Former (R&D) Project Manager, currently an MBA Student at INSEAD
Singapore
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Edy Widjaja’s Summary
To work in a commercial (marketing/sales) role to complement existing strategic skill set, leading to a general management role, in a multinational company with strong technology/innovation footprint.
Edy Widjaja’s Specialties:
Research, Technology Management, Clean Tech, Finance and Valuation, Business Plans, Project Management
Edy Widjaja’s Experience
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MBA Student
INSEAD
(Education Management industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
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Summer Intern
Shell
(Public Company; RDSA; Oil & Energy industry)
June 2009 — August 2009 (3 months)
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Corporate Venturing Manager
Bekaert
(Public Company; Mining & Metals industry)
October 2008 — December 2008 (3 months)
• Analyzed a new business proposal for growth capital investment from a smart-wire company in China.
• Built financial model for further investment in a start-up company in USA.
• Conducted independent market study. Interviewed various internal business units worldwide to identify strategic links to a wire start-up company. -
Project Leader
Bekaert
(Public Company; Mining & Metals industry)
January 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 9 months)
• Led a team of 7 engineers/technicians to develop smart foils, with budget of €700,000. Filed 4 patents as the lead inventor.
• Managed and coached 2 direct reports (technicians). Succeeded in promoting both one level higher.
• Received evaluations of far exceeding expectation. Succeeded in promotion within 24 months. -
R&D Project Manager
Bekaert
(Public Company; Mining & Metals industry)
April 2004 — December 2006 (2 years 9 months)
• Co-wrote a governmental research proposal, securing funding of more than €1,000,000 in 3 years.
• Led a team of 3 engineers in a technology transfer from a start-up company. Reached assigned goals in 1 year, instead of the expected time of 2 years.
• Built and managed relationship with CTOs/Senior scientists of many start-up companies. Invited and hosted 3 business plan pitches from aforementioned network. Involved in 1 technology due-diligence.
• Received evaluation of exceeding and far exceeding expectation. Succeeded in promotion within 20 months.
Edy Widjaja’s Education
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INSEAD
MBA , Business Administration , 2009 — 2009
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Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2006 — 2007
Advanced Management Program consists of 15 modules of 2 days and an exam, covering topics such as: marketing, strategy, business models, sales forecast, financial plans, team, valuation, etc.
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Northwestern University
PhD , Materials Science and Engineering , 1999 — 2004
Doctoral Thesis: "Quasicrystalline Thin Films: Growth, Structure and Interface"
Advisor: Laurence D. Marks- Activities and Societies:
- Graduate Christian Fellowship (IVCF), Evanston Community Media Center, American Vacuum Society (organized Prairie Chapter Spring Meeting), Materials Research Society (Northwestern chapter - Secretary), Volley-ball Intramural
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Universitas Indonesia
BSc , Metallurgical Engineering , 1994 — 1998
Senior Project: Failure Analysis on Electric-Discharge-Machining Treated Tool Steel for Plastic Mould Applications
- Activities and Societies:
- Bridge Intramural team
Engineering Student Association
Laboratory Manager (Metallography/Heat and Surface Treatment)
Additional Information
Edy Widjaja’s Groups:
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Northwestern University Alumni -
Vlerick Management School -
UI Alumni
Edy Widjaja’s Honors:
2007 Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
2003 AVS Graduate Research Excellence Award
1998 Undergraduate Valedictorian
1997 Toyota-Astra Undergraduate Fellowship
Edy Widjaja’s Contact Settings
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