Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Mar 2015 – Sep 2024 · 9 yrs 6 mos

• upGrad is an integrated online higher-ed, skilling, and workforce development company targeting freshers, early and seasoned professionals aged 18-60+ years to enhance their skill sets through continuous learning - in partnerships with the industry and the academia.

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Jan 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Nov 2014 – Mar 2015 · 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Board Member at i-Nurture - a pioneer in career ready degree programs in India

Jan 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Managed direct investments in the digital, tech, media and education space for the Corporate Center and Bertelsmann India Investments, the corporate PE and VC investment arm for Bertelsmann in India

Aug 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Managed strategy and commercial due-diligence engagements in the education, consumer and digital sector across emerging markets. Conducted over 20 buy-side commercial and business due-diligences at a combined deal size of ~$1B spread across India, China, SE Asia and Middle East
• Supported leading global corporations in developing and implementing corporate strategy, market entry strategy, investment decisions and operational improvement.
• As one of the initial employees at Parthenon Mumbai, played a meaningful role in growing the firm from 10 to 50 employees over a period of 4 years

Jun 2009 – Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Worked in the area of healthcare, education and consumer industries. Been involved in market entry strategy, investment decisions and growth strategy exercise. Conducted private equity due diligence in education, healthcare and consumer industry.
• Sample Projects:
• 1. Evaluated a healthcare investment opportunity in a chain of day-care surgery centers in India
• 2. Evaluated a private equity investment opportunity in a chain of premium K-12 schools in India and eight Asian countries
• 3. Analyzed the market potential and business model for radiology services across 6 countries in MENA region
• 4. Executed a revenue uplift strategy for a leading distance education university in India
• 5. Involved in various strategy assignments for corporate clients in healthcare, education and consumer electronics industry

Apr 2008 – Apr 2009 · 1 yr

• Major in Finance and Strategy

Sep 2005 – May 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Attached to the Auto & Engineering Practice. Involved in projects ranging from strategy formulation and deployment to investment decisions and operational excellence.
• Worked in the area of manufacturing strategy, Private Equity due diligence, government infrastructure and turnaround strategy.
• Sample Projects:
• 1. Developed the manufacturing strategy for India’s leading watch manufacturer as part of 4-member team
• 2. Conducted due-diligence of an automotive brake manufacturing firm for a buyout PE fund
• 3. Conducted strategic due-diligence of an SME auto-component manufacturing company for a $12MM PE investment