Sundeep Kotha
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Manoj Kumar
I have worked with Sundeep as his manager and I was so confident to put him on the large-scale projects because of his Project Management skills . Sundeep consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, effectively managing cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget. His contribution is valuable to the side, and I highly recommend Sundeep and would love to work with him again.
kaushik dey
I had the pleasure of working with Sundeep for a year at Kantar, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Sundeep’s ability to handle even the toughest clients with calmness and win their confidences. He was able to juggle multiple projects effectively and the do heavy lifting during the need of time. He was one of the key team members who was ready to help other teammates during the time of need and his contribution made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. I have no doubt that Sundeep will continue to excel in his future endeavors and highly recommend him to any potential employer.
Manoj Kumar
I have worked with Sundeep as his manager and I was so confident to put him on the large-scale projects because of his Project Management skills . Sundeep consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, effectively managing cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget. His contribution is valuable to the side, and I highly recommend Sundeep and would love to work with him again.
kaushik dey
I had the pleasure of working with Sundeep for a year at Kantar, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Sundeep’s ability to handle even the toughest clients with calmness and win their confidences. He was able to juggle multiple projects effectively and the do heavy lifting during the need of time. He was one of the key team members who was ready to help other teammates during the time of need and his contribution made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. I have no doubt that Sundeep will continue to excel in his future endeavors and highly recommend him to any potential employer.
Manoj Kumar
I have worked with Sundeep as his manager and I was so confident to put him on the large-scale projects because of his Project Management skills . Sundeep consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, effectively managing cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget. His contribution is valuable to the side, and I highly recommend Sundeep and would love to work with him again.
kaushik dey
I had the pleasure of working with Sundeep for a year at Kantar, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Sundeep’s ability to handle even the toughest clients with calmness and win their confidences. He was able to juggle multiple projects effectively and the do heavy lifting during the need of time. He was one of the key team members who was ready to help other teammates during the time of need and his contribution made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. I have no doubt that Sundeep will continue to excel in his future endeavors and highly recommend him to any potential employer.
Manoj Kumar
I have worked with Sundeep as his manager and I was so confident to put him on the large-scale projects because of his Project Management skills . Sundeep consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, effectively managing cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget. His contribution is valuable to the side, and I highly recommend Sundeep and would love to work with him again.
kaushik dey
I had the pleasure of working with Sundeep for a year at Kantar, collaborating on several projects. I was particularly impressed by Sundeep’s ability to handle even the toughest clients with calmness and win their confidences. He was able to juggle multiple projects effectively and the do heavy lifting during the need of time. He was one of the key team members who was ready to help other teammates during the time of need and his contribution made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of our team. I have no doubt that Sundeep will continue to excel in his future endeavors and highly recommend him to any potential employer.
Credentials
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Design Thinking: Customer Experience
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Dot net 2.5
Promac systemsMay, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Walr
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United Kingdom
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Sep 2023 - Present
Walr is a data creation partner unifying smart technology and thoughtful expertise to drive our customers' growth. Our proprietary tech solution, the Walr Platform, truly simplifies the research process. It combines the best of survey design and panel management with state-of-the-art data collection, analysis, and reporting. Our innovative platform provides customers with the most intuitive and efficient market research solution. Walr is a data creation partner unifying smart technology and thoughtful expertise to drive our customers' growth. Our proprietary tech solution, the Walr Platform, truly simplifies the research process. It combines the best of survey design and panel management with state-of-the-art data collection, analysis, and reporting. Our innovative platform provides customers with the most intuitive and efficient market research solution.
