Vignesh S

Co-Founder

Hyderabad, Telangana, India6 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

Led successful operations for a major startup franchise.
Generated significant revenue in hospitality management.
Guided over 700 trekkers in the Himalayas.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile professional with expertise in Hospitality, Outdoor Education, and Political Consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipOperations ManagementDigital MarketingEvent PlanningProject ManagementPolitical ConsultingHospitality ManagementTeam ManagementOperational PlanningSoftware Testing

Other Skills

Community ManagementData AnalysisEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Go-to-Market StrategyGuest ExperienceHandle Multiple ProjectsHospitality IndustryMacroMarketing StrategyMountain LeaderMountaineeringMultitaskingOperationsOrganization SkillsOutdoor Education

About

MBA graduate with a passion for sports, exploration, and pushing boundaries. I thrive in roles that combine Management, Hospitality, Consulting, and Community Engagement. I began my career as a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant, exceeding expectations and earning top performance reviews. Craving adventure, I transitioned to leading 44 high-altitude treks in the Himalayas as an Outdoor Trek Leader, backed by certifications in Mountaineering and Wilderness First Response. My journey includes managing high-rated Airbnb properties in Delhi, analyzing campaigns for IPAC during Tamil Nadu's Legislative Elections, and crowdfunding my solo, eco-responsible expedition to Everest Base Camp. Beyond my professional pursuits, I have an immense passion for football, playing every day, and a deep connection to sports that fuels my drive for teamwork and resilience. Through my diverse experiences, I aim to balance my indoor and outdoor pursuits while sharing my adventures on my personal blog. Let’s connect and explore synergies!

Experience

Mindmap digital

Senior Manager - Founder's Office

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Cross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyGo-to-Market Strategy

Draper startup house

Head of Operations

Sep 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

Directed and established operations for the 21,000 sqft Draper Startup
House franchise, the largest among all 19 global locations.
Generated INR 3 crore in revenue within 15 months of operations.
Achieved operational breakeven within 8 months of project launch.
250+ startup founder networking events hosted and collaborated with.

Community ManagementBusiness StrategyOperations Management

Simpl

Business Development and Partnerships Intern

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Executed multi-channel marketing campaigns across social media, email, and WhatsApp to drive attendance for D2C networking mixers in Chennai, Surat, and Jaipur. Enabling over 30+ collaborations during this period.
Spearheaded the creation of ‘D2C Simplified,’ an exclusive LinkedIn community for D2C founders, driving engagement and growth to 5K+ followers, fostering industry networking, and enhancing brand presence.

Event PlanningCommunity ManagementDigital MarketingData Analysis

Nowpurchase

Management Intern - Product

Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

Evaluated Metal Cloud an in-house built Software adoption across 425 high-profile foundries in the Tamil Nadu Cluster, each with ₹5Cr+ annual turnover.
Investigated the interplay between foundry owners and suppliers within the B2B market landscape of the Tamil Nadu cluster, encompassing over 600 foundry units.
Securing 3 recurring subscription sales worth ₹15L during the course of internship.

Strategic InitiativesOrganization SkillsProject ManagementProduct MarketingBusiness Strategy

I-pac (indian political action committee)

Campaign Analyst

Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 · 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

Led collaborations with MLAs & MPs across 15 constituencies, executing three UTS events with 18K+ attendees each and ₹21L budget per event.
Fostered strong relationships with Six District Secretaries, 12 Union Secretaries, 25+ Booth Level leaders, and party cadres to streamline election campaign operations, ensuring seamless execution and electoral success in the constituency.

Strategic InitiativesOperationsPolitical ConsultingHandle Multiple ProjectsMultitaskingProject Management+1

The lazy patio

Hospitality and Marketing Manager

Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 · 1 yr · New Delhi, Delhi · On-site

Managed financial operations, guest experience, social media presence, and promotional strategies for hospitality properties, driving ₹16,00,000 in revenue within 7 months while optimising satisfaction
ratings and brand visibility
Orchestrated the construction and development of Vaara, achieving an impressive google rating of 8.6/10.

Strategic InitiativesHospitality ManagementOperationsOrganization SkillsMultitaskingProject Management+5

Indiahikes

Trek Leader

May 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India · On-site

Led and managed 42 trek batches worth ₹1.25 Cr, overseeing trainingand performance evaluation of cooks, guides, and porters. Supervisedan average of 12+ daily wage staff per trek, ensuring operational
excellence over 5-day expeditions.
Proficiently guided over 700 trekkers hailing from 5+ different nationalities on challenging multi-day Himalayan High-Altitude treks.
Collaborated seamlessly with ever-changing slope managers, trek coordinators, trek guides, and kitchen staff to ensure the flawless execution of each trek.

Team ManagementCommunity ManagementOperational PlanningOperationsOrganization SkillsHandle Multiple Projects+6

Cognizant

Programmer Analyst

Oct 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · On-site

Spearheaded a team of 6 software testers in the development of an API Monitoring tool, resulting in an annual cost savings of $450k.
Achieved a cadre promotion and an ‘Exceeds All’ (EA) performance rating in 2017, recognising exceptional contributions and leadership.
Conducted thorough software and functional testing across multiple features of the HPALM tool within the AQC Upgrade project.

SoapUISeleniumSoftware Testing