Experience

PanIIT Alumni Reach for India Foundation (PARFI)

• Sevak

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Ahmedabad Area, India Inspired by the words of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, where he said, "IITian should be job creators, not job seekers", and following the vision of our honorable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji to "Skill India", PARFI foundation has been working towards skill development and creating jobs in a unique way. It's developed a first-of-its kind vocational loan-based revenue model in blue collar training segment with 100% financing in a seemingly non-viable rural skill development space. PARFI’s… Show more Inspired by the words of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, where he said, "IITian should be job creators, not job seekers", and following the vision of our honorable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji to "Skill India", PARFI foundation has been working towards skill development and creating jobs in a unique way. It's developed a first-of-its kind vocational loan-based revenue model in blue collar training segment with 100% financing in a seemingly non-viable rural skill development space. PARFI’s rural skill gurukuls are vocational training schools staffed by ex-Military technical JCOs, providing demand-led, short-term technical training using latest technologies involving simulators and work site like infrastructure and incorporating “learning by doing” principle with 200-300 contact hours over 6 weeks in a residential gurukul set-up with assured placement and 100% loan financing. Show less



OYO Rooms

• India

• Manager, Business Development

  • May 2015 - Jan 2017

  Ahmedabad Area, India -Part of the initial team to start and expand Business in Ahmedabad: 2% of the overall GMV -Launched Business operations in one Tier II & eight Tier III cities of Gujarat: 10% of GMV from Gujarat -Head of Old City micro market Ahmedabad, consisting of 33 properties & a 6 membered team to ensure smooth operations, improve customer experience and generate demand from all the potential sources in the area -Designed a virtual support system for Auto-walas to meet Hotel requirements of… Show more -Part of the initial team to start and expand Business in Ahmedabad: 2% of the overall GMV -Launched Business operations in one Tier II & eight Tier III cities of Gujarat: 10% of GMV from Gujarat -Head of Old City micro market Ahmedabad, consisting of 33 properties & a 6 membered team to ensure smooth operations, improve customer experience and generate demand from all the potential sources in the area -Designed a virtual support system for Auto-walas to meet Hotel requirements of their customers through OYO -Initiated collaborative network with transport vendors to promote customized tour packages resulting in expansion of customer network, increased revenue and furthering OYO’s brand scalability -Conceptualized the process and initiated sales of Banquets to cater to the demands of corporate clients and generate higher revenue per transaction -Led a team of 8 members to introduce the revolutionary OYO Basic category of rooms throughout Gujarat, which comprises 10% of the demand Show less



TinkerTank Design and Technology Pvt. Ltd.

• Co Founder

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Ahmedabad, Gujarat -Designed an Incense Stick making machine with four folds higher productivity over traditional hand rolling, -Also, designed a firewood cookstove to reduce the production of harmful smoke by 75% -Designed a sustainable community enterprise model that would involve women workers in 60% of the process of Incense stick industry -Conceptualized a “Subscription Model” to sell Incense Sticks directly to consumers with 80% success in the market survey -Winner of Business Plan Competition… Show more -Designed an Incense Stick making machine with four folds higher productivity over traditional hand rolling, -Also, designed a firewood cookstove to reduce the production of harmful smoke by 75% -Designed a sustainable community enterprise model that would involve women workers in 60% of the process of Incense stick industry -Conceptualized a “Subscription Model” to sell Incense Sticks directly to consumers with 80% success in the market survey -Winner of Business Plan Competition at ISB Hyderabad & IIT Bombay, and finalists at the Global Social Venture Competition at NUS, Singapore Show less



iRunway

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Bengaluru Area, India -Job expertise gained in the entire process of patent litigation including patent understanding, finding target market, patent-product features mapping, and finally litigation -Jointly managed a team of ten that brought in revenue of USD 250,000 in a fiscal year and cemented long term relations with the client -Single handedly managed a team of three over short projects that brought in revenue of USD 75,000



Infisasta - a personal venture

• Founder

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  IIT Bombay -Achieved revenue of INR 60,000 in three months of initiating sales of a range of electronic goods. -Formed and led a team of 3 for improving sales, bring visibility and catalog management. -Prepared a web interface for customers’ convenience for products viewing and placing order.



iLogo

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009

  Mumbai Area, India -Established the link between IIT Bombay and iLogo by getting the 1st online and offline publicity deal for iLogo, with Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Bombay. -Designed the value proposition aspect. A ‘Design Studio’, web interface to help users to customize. -Improved the website structure for user friendliness and navigation for the users.