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Munich, Bavaria, Germany

• Identified and assessed promising startups aligned with clients' specific business needs and technology challenges.• Created comprehensive presentations on the state of relevant technologies, providing valuable insights to clients.• Assisted in the planning and execution of pilot projects, contributing to the adoption of promising startup solutions.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

• Identified and assessed promising startups aligned with clients' specific business needs and technology challenges.• Created comprehensive presentations on the state of relevant technologies, providing valuable insights to clients.• Assisted in the planning and execution of pilot projects, contributing to the adoption of promising startup solutions.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

* Improved user interface and experience for energy consumption modeling tools in AnyLogic in Infineon's EnerMan project.* Developed an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) and ontology using Protege software, for Infineon's Supply Chain used for knowledge management and AIMS 5.0 project (sustainable production in Europe).* Co-authored a paper on energy-efficient semiconductor manufacturing network simulation submitted to Winter Simulation Conference 2024.* Contributed to development of a scheduling tool and an AR tool to improve the energy-efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing in the EnerMan project.

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nayakem Organics Pvt. Ltd. is a pioneer in the manufacture of plasticizers which are used in the adhesive industry. Established in 1970 as Enbichem Industries, our current manufacturing unit was established in Boisar, Maharashtra in 1992. We are involved in the manufacture of Adipates, Benzoates, Citrates, Maleates, Phthalates, Stearate, Sebacates and Polymeric plasticizers. We are one of the leading manufacturers of DOM, DBM, DOA, BBP, and several specialty plasticizers. We have increasingly become more involved in the manufacture of Benzoate plasticizers and other non-phthalate based plasticizers.

Mumbai Area, India

•Lead a cross-functional team to improve sales by 43% in a month, resulting in a US $47,750 improvement on sales, by developing an aggressive strategy to focus on key-markets and customers.•Developed a new market, worth close to US $21 Million, through risk analysis and providing key insights regarding the SAFTA trade agreement between India and proximate countries for sale of our products to government bodies and companies to safeguard and secure their consignments.•Managed the marketing department to generate more awareness about the company and the products on magazines like EXIM, Maritime gateway, Global Logistics Show and through optimizing online SEO to generate online traffic and for B2B lead generation.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

•Worked as a ‘Fuqua Friend’ to help Prospective and Admitted students to access more information regarding the MMS and MQM programs.•Created content for the monthly Fuqua newsletters.

Mumbai Area, India

•Managed the development of a platform for the company to sell travel accessories on their website.•Strategized a marketing plan for promoting trips, camps, experiences and products leading to over 75 trips and camps, 2000+ followers on social media and 900 travelers in 8 months.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

•Identified a solution for the Family Reunification Program for Church World Services (CWS), a social organisation that connects new arrivals (refugees) with community resources and social services in order to meet their immediate needs and to assist clients in gaining the skills and tools they need to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.•Managed Volunteers and Identified Partners, that can help manage data of the various volunteers who can help interpret the information for the client.•Lead an interdisciplinary team of graduate students over four months.

Mumbai Area, India

•Developed a market for Benzoate plasticizers in Canada, USA, Turkey, South Africa, and UAE; exported more than 2,200 tons of plasticizers worth approximately US $3.5 million.•Negotiated an agreement for business worth US $400K with the executives of top North American companies.•Filed paperwork for various government documents under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade such as Advance License, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, and Packing List.•Connected with companies in China to work as suppliers for the company’s long-term supply-chain strategy.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

•Planned and coordinated the weekly production activity for 20 SKUs with a daily inventory value of approximately US $400,000 and prepared a shift schedule for a 35 person staff.•Organized the supply-chain to ensure efficient deliveries and cut down on expenses by US $15K yearly. •Lead a team to assist with maintaining the safety standards and norms of the company in keeping with the ISO 9001:2015 certification and to comply with the expectations of international clients.•Coordinated with the in-house R&D team, end-users, and customers for developing Benzoate plasticizers. These specialty chemicals were introduced to move away from the toxic phthalate-based products to safer chemicals.

Master'S Degree, Sustainable Management & Technology

My thesis topic is 'Biodegradable Plasticizers: A Sustainable solution for the packaging sector.' The TUM Entrepreneurial Masterclass.

Master Of Science - Ms, Sustainable Management And Biotechnology Engineering, 1.76

Master'S Of Management Studies :Dku, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Admissions Ambassador | Marketing Club - DKU Representative | Adventure ClubMs. Guo Tingting Scholar Recipient–.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Admissions Ambassador | Marketing Club - DKU Representative | Adventure ClubMs. Guo Tingting Scholar Recipient–.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering, Graduated With First Class

Activities and Societies: Contingent Leader for the TSEC Students'​ Council | Editor for the College MagazineAcademic Projects.

H.S.C, Science

S.S.C, 87.23%