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Nielsen
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager (MMM)
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Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
Led business stakeholder interactions to assess project requirements and determine cost estimations. Organized and chaired kick-off meetings to define project scope, involving diverse stakeholders from Sales, CS, Client, Ops, and Vendors. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, encompassing Sales, Client Director, Brand Team, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Scripting, Sampling, Vendors & Ops team. Instituted rigorous documentation practices covering commissioning stage, SOW, data inputs… Show more Led business stakeholder interactions to assess project requirements and determine cost estimations. Organized and chaired kick-off meetings to define project scope, involving diverse stakeholders from Sales, CS, Client, Ops, and Vendors. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, encompassing Sales, Client Director, Brand Team, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Scripting, Sampling, Vendors & Ops team. Instituted rigorous documentation practices covering commissioning stage, SOW, data inputs, questionnaire design, sampling specifications, data handling, client repositories, risk logs, and financial tracking. Maintained continuous communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project scope deviations, timeline impacts, cost variations, and overall performance. Managing a team of 6 members on their Project Assignments, Troubleshooting, Risk Assessment and Escalations, learning & development, sharing knowledge and helping them to attain their objectives. Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated challenges from FCMG Client Phase 1 and implemented key learnings to streamline Phase 2 execution in a multi-category project across India. ● Devised and executed strategic plan, ensuring parallel operations across categories without compromising deliverable timelines or resource allocation. ● Spearheaded daily tracking of team tasks, leading to on-time delivery and meeting set expectations. ● Received commendation from clients for exceptional timeline and deliverable management throughout project. Show less Led business stakeholder interactions to assess project requirements and determine cost estimations. Organized and chaired kick-off meetings to define project scope, involving diverse stakeholders from Sales, CS, Client, Ops, and Vendors. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, encompassing Sales, Client Director, Brand Team, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Scripting, Sampling, Vendors & Ops team. Instituted rigorous documentation practices covering commissioning stage, SOW, data inputs… Show more Led business stakeholder interactions to assess project requirements and determine cost estimations. Organized and chaired kick-off meetings to define project scope, involving diverse stakeholders from Sales, CS, Client, Ops, and Vendors. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, encompassing Sales, Client Director, Brand Team, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Scripting, Sampling, Vendors & Ops team. Instituted rigorous documentation practices covering commissioning stage, SOW, data inputs, questionnaire design, sampling specifications, data handling, client repositories, risk logs, and financial tracking. Maintained continuous communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project scope deviations, timeline impacts, cost variations, and overall performance. Managing a team of 6 members on their Project Assignments, Troubleshooting, Risk Assessment and Escalations, learning & development, sharing knowledge and helping them to attain their objectives. Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated challenges from FCMG Client Phase 1 and implemented key learnings to streamline Phase 2 execution in a multi-category project across India. ● Devised and executed strategic plan, ensuring parallel operations across categories without compromising deliverable timelines or resource allocation. ● Spearheaded daily tracking of team tasks, leading to on-time delivery and meeting set expectations. ● Received commendation from clients for exceptional timeline and deliverable management throughout project. Show less
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Ugam
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Project Manager
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2022
Directed kick-off meetings, involving Sales, Ops, Vendors, and Data Analysts, to establish project scope. Engaged actively with Ops, Client, and Internal teams to meet client expectations, ensuring rigorous quality testing before project launch. Managed end-to-end fieldwork, commissioning vendors, launching surveys, and monitoring completion, emphasizing punctual execution through accurate IR/LOI/Partials data. Partnered with cross-functional teams, focusing on data-driven insights to… Show more Directed kick-off meetings, involving Sales, Ops, Vendors, and Data Analysts, to establish project scope. Engaged actively with Ops, Client, and Internal teams to meet client expectations, ensuring rigorous quality testing before project launch. Managed end-to-end fieldwork, commissioning vendors, launching surveys, and monitoring completion, emphasizing punctual execution through accurate IR/LOI/Partials data. Partnered with cross-functional teams, focusing on data-driven insights to address core business issues and develop solutions. Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated multi-country project experiencing setbacks due to team unfamiliarity with system. ● Orchestrated turnaround strategy, identifying challenges and formulating solutions through collaborative team assessment. ● Maintained transparent communication, updating clients and stakeholders daily, resulting in heightened client satisfaction with project realignment. Show less Directed kick-off meetings, involving Sales, Ops, Vendors, and Data Analysts, to establish project scope. Engaged actively with Ops, Client, and Internal teams to meet client expectations, ensuring rigorous quality testing before project launch. Managed end-to-end fieldwork, commissioning vendors, launching surveys, and monitoring completion, emphasizing punctual execution through accurate IR/LOI/Partials data. Partnered with cross-functional teams, focusing on data-driven insights to… Show more Directed kick-off meetings, involving Sales, Ops, Vendors, and Data Analysts, to establish project scope. Engaged actively with Ops, Client, and Internal teams to meet client expectations, ensuring rigorous quality testing before project launch. Managed end-to-end fieldwork, commissioning vendors, launching surveys, and monitoring completion, emphasizing punctual execution through accurate IR/LOI/Partials data. Partnered with cross-functional teams, focusing on data-driven insights to address core business issues and develop solutions. Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated multi-country project experiencing setbacks due to team unfamiliarity with system. ● Orchestrated turnaround strategy, identifying challenges and formulating solutions through collaborative team assessment. ● Maintained transparent communication, updating clients and stakeholders daily, resulting in heightened client satisfaction with project realignment. Show less
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Kantar
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lead Project Manager
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Apr 2020 - May 2021
Pioneered and executed new business setups, guiding teams through project execution while monitoring performance metrics. Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and commendation to foster team member skill enhancement. Managed daily operations including client relationships, sample management, and field oversight. Oversaw end-client financial interactions, encompassing billing, invoicing, and other monetary concerns. Deliverables Highlights - ●… Show more Pioneered and executed new business setups, guiding teams through project execution while monitoring performance metrics. Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and commendation to foster team member skill enhancement. Managed daily operations including client relationships, sample management, and field oversight. Oversaw end-client financial interactions, encompassing billing, invoicing, and other monetary concerns. Deliverables Highlights - ● Orchestrated sizable project migration involving over 80 projects from foreign accounts to Indian counterparts. ● Devised and implemented structured migration approach, covering essential documentation, team training, and client communication. ● Played key role in ensuring seamless migration process, culminating in timely completion within six months, drawing commendation from senior management. ● Recognized as a Top Performer of the Year in 2018 for exemplary contributions.
