HI THERE! I’M RIO FERDINAND KIANTARA
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Welcome and thanks for visiting my site! I invite you to take a moment and look around. To learn more about my background, experience, skills and how we could potentially work together, simply contact me.
BIO
Personal Profile
From a young age, I’ve always had a sense of motivation and passion driving me forward. Whether it’s exploring unique opportunities, learning additional skills, or meeting new people, I bring these values to every experience throughout my life on a personal and professional level. I have 3+ years of experience as a market researcher, consultant, and startups CFO ranging from FinTech to FMCG industries. Aspired to be a changemaker in youth development across Asia.To learn more about me, keep exploring my site or reach out directly.
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
CENTRAL ANALYST, EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL
April 2020Â - Present
ï‚· Generate strategic market insight for various industries in the Asia Pacific and the UK my involvement as a senior analyst including assisting Global Project Managers in preliminary research, preparing study guide, doing forecasting and data manipulation, oversee In-Country Analysts work especially data checking and providing feedback, collecting primary and secondary data through expert interview, desk research, web scrappers, VIA (AI-based tools), and store checks. ï‚· Selected consulting projects: IPO Prospectus market research for one of the largest E-commerce Unicorn in Indonesia, Conducting competitors benchmarking for EV Automotive in ASEAN, Business matching and market entry assistance for FMCG clients based in the Netherland to enter Southeast Asian and Oceania Market via co-manufacturing, Competitor analysis, supply chain study, and partner selection for FMCG client from the US to enter Indonesia via M&A with local players, Market Claim study and competitor benchmarking for OTC. ï‚· Always deliver to strict deadlines and my efforts achieved positive feedback from Project Managers and clients.
TRADE AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT, ORISSA INTERNATIONAL
Dec 2020 - April 2021
Performed various tasks including trade interview, desk research, business matching, business news, project management, market entry recommendation, recruiting, copywriting, and reporting.  Selected projects: Market entry report for Australian leading FMCG trade organization to enter Indonesia premium food and beverage market, Market entry recommendation and business matching for US-based manufacturers in engineering tools to Indonesia, Managing State of Virginia’s Virtual Trade Missions 2021 in chemical, agriculture, and construction sectors. 
DATA SCIENCE INTERN, IBM, JAKARTA
Feb 2019 – Aug 2019
Under the discretion of Ari Pratiwi, Cloud and Analytics Technical Leader of IBM Indonesia, develop and help to implement Artificial Intelligence to business projects.
CFO, AIRCAS INC
October 2018 -March 2019
As a CFO of IoT startup, I’ve responsibility to plan financial function of the company from initial investment until projection of the business.
CFO, TWIGGSY.COM
January 2018Â - January 2019
Twiggsy is the stepping stone for me to learn and develop skills related with startup including financial projection, and negotiation and networking with investors and mentors such as Mr. Sandy Permadi (Former CFO Lazada Indonesia).
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TESTIMONIALS
What They’re Saying About Me
I have collaborated with Rio on multiple projects at Euromonitor and have always found him proactive, eager to learn and extremely resourceful. He is willing to take up challenging projects and maintains a positive and collaborative attitude through the project. Having gotten to know him a bit personally, I find it remarkable that Rio is able to multi-task so well. I'm sure these skills will give him great success in his career.
Vignesh B.
I had the pleasure to work with Rio on a market entry study for Indonesia. He was responsible for a big chunk of the on-the-ground interview process – from day one Rio was full of enthusiasm and a positive attitude, and showed an eagerness to learn. Throughout the project I found Rio to be smart, enthusiastic, responsive and reliable. He was also open to try new methods even with the most challenging tasks. Thanks to him, we delivered a highly insightful project with invaluable insights from opinion leaders. We also learned about industry pain points which we would not have known about without Rio’s contribution.
Parita Chitakasem
While I worked with Rio, I would say he is a proactive analyst even in a harsh situation in terms of a project timeline, urgent requests, etc., He always raised his hands what if he can see expected issues or uncertainties, which helped us to deliver more accurate dataset to the client at the end. I am looking forward to working with him soon.
Eunhyeong(Angela) LEE
I worked under Rio in his NGO, Tentang Tumbuh where he welcomed me with open arms. Rio is such a great leader, surely one of the best I have ever met. Besides, he mentored me in multiple occasions and his cheerful vibe radiates positivity and creates an enjoyable work process.
Clement Darmawan Setiabudi
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences, but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge. Take a look at my academics below.
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING, UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA
GPA: 3.88 out of 4.00 (Dean’s list, the most outstanding student in Accounting program) 
The Most Outstanding Student in Competition and Scientific Writing, Top 3 in Entrepreneurship ï‚·
Recipient of AEON 1% Scholarship by AEON 1% Club Foundation with 2% acceptance rate. ï‚·
Special Advisor of Center for Entrepreneurship and Development (CEDS UI).
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
First Class Honours (Top 10%), Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Studies, Birmingham Business School.
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Recipient of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) scholarship with 1% acceptance rate.
FEATUREDÂ SKILLS
What I Do
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
When Finance Meet Technology
In this disruption era, the accounting and finance function will reach the next level because the advance technological support. Thus, I learn to apply technology to help business gathering data and give insights for stakeholders. I do this by taking related courses and not afraid to discuss with my lecturers, seniors, and other experts.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Observe and Deliver
I love to speak out my concern and ideas in front of audiences. I develop this skill by joining competition, summit, and other events. One of my highlight is being the presenter at the declaration of Hari Akuntan Muda Indonesia (Indonesian Young Accountants Day) on 26th October 2018 and Asia Speaks Chapter Indonesia on 28th Februar 2019.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Value Creator
Since I was young being an entrepreneur give me a courage and enjoyment to live through the days. Hence, during my college life I develop my business skills by investing and managing several business such as FnB and electronic businesses. For me the skills that help me to develop businesses is communication and negotiation.
Contact me directly to learn more specifics about my skill set.
MY PROJECTS
What I’ve Done
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROJECT
AI for Indonesia
Under the guidance of Miss Ari Pratiwi develop and deploy artificial intelligence tools for the given problem using IBM Watson Assitant, Discovery and Personality Insights to solve the given problem.
COLLEGE BUSINESS PROJECT
Providing Students Needs
Developing and helping several business around Universitas Indonesia Campus such as Dreams Waffle and Crepes, Calnomy, RCS, and Love Cafe.
STARTUPÂ PROJECT
Solve Problems for Better Indonesia
With my background in finance I try to help developing tech startup by being a CFO in Aircas.id, Twiggsy.com, and TempatTinggal.id.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of receiving several recognitions and awards. Take a look below, and feel free to reach out to learn more or discuss working together on an upcoming project.
BEST SPEAKER ASIA SPEAKS CHAPTER INDONESA
February 2019
Being selected to represent Universitas Indonesia in Asia Speaks to discuss Food Security and Youth Empowerment with students from 5 ASEAN countries. I managed to win best speaker by proposing an idea of student-based social enterprises.
GRAND WINNER FUTURE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS EVENT ICAEW
October 2018
Joining FCAE by ICAEW Indonesia about the future of accountants in Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. I choose to propose the collaboration between AI and Accountants to give more benefits to economy.
1ST WINNER DIPONEGORO FINANCIAL NATIONAL COMPETITION
September 2018
Proposing the implementation on Blockchain in Indonesia's banking sector lead me and my partner to snatch the award at DEFINE 2018 in Diponegoro University. The competition also provide case study and debate when cumulatively we win amongst 80+ groups from all around Indonesia.
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light "
Brene Brown
