Oct 2022 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Abhishek worked as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Cognizant, driving digital transformation initiatives using Generative AI, agentic automation, and advanced AI solutions for Fortune 500 clients across industries such as BFSI, retail, healthcare, public sector, micro mobility, IT, and supply chain.
• He led strategic assessments including gap analysis, future state roadmap development, business case creation, and market and competitor benchmarking to support product led growth, market entry, and AI adoption strategies.
• He also collaborated with technology and business teams to build AI frameworks, deliver MVPs and proof of value solutions, and manage end to end transformation initiatives using Agile methodologies.

Jul 2022 – Oct 2022 · 3 mos

Oct 2021 – Jan 2022 · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• At Agrahyah Technologies, a pioneering AI technology company specializing in conversational AI and digital audio content:
• Worked as Associate Project Manager driving strategic initiatives for ConPro.ai (AI-powered conversational commerce platform) and aawaz.com (India's leading multilingual podcast network).
• Developed compelling business pitch decks and strategic presentations, effectively communicating complex technology solutions to potential partners and stakeholders.
• Spearheaded procurement and talent acquisition for major podcast productions, ensuring optimal resource allocation and content quality for India's largest regional language podcast network.
• Collaborated directly with CEO on strategic planning and innovation initiatives, providing critical insights for project conceptualization and execution.
• Contributed to product strategy and development for voice-first technology solutions, supporting the company's mission to bridge linguistic and technological barriers in digital content consumption.

Aug 2021 – Jan 2022 · 5 mos · Delaware, United States · Remote

• At CellStrat, a US-based AI research and development firm pioneering cloud-based AI development solutions:
• Drove platform adoption strategy for CellStrat's AI SAAS platform, which enables global development teams to rapidly prototype and deploy AI solutions through cloud-based developer tools and APIs.
• Executed comprehensive growth initiatives resulting in expanded user acquisition through strategic outbound campaigns, contributing to the platform's community of 15,000+ global developers and 250+ AI scientists.
• Developed and implemented the company's social media strategy across LinkedIn and Instagram, establishing CellStrat's thought leadership in advanced AI domains including Computer Vision, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, and Graph Networks.
• Led go-to-market initiatives alongside founders during the pandemic, successfully managing remote teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts to launch new AI SAAS services.
• Contributed to positioning CellStrat as an innovative leader in AI SAAS solutions, supporting the platform's mission to democratize AI development through accessible cloud-based tools.

Jan 2021 – Jul 2021 · 6 mos · England, United Kingdom

• At Simplex Services, a UK-based IT consulting firm specializing in cross-industry technology solutions and implementations, I:
• Led strategic initiatives alongside C-suite executives, driving core business transformation and developing comprehensive go-to-market strategies for key service offerings including skill enhancement, disaster recovery, and IT automation solutions.
• Spearheaded the development of compelling sales enablement materials and proposal frameworks, resulting in improved client acquisition rates and stronger market positioning.
• Orchestrated a successful Not-for-Profit sector marketing campaign, implementing multi-channel outreach strategies through targeted cold calling and email marketing initiatives.
• Managed end-to-end IT recruitment operations, successfully placing technical talent within Tier 1 system integrators while maintaining strong client relationships and candidate pipelines.
• Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis, delivering actionable insights that shaped company strategy and service offerings.
• Generated £9,000+ in revenue through successful closure of 5+ deals in talent acquisition and marketing services, demonstrating strong business development capabilities.

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos · Gurugram, India

• Beyond Word is a Gurugram-based advertising and media company with a global portfolio, recognized for delivering high-quality solutions across budget ranges.
• Operated as Account Manager and Project Manager, overseeing client engagements and project workflows to ensure exceptional results.
• Spearheaded the website design project for a Tier 1 mobile advertising firm, partnering with delivery and back-end teams to achieve time-sensitive, cross-functional success.
• Facilitated strategic communication between stakeholders and creative teams, enhancing project alignment and driving client satisfaction.

Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 · 2 mos · Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

• Created plans to build the recruitment process from the scratch and recommended go-to marketing strategies.
• Executed end-to-end recruitment processes from shortlisting resumes, taking interviews and releasing offer letters.

Sep 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Led the planning and execution of prominent national 'strategy' and 'consulting' events, including Foresight 4.1 Guesstimate and The Consulting Knights, driving over 1,000 registrations.
• Acted as the Point of Contact (POC) for the monthly newsletter Consilium Insider, overseeing theme development and content curation focused on cutting-edge consulting industry trends.
• Enhanced event and newsletter impact by aligning strategic vision with engaging, industry-relevant content and seamless execution.

Sep 2020 – Nov 2020 · 2 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Hundred Plus is an Assisted Ecommerce Platform, dedicated to Semi-urban and Rural women.
• Conducted market research to identify the pain points of Franchise Partners, built & executed strategies to retain & activate/motivate franchise partners
• Built marketing strategies for Diwali sale, engaged 375+ FPs

Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• At Oliveboard, a rapidly growing educational technology startup serving 10+ million users:
• Served as a founding member of Sales and Support operations, directly reporting to COO and later to CTO while establishing core processes and team structures that scaled with company growth.
• Led and mentored a team of 7 sales executives, implementing performance tracking systems and delivering comprehensive weekly reports aligned with quarterly OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).
• Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between Product, Operations, and Content teams, facilitating critical user feedback integration and product optimization prior to launches.
• Played a pivotal role in shaping customer experience strategy through data-driven insights and user behavior analysis, contributing to the platform's rapid user base expansion.
• Established and standardized sales and support protocols that became foundational to the company's customer engagement framework.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in bridging technical and business objectives through effective communication with both COO and CTO.

Sep 2017 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Jan 2017 – Sep 2017 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At BYJU'S, a leading Ed-tech platform:
• Drove revenue growth as a key member of Inside and Direct Sales teams across Mumbai and Bangalore regions, consistently achieving targets through strategic B2B and B2C outreach.
• Generated high-quality leads through targeted outbound cold calling, effectively converting prospects into long-term customers by demonstrating deep product knowledge and understanding of educational needs.
• Exceeded revenue targets through successful implementation of upselling and cross-selling strategies, carefully aligning product offerings with customer requirements and learning objectives.

Jun 2016 – Jul 2016 · 1 mo · Dehra Dun Area, India

Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs · Roorkee

• Led 100+ on-campus placement drives in collaboration with the Head of Training & Placement, fostering successful industry-student recruitment partnerships.
• Managed a team of 10+ coordinators, overseeing end-to-end placement processes, including company liaison, student prep, and interview logistics.
• Executed multiple concurrent drives with high-quality standards, showcasing strong leadership, organization, and stakeholder management.