Dec 2021 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos

• Authored India`s 1st Season Format Self help Fiction Book for College Students & Working Professionals
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• Top 15 Books in Self Help Category
• Launched by R Madhavan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMQP_vFHpR4
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May 2021 – Mar 2022 · 10 mos

• Additional responsibility for handling and managing OBV partnerships & revenue streams
• OBV is an AI powered US patented pricing engine, 50 mn+ queries per month
• Managing P&L with top reputed banks, NBFCs & OEMs as clients
• Team management & Product Roadmap development

Oct 2020 – Apr 2021 · 6 mos

Apr 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Head OBV, History and Marketplace programs
• 10 mn+ traffic, 50 mn+ queries and 4 apps
• Program Managed Droom Credit- Auto financing vertical for Used Vehicles
• Product Management, Program Management
• www.orangebookvalue.com
• www.vehiclehistory.in

Nov 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Reporting to the Promoter/MD. Exicom is the largest Indian EV startup making Li-ion batteries and EV chargers. The company has revenues of ~ USD 100 mn.
• Worked with the senior leadership to build base for the company working on special projects leading cross functional teams:
• Streamlined first in class battery service process detailing processes, SLAs, touch points and developed an in-house app to reduce service failures by 10% MoM
• Successfully conceptualised and piloted operating lease model with a leading EV fleet aggregator in Gurgaon
• Handling the product of Li-ion batteries and conducting multiple pilots leading cross functional teams to enable adoption of EV in India
• Handled largest procurement of EV components with global companies - managing relationships at CXO level (multi-million dollar contracts)

Oct 2015 – Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Dual Role of B2B and B2C
• B2B
• InterGlobe- Largest travel conglomerate in India with revenues of USD 3.5 billion and >20, 000 employees
• New Product Development for international travel entities (airlines, cruises, car rentals)
• Responsible for working on airline loyalty programs, international expansion and SME programs
• Business Development with Airlines, Tourism Boards and Car-Rental cos
• B2C
• Leading Product Strategy for Hertz Car Rentals in India , 2nd largest car rental company in the world
• P&L responsibility, leading sales personnel to ramp up sales for Hertz across India
• Initiated Development of strong corporate base, travel agent incentive programs and other strategic initiatives across sales, marketing and distribution roadmap

May 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Development of a Strategic Program for development of a new technology for a Railways client in India
• Market Entry for a Japanese Player in India
• Assessment of market attractiveness
• Analysis of Financing Options (Yen-loans, Financing Schemes)
• Recommendation for project implementation structure
• Commercial due diligence and Business case preparation for setting up airport infrastructure for a Philippine Airport Operator.The work included :
• Market demand assessment
• Financial modelling
• Value For Money Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Implementation strategy for greenfield railway line connectivity to upcoming port
• Demand Planning
• Traffic studies
• Competitive Analysis to determine possible market share
• SWOT analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Recommendation for preferred implementation structure
• Business Development (Proposals and Client Pitches) for several assignments

Apr 2013 – May 2013 · 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• As-is analysis of Steel Re-rolling mill sector supply chain ( upstream) to identify procurement methodologies and channels
• Identify Energy efficient procurement parameters for 10 nos. of energy intensive equipment
• Conduct Primary and secondary market research
• Recommend Procurement strategy to reduce costs and emissions to meet Govt. of India and UNDP standards

Mar 2013 – Nov 2013 · 8 mos

• Elected Joint Secretary by 2nd year batch at FMS
• Key Responsibilities:
• 1.Interfacing with corporates/recruiters (50+) to conduct student side activities viz.Guest Lectures,Pre-placement talks and coordination for national level competitions
• 2.Conduct Summer placements for Batch of 2015
• 3.Coordinate with student-run societies (12 nos.),faculty and students to effectively manage preparation
• Achievements:
• 1.Successfully placed 220+ batch of 2015 despite economic slowdown

Dec 2012 – Mar 2013 · 3 mos

• Conducted the Flagship Leadership event at Annual Business Fest-TAS Fiesta 2013, FMS
• Pitched for corporate sponsorships & received over Rs 2,00,000 for ICON 5.0
• Administrator,Social Media Marketing,Facebook,generated over 4000 reach & 364 page views

Jul 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Academic Achievements
• Secured 75.12 % ( First class with distinction), Batch Rank 5/220+
• Awarded Dean`s Honor Roll (top 11)
• Nominated for OPJEMS scholarship (top 10)
• Other Achievements:
• India Pre-finalists (top 23) among top 17 B schools, Pepsi Co-BIAC 2013
• 2nd Runners Up,Raymond Case Study Competition
• Participated in Hyundai-Global Youth Marketing Camp at FMS

Jul 2011 – Jun 2012 · 11 mos

• Part of the team executing the IGBT based AC AC EMU (Metro coaches) project for Indian Railways.
• Responsibilities included demand planning, buy planning, preparation of technical and commercial specifications for third party industrial equipment and managing third party vendors
• Coordination with different units of BHEL for Motor,Transformer,Auxiliary inverter etc.
• Bid evaluation and pitching for their approval from the client viz. Indian Railways
• Co-ordinating with third party vendors for preparation of specifications, vendor assessment and development

Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 · 11 mos

• Responsible for the procurement of Bought Item Items viz.Valves,Pumps etc.& co-ordinating with the Project Managers,Transporters and Commercial departments to ensure timely dispatch and clearance to the BHEL project sites.
• Job responsibilities included floating of enquiry through Limited/Open tender, Scrutiny of bids, Preparation of comparative statements, Negotiations with vendors,Placements of Purchase orders & Coordination with the finance team for Billing on projects with a cumulative turnover of more than 900 crores.

Jun 2010 – Jul 2010 · 1 mo · Griefswald,Germany

• Researched on identification of an alternate catalyst for Platinum in Fuel cells.
• Conducted a study on multiple samples using Magnetron with multiple Gaseous mixtures at varying concentrations,temperatures & pressures &
• analysed them though Cyclic Voltammetry and Infrared Spectrometry techniques.

Jun 2008 – Jul 2008 · 1 mo · Delhi

• Study about use of Fuel Cells in Marine Ships powered by Siemens
• Study about Use of Solar and Wind Energy as an alternative source of energy