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EDUCATION Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow Mar, 2009 P.G.D.M.(Focus Areas – Entrepreneurship and Marketing) 6.5
Jun 2007 C.G.P.A –
Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen 2008 - Oct, 2009 Exchange Program(Focus Areas – Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Mumbai May, 2005 B.E.(Computers)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THOLONS (A boutique advisory firm specialized in outsourcing) Consultant Key Engagements
Bangalore, India Apr 2009 – Till Date
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Led a team of consultants and analysts on a Best Practices Analysis for a global top 3 outsourcing firm – Recommended best practices in key impact areas, to enable the firm retain its competitive advantage
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Growth strategy for a mid-tier Indian IT firm – Prepared a strategic plan for achieving 150% growth in 3 years through a combination of new markets, service offerings and industries
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Sector analysis on Payroll Services for an US Private Equity client Key Responsibilities
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Supported senior management in business development activities – Prepared proposals for multiple mid-tier IT services firms, an Australian bank and a private equity firm
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Project Manager for development of a proprietary consulting solution – Prepared a business plan for a radical consulting offering and currently managing the development of the application ATOS ORIGIN INDIA PVT. LTD. (A top tier European IT Services firm) Software Developer
Mumbai, India Aug 2005 – May 2007
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Module leader & single point of contact for the client Renault, guiding a team of experienced software developers
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Awarded Star Performer in Dec ’06 and among Top 10% employees during both yearly appraisals.
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Suggested training improvements which triggered a set of internal training initiatives being announced for 2007
INTERNSHIPS TECTRA (Commercialization and IP Management Organization)Copenhagen, Denmark (Sep 2008 – Dec 2008) • Market development project – Designed an innovation competition to build Tectra’s brand equity in its target segment and increase the volume of business • Developed the communication strategy and sample content for the campaign
HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED (Top Global FMCG Organization) Mumbai, India (Apr 2008 – May 2008) • Designed an Activation Campaign for LUX Soap in Southern India to raise its Share of Wallet of non-core users • Post Launch Evaluation of LUX Crystal Shine, a variant of Lux • Conducted market research through field visits to multiple locations in the north and south India • Developed quick proficiency in extracting and analyzing data from market research softwares by AC Nielson and IMRB TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (Largest Indian IT Services Organization) Mumbai, India (Aug 2004 – Apr 2005) • Developed an enterprise-wide process mapping software to facilitate decision making at the managerial level
RESEARCH Research paper on ‘Integrated Tourism Management & Destination Branding’ Whitepaper on ‘Contract Research Outsourcing Market in Eastern Europe’ Research paper on ‘Designing a Corporate Innovation Camp’
KEY LEARNINGS & EXPERIENCES INNOVATION CAMPS, COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL – (Organizations: Interim Competence & FDB) o Formulated an expansion strategy and implementation plan for a recruitment consultancy firm – Interim Competence o Developed a sustainable business model for the most widely read Danish magazine, FDB group’s Samvirke CONSULTING CLUB, IIM LUCKNOW o Created a student consulting entity – Aetius which witnessed a growth of over 100% in student projects in 2009 o Forged long-term collaboration with private organizations like ZenEsys and government entities like SIDBI OTHER ACTIVITIES o Organized various events like Red Cross Blood Donation Drive as Social committee member of Atos Origin o Working with Prof. Abhishek Nirjhar in creating the framework for the IIM Lucknow incubation centre
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • •
Founded a community-based website on budget travel – www.budgettraveller.info CRY(Child Relief and You) –Volunteered for awareness campaigns & organized an event for children living in slums
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Member of the O-Group, an international group with focus on sustainable innovation Active member of the Paragliding club – SpaceApple & passionate about adventure sports such as rappelling, hiking