Jun 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Feb 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Spearheaded the establishment of the US enterprise vertical, building a robust market presence and forging strategic partnerships with leading low-code platforms like Finboot and Outsystems. These collaborations addressed niche enterprise challenges, delivering tailored solutions and driving innovation.

Nov 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra

• Partnered with executive leadership to implement cutting-edge digital solutions across business-critical functions, achieving an increase in the bottom line through process optimization and enhanced operational efficiency.
• Led the transformation of distribution management by integrating third-party logistics (3PL) and implementing a Distribution Management System (DMS) for sales and order processes. This initiative streamlined order flow, reduced payment defaults, optimized inventory days, and enabled accurate, data-driven demand forecasting.
• Spearheaded the introduction of Zendesk as a service management platform and successfully migrated legacy systems to the cloud, resulting in significant process improvements, enhanced customer engagement, and scalable operational capabilities.

Apr 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Pune Area, India

• With experience of founding and running startups over last 8 years, my experience of "Been there, done that" helps startups navigate the confusing world of entrepreneurship.
• Associated with COEP's Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership as Startup Mentor, Symbiosis International University as visiting faculty for programs in Marketing & Business Management.
• Supporting Himachal Pradesh government in establishing start-up ecosystem in the state. Associated with Atal Innovation Mission an initiative by Niti Aayog as Mentor of Change.
• For Symbiosis have taken 2 batches of 30 students each on 'Real Estate Marketing'
• Mentored more than 10 startups across Social Initiatives, Lifestyle, Healthcare, Education.

Sep 2016 – Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• iVentures portfolio companies include GREX, RealX, REGKO, InMeet and Navigene
• Role: Member of the BoD / Head of Marketing and Product Market Strategy
• Played a pivotal role in launching an innovative blockchain-based fractional property transaction platform, successfully completing maiden transactions with 20 investors acquiring ownership in a single property through diverse marketing and communication efforts.
• Instrumental in securing RealX's admission into the DIFC Innovation Sandbox in Dubai, enhancing the platform’s credibility and global market access.

Apr 2015 – Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Pune Area, India

• GREX is a private market for companies to raise need-based capital (equity / debt) from registered private investors and institutions. GREX was acquired by iVentures in 2017.
• Acted as a liaison for DIFC (Dubai) and other startup ecosystem partners for demand
• generation.
• Engaged with SEBI for compliance and platform validation.
• Led customer segmentation and persona development, optimizing go-to-market
• strategies for capital-raising solutions.
• 5 successful transactions worth 2+ million on the platform before regulatory pause

Apr 2012 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune

• Managed client relations for a Fortune 500 financial institution, ensuring effective project
• deliverables and seamless communication between technical teams and clients.
• Grew one of the focused Insurance account 5X times 3 years

Nov 2007 – Mar 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Pune Area, India

• Managed bids and RFP responses for SAP BU across India, EMEA, and SEA regions, serving
• as a single point of contact (SPOC) for multiple successful wins for SAP implementations
• Started as a full-stack developer for SAP Web Dynpro (Java) and NetWeaver portal,
• overseeing the end-to-end development lifecycle before transitioning into pre-sales