Apr 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Worked with the Leadership at TCS (CEO, CTO, COO, Global Head, Regional Heads- US, UK, Singapore, Europe, Mexico) on tech policies such as Digital Transformation, data privacy, sustainability, emerging technologies- blockchain, AI, quantum etc.
• Responsible for research (primary and secondary), data analysis and drafting summary briefs, representations, concept notes, briefing books, position papers on relevant policy issues
• Represented the organization at policy discussions and consultations conducted by various Ministries (Commerce, IT), industry bodies and think tanks
• Engaged and collaborated with trade bodies on policy and regulations and other policy advocacy activities

Nov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 5 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Worked with the founder’s office on building the Communications & Public Policy verticals for the company.
• Responsible for developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies, contributing to media environment via opinion pieces, implementing action plans and working in tandem with industry associations, state governments, parliamentarians and policy makers.
• Responsible for reputation management, executive communication, brand building and crisis communication.
• Worked in close tandem with the business, strategy, growth, product and tech teams to be able to communicate and advocate effectively by bringing forth business perspectives in communications and policy strategy execution.

Oct 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

• In her role as Senior Manager and EA to CEO, IndiaTech.org, she was a part of the CEO's office that works directly with founders of internet-based start-ups to improve public and regulatory policy on a range of issues. She was accountable for developing and executing advocacy strategies, action plans, regulations. She worked closely with industry, government and regulators on a range of issues such as listing norms for start-ups, ability of start-ups to sell to the government, taxation issues both direct and indirect. She also regularly contributed on various policy issues with mainline newspapers and online portals such as Mint, Financial Express, VC Circle, The Economic Times, Swarajya etc.

Oct 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs

• Worked with the CEO's office and internet-based start-up founders on regulatory and policy issues that impacted the industry across e-commerce sectors such as cab hailing, travel, insurance, social media, news aggregation, fantasy sports etc.

Mar 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Data analysis and interpretation- qualitative and quantitative
• Research, Supervision of Field Implementation, Partner coordination,
• Documentation and Communications on education, WASH, Health and
• Agriculture
• CSR strategy development by means of collaboration with government
• departments and schemes across states
• Stakeholder management- government and local partners for CSR
• implementation
• Development of M&E Framework and M&E tools
• Development of audio visual communication collaterals and infographics as
• well as other Knowledge Management Products

Oct 2017 – Mar 2018 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Provided counsel on policy and regulatory landscape across IT, FMCG/Consumer,
• e-commerce sectors enabling them to strategize engagements with the Central and State governments
• Extended assistance to corporates in channelizing the appropriate messaging to key
• stakeholders
• Assisted businesses in evaluation and risk assessment on critical parameters such
• as government policies, incentives structure, market potential etc.
• Engaged with Members of Parliament to facilitate and assist in shaping
• policies

May 2017 – Oct 2017 · 5 mos

• Advised on policy advocacy, government relations, alliances with
• government, community and other industry stakeholders
• Conducted and prepared perception audits and need assessment reports
• across states such as Gujarat, Punjab, Tamil Nadu
• Research and analysis- (Qualitative analysis by means of in-depth interviews and focus groups)

Oct 2016 – May 2017 · 7 mos

• Involved in stakeholder mapping and ideation of strategies for effective and efficient government relations for MNCs across sectors
• Conducting government meetings and other engagements and supporting the clients in government affairs strategy implementation
• Drafting reports on issues ranging from Industry 4.0, Make in India, HFSS, Electric Mobility, Water Crisis in India

May 2016 – Oct 2016 · 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Handled communications for clients, drafting media responses/ releases and building media relations.