Jan 2019 – Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

• I was a mentor for the Techstars 'Smart City' Program powered by Arcadis focused on mobility, connected cities, sustainability, industry & urbanization. I help amazing startups from all across the world working on pioneering technologies across product, financing, business development and recruitment functions leveraging my past and current experiences.

Aug 2018 – Aug 2022 · 4 yrs

Jul 2017 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos · The Randstad, Netherlands

• At Skytree, I was responsible for the overall commercial strategy which included fund-raising, development of business partnerships with automotive and building services companies and expansion of the organization. I helped the company raise money from venture capital funds as well as the Dutch government. I led business development with some of the largest automotive companies in the world and closed strategic partnerships with automotive suppliers to commercialize the technology.
• Skytree is an innovative high-technology company with expertise on carbon dioxide extraction from ambient air. It is a spin-out from European Space Agency where the current technology is being used aboard the International Space Station to prevent CO2 buildup in spaceships. Using our patented technology, we are focusing on CO2 extraction from closed indoor spaced spaces such as automobiles and buildings to reduce energy costs and provide a cleaner indoor environment.

Apr 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area

• I assisted the Amplus management on business development and deal closure. Also I worked on a variety of new initiatives such as energy analytics and battery storage with the management.
• Amplus Solar has raised $150 million from I Squared Capital, a US infrastructure fund to build a distributed energy platform in India.

Jun 2015 – Apr 2016 · 10 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• TextMyPA - Your Personal Assistant on Chat is an on demand AI enabled mobile messaging service to get anything you want. Through our Android App or SMS, we assist you with ordering food/groceries; reserving hotels/flights/trains/buses tickets; recharge; courier pick up; booking movies/cabs/household services/appointments and many more.
• We provide personalized service and save consumers from the time-consuming search and order processes, conveniently via text-message.
• Led a team of 12 to conceptualize and launch mobile messaging AI enabled personal assistant
• Scaled to 10,000 users in 4 months with limited marketing expenditure by focusing on word of mouth and referral campaign
• Increased the transaction conversion ratio by 30% by integrating with PayTM, India’s largest digital wallet
• Forged tie-ups with the leading travel, hotel and recharge websites to provide additional discounts to clients
• Redesigned the UX to drive efficiency by reducing the number of messages per conversation and automating responses

Jun 2012 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Aeon Solaris is a full service solar company and provides comprehensive solutions including engineering, financing, permits, installation and on-going monitoring for distributed solar plants across India. Aeon Solaris executed over 500 kW of solar rooftop projects encompassing corporate buildings, educational institutes and factories and was involved in more than 3 MW of projects.
• Aeon Solaris operations are merged with Amplus Solar (the largest funded distributed solar player in the country) and I currently look after Business Development and Strategy there.
• Aeon Solaris was recognized by Economic Times as one of India’s 5 dynamic solar companies driving innovation and growth. We achieved a top 25% rating from CARE and channel partner accreditation from MNRE. Personally, I was acclaimed as one of top 15 thought leaders in solar sector.
• At Aeon Solaris, I was responsible for
• Sales & Business Development : Generating leads and negotiating contracts with clients
• Financing : Project financing both on equity/debt front
• Recruitment, PR and Media Relations
• Legal compliance, accounting and audit

Jun 2010 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai

• Part of a 5 member team globally that handled issuances out of 50 different Special Purpose vehicles covering all asset classes having a combined notional of EUR 50 billion
• Structuring & Trading of structured products with credit, rates, equities or alternative asset as underlying collateral - shari'a notes, ETF-linked, carbon market linked, US real estate hedge fund linked notes among others
• Compiling CDS spreads, bond collateral levels, EMTN prices and coordinating with other structuring and sales groups to incorporate ideas for distribution among clients
• Structured deals worth over EUR 250 million and was involved in trades of notional EUR 1 billion

Jul 2009 – Aug 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area

• Involved since the inception of this unique and innovative venture, a pro-student initiative based on youth-oriented advertising.
• Conceptualized and implemented strategic tie ups with potential advertisers - Apple, Vodafone, Warner Bros and CCD
• Formulated expansion plans for growth of operations from 20 colleges to over 150 by liaising with college authorities
• Led a team of 10 business development executives and interns

May 2009 – Jul 2009 · 2 mos · Bangalore

• Involved in the design of the coal handling plant of the Rs.17000 crore 4000 MW Tata Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project
• Designed the illumination system, sized the transformers, carried out fault analysis and computed relay settings

May 2008 – Jul 2008 · 2 mos · Abu Dhabi

• Performed analysis on the requests for funding by clients which included interpretation of current financial data and future projections, industry and risk analysis
• Recommended allocation of funds to the clients and negotiated the terms of the contract with the clients to mitigate the risks
• Audited the balance sheets and assigned a credit risk rating to clients

May 2007 – Jul 2007 · 2 mos · Gurgaon

• Analysed Metso Minerals sales organization and assimilated their Business Development Process and Strategy
• Recommended a plan for future expansion in India in the service sector