“It's rare to come across standout talent like Sebastian. I've had the pleasure of being a client of his for several months, during which he has impressed me with his dual expertise in both the intricacies of business operations and the technical depths of development. Sebastian possesses a profound understanding of ecommerce, especially in the area of optimizing customer search and navigation experiences, thereby significantly improving our conversion rates. His prowess with Google Cloud solutions is nothing short of remarkable, earning him the title of a true "Google Cloud Ninja" in my eyes. Sebastian has exceptional communication skills. He has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into digestible information, ensuring we're always being kept up-to-date. This proactive approach to communication has been invaluable and greatly admired. Flexibility is another of Sebastian's strong suits. Our business needs have evolved over time, and Sebastian has consistently adapted to these changes, showing genuine commitment and support towards our objectives. Beyond his technical and professional capabilities, working with Sebastian has been an absolute delight. His combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills has contributed significantly to our success. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sebastian to any team or project; his contribution goes beyond just fulfilling roles.”
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Salesforce is proud to join the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Tech Council alongside Google and other leaders in the commerce industry to steer…
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Our shopping agent connects the breadcrumbs of intent and inspiration to guide the customer journey. It skips traditional search filters and helps…
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Education
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NYU Stern School of Business
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Activities and Societies: VP, Stern Technology Association
Specializations: Product Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Graduate Student Ambassador, MBA Admissions Committee
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Associate Board Member
BUILD
- 2 years 10 months
Children
In addition to mentoring, I also served on BUILD’s Associate Board. Responsibilities included fundraising, event planning, and subcommittee participation to achieve the wider organization’s goals.
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Mentor
BUILD
- 3 years 11 months
Children
BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities and propel them to high school, college, and career success. I meet with high schoolers at the Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy weekly to help them pitch, build, and market their product ideas.
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Court Appointed Special Advocate
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
- 1 year 4 months
Children
As a Wisconsin CASA, I advocated for foster children in court hearings, met weekly with children in their foster care homes and reported on family dynamics, living situations, and the wants and/or needs of the children involved in open cases.
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Mentor
Westminster College
- Present 7 years 5 months
Education
Every spring I guide a college senior through the final three months of their undergraduate degree to help them refine their professional network and recruit for their first full-time role.
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Digital Marketing Consultant
International Mountain Bicycling Association
- 1 year 6 months
Environment
I assisted with digital marketing outreach efforts for the organization that builds, maintains, advocates for, and rides south-central Wisconsin’s mountain bike trails.
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Honors & Awards
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Andre Koo Tech MBA Scholarship Recipient
New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
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Technology Commercialization & Innovation Program Grant
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program, administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, provides competitive grants to small businesses and university teams to accelerate the commercialization of their innovative technologies.
This program helps companies secure non-dilutive funding at critical points in their funding and commercialization lifecycles, resulting in long-term success and economic development in the state.
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