Abhishek Baxi

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India19 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Two decades of experience in technology journalism.
  • Expert in digital marketing and content strategy.
  • Contributed to top global publications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Marketing and Technology Journalism expert with extensive experience in content strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital MarketingContent Strategy

Other Skills

AudacityBloggingCommunity BuildingCommunity ManagementContent DevelopmentContent ManagementContent MarketingDigital MediaDigital StrategyE-commerceEditingEditorialFacebookGadgetsGhostwriting

About

Technology Journalist: - Skilled technology journalist and a widely read columnist. - Written for top global and national print and online publications for two decades. - Indulged in new media experiments with newsletters, podcasts, et al. Digital Consultant: - Digital strategist with a strong track record of community building and outreach programs. - Experienced in content marketing and content strategy to drive business goals.

Experience

Muo

Contributing Writer

Oct 2024Jun 2025 · 8 mos

  • For MakeUseOf, I write tech explainers and how-tos across sections covering the Android and Windows ecosystem.

Next gen publishing pvt. ltd.

Contributing Editor - T3 India

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • For T3 Magazine's India edition, I write opinion column about tech innovations and trends as well as product reviews and features. Occasionally, I also write smartphone reviews for the Smart Photography magazine.

Newslaundry

Contributing Writer

Oct 2023Sep 2024 · 11 mos

  • At Newslaundry, I write about technology and how it intersects with society, culture, and government.

Livemint

Columnist

Dec 2021Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • At Mint and Mint Lounge, I write columns about technology trends and innovation for discerning users and how it weaves into modern consumer lifestyle.

Beyond words

Consulting Director - Technology

Jul 2020Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • At Beyond Words, I offer technology advisory and solutioning for elevating digital ecosystem of customers.

Neowin.net

Senior Editor

Jun 2020Nov 2020 · 5 mos

  • I cover what's latest in the consumer technology ecosystem as well as review gadgets and write opinion features. I also undertake editorial responsibilities for the team.

The morning context

Contributing Writer

Jan 2020Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • At The Morning Context, I write deeply researched and deeply reported long-form stories on the business of technology and the internet.
  • I also publish a fortnightly newsletter on Big Tech, called Oversize.

Hindustan times

Technology Columnist

Jun 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • In my weekly column in Hindustan Times, I wrote about how technology - apps, services, and gadgets - help us indulge in our interests or adopt certain lifestyle experiences.

Forbes

Contributor

Sep 2017Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • On Forbes.com, I write stories about consumer technology trends and the business of technology in India.

Onmsft.com

Senior Editor

Sep 2016Apr 2022 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • As an Editor at OnMSFT.com (previously, WinBeta.org), I oversee editorial functions as well as contribute news and features for a global audience.
  • (Took a break between June - November 2020 to avoid conflict with another writing engagement.)

Android authority

Editor

Sep 2016Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • At Android Authority, I cover global news, and write reviews and features, along with op-eds, with special focus on APAC region.

Firstpost

Contributing Writer - Technology

Apr 2016Feb 2017 · 10 mos

  • I write on consumer technology and trends as well as products and people shaping them for Firstpost.com, one of the leading online publications in India.

Sri aurobindo centre for arts & communication

Guest Faculty

Jan 2014Jan 2015 · 1 yr · New Delhi, India

  • I taught a course on Content Marketing to post-graduate students at SACAC, a multi-disciplinary mass communication and media arts institute.
  • The course was a part of the Digital Marketing curriculum for students pursuing a PG Diploma in Advertising and PR.

Windows central

Contributing Writer

Nov 2013Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • As the first author from India/Asia, I have a special focus on products, services, apps, events, and initiatives in the region while also writing globally relevant content for WindowsCentral.

Android central

Contributing Writer

Nov 2013Sep 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • As the first author from India/Asia, I have a special focus on products, services, apps, events, and initiatives in the region while also writing globally relevant content for AndroidCentral.com.

Gizmodo india

Contributing Writer

Oct 2013Sep 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • At the Indian edition of Gizmodo and Techradar, I write gadget reviews and opinion pieces on technology news and trends.

Cbs interactive

Contributing Writer for ZDNet.com

Aug 2012Oct 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • As one of the founding authors for ZDNet's India edition, I write about mobility, e-commerce, startups, and SMBs in India in my column - SMB India.

Baxiabhishek & partners

Digital Consultant

Jul 2011Present · 14 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Working as an independent digital consultant, I strategize and execute digital initiatives and campaigns for leading brands as well as startups. I specialize in content marketing - development and strategy - bringing my skills and experience of over a decade as a writer.
  • Some of the brands that I've worked for include Microsoft, American Express, HP, HDFC Bank, Fratelli Wines, PVR Cinemas, OYO, Jindal Steel, Dassault Systemes, Infosys, Axis Bank, Xoriant, and SAB Miller.
Content StrategyContent DevelopmentDigital MarketingSocial MediaTraining

Techie buzz

Editor-in-Chief

Jun 2011May 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • I started as Contributing Author writing on the Windows and Microsoft ecosystem, along with gadget news and reviews from India; however, took the mantle of being the Editor of the site.
  • I oversaw team of about 15 authors, liaison with PR agencies, and manage editorial calendar of the publication.

Ht media ltd

Technology Columnist

Oct 2010Oct 2014 · 4 yrs

  • I write consumer technology features for Mint, the business daily from HT Media in partnership with the Wall Street Journal. Along with that, I write consumer technology, gadget reviews, and news features for Technology section of HindustanTimes.com.

Microsoft

Program Specialist

Jul 2007May 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • At Microsoft, I was the MVP Program Specialist for South Asia. MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) are community influencers, a recognition given by Microsoft for voluntary contribution to technical communities.
  • Scouted and identified community leaders and engaged them with Microsoft product and marketing groups and the community.
  • Built a social media foot print and created buzz about the South Asia MVP program with active engagements and initiatives.
  • Community launches of Microsoft product releases like Windows 7, Office 2010, and Kinect for XBOX.
  • Strategized and managed industry events for the MVP program in India.

Niit limited

Development Executive

Sep 2006Jun 2007 · 9 mos

  • As the Technologist for Centre of Competency, Microsoft, I developed and authored courses for Microsoft Learning.

Education

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

B.Tech — Information Technology

Jan 2001Jan 2005

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