Kangan Upadhye

Political Strategy at Animal Think Tank
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(386) 825-5501
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United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Kannada Full professional proficiency
  • Hindi Full professional proficiency
  • Marathi Elementary proficiency
  • Tamil Elementary proficiency

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Dr. Chandrasekhar Panda

I had the privilege of working with Kangan on couple transformation initiative positioned to change the future of traditional banking model In India, Kangan was one of the most dedicated professionals through her work at Janalakshmi. With her result driven, wise and responsible perfectionist approach towards business led IT model and Energetic, innovative and eager towards moving the things forward have given her natural ability to focus on many tasks at once. Her deep-insight has helped us to drive some key initiative on a collaborative mode. Thanks Kangan for your support.

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Credentials

  • Siebel 8.0 Consultant Certified expert
    Oracle

Experience

  • Animal Think Tank
    • United Kingdom
    • Think Tanks
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Political Strategy
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      To build unity and momentum amongst leadership within the Animal Think Tank and the wider Animal Freedom movement around a political strategy in the UK To build unity and momentum amongst leadership within the Animal Think Tank and the wider Animal Freedom movement around a political strategy in the UK

  • https://www.naked-insight.com
    • Book: Human Machines: Do we live freely in reality, or Are we slaves to a program?
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      The book is a research study into how our worldview and behaviour in the world today are influenced by the human mind and structures such as thought, language, and scientific notions of reality. Through investigations of the mind, brain, human behaviour, and nature of reality, the book aims to influence public policy and explore how this can help solve social problems in society. The book is now scheduled to be published in 2023 by London-based publishers. The book is a research study into how our worldview and behaviour in the world today are influenced by the human mind and structures such as thought, language, and scientific notions of reality. Through investigations of the mind, brain, human behaviour, and nature of reality, the book aims to influence public policy and explore how this can help solve social problems in society. The book is now scheduled to be published in 2023 by London-based publishers.

  • DAKSH
    • India
    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Policy Consultant
      • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

      As a policy consultant, I was tasked with conducting research and providing recommendations on judicial reforms to improve the functioning of the Indian judiciary. The role involved developing evaluation frameworks, technology strategies, and analytical tools to improve the functioning of the Indian judiciary. The research and recommendations provided were valuable in shaping policies, fostering transparency, and enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system. As a policy consultant, I was tasked with conducting research and providing recommendations on judicial reforms to improve the functioning of the Indian judiciary. The role involved developing evaluation frameworks, technology strategies, and analytical tools to improve the functioning of the Indian judiciary. The research and recommendations provided were valuable in shaping policies, fostering transparency, and enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system.

  • Ministry of External Affairs, India
    • India
    • Government Relations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Policy Analyst - Foreign Affairs
      • Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

      Policy Analyst to conduct research on various aspects of Indian foreign policy and identifying opportunities for enhancing India's relationship with Association of South-East nations(ASEAN). Analysing the current state of India's engagement with ASEAN and identifying areas where further cooperation and collaboration could be fostered. This included aspects such as trade, investment, cultural exchanges, political dialogue, and strategic partnerships. The role included strategic thinking, diplomacy, and a deep understanding of international relations, as well as a focus on fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between India and ASEAN member nations. Show less

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MPA Student - Public Policy and Management
      • 2016 - Jul 2018

      Masters in Public Administration with a Specialisation in Public Policy and Management Modules covered in Year 1: Micro-Macro Economics, Political Science and Econometrics, Economics of Urbanisation, and Behavioural Public Policy Modules covered in year 2: Applying behavioural economics for social impact: design, delivery, evaluation, and policy; and New Institutions of Public Policy: Strategic Philanthropy, Impact Investment, and Social Enterprises Designing and Managing Change in the Public Sector: Analytic Frameworks for Policy Evaluation Show less

  • Janalakshmi Financial Services
    • India
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Manager -IT CRM and Enterprise Integration Applications
      • Feb 2010 - Aug 2016

      Expertise in managing complex initiatives, overseeing technology implementation, driving efficiency through digital solutions, and engaging with external consultants. Projects 1. Part of the team responsible for transitioning a Microfinance institution to operate as a Small Finance Bank after obtaining a licence from the Central Bank. Responsibilities included providing technology oversight to ensure that the IT application requirements were met to enable the commencement of banking operations. Focused on areas such as human resources ramp-up, facilitating training, and assisting the operations teams in functioning as a bank. 2. As Product owner and program manager of the Salesforce CRM application, responsibilities included customising Salesforce as a business process automation tool for customer acquisition, processing, and servicing within Jana Bank. Show less

  • Oracle
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Oracle and Siebel Associate Consultant
      • Apr 2006 - Dec 2009

      1. Designed, developed, and implemented Siebel for customers in the US, Australia, and India. Worked on various verticals like Siebel Finance, Siebel Pharma, Siebel Callcenter, Siebel Field Service, and Siebel Sales & Marketing. 2. Understanding Siebel best practices and Siebel eRoadmap (recommended SDLC) 3. Experience in creating Functional and Technical Design documents 4. Involved in developing Siebel Prototypes, providing data modelling and data conversion maps Recognitions and Awards a. recognised as a shooting star as part of the Oracle GSD Galaxy Awards. b. recognised with a Cash Consultant Award for work on Bendigo Bank Project 2008 from the client, Bendigo Bank in Australia. c. Voted employee club president for Oracle Whitefield India d. Siebel 8 was certified with a 100% score Show less

  • Texas Instruments
    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Internship
      • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

      Projects 1. Responsible for porting DSP and BIOS APIs to the Windows 32 platform. Porting the Bios services to the Windows platform results in efficient debugging, reduces the time required to produce the DSP programmes, and even allows rapid prototyping. Platforms worked on: TI TMS320C55x DSP, DSP/BIOS Tools used: Code Composer Studio (CCS), Visual C++, C, Windows 32 Programming 2.Developed an Algorithm for determining the optimal memory placement strategy for embedded software systems (Patent work) This invention provides an algorithm for generating the optimal memory allocation. a) Memory alignment Mandatory memory placement requirements, The basic idea behind the scheme is to allocate a memory block only when it is clear, such an allocation will not cause a future valid memory placement to fail. By ensuring that each of the individual object file’s memory is placed optimally, the final memory placement scheme’s optimality is guaranteed. Tools Used: Visual C++, C Show less

Education

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Master of Public Administration - MPA
  • MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Instrumentation & Electronics
  • Mount Carmel College Bangalore
    PUC, PCMB
  • Poorna Prajna High School,Sadashivnagar,Bangalore
    SSLC

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