cristian heidarson

- Managed research projects in several sectors, including government and healthcare. - Managed survey-based research projects, including questionnaire design, coordination of research associates and presentation of results to management through written reports and on-site presentations. - Performed quantitative analysis of econometric, survey data and unstructured text data using R, SPSS, AMOS and Python. - Provided independent evaluation of research proposals.

Co-authored chapter on Strategic Communication in “Philosophy of Management Accounting”, a high-profile textbook published by academic publisher Routledge (2017). Advised senior academic staff on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Reviewed multiple papers and Ph.D. theses, offering independent evaluation of methodological rigour. Co-supervisor on several B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses on finance and banking.

Led Gartner research on microprocessors and markets for computer technologies. Relaunched a legacy research product to serve the growing research needs of new entrants, venture capital and hedge fund investors. • Developed new data products for tracking platform influence• Established a research network within the Taiwanese manufacturing supply chain • Advised manufacturers, start-ups and venture capital firms on emerging technology opportunities.

Led Gartner research on semiconductor Intellectual Property and chip design outsourcing. Managed a portfolio of market research projects across three research groups in the US, Europe and Asia. Member of core change management team as research unit transitioned to a centralized collaborative research process.

Produced ad-hoc analyses to support marketing and sales efforts, and procured research services from third parties

Course in intermediate statistics (30 ECTS credits) covering the analysis of linear statistical models using matrix algebra; and the foundational concepts underlying statistical inference, data mining and machine learning.