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Zar Motik Adisuryo

Zar Motik Adisuryo

Summary

Diligent professional with proven research expertise to distill complex data into actionable insights, contributing to high-level decision-making. I aim to create real impact for the greatest number of people in society through my work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BUSINESS RESEARCH

United Nations ITU
10.2024 - Current

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  • Conducting research on stakeholders in the Development sector (ITU-D), under the Projects, Partnerships and Digital Skills Department (PPS) for the purpose of collaborating with the private sectors for international digital development in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals
  • Authored a 20-page research paper and worked with the Study Groups (SG) of the ITU-D team to conduct the “Tech Talks: Enabling environment for meaningful connectivity and digital transformation” event under the IAGDI-CRO chair, recruiting 10+ speakers from around the world in the media, telecommunication and technology sector
  • Authored a research paper on “Child Online Protection” and reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity Development, focusing on Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) impact on youth mental health to draw attention on the urgency of technology policy making for child safety
  • Worked with the Head of Partnerships on preparing sponsorship packages for the Global Youth Summit (GYS-25) in Havana, Cuba
  • Managing data visualization on Microsoft Power BI to drive private sectors and academia memberships growth
  • Supporting bilateral and multilateral preparatory meetings and events of the ITU
  • Assisting real-time research for prospective members to on the ground manager on a mission to New Delhi, India during WTSA-2024

DATA VISUALIZATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT

Knight-Georgetown Institute
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • In charge of the institute's digital development by building and maintaining the KGI primary website, ensuring high Digital Certainty Index scores through quality assurance and accessibility management via WordPress
  • Handled operational and administrative tasks, including external outreach, event coordination, and communications across team
  • Prepared marketing materials for KGI's events in Generative AI ethics & governance, Online Deception, Misinformation & Disinformation and Data Privacy & Protection
  • Authored reports and research paper alongside the Executive Director and Research Director on consultation project regarding technology policies and legislations in Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States, including Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Online Safety Act, Platform Accountability and Transparency Acts, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the American Data Privacy and Protection Act

TELECOMMUNICATION PRICING INTERN

TeleGeography
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collected the global telecommunication and technology data using PaaS Heroku App and updating the database for the purpose of research on internet and broadband pricing in 60+ countries in the African and Asian Region
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports using pivot tables, Python, Jupyter Notebook, and Google Colab for insights on market expansion possibilities in developing regions
  • Presented comparative data analysis of Q2 2021 versus Q2 2024 to senior associates for informed business decision-making
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives, including the impact of geopolitical events on the telecommunications industry in Asia and Africa, and a blogpost about Business Broadband in Africa

TECH & PUBLIC POLICY STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Student leader on the visiting fellows program
  • Assisted visiting fellows on discussion topics in the following areas:
  • Data privacy concerns in Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) Technologies
  • Kids Online Safety Act's impact towards the digital ecosystem in the US
  • Conducted visits for further and off-the-record discussions with key people in the technology policy side at:
  • Google HQ in Washington D.C
  • Future Privacy Forum (FPF) HQ in Washington D.C

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERN

Hilton Worldwide Corporate HQ
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Researched and compiled data to prepare competitive analysis and trend analysis for business development
  • Developed a business case proposal titled 'Leveraging AI Tools for Hilton Worldwide Sales Solutions Team.' I evaluated AI tools from a third-party CRM platform (Salesforce) to solve pain points in the sales cycle, and presented my findings to the Vice President of Commercial Capabilities, Senior Directors and Managers
  • Created a strategic framework to enhance the Customer Experience (CX) for small to medium-sized online booking events
  • Created customer-centric solutions by mapping the customer journey and proposed localized payment methods to boost sales and revenue across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific

MISINFORMATION AND POLITICS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Georgetown University
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared instructional materials for fostering a more organized and efficient teaching environment
  • Graded weekly discussion posts, peer asynchronous feedback, weekly quizzes, and synthesis products for debunking misinformation in politics and governments

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Aladdin E-Commerce
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Formulated start-up strategy based on market dynamics, customer requirements, and industry trends analysis
  • Delivered data-driven sales solutions to clients in the Asia region, using insights to develop strategies aimed at monthly increase in revenue on e-commerce platforms
  • Utilized data extraction tools, including pivot tables, to visualize and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly traffic, sales, and shop performance metrics

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS INTERN

Mitra Adiperkasa
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Prepared monthly PR reports, assisted with Q2 2021 marketing budget preparation, managed expenditures and fundings with the Marketing Coordinator, and copy-editing press releases for fashion articles
  • Collaborated with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) with follower counts ranging from 10k to 25M, and media platform leaders, to secure endorsements
  • Developed social media strategies to boost customer engagement, including production, content creation, and copywriting across various platforms for major marketing campaigns

PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER

Vivet Villa
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated move-ins and move-outs efficiently, minimizing downtime between tenants and maximizing rental income potential
  • Increased tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance issues and implementing property improvements
  • Reduced vacancy rates with effective marketing strategies, showcasing the best features of each property
  • Developed strong relationships with local contractors, ensuring high-quality maintenance services at fair prices
  • Maintained accurate financial records for tax purposes and provided detailed reports to stakeholders on a regular basis

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Universitas Pelita Harapan
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted the professor in designing and planning the undergraduate business mathematics curriculum and learning objectives
  • Assisted preparation of lesson materials for enhanced classroom engagement
  • Improved student understanding by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions for challenging mathematical concepts
  • Graded mid-term and final exams

Education

Master's - Communication, Culture And Technology

Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
05.2024

Bachelor's - International Business Management

Pelita Harapan University
Jakarta, Indonesia
12.2021

Skills

  • Data Visualization
  • Qualitative Research
  • Evidence-Based Policy Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Salesforce
  • WordPress
  • Product Management
  • Computational Social Science
  • Survey

Certification

  • Human Research, 10/01/22, 10/01/25, CITI Program
  • Harvard Model United Nations 2017, 01/01/17, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
  • Introduction to Python, 10/01/24, DataCamp
  • Introduction to R Statistics, 10/01/24, DataCamp
  • Intermediate Importing Data in Python, 12/01/24, DataCamp
  • Georgetown Startup Interns, 08/01/23, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business
  • Computational Social Science, in-progress, University of California, Davis

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Indonesian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)

Publications

Co-authored “Debunking Mental Health Misperceptions in Short-Form Social Media Videos: An Experimental Test of Scientific Credibility Cues, True”, Routledge, 02/2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2023.2301201

Hobbies

  • Boxing
  • Hiking
  • Scuba-diving

Timeline

BUSINESS RESEARCH

United Nations ITU
10.2024 - Current

TELECOMMUNICATION PRICING INTERN

TeleGeography
06.2024 - 08.2024

TECH & PUBLIC POLICY STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

The McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University
01.2024 - 05.2024

DATA VISUALIZATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT

Knight-Georgetown Institute
10.2023 - 09.2024

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERN

Hilton Worldwide Corporate HQ
06.2023 - 08.2023

MISINFORMATION AND POLITICS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Georgetown University
06.2023 - 08.2023

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Aladdin E-Commerce
12.2021 - 03.2022

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS INTERN

Mitra Adiperkasa
03.2021 - 06.2021

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS TEACHING ASSISTANT

Universitas Pelita Harapan
08.2019 - 12.2019

PROPERTY OWNER AND DEVELOPER

Vivet Villa
12.2018 - 05.2020

Master's - Communication, Culture And Technology

Georgetown University

Bachelor's - International Business Management

Pelita Harapan University
Zar Motik Adisuryo