Darshika Karunahara Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Joined a community of wonderful women in the creative field, as a mentor for upcoming talents in film and media.

Board member in the organisation WIFT, women in film and television, that works for better representation and equality in the film and media industry.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Writer - HOOLIGAN Season 2 at DR Development - HYÆNE

Oslo Area, Norway

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Det Ovale Rum /The Oval Room creates boundary-seeking interactive sound and performance experiences and introduces new formats for exploration of desire and lust. The organisation makes podcasts and site-specific sensory experiences that complements and questions the existing depiction of sex and sexuality.

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

AR (XR) ART, GAMES AND EXPERIENCESCURRENT PROJECTS:Silent zone Echo Chamber - AR opera Månens Faser - AR poetryMemories of the Giants - AR for recycling and Public spaces Peep Show - Interactive Experiences

Makropol is a VR studio that excels in creating VR productions. I was responsible for driving the educational department, and designing educational experiences and games for children. Initiating projects, fundraising for the projects and product design, partner strategies and release strategies. APP RELEASES AND RESULTS:1. NEW EYES ON THE WORLD - on Oculus Gear VRVR educational material, based on the UN development goals. For danish school children. http://makropol.education/ 2. OPEN ORCHESTRA VR - on Oculus Rift and Gear VR, and physical installationAn educational VR piece that transports children into the world of classical music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1PfmZXCiMA&t=87s 3. MAESTRO (in development)A VR conductor game, I initiated, designed and produced up until vertical slice. The project is continued at Throughline Games DK4. FEAR NOT (in production) XR physical experienceA XR experience about anciety taking place in a undeground bunker. I initiated the project with the director. 5. LAY DOWN YOUR WEAPONS - VR installation A VR installation piece, that took place at a larger exhibition, consisting of 5 art pieces. RESPONSIBILITIES - Design VR experiences mainly for children - Photogrammetry and 360 filming - Designing for 3D and spatial environment- Organise development and production of productions- Go-to market strategy - Release on Oculus Rift and Gear VR- Budget management, administration and financial management- Stakeholder and partner organisation

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

NordicReality is a network and community for enthusiastic people, companies and start-ups engaged in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and 360 Video. I am responsible for designing workshops, connecting people, creating new concepts, consulting companies, sharing knowledge, traveling to conferences and networking with people. Furthermore I am creating the business model and funding plan for sustaining this community.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

I worked as a business developer for several start ups. Intertisement is an Augmented Reality creative agency, that develops and consults customers with how to utilize the AR technology. Village is a start-up originating from INITIATIVES A/S, it develops digital products based on Co-creation and strategic visualisation methods. My main responsibilities as a business developer, was to analyse new market potential, and develop a strategy for entering the market. I am also responsible for user testing the products and developing user specifications. Business Development: Develop the business model, revenue model based on Market research, competitor analysis and hypothesis analysis. Product Development: Drive, develop and execute the product development from idea to market. This includes idea generation, engage with potential users, developing an interactive prototype, which were used to test and develop insights from the user. Human Centred Design: I applied the concepts and methods from human centered design to engage and gain insight from the user and applied it to extract valuable information from the data to product development. Results: Managed the Idea to product process, and created and fully working simulating prototype and product requirement report.

Zambia

Mothers2b is an SMS based information platform, aimed at providing young pregnant women in Africa, information regarding their pregnancy process. This solution is an attempt to lower the high number of maternal deaths experienced in several countries.Through Mothers2b i have taken part in the steps and the process of going from idea to executing a venture. Enabling innovation, by assembling a team with the right skills, utilising the community knowledge and facilitating processes needed in order to understand user needs and problems. Furthermore the process of co-creating products, prototyping products, testing and launching products took place in Zambia Lusaka, in collaboration with a group of Zambian pregnant women, midwifes and the local health workers.

Nordic

As the Marketing Coordinator in zEnterprise IBM Nordic, my key role is to strategically promote our brands to all Nordic potential and existing clients. The zEnterprise servers are central investments for data heavy corporations such as banks, government services and large companies and require attention directly from the company executives. The purpose of my activities is therefore to bring the right messages to the executives in key target positions. As a result, my main activity is to manage and design large-scale events each year in all Nordic countries, with over 500 participants from each Nordic region. My key responsibilities consists of: Campaign and Events Management: Primary responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies and campaigns for 5 software brands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Project Management: Develop plans, create and monitor budgets, manage team of technical specialists and salespeople across the organisation. Handle and monitor payment agreements and contracts. Cross Organisational Collaboration: Collaborate on daily basis with the international headquarter and subdivisions around in Europe to integrate their perspectives in the marketing plan and campaign executions. Results: Managed a large international two-day conference in 4 different countries, with speakers from USA and UK and over 2000 participants.

Manhatten, New York

Through this internship in the Commercial Section at the Danish Consulate General in New York, I assisted Danish companies in expanding into the U.S. market. This included analyzing the market, finding market opportunities and creating development strategies for Danish companies. Others duties consisted of:Consult Danish ICT companies and develop business strategies to help establish themselves in the US market. Analyse CRM industry of USA and analyse partner potentials. Build up relationships with Danish and American ICT companies and participate in several networking events. Results: Developed a partner strategy for a Danish MCCM company that resulted in a successful buy up. Arranged a tour for marketing executives from large Danish corporations to visit several inspiring marketing and media companies such as Kickstarter and Wunderman in New YorkOverall responsibilities: • Consult Danish IT companies in business development into the US.• Research the IT industry and analyze the sector.• Develop strategies for Partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.• Follow the innovative entrepreneurial scene in NY.• Assist the Head of Trade, the Cultural Attaché and the Consulate General with network events and meetings.• Reach out to American companies on behalf of Danish companies.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Sales responsible, making discount deals and marketing solutions for businesses. Selling marketing packages for partners, maintaining partner care. .

Barcelona Area, Spain

Setting up and booking pre-sales meetings with IT business managers in the Nordic countries.

Film Direction, Film Director

Master'S Degree, Management Of Innovation And Business Development

Activities and Societies: Buddy exchange programA Masters degree that offers analytical insight within Innovation and Knowledge.

Bachelor'S Degree, B.Sc In International Business

Activities and Societies: Volunteering as a "Buddy" to help integrate exchange students with the social life on CBS and the administrative.

Study Abroad, Finance And Marketing

A Semester abroad courses: Investments International Business Finance Global Marketing Spanish