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Project Manager
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
Program and Transition Manager of 80+ Global clients. Lead a team on successfully migration and Implementation. Support and Development on HBG inhouse solutions
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MetrixLab
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Netherlands
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Project Manager
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Served as primary liaison for global stakeholders, overseeing diverse category projects and imparting expertise on researchdesign focused on product innovation and tailored surveys. Adhered strictly to client specifications, ensuring timely deliverables through proactive resource management. Directed and mentored team of five, instilling best practices and principles of effective project management. Deliverables Highlights - ● Garnered Best Employee of the Month accolade… Show more Served as primary liaison for global stakeholders, overseeing diverse category projects and imparting expertise on researchdesign focused on product innovation and tailored surveys. Adhered strictly to client specifications, ensuring timely deliverables through proactive resource management. Directed and mentored team of five, instilling best practices and principles of effective project management. Deliverables Highlights - ● Garnered Best Employee of the Month accolade for six consecutive months. ● Integrated client requirements with project deliverables, cementing reputation for reliability and expertise. ● Elevated team productivity and efficiency through hands-on guidance and mentoring. Show less Served as primary liaison for global stakeholders, overseeing diverse category projects and imparting expertise on researchdesign focused on product innovation and tailored surveys. Adhered strictly to client specifications, ensuring timely deliverables through proactive resource management. Directed and mentored team of five, instilling best practices and principles of effective project management. Deliverables Highlights - ● Garnered Best Employee of the Month accolade… Show more Served as primary liaison for global stakeholders, overseeing diverse category projects and imparting expertise on researchdesign focused on product innovation and tailored surveys. Adhered strictly to client specifications, ensuring timely deliverables through proactive resource management. Directed and mentored team of five, instilling best practices and principles of effective project management. Deliverables Highlights - ● Garnered Best Employee of the Month accolade for six consecutive months. ● Integrated client requirements with project deliverables, cementing reputation for reliability and expertise. ● Elevated team productivity and efficiency through hands-on guidance and mentoring. Show less
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Kantar
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Market Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Lead
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2016
Developed templates, conducted need scope analysis, and utilized forecasting tools to predict market trends. Collaborated with global reports team to curate client presentations, emphasizing the incorporation of pertinent data. Engaged with need scope analysis, delivering in-depth market assessments and positioning insights to clients. Partnered with retail clientele, offering volume forecasting insights to inform business decisions. Deliverables Highlights - ● Pioneered… Show more Developed templates, conducted need scope analysis, and utilized forecasting tools to predict market trends. Collaborated with global reports team to curate client presentations, emphasizing the incorporation of pertinent data. Engaged with need scope analysis, delivering in-depth market assessments and positioning insights to clients. Partnered with retail clientele, offering volume forecasting insights to inform business decisions. Deliverables Highlights - ● Pioneered template creation, elevating the efficiency and standardization of analytical processes. ● Championed client-specific presentations, ensuring accurate and actionable insights that drove informed decision- making. ● Delivered transformative solutions through exhaustive market analyses, facilitating clients in identifying and reaching target audience.
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Senior Analyst
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Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
Immense working experience on Media Intelligence, Charting and Temple Creation
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Comint Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd
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India
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Application Support Engineer
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Dec 2009 - Feb 2011
Sales, Support and Troubleshooting of Medical ERP software. Sales, Support and Troubleshooting of Medical ERP software.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Symbiosis International University
PGDBM, PGDBA -
2005 - 2009
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology
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