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Lead the creative vision and strategic direction of Makeshack, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends.Oversee the creation of branding assets, websites, design systems, and software solutions for clients.Design and deliver educational content, including cohort-based workshops, live sessions, and digital courses, to build a community of creators and developers.Collaborate with freelancers, consultants, and team members to execute projects and elevate the quality of services offered.Manage Makeshack’s online presence by producing engaging content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and the website.Develop and refine processes to streamline client onboarding, project management, and content delivery.Foster long-term relationships with clients by offering innovative solutions tailored to their goals.Experiment with creative tools and frameworks to stay ahead of design and technology trends.Act as a mentor and resource for clients, empowering them with the skills and confidence to grow their brands and projects.Drive Makeshack’s mission of bridging creativity and technology through impactful design and education.

- Lead the technology strategy and innovation initiatives for Boyne & Co, ensuring alignment with business objectives.- Oversee the development and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions, leveraging emerging technologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize technology needs, and provide guidance on technical feasibility and scalability.- Manage a talented team of developers, consultants, and professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, evaluating new tools and methodologies to enhance our technical capabilities and deliver value to clients.- Led the development of a proprietary hiring platform and payments dashboard that enabled consultants and clients to gain actionable insights from their data.- Established strategic partnerships with key technology vendors, expanding Boyne & Co's service offerings and market reach.- Interviewed, Hired, Mentored and Coached team members, resulting in an increase in employee retention and career advancement opportunities.

• Successfully negotiated over 10 contracts with clients around the world, covering topics such as onboarding, sales, and NDAs.• Developed and implemented more than 30 customized deliverables and improved workflows.• Offered specialized consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses.• Composed over 100 artefacts: design concepts, sketches, drawings, and illustrations.• Researched market needs and established quarterly targets for steady growth.• Modified and revised designs to meet production limitations.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

· Engaged and informed guests about nightly and daily events, ensuring a memorable stay and creating a vibrant atmosphere.· Successfully upsold tours and activities, enhancing guest experiences and contributing to increased revenue for the hostel.· Collaborated with the bar and service team to provide exceptional customer service.· Proactively managed online reputation scores by ensuring outstanding guest experiences and encouraging positive reviews, maintaining and improving the hostel's online presence.

Unzoro is a cutting-edge smart calendar designed for the modern, multicultural individual.As an early stage startup, my roles involve everything necessary for a startup aiming for accelerated growth. • Led operations and oversaw the deployment of products, operations, and technology.• Conducted comprehensive user and market research to inform product development.• Designed and implemented a custom, semi-monolithic technology stack that simplifies integration between microservices, resulting in fewer integration points.• Utilized agile methodologies to ensure efficient and effective delivery of results.

San Francisco, California, Us

• Assist new students in navigating the on-boarding process and setting up their environment.• Conduct weekly guidance calls with mentees to address any technical or non-technical questions they may have.• Foster a strong sense of trust between the organization and students by being available and approachable for support and guidance.• Actively seek out opportunities to provide personalized support and resources to mentees in order to ensure their success and development.

San Francisco, California, Us

Offered services on Upwork such as screenwriting, creative writing, copy writing, video production, social media management, internet research, and academic writing.

New Delhi, Delhi, In

• Streamlined daily processes, resulting in a time savings of over 560 hours per week• Implemented an in-house server and storage solution for local and remote use• Directed website changes and coordinated content for social media outreach efforts

Sinematic Studios was a Virtual Reality film studio. The project was started in 2015 with the mission of creating ambitious and hyper-creative 360 and VR content for high-end VR devices. The startup had received funding proposals but was put on hiatus due to a lack of interest in the general public. We ran a risk of spending too much, too early, in an unproven market.

Guwahati, Assam, In

• Created and managed social media content, resulting in a 75% increase in content reach• Utilized analytics to track and improve content performance• Improved organizational data storage by increasing shared capacity by 300%

• Proficient in handling day-to-day administrative tasks• Participated in a high-profile art film installation that was exhibited in NYC and Berlin• Demonstrated strong time management skills by transcribing 20 hours of film workshop lectures in just 5 daysThe Sound We See: A Guwahati City Symphony, 2015(An Echo Park Film Center, Los Angeles, collaboration)Noise Life, 2015(Gallery installations at: Project 88, Mumbai; Basis-Frankfurt, Germany; Queens Museum, NYC)

Engineer'S Degree, Computer Software Engineering

High School Diploma