Sohil Gandhi — CEO

🚀 AI Generalist | Data-Driven Growth Strategist | Data Scientist | Tech Geek | Finance Maverick With over a decade at the intersection of Data Science, Business Finance, and Growth Strategy, I've been on an exhilarating journey driving impactful business transformations across diverse industries. My professional adventure! 🌟 ## Current Role: Growth Maestro 🎯 Director of P&L at WhiteHat Jr & Toppr (acquired by Byju's) - Orchestrating growth symphonies across India, UK, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand 🌍 - Conducting large-scale operations, fine-tuning performance, and ensuring strategic harmony ## Key Achievements: The Greatest Hits 🏆 1. Boosted operational efficiency by 25% across global markets through enhanced cross-departmental collaboration 🤝 2. Led Series D financial due Diligence, help Raising $50Mn funds & also for acquisition by Think & Learn at $150Mn 3.Reducing cash burn by 15% and extending runway by 12 months 💰 3. Streamlined financial analysis for 40+ business units, slashing processing time by 30% through automation wizardry 🧙‍♂️ 4. Onboarded strategic financing partners, cutting subvention costs by 20% 📉 ## Impactful Projects: The Showstoppers 🎭 1. Optimized AWS infrastructure, halving cloud costs while maintaining peak performance ☁️ 2. Engineered a 10% increase in conversion rates, fueling 20% revenue growth 📈 3. Implemented a sleek credit approval system, reducing dependency on external platforms 💳 ## The Secret Sauce to my approach 🌟 - Thriving at the crossroads of technology and business strategy 🔍 - Shape-shifting seamlessly across roles from data analytics to strategic management 🔄 - Mastering the art of vendor management, CXO engagement, and employee development 🤝 ## Future Vision: The Next Big Thing 🔮 - Scaling businesses through strategic data insights and innovative financial management - Nurturing sustainable growth and exploring cutting-edge technologies for enhanced efficiency - Forging long-term partnerships that create lasting value ## Let's Connect & Create Magic! ✨ I'm on the lookout for fellow visionaries to share knowledge, collaborate, and explore new frontiers... 📱 Mobile: 9920989892 📧 Email: sohil1919@gmail.com Let's chat and see where our combined superpowers can take us! 💡🚀 📖🏏📽️Interests & Hobbies🦸🏎️🎸 Cricket, F1, Stock Markets, Reading (Fiction + Non Fiction), Huge Anime Fan, Superhero Nerd (Comics+Movies+Animated), Rock head & Good Music lover, Foodie, History Buff, Literature enthusiast, & love to discuss all things under the Sun ☀️ 😎

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional with expertise in data-driven growth strategies and financial analysis.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 14 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Leadership
Business Strategy
Financial Planning & Analysis
Due Diligence
Business Intelligence (bi)
Data Analytics
Teaching
Software Development

Career Highlights

Boosted operational efficiency by 25% globally.
Led $50Mn funding round and $150Mn acquisition.
Reduced cash burn by 15% and extended runway.

Work Experience

WhiteHat Jr

Director P&L (2 yrs 10 mos)

Toppr

General Manager - Head of FP&A (5 yrs 8 mos)

Edelweiss Financial Services Limited

Data Analyst & Business Intellignece (2 yrs 8 mos)

Santander Consumer USA

Decision Science, Statistical Programmer (1 yr)

LASSO center Oklahoma State University

Tutor (1 yr 2 mos)

Netcore Cloud

Associate Software Engineer (1 yr)

Biztact solutions

Software Developer (1 yr)

Education

Masters at Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Engineering at University of Mumbai

Sohil Gandhi

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India14 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Boosted operational efficiency by 25% globally.
Led $50Mn funding round and $150Mn acquisition.
Reduced cash burn by 15% and extended runway.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional with expertise in data-driven growth strategies and financial analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipBusiness StrategyFinancial Planning & AnalysisDue DiligenceBusiness Intelligence (bi)Data AnalyticsTeachingSoftware Development

Other Skills

AIOpsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessAutomationBuilding Automation Systems (BAS)Business AnalyticsBusiness Process ImprovementC#C++CXO level engagementCorporate CommunicationsCustomer SupportData AnalysisDatabasesDecision-MakingDigital Marketing

About

Experience

14 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Whitehat jr

Director P&L

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

❖ Driving P&L and growth initiatives across India, the UK, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand, leading to a 25% increase in revenue.
❖ Developed and executed the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensuring alignment with the business strategy and achieving 100% of target KPIs,
including a 10% reduction in operational costs.
❖ Managed and optimized the entire business funnel, covering Marketing, Sales, Product, and Operations, which contributed to a 30% increase in
conversion rate and a 20% boost in customer retention.
❖ Improved key performance metrics and streamlined operational processes, enhancing efficiency & reducing costs across core business areas by 12%.
❖ Executed strategic initiatives boosting efficiency, revenue, and collaboration, increasing productivity across teams.
❖ Led comprehensive business functions—including Lead Management, Incentive Programs, Performance Management Systems, Data Analytics &
Dashboards, and Business Finance—ensuring strategic alignment and supporting overall business growth

