AAKASH BANSAL

Analytical and result-oriented professional with strong skills in business growth, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning. Experienced in driving sales growth and managing client relationships, with a passion for leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. Furthermore, my strong interpersonal skills will allow me to collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient operations and client satisfaction.

• Gold medal at zonal level in Maths Olympiad
• Financial markets (with honors): Coursera
• Become a Business Analytics & Developing Manager: LinkedIn Learning
• Data Visualization with Tableau : Coursera

Sales & Market Strategy – Homeyard
Jan 2021 – Mar 2025 | Tools: Market Research, Client Relationship Management
• Conducted detailed market research to identify business opportunities, resulting in 20% growth in client acquisition.
• Converted leads into paying clients and maintained relationships, ensuring >20% annual returns for investor-clients.
• Built sales tracking and reporting structure to optimize sales performance.

Operations & Client Acquisition – Gruby
May 2022 – Jan 2025 | Role: Intern to Senior Operations Manager
• Designed and executed growth strategies, improving operational efficiency by 30%.
• Spearheaded client acquisition and retention efforts, contributing significantly to the startup’s expansion.
• Promoted to Senior Operations Manager for consistent high performance and leadership in execution.

Web Pentesting Automation
Mar 2024 – Apr 2024 | Role: Team Leader
• Led a 4-member team to automate penetration testing workflows.
• Maintained system performance and security while developing reusable automation scripts.

• Corporate Relations Lead – E-Cell, Chandigarh University
• Event Organizer – DSW Department, Chandigarh University
• Organized ICC Conference 2022 – Chandigarh University

Startup Presenter | E-Summit  – IIT Bombay & IIT Roorkee
Presented my startup idea at prestigious entrepreneurship summits hosted by IIT Bombay and IIT Roorkee. Pitched the business model, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy to startup mentors, investors, and founders.

Delegate | 100X.VC Conclave – IIT Delhi
Participated in India’s leading VC conclave organized by 100X.VC at IIT Delhi. Gained exposure to startup funding processes, investor expectations, and early-stage venture building.