Bachelor of Science -
Elon University
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