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A Robart CV May 2011
1. ALEXANDER ROBART
300 N Lamar Blvd, Apt 329 • Austin, TX 78703
alex.robart@gmail.com • +1 202 670 8027
EXPERIENCE PACWEST CONSULTING PARTNERS Houston, TX
2008‑Present Engagement Lead
• Led development of a market intelligence service focused on the market for shale gas
products/services, with in‑depth analysis of 100+ suppliers, market trends, innovation,
and strategic implications for operators, suppliers, investors and governments
• Designed the scope and developed a market entry, services, and JV strategy of a
potential European shale gas services company for a private equity client
• Developed market intelligence report about the subsea processing technology
developments for a major subsea equipment manufacturer
• Developed a manufacturing capacity model to forecast competitor utilization rates and
inform bidding strategies for a subsea equipment manufacturer
• Assisted in the development and implementation of a Procurement and Supply Chain
Management (PSCM) transformation strategy which shifted the administrative
“Contracting & Procurement” function of an Indian upstream oil & gas company to a
strategic “Procurement & Supply Chain Management” role including improvements to
PSCM pre‑and post‑award processes
• Provided hands‑on contracting support to an Indian upstream oil & gas company for
$5B+ capital development project and coordinated activities of 4‑person client
procurement team handling $400M+ in contracts, including strategy development, bid
list creation, cost benchmarking, bid evaluation, and post‑tender negotiation
• Developed a global sector strategy for line pipe procurement for an upstream oil & gas
company based on probable 5‑10 year line pipe requirements and market dynamics
• Developed deep competitive intelligence study of four major subsea equipment
manufacturers including competitive dynamics, cost structures, margins, pricing
strategies, organizational structures, product development, and planning and made
strategic recommendations to subsea equipment client to improve price competitiveness
through restructuring of global procurement and sourcing activities
• Developed and implemented a contracting excellence program for a global oil and gas
super major to reduce contract leakage and improve supplier performance; select
initiatives included 1) strengthening post‑contract administration by developing a new
“Contract Administrator” role to strengthen supplier compliance and 2) developing
supplier contract reviews to identify cost savings and make recommendations for
contract restructuring and harmonization across common products and services
2008 TUTORVISTA Bangalore, India
Student Consultant
• Worked with company leadership at venture‑backed start‑up to develop a case study
on IT‑enabled innovation for Professor CK Prahalad
2007‑2008 FRANKEL COMMERCIALIZATION FUND Ann Arbor, MI
Frankel Fellow
• Sourced deals, identified opportunities and guided entrepreneurs at Frankel Fund, a
pre‑seed venture investment fund focused on technology and cleantech spaces
• Led 4‑person due diligence team and made recommendation for a potential investment
• Served as lead Frankel representative on board of portfolio company, an advanced laser
technology firm
2004‑2007 BOOZ & COMPANY McLean, VA
Senior Consultant, 2005‑2007
• Played key role as founding member of team within Economic & Business Analysis
team that grew in size from 5 to 30 people and grew revenues from $1M to $10M
• Conducted strategic and cost analyses and managed implementation of cost savings
initiatives as part of a restructuring at a large automotive parts manufacturer that
included a $100M+ reduction in IT expenditures
• Developed cost benefit analysis to evaluate the feasibility of a major IT‑driven supply
chain transformation initiative for a large beverage manufacturer
• Developed a financial analytical framework for the global energy and oil & gas
2. industry, focused on top 100 global companies
• Conducted benchmark analysis and organizational assessment as part of strategic
recommendations to increase effectiveness of the IT organization of a large aerospace
manufacturer
• Analyzed processes and technology and recommended major restructuring to
modernize the Egyptʹs international merchandise trade statistics process
• Conducted strategic market analysis and developed a business intelligence service
offering for automotive industry based on internal firm data integration and intelligence
capabilities
Consultant, 2004‑2005
• Developed a global cost baseline and designed and managed due diligence process for
re‑sourcing of $5B in IT outsourcing contracts for a large automotive manufacturer
• Analyzed global IT accounting systems and data of a large automotive manufacturer
and made recommendations to improve accuracy and transparency
2003‑2004 THE BALLENGER GROUP Frederick, MD
Corporate Development Associate
• Launched lead generation business unit as member of 6‑person team
• Developed financial models and made recommendations on viability of lead generation
and broader marketing campaigns
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration, May 2009
• Emphases in Entrepreneurial Studies, Strategy, and Marketing
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA
School of Engineering & Applied Science
Bachelor of Science Systems & Information Engineering, May 2003
• Concentration in Economic Systems, Minor in Technology Management & Policy
ADDITIONAL • Avid reader of non‑fiction, particularly history, economics, geopolitics & technology
• Heavy traveler; visited 30+ countries in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and Asia
March 2011