Safrian Farizi - Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant

Q: Where is Safrian based?

Safrian is based in Meudon, France .

Q: What languages does Safrian speak?

Safrian speaks the following languages: Indonesian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Safrian have?

Safrian has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Safrian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Safrian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Safrian's latest experience?

Safrian's most recent position is Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant at HEC Paris .

Q: What companies has Safrian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Safrian has worked for HEC Paris , OECD , Arthur D Little , and Holcim (currently Solusi Bangun Indonesia) .

Q: Which industries is Safrian most experienced in?

Safrian is most experienced in industries like Construction , Energy , and Education . Safrian also has some experience in Manufacturing , Metals and Mining , and Utilities .

Q: Which business areas is Safrian most experienced in?

Safrian is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Strategy , and Finance . Safrian also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Marketing , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Safrian worked in recently?

Safrian has recently worked in industries like Construction , Education , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Safrian worked in recently?

Safrian has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Strategy , and Finance .

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Meudon, France

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

France

Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant

HEC Paris

Develop research questions, execute the research and present the result on the topic of MRV (Measurement Reporting Verification) of project level. Develop understanding on carbon market.
Helped 2 startups to discover +10M USD potential for their beach head market, and +15 Mt emission avoidance potential by interviewing the founders directly and discussing with mentors.

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

France

Clean Energy Finance & Investment Mobilization (CEFIM) Policy Analyst

OECD

Drafted report for Indonesia industry decarbonisation mainly for 2 sectors: textile and steel. Focused on biomass-based boiler and heat pump for textile sector, and carbon capture, DRI, EAF and renewable hydrogen for steel sector.
Created financial and emission simulation for steel decarbonisation for various scenarios.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

MBA Summer Analyst (Energy & Utilities Practice)

Arthur D Little

Achieved $4M in cost savings for a client’s plant in Oman by streamlining biomass purchase policy, supply types & price.
Identified $50M market potential of H2 electrolysis market size for a client.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Indonesia

Partnership Manager

Holcim (currently Solusi Bangun Indonesia)

Simultaneously directed several feasibility studies aimed to decarbonize cement plant operation in Indonesia, collaborating with Japanese strategic partner.
Spearheaded a $100M business development effort in soil stabilization using waste materials to support energy savings at client mining sites, including JV formation investigations.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Indonesia

Internal Consultant - CEO Office

Holcim (currently Solusi Bangun Indonesia)

Delivered $10M cost savings by leading P-100 cost saving project in the company.
Coordinated with line functions: supply chain, procurement and finance.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Indonesia

Performance & Loyalty Analyst

Holcim (currently Solusi Bangun Indonesia)

Increased sales per customer by 150% by deploying RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis, creating a suitable loyalty program, salesforce KPIs and regional sales strategies.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Indonesia

Field Engineer

Schlumberger

Generated $630K in client-side savings by outperforming the drilling schedule and coaching less experienced engineers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Energy, Education, Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Utilities.

Construction

Energy

Education

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Utilities

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Strategy, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Research and Development

Strategy

Finance

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Summary

Experienced in engaging with diverse stakeholders across the private sector (large corporates, startups, academia) and public sector (international organisations)
Skilled in market research, strategy development, business development analysis, policy analysis, and financial analysis, with a track record of supporting decision-makers in complex and multi-sector environments
Deep expertise in market research and climate-related topics, particularly in sustainability and decarbonisation

Skills

Stakeholder Management (Intermediate)
Project Management (Intermediate)

Languages

Indonesian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

HEC Paris

MBA, Entrepreneurship Specialization · Entrepreneurship · Paris, France · GPA 3.77 / 4.00

Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

Institut Teknologi Bandung

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering · Petroleum Engineering · Bandung, Indonesia · GPA 3.42 / 4.00

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Construction 8 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Indonesia, France)

Primary country Indonesia

Expertise

Recent roles Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant, Clean Energy Finance & Investment Mobilization (CEFIM) Policy Analyst, MBA Summer Analyst (Energy & Utilities Practice)

Main industries Construction, Energy, Education

Main business areas Research and Development, Strategy, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Safrian based?

Safrian is based in Meudon, France.

What languages does Safrian speak?

Safrian speaks the following languages: Indonesian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Safrian have?

Safrian has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Safrian has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Safrian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Safrian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Safrian would be well-suited for roles such as: Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant, Clean Energy Finance & Investment Mobilization (CEFIM) Policy Analyst, MBA Summer Analyst (Energy & Utilities Practice).

What is Safrian's latest experience?

Safrian's most recent position is Research Assistant, Grading Assistant and Venture Consultant at HEC Paris.

What companies has Safrian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Safrian has worked for HEC Paris, OECD, Arthur D Little, and Holcim (currently Solusi Bangun Indonesia).

Which industries is Safrian most experienced in?

Safrian is most experienced in industries like Construction, Energy, and Education. Safrian also has some experience in Manufacturing, Metals and Mining, and Utilities.

Which business areas is Safrian most experienced in?

Safrian is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Strategy, and Finance. Safrian also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Safrian worked in recently?

Safrian has recently worked in industries like Construction, Education, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Safrian worked in recently?

Safrian has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Strategy, and Finance.

What is Safrian's education?

Safrian holds a Master in Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris and a Bachelor in Petroleum Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung.

What is the availability of Safrian?

Safrian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Safrian?

Safrian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.