Puneet Gupta Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Thalaron Global is a leading GCC Consulting firm dedicated to accelerating global enterprises' expansion into India, with a vision to enhance the 'Ease of Doing Business’. We specialize in establishing and scaling Innovation and Capability Centers, acting as an extension of your team. Our track record includes advising, building, stabilizing, and scaling over 25 centers, each with more than 200 employees.Thalaron Global offers a one-stop solution to address these needs. Our comprehensive, modular suite of services includes talent acquisition, EOR services, finance management, workspace design and management, IT infrastructure support, operations management, and legal services. We support CXOs from initial project brief to full-scale operations with our flexible partnership model and "Pay-as-you-Go" approach, enhancing efficiency, minimizing risks, and preventing unexpected issues.

Bengaluru Area, India

Virsec Systems is a US-based cybersecurity startup providing application-aware workload protection. Key Focus Areas:India Innovation Center Setup:- As a founding member, established the India Innovation Center for Virsec Systems, Inc., transforming it from a concept to a thriving operational hub.- Drove the growth of the Innovation Center from an initial team of 0 to 230 employees, becoming a pivotal part of the company's global operations.- Fostered an innovation-driven culture that contributed to product development and enhancements.Business Operations Management:- Oversaw all facets of business operations, including Sales & Marketing, HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance & Accounts, and IT.- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that aligned the Innovation Center with the company's overall goals and operational workflows.- Established robust governance mechanisms and streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.- Built strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including technology partners, clients, and industry experts, to drive business growth and innovation.- Led efforts in talent acquisition and development, ensuring the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent to support the center's growth and objectives.- Successfully managed P&L responsibilities, ensuring financial discipline and achieving budgetary goals.Additional Achievements:- Instrumental in securing high-profile clients and partnerships, contributing to the company's market expansion and revenue growth.- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and retention through improved service delivery and support mechanisms.- Actively participated in industry forums and conferences, representing Virsec Systems and showcasing the Innovation Center's capabilities and achievements.

Bengaluru Area, India

As an Advisor cum Independent Director, provided business, process, and technology consulting services targeted at early- and mid-stage start-ups to help achieve the next level of growth. Managed significant engagements across varied industry verticals, showcasing a strong understanding of creating strategies for setup and expansion. Focus areas included creating strategic visions, defining business and technology strategies for disruptive growth, and developing customer acquisition strategies. Additionally, assisted organizations in diversifying into new ventures, creating business plans and financial models, and coordinating with various consultants.Key achievements include establishing governance mechanisms, streamlining delivery processes for scalability, and turning around business operations to reduce operating losses and receivables. Leveraged expertise in Global Capability Centers (GCCs) to help companies set up and scale their operations effectively.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Provided executive and thought leadership for an early-stage venture aimed at creating scalable, innovative technology and design solutions to address web accessibility challenges faced by the elderly and disabled. The flagship product was a groundbreaking web-based service offering automated B2B web accessibility solutions.Successfully developed the start-up organization from initial concept to product launch. Designed business strategies, cost models, and conducted financial analyses. Additionally, raised $200k in start-up financing through business plan development and achieved successful pilot implementations at blue-chip organizations, securing repeat businesses.Managing business operations and customer relationships with P&L responsibility, established extensive relationships and partnerships with leading IT/ITeS, e-commerce companies, and NGOs in the web accessibility space. Also served as a panelist at NASSCOM Foundation's session at the NASSCOM HR Summit 2011.

Bengaluru Area, India/ Dubai, Uae

Business and Technology Leader at Wipro. Provided executive and thought leadership for establishing and managing Global Innovation/ Delivery Centers (GICs) and driving Non-Linear Growth (NLG) Initiatives, focused on Shared Delivery and technology-led disruptive business innovation across various industry verticals.Key Achievements:A. Regional Head:- Spearheaded 13x revenue growth to USD 52 million as a P&L in 3 years.- Identified emerging Geos in MENA.- Responsible for overall business operations including Finance, HR, Biz Dev, and Delivery.B. Global Innovation/Capability Centers (GCC) Setup:- Set up and managed globally distributed GCC for multiple multi-million dollar accounts with team sizes over 1000.- Established near-shore delivery centers in Dubai and Cairo (Egypt) to cater to the MENA region.- Subsequently set up Shared Services Delivery centers at Hyderabad and Kochi, transforming into an overall shared services/flex delivery model.- Led Wipro’s IS GDC for applications & infrastructure management as part of the CIO’s team.C. Technology Innovation Hub:- Conceptualized business model and set up Technology Innovation Hub as a P&L for non-linear revenue growth.- Achieved USD 5 million revenue in the first year of operations.- Secured co-funding from leading technology partners amounting to USD 1 million.D. Leadership:- Member of Business Council, Global Delivery & Quality Improvement Council for India & ME Geos.- Member of Innovation Council and Productized Solutions Group.

Bengaluru Area, India/ Singapore

Noida Area, India/ Tamil Nadu

New Delhi Area, India

Rampur Area, India

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Mba, Management Of Technology

B.E., Metallurgical

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