Co-Founder
Drinktales Products Pvt. Ltd. | Jun 2021 – Jan 2022
- Led Drinktales, India's first powdered cocktail mixer, from ideation to launch during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oversaw branding, marketing, and operations to establish the brand in Tier 1 cities across online and offline channels.
- Grew monthly revenue from $0 to $4K within 12 months (averaging 40-45% monthly growth) and secured $60K in funding at a $2.09M valuation.
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Program & Project Manager
AuthBridge Research Services Pvt. Ltd. | Apr 2019 – Jun 2021
- Oversaw the full lifecycle for a suite of B2B SaaS verification solutions, translating client needs into precise technical requirements.
- As Product Manager for an AI-enabled KYC product, contributed to a 20% annual revenue increase ($2M) by delivering cutting-edge fraud detection features.
- Led two high-impact initiatives to re-engineer core business processes, resulting in substantial productivity enhancements and reduced operational costs.
- Directed cross-functional teams using JIRA and Agile methodologies, launching four to five new features monthly.
Senior Project Manager
Compass India Support Services Pvt. Ltd. | Jul 2017 – Mar 2019
- Orchestrated strategic operational programs for a Fortune Global 500 subsidiary, focusing on cost control and process efficiency.
- Led a nationwide program to reduce overtime for 20,000 employees, addressing a P&L impact of nearly $1 million per month.
- Overhauled employee attendance and HR processes using "as is-to be" analysis, enhancing data accuracy and mitigating operational risks.
- Directed the end-to-end rollout of biometric systems across 100 pilot sites, managing vendors and external IT partners.
Project Manager, PMO
Lupin Ltd. | Apr 2015 – Jun 2017
- Directed a portfolio of strategic operational excellence initiatives across multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement projects that achieved annual cost savings of $11-12 million.
- Led the adoption of Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies to improve operational efficiency.
- Designed and delivered Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt and Black Belt training programs, mentoring project leaders.