Dec 2024 – May 2025 · 5 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

• Partner with global institutional investors (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds) to lead primary research and project management.
• Source and connect top industry experts for time-sensitive private market projects.
• Conduct deep industry research using various tools to provide critical insights to investors.
• Facilitate connections between investors and C-level executives to drive well-informed decision-making.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects in a performance-driven environment.

Dec 2023 – Apr 2024 · 4 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

• Successfully managed a team of 16 TAs, supporting 377 students in an Analytical Politics course.
• Coordinated scheduling, grading, & resource allocation for a large-scale educational initiative.
• Facilitated effective communication between the teaching team and students.
• Maintained accurate student assessments and upheld high educational standards.

Sep 2023 – Nov 2023 · 2 mos

• Key Accomplishment: Served as a Teaching Assistant for a Microeconomics course, supporting student learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microeconomics through grading and instruction.
• Provided feedback on student work & effectively communicated complex economic concepts.
• Enhanced both student understanding and personal pedagogical skills.

Jun 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote

• Developed a go-to-market strategy for the high-risk Canadian college segment, identifying 11 colleges and
• 45 programs through rigorous analysis, resulting in a $460M TAM increase
• Designed an impact measurement framework and piloted surveys to track employee diversity and student outcomes
• Evaluated prospective partners in SE Asia & LATAM by systematically identifying KPIs to drive strategic
• alignment

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 · 2 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

• Crafted a multichannel marketing strategy by conducting a thorough audit of the brand's current channel
• growth, market analysis, and competitor bench marking.
• Facilitated the launch of the brand's Amazon Store, resulting in a 1.5x revenue increase
• Refined brand positioning using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and targeted customer surveys

May 2019 – Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Rajkot, Gujarat, India

• Grew revenue to $2 million annually by launching new product lines, penetrating tier 2 and 3 cities, and managing 1000+ dealers, driving 50% year-over-year growth through strategic market expansion.
• Led a digital overhaul of inventory management using analytics for forecasting, reducing turnover time by 15 days
• Improved profit margins by 15% through cost-saving initiatives, renegotiating supplier contracts, and optimizing logistics, reducing operational expenses significantly.

Jun 2018 – Aug 2018 · 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Selected from 1,000+ applicants to analyze the regulatory landscape impacting the restaurant industry
• Performed qualitative research, interviewing 100+ stakeholders, and synthesized findings to create a compendium of regulatory requirements, aiding advocacy efforts for the National Restaurant Association. See Report.

Mar 2018 – Jul 2018 · 4 mos · Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

• Conducted a UNICEF sponsored study titled, "Multidimensional Vulnerability Assessment of Tribal and Slum children in Gujarat", in
• Banaskantha and Gandhinagar districts to assess last-mile delivery of education policy objectives

Mar 2017 – Apr 2017 · 1 mo · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dec 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Visited public healthcare institutions, water treatment plants, etc to understand the inner workings of the government infrastructure by interacting with public officers at the helm of the public works departments.

Aug 2015 – Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

• Founded and led a volunteer organization enhancing village public school education through fundraising and infrastructure development initiatives, impacting over 500 students.
• Managed a team of 30 volunteers, organized educational events, and raised 50,000 INR in donations.
• Initiated programs for digital literacy, resulting in the installation of 20 computers across five schools.

Apr 2013 – May 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Rajkot, Gujarat, India