LeadershipCXO level engagementStrategic CommunicationsEmployee EngagementVendor ManagementBusiness Process Improvement+13

Toppr

General Manager - Head of FP&A

Dec 2018 – Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Created monthly MIS reports, financial statements, and business metrics for 40+ business units
Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze operations, create projections, & optimize spending
Implemented EBITDA to Net Cash Outflow tracking, resulting in a 25% reduction in cash burn rate & extending company runway by 12 months
Automated financial reports & implemented process improvements, saving 30% processing time
Led AWS server cost structure analysis & contract negotiation, reducing monthly costs from ₹1 crore to ~₹50 lakhs, a 50% reduction in cloud infrastructure expenses
2. Investor Relations & Due Diligence
Spearheaded end-to-end Series D due diligence process(Financial, Legal & Tax). Provided timely data & analysis to investors, facilitating successful closure of $50Mn series D funding round & Toppr acquisition at $150Mn
3. Strategic Alliances & Financing Partnerships
Onboarded strategic financing partners like Aditya Birla Capital & Kotak Mahindra Bank, reducing overall financing costs by 20%
Built an internal credit approval team & integrated financing partners into a unified interface
Introduced FLDG (First Loss Default Guarantee) model to enable higher approval rates
4. Process Optimization & Automation
Conducted sales funnel analysis, identifying key leakage points & implementing improvements that increased conversion rates from 2.5% to 4%, leading to 60% revenue growth
Developed an automated expense approval system using Google Apps Script, reducing processing time by 60% and saving ₹50 lakhs annually
Implemented a refund approval system, reducing processing time by 70% and improving customer satisfaction scores by 15 points
5. Key Achievements & Recognition
Received "Toppr Claps" award 3 times for outstanding performance
Recognized with (ESOPs) for significant contributions to the company
Consistently achieved "Star Performer" ratings

LeadershipCXO level engagementStrategic PlanningStrategic CommunicationsEmployee EngagementBusiness Intelligence (BI)+19

Edelweiss financial services limited

Data Analyst & Business Intellignece

Mar 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Automating various department's & Business's BI reports on Tableau also using SQL & R
o CFO’S office reports
o Agro. warehousing business
o Loan business: Loan against property business
o Mutual Fund business
o App device analysis

CXO level engagementTableauBusiness Intelligence (BI)Data AnalyticsBusiness AnalyticsData Analysis+2

Santander consumer usa

Decision Science, Statistical Programmer

Feb 2015 – Feb 2016 · 1 yr · Dallas/Fort Worth Area · On-site

Assisted in the development of software tools to automate statistical modeling activities and processes. Used VBA, SAS, SQL and R.
Interact with the IT department in order to properly implement data models, scorecards and integrate them into existing system.
Backfilling of Data for various Data Models and Scorecards. Used VBA, SAS, SQL and R.
Performed User Acceptance Testing processes including the creation of acceptance criteria, development of test procedures, test execution, and test result archiving for internal system modifications and third-party deliverables.
Provide requisite information in support of independent statistical model validation activities.

SAS ProgrammingStatisticsBusiness Intelligence (BI)RC#Microsoft SQL Server+6

Lasso center oklahoma state university

Tutor

Oct 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos · United States

Tutoring undergraduate students on various subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Marketing, Information systems, Programming languages (C#, Java, etc.).

TeachingOne-on-one Instruction

Netcore cloud

Associate Software Engineer

Aug 2011 – Aug 2012 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

Managed digital campaigns starting from media, visitor management, response management, and lead management.
Analyzing and optimizing campaign responses generated through various mediums, such as mobile Web, PC Web, SMS, email, and voice using multi-modal response management suite Responage and Google Analytics Platform.
Analyzed response behavior across marketing channels and tools in closed loop analysis to make informed decisions.
Created mobile compatible websites across handsets capturing visitor data for analysis and validation of visitor responses
Designed, developed and maintained critical web-based ticket system for quality assurance and reporting.
Successfully executed data migration from My SQL Database to PostgreSQL Database.

PerlDigital MarketingOpenSuseC++LinuxSQL+7

Biztact solutions

Software Developer

Aug 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India · On-site

Data collection/analysis of Client Company’s Internet traffic, bandwidth usage and employee usage statistics for reporting.
Enhancing and further developing relational database backend and web based frontend of company’s product.
Designed, developed and maintained bug tracking tool and composed Wiki help pages for the same.

DatabasesPerlFedoraC++Customer SupportLinux+4