Felix D.

MSc MechEng @ ETH Zürich | Double BSc @ TUM | Founder’s Associate @ tozero | Academy Consult | Studienstiftung

Switzerland

About

I want to work on problems that are difficult, relevant, and worth understanding in full. The roles that appeal to me most are those where rigorous thinking meets implementation. Where it is not enough to have a good idea, but where you also need to make it work. What I enjoy most is turning complexity into clarity and clarity into action.

Experience

  • Management Consulting (Energy and Telecommunication) | Working Student at m3 management consulting Schweiz AG
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Academy Consult München (6 yrs 8 mos)
    • Managing Consultant | Freelance
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Cumulative track record of 700+ client-billable hours delivered alongside progressively expanding internal leadership responsibilities across my 6-year tenure at Academy Consult. Selected Client Engagements: [Project Lead] Querom Elektronik GmbH (2025): Led a team of 4 consultants to analyze 15 market segments and assess 100+ competitors for strategic positioning. [Project Member] Aviation Equipment Supplier, NDA (2024): Researched and evaluated academic trends in lightweight construction and sustainability. [Project Controller] YourWay e.V. (2023): Developed a long-term strategic association profile for an inclusion-focused nonprofit. [Project Member] BAUER Maschinen GmbH (2022–2023): Evaluated the global market and competitive landscape to assess a potential market entry for construction machinery. Selected Internal Leadership & Operations: [Project Controlling & Coaching] 2023–2025: Controlled multiple internal and external projects, focusing on the mentoring and development of Junior Consultants. [Sales Campaign Management] 2025: Organized and led a comprehensive sales campaign, taking direct responsibility for 4 teams of 2–4 members each. [Event & Logistics Management] 2022: Planned and executed logistics for a nationwide anniversary congress hosting over 1,000 participants. [Quality Management Lead] 2020–2022: Carried out internal operational analyses, automated evaluations in Power BI, documented processes via BPMN 2.0, and led preparations for external audits (BDSU).

    • Advisory Board Member
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Providing strategic guidance, governance, and institutional continuity to the current executive board following my tenure as Head of Technology & Process Management.

    • Senior Consultant
      Nov 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs

  • tozero (On-site)
    • Public Affairs and Business Operations | Working Student
      Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 · 6 mos

      - Evaluated 30+ potential locations across Germany for industrial-scale plant expansion. - Coordinated with investment agencies and state banks to assess site viability and secure funding support. - Supervised a bachelor thesis on strategic site selection criteria.

    • Founder's Associate (CEO) | Intern
      Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 · 7 mos

      - Acted as the primary sparring partner for the CEO on strategic decisions and prepared 3 advisory board meetings. - Developed a meeting framework that reduced overall durations by ~30% and implemented company-wide KPI reporting structures. - Managed six-figure monthly invoicing, implemented structured expenditure tracking, and built Python-based financial analysis tools to automate data exports. - Designed a structured hiring process, trained the team in interview methods, and led recruitment for 10+ positions across 50+ interviews. - Coordinated press campaigns (TechCrunch, Forbes, Reuters) and managed the company LinkedIn page to 10,000+ followers.

  • Operations Management & Supply Chain | Academic Tutor at TUM School of Management
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    - Independently planned and delivered two weekly tutorials for two core academic modules: Operations Management and Logistics & Supply Chain Management. - Taught an average of 30 students per session across 6 academic semesters, taking full ownership of session structuring and content delivery. - Developed supplementary exercise materials and supported the chair with the evaluation and grading of final exams.

  • Production Quality Management | Intern at MAN Truck & Bus SE
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 · 5 mos

    - Identified quality deficiencies and process weaknesses throughout the commercial vehicle manufacturing process using internal data systems. - Analyzed defect patterns and error potentials directly on the production line to aggregate actionable data for defect removal. - Coordinated defect resolution with suppliers and internal departments to drive systematic process improvements in quality assurance.