Apr 2016 – Jun 2016 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• As a Summer Associate at BCG, I contributed to the formulation and implementation of digital transformation strategy of a large retail banking client. I focused on achieving 40% growth in a digital channel adoption via benchmarking solutions, liaising with vendors, and designing campaigns.

Nov 2014 – Jun 2015 · 7 mos · Pune Area, India

• I co-founded StartEZ with an aim to help technology innovators with go-to-market efforts. I ideated and led development of our first product - an elevator pitch builder portal used by 200+ startups worldwide. I was responsible for crafting the business strategy, financial plan, and digital marketing strategy.
• ► Product Management: Directed product roadmap; built the portal using DIY tools & AWS; incorporated user feedback & analytics to improve the product
• ► Operations: Formulated business & financial plan; implemented digital marketing strategy; hired 3 employees

Sep 2014 – Mar 2015 · 6 mos · Pune

• The Startup Leadership Program (SLP) is a highly selective, 6-month world-class program and lifetime network for outstanding founders and innovators. SLP Fellows have founded 700 companies that have raised $370 million.
• ► Selected for a cohort of 25 entrepreneurs in Pune for 2015 Fellowship
• ► Class CEO for Lean Startup
• ► Learnt from peer entrepreneurs about various aspects of running business such as lean strategy, team building, customer development, finance, and fund raising

Jun 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune

• Battelle's Indian division developed and commercialized applied science and technology products for global clients. In my dual role at Battelle, I successfully led and delivered four technology commercialisation projects worth $120K for clients across the US, EU, Japan, and India. I was responsible for prospecting and qualifying leads, developing proposals worth $820K, and achieving $100K in sales. Additionally, I collaborated with clients in the chemicals, pulp & paper, and FMCG sectors to address diverse techno-commercial challenges.
• ► Chemicals: Led team of four and managed client engagement to direct go-to-market strategy for an European client's novel bioplastic
• ► Pulp & Paper: Liaised with CEO of Indian major for new product development to enter USD 17M market
• ► FMCG: Developed alternate sourcing strategy for Fortune 100 US client to adapt product for India

Mar 2011 – May 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Singapore

• At Merck, I led a global cross-functional project involving 28 team members, implementing lean six-sigma methodologies that reduced process variability by 68% and saved $1MM/year. I also designed the manufacturing process for a new drug, resulting in $42MM in network savings. My efforts were recognized with the Best Kaizen Award and Special Achievement Award.

Oct 2010 – Dec 2010 · 2 mos · Singapore

• ► Designed process to save USD 1.8M per year; Identified opportunities for 48% reduction in liquid waste

Aug 2010 – Oct 2010 · 2 mos · São José dos Campos Area, Brazil

• ► Developed USD 400M investment strategy for zero emission power plant - presented it to the CFO

May 2008 – Jul 2008 · 2 mos · Hazira, India

• ► Developed computational model to de-bottlneck the Mono-Ethylene Glycol plant for 20% increase in capacity