From a village
to global impact
Born in the small mountain village of Miková, Slovakia (population 137), my professional journey began by building waste oil and solvent refineries with my father. That was my punishment for being a slouch in school. I was about 12. I loved it. Those early days instilled in me a relentless drive and curiosity that propelled me into the world of digital giants.
Wielding Superpowers That Drive Margins, Revenues, and Customer Experience
At SAP, I led data-centric teams that unlocked over $100M in efficiencies and reduced customer churn, playing a key role in integrating AI, ML, and automation. During my time at PwC, I surpassed revenue targets by 100%, managed delivery teams of over 1,000, and fueled the meteoric rise of PwC's Strategic Technology startup from 24 to over 800 professionals, from a good idea to the No. 1 technology advisory firm.
For me, results aren't just numbers; they're my narrative.
A Fusion of Curiosity, Strategy, and Execution
Strategic Vision
Systems Thinking
Team Building
Operational Excellence
Technical Expertise
Program & Project Mastery
Financial Acumen
Data-Driven Decision Making
Automation & AI Integration
Educational Arsenal
I hold an MBA in Innovation & Operations from Washington State University, complemented by executive studies in Generative AI at Wharton and Python for AI at Harvard. I've proudly held PMP, CBCP, CISSP, and a host of other certifications.
Diverse Industry Footprint
From the assembly lines of manufacturing to the digital corridors of SaaS and Cloud, my journey spans banking, healthcare, transportation, technology, and beyond. I've collaborated with 30% of the Fortune 100 and agile disruptors in the startup realm, bringing a wealth of industry insights and expertise.
Let’s Talk
Intrigued? Explore my LinkedIn profile or General Resume. If you're eager to brainstorm, collaborate, or discuss a strategic role, let's connect.
Warm regards,
Robert Synak
First job, Orrco.
—Photo credit, Marika Synak
My Strava handle is Bobby Cynic, mystretchypants@gmail.com.
Feel free to connect.
—Photo credit, Stu Bailey
I sail boats
—Photo credit, Jesse Dobson.
Home town, Miková, Slovakia