Jul 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

• I evangelise innovation across departments in the company, facilitating agility and optimization through partnership with start-ups. We actively seek series A and beyond funded start-ups to bring technology into manufacturing, logistics and field operations.
• I manage the facilitation of pilots and next level scale up for my company. The technologies that we are currently engaging in include predictive maintenance, machine learning, image and video processing, and deployment of drones among others.
• I also manage an influencer program for engineers and architects, who are involved in construction activities across the country.
• We focus on independent home builders as the single largest construction activity across the country and advocate better building practices through various programs such as the country's oldest civil engineering publication: Indian Concrete Journal, partnerships with architecture and engineering schools, Concrete Club- a social networking group for construction professionals and technical site services across the country.

Jul 2017 – Dec 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• I work with the MD and CEO office on solving multiple business problems.
• Improved the channel partner platform (website and mobile) on both user friendliness and user satisfaction. This is among the largest benchmark loyalty programs of the industry.
• Increased speed of fulfillment by 200%.
• End-customer experience research across 3 cities.
• Consolidating an influencer network of construction professionals with a focus on architects and engineers.
• In the past year I have prepared presentations and speeches for the CEO, that have been used on both internal gatherings as well as external events such as conferences, meetings with government officials and dignitaries.
• Influence cross functional stakeholders as internal consultant on process improvement and targets achievement.
• Worked with Marketing teams to craft creative briefs for digital and creative agencies. Played a pivotal role in transforming the perception of the brand from "trusted but old and staid" to "Contemporary, enthusiastic and yet trusted across generations"

Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 · 5 mos · Paris, France

• Developed business model and communication document for new Resilient and Smart Cities. Outcomes to be piloted across 23 priority cities globally, projecting an expansion of top line by $150M over 3 years.
• Compiled and analyzed data points spread across 12 offices, 45 executives in 5 geographies for internal buy-in of Smart and Resilient city contract propositions. Findings endorsed by top management at headquarters.
• Collaborated with Open-innovation & CSR departments along with UK business unit to prepare model for measurement of social return on investment, compiled results for presentation at OECD well-being conference.
• Designed coaching methodology for change management and stakeholder engagement for resilient city solutions.

Jan 2012 – Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Led business development to bring over 25 service contracts, cumulative capital expenditures exceeding $300M. [Key projects: 1100-acre Veterinary Science University, Haryana ($300M+); Perimeter Security Oil Refinery, Iraq, $600M, Thermal Power Plant, Chhattisgarh, $150M].
• Developed detailed specifications and provided hands-on tendering support to clients, saving over 5% of project budget on end-to-end delivery of 12 Ergonomic Command & Control centers.
• Streamlined construction project management with 35+ international, cross-functional professionals & 20 vendors ensuring quality, timely delivery on 5 distinct sites.
• Performed cost-benefit analysis to make a case for adopting off grid, renewable energy for large institution client, projecting break even period of 4 years and energy independence.

Oct 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Delhi - NCR

• Pyrotech Group : Is a Manufacturing business for control and automation equipment for primarily the Utilities industry, comprising 12 manufacturing facilities, 1500+ employees and revenue of $42 M. Pyrotech Marketing and Projects (Pyrotech World) a subsidiary, provides diversified engineering service offerings across industrial sectors, including systems integration.
• Enabled turn-around for loss-making subsidiary by diversifying into engineering services, increasing annual revenue to $1.25M with over 50 new clients (Clients including Siemens, Schneider, Alstom, TATA, Reliance).
• Initiated business transformation by switching to SME CRM - Pipedrive, enforcing data entry and follow-ups, improving customer engagement by over 150%.
• Negotiated with CEO & COO of leading power utility firm on contract terms and value with heads post defaulted payments, resulting in favorable contract extension and line of credit for group.
• Re-designed panel wiring workflow, safety & quality guidelines, increasing production efficiency per panel by over 50%.
• Scaled operations: adding 2 offices in different states within 1 year. Quadrupled headcount in 2 years, easing operational pressures.
• Increased plant efficiency and reduced wiring time per panel by over 50% by optimizing work-flow in factory and re-designing safety and quality guidelines.
• Reduced costs by over 30% for clients in -Energy, Paper and Pulp, Tyre and Cement Industries by introducing energy management services.
• Launched company operations under new brand “Pyrotech World” including corporate branding, marketing, Statutory due diligence. Re-designed and Implemented- HR policies, sales and operations review processes.

Jul 2008 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India; Goa

• Boutique Architecture and interior design firm, specializing in hospitality projects and luxury residences. Widely published in several Indian Architectural Journals.
• Started and led a new office from Goa. Led team of four across 2 cities to deliver 4 hotel projects ranging from 20-60 beds, budget - $5M to $19M .
• Implemented communications and documentation protocol. Re-designed and trained studio in materials and vendor management systems.
• Architectural Design: Conceptual design, design detailing, Construction Drawings, Material specifications