Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · India · On-site

• Working with nonprofits/startups on strategy, expansion and operations to deliver impact-driven solutions.

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos · Middlebury, Vermont, United States · Hybrid

• Selected as 1 of 7 fellows in the India cohort to design and implement conflict transformation strategies for India-Pakistan bilateral relations in high-tension geopolitical contexts.
• Key Impact:
• Designed scalable youth-led dialogue frameworks for cross-border conflict resolution initiatives
• Launched solo pilot interfaith peacebuilding project in Mangalore, engaging 250+ community members from diverse demographic backgrounds through structured dialogue and shared experiences
• Created intervention modules on intergroup empathy and regional collaboration adopted by 3+ peace organizations

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Contributed to early-stage strategy development for EV fleet management platform, focusing on customer discovery and business model validation.
• Key Impact:
• Conducted comprehensive customer segmentation analysis across 4+ user categories, identifying key operational challenges and market opportunities in the EV ecosystem
• Analyzed fleet ROI metrics and operational data to develop viable pricing strategies and business model recommendations
• Contributed to product roadmap development for B2B fleet management platform based on ground-level market insights

Apr 2024 – Jul 2024 · 3 mos · South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Led market expansion strategy for student housing vertical, conducting comprehensive market analysis and developing go-to-market frameworks for Tier-1 city expansion.
• Key Impact:
• Executed comprehensive stakeholder interview program and competitive analysis to inform corporate strategy
• Developed executive-level pitch decks and operational blueprints for multi-city expansion initiative
• Conducted market sizing and opportunity assessment across 8+ metropolitan markets

Mar 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

• Led strategy and operations for NITK’s national entrepreneurship summit, including speaker curation, startup outreach, and logistics planning (6000+ attendees, $20K+ sponsorship)

Feb 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Karnataka, India · On-site

Jan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

• Deliver strategic advisory services to Members of Parliament across 3 constituencies, driving policy transformation and operational excellence in the public sector.
• Key Impact:
• Increased voter engagement by 30% through data-driven campaign optimization and stakeholder mapping
• Conducted 200+ executive interviews across 4 districts to identify governance gaps and design policy solutions
• Facilitated major public-private partnerships with Jal Shakti Ministry and Madhya Pradesh CM's Office, catalyzing the state's largest solar energy project and expanding clean water access to underserved communities
• Implemented digital governance frameworks that improved citizen grievance resolution efficiency by 40+%

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · On-site

• Best Delegate at 30+ conferences; chaired 8+ international events with 500+ participants; Mentored 50+ junior delegates through specialized training modules on diplomacy and negotiation

Aug 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · On-site

• Founded and scaled campus merchandise startup from concept to 6-figure revenue, building operational infrastructure across 5+ colleges while establishing sustainable business processes.
• Key Impact:
• Achieved 6-figure revenue within 3 months through strategic partnerships, sponsorship deals, and cross-campus collaborations
• Built comprehensive supply chain ecosystem managing 50-member ambassador network, manufacturer relationships, and design partnerships with top colleges
• Delivered 24% net profit margins through digital workflow optimization and transparent financial systems, eliminating traditional campus procurement inefficiencies
• Established recognized brand presence across southern India college circuit

Aug 2023 – Aug 2023 · 0 mo · HONG KONG SAR, China · On-site

• Selected as the only Indian male among 18 global scholars for Harvard's premier Asia-Pacific leadership program, representing India at international policy and business forums in Hong Kong.
• Key Impact:
• Delivered TEDx keynote on resilience and failure recovery to 300+ international delegates from 40+ countries
• Engaged in high-level policy discussions with senior executives from McKinsey & Company, World Bank, and government officials from across Asia-Pacific region
• Participated in strategic workshops on regional economic cooperation, diplomatic relations, and cross-border business development
• Built international network of emerging leaders across government, business, and civil society sectors
• Contributed to policy recommendations on youth leadership in Asia-Pacific economic integration

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · On-site

Jul 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Elite military training program developing leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and operational excellence under high-pressure conditions.
• Key Achievements:
• Ranked All India 6th among 600,000+ UPSC NDA applicants (top 0.001% nationally)
• Led tactical field operations for teams of 20-30 cadets across 2,500+ hours of combat simulation exercises
• Achieved top 5% performance ranking in 360-cadet cohort for academic, physical, and tactical excellence; Course Topper in first term
• Developed expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, and team coordination under extreme pressure