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Akhilesh Susarla

Market Research Consultant - Japanese Expert
Hyderabad

Summary

Seasoned Market Research Consultant with deep expertise in the Japanese market and APAC region. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, winning strategic RFPs, and delivering actionable insights across life sciences, manufacturing, and automation. Skilled in project management, cultural intelligence, and data-driven decision support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Market Research Consultant - APAC Markets

Randstad Enterprise
06.2024 - Current
  • Drove a successful RFP win by integrating deep local expertise in the Japanese market with advanced research methodologies—transforming a prospective client into an embedded, long-term partner.
  • Cut research delivery time by 50% for APAC clients by leveraging Japanese language fluency, cultural insights, and data analytics tools—enabling faster, evidence-based decision-making in complex domains such as Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Provided strategic guidance on Japan’s competitive landscape in Life Sciences and Smart Manufacturing, delivering actionable intelligence on talent trends and market dynamics that empowered internal stakeholders to refine regional business development initiatives.
  • Led a high-performing team of 4 consultants, overseeing their learning, development, and delivery of market research across APAC—with a focus on quality, consistency, and continuous upskilling in Japanese business culture and industry-specific trends.

Founder, Business Consultant

Mahogra Consultants
08.2022 - 06.2024


  • Streamlined dehumidifier assembly lines through Lean Six Sigma methods, boosting production efficiency by 25% and resulting in an increase of revenue by $500k annually.
  • Designed go-to-market strategy for dehumidifier units and conducted digital marketing training to the sales team, increasing the new customer base by 20%.
  • Conducted Kaizen and 5S workshops, fostering accountability and continuous improvement on the production line.
  • Ideated and designed a smart waste disposal unit for a startup focused on mitigating landfill crisis in India by reducing solid waste generation and promoting sustainable waste management.
  • Transformed traditional floral business of a Japanese client by creating and optimizing an e-commerce website, improving the market reach, which increased the revenue by 100%.

Machine Design & Automation Engineer

HCI Co. Ltd.
04.2020 - 04.2022


  • Product Development: Designed and deployed a fully automated Robot Cafe at Haneda International Airport with Kawasaki Robotics, managing a $750,000 project within 2 months. Modernized production at Sumitomo Electric by implementing new wire stranding machines, increasing output and efficiency by 2.5x.
  • Sales: Instrumental in establishing a partnership with PUDU Robotics, helping HCI acquire and integrate 10 high-profile clients in hospitality and retail. Developed a go-to-market strategy for service robots in Japan, boosting monthly sales by 20%.
  • Process Optimization: Reduced average customer wait time at HCI's robot-run cafeteria from 14 to 8 minutes by eliminating bottlenecks and applying Just-in-Time principles.
  • Initiative & Mentorship: Developed a digital library of translated technical handbooks for foreign employees, saving 12 hours of teaching time per employee, and conducted workshops on design software and procedures, reducing overall design time by 15%.

Education

Diploma - Japanese Language And Culture

Kyorin International Language Academy
Fukuoka, Japan
04.2001 -

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Project management

    Pricing strategy

    Qualitative research

    Quantitative research

    Sales strategy

    Competitive analysis

    Data visualization

    International market research

    Industry analysis

    Secondary research

    Business intelligence

    Research and reporting

Community Service

  • Director of Professional Development, Rotaract Hyderabad, Organized workshops on workplace etiquette and resume building, and coached 60 individuals in career development., 01/01/23, 12/31/24
  • Graduated from a 1.5-year Japanese language course in Fukuoka, Japan, attaining JLPT N2 certification. Conducted personalized Japanese language and business etiquette classes for over 15 Indian students, inspiring cultural exploration and independence.
  • Passionate photographer with a unique perspective, featured on notable Instagram pages like Streets of India, Photographers of India, and VSCO. Curated a collection of photos from solo travels across India, Japan, and Thailand.

Accomplishments

    Awarded "Rising Star of the Quarter" title within 4 months of joining.

Software

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)

Timeline

Market Research Consultant - APAC Markets

Randstad Enterprise
06.2024 - Current

Founder, Business Consultant

Mahogra Consultants
08.2022 - 06.2024

Machine Design & Automation Engineer

HCI Co. Ltd.
04.2020 - 04.2022

Diploma - Japanese Language And Culture

Kyorin International Language Academy
04.2001 -

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Osmania University
04.2001 -

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