Dr. Sebastian Zander
About Dr. Sebastian Zander
Dr. Sebastian Zander is a Product & Service Owner specializing in SAP Master Data Governance at Phoenix Contact, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in data management and IT, with previous roles at Sartorius and various educational institutions.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Dr. Sebastian Zander serves as the Product & Service Owner for SAP Master Data Governance at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the management and governance of master data within the SAP environment. His role involves overseeing product development and service delivery, ensuring that data governance practices align with organizational objectives.
Previous Experience at Sartorius
Prior to his current role, Dr. Zander worked at Sartorius in various capacities. He served as a Functional Lead for Customer Data from 2023 to 2024, and as a Data Process Consultant from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he was a Data Steward at Sartorius from 2017 to 2021. His experience at Sartorius focused on data management and process improvement within the organization.
Educational Background
Dr. Zander studied at The University of Göttingen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from 2008 to 2011. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science in Management from 2011 to 2013. He further pursued a doctorate, achieving a Dr.rer.pol. in Information Management from 2013 to 2017.
Professional Experience in IT and Consulting
Dr. Zander has a diverse professional background that includes roles in IT and consulting. He worked as an IT-Helpdesk at StudIT.Goettingen from 2010 to 2013 and served as a Berater at Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen AG for one year from 2016 to 2017. His experience encompasses both technical support and consulting in business engineering.
Internship and Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Dr. Zander gained practical experience through various internships and student roles. He completed a two-month internship in Supply Chain Management at Treasury Wine Estates in 2012 and worked as a Studentische Hilfskraft at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen from 2011 to 2012. He also held a position as a Dozent at VWA und Berufsakademie Göttingen for three months in 2016.