Anand Akash Sharma
Summary
- Business Research Analyst with 2.10 years of experience in Business Research, Project Management, and Consulting across diverse industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, and Energy sectors. Proven track record of leveraging analytical acumen to drive strategic insights and deliver innovative solutions. Proficient in client project management, secondary research methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Would be glad to work in an environment that constantly pushes my limits and helps me to grow every day through learning and creating an impact through them.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Research Analyst
AXA GBS
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted benchmarking study of Headless MS tools to identify optimal alternatives for client, resulting in strategic recommendations for enhanced tool selection and performance optimization.
- Assisted in launching the Business Resilience Manager department by creating a detailed PowerPoint Presentation outlining skills and responsibilities, and conducted research for strategic benchmarking.
- Conducted competitive analysis of AXA entities in Europe and the Middle East, detailing product portfolios, leadership, service locations, regulatory compliance, and multilingual support. Evaluated the feasibility of AXA GBS offering outsourcing services, including customer center operations and language support.
- Led a comprehensive project evaluating the integration of test automation and test case functionality within the CA Gen framework. Provided strategic insights to the client on leveraging CA Gen as a product suite to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted market analysis to identify leaders, niche players, and emerging entities among application testing firms (functional and non-functional) in Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Developed an Excel-based categorization system segmenting these firms into Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3, resulting in a comprehensive Leaders Matrix.
- Developed a transformative report on health insurance in the GCC region, emphasizing Gen AI, analytics, and growth prospects. Highlighted areas included claims processing, customer onboarding, and future trends
Associate Market Analyst
International Data Corporation (IDC)
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Contributed to the Insights Research Group (IRG) and Service Contract Database team, initially focusing on retail, manufacturing, and energy verticals within IRG. Engaged in deal analysis, contract management, acquisition and merger assessments, case studies, company profiling, and deal calculations across Europe and the US, spanning markets such as Cloud, Managed Services, Application Management, and Network Services.
- Led cross-functional teams to conduct in-depth market research resulting in the publication of three comprehensive reports: CIO report, Perspective report, and Tech Buyer Presentation report. These reports focused on technology investments and digital transformation initiatives within the Energy, Manufacturing, and Retail sectors across APAC, APEJ, and ASEAN regions. Notable publications include "Retail Landscape — An IDC Perspective for China," "Manufacturing Trends in Malaysia," and "IDC Survey Spotlight report on cloud provider for Utilities."
- Leveraged 2+ years of software research experience to analyze providers and technologies, resulting in the creation of 500+ deals and 200+ case studies across diverse sectors globally
- Analyzed worldwide survey data to understand a pattern, identify any trend and prepare KPI's to include in final reports
- Collaborated as a key member of a diverse senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making, client handling, and retention initiatives across multiple industries. Facilitated long-term business growth and success.
Field Sales Associate
PagarBook
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Achieved and consistently met weekly and monthly sales targets, contributing to substantial company revenue and lead generation
- Collaborated daily with 15-20 business owners/managers, conducted 100+ product explanation calls, and spearheaded online meetings, actively engaging with crucial stakeholders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Internship and Part-time Employee
Brand Samosa
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Generated leads for the sales team by crafting SEO-optimized content for the company's website and social media accounts
- Elevated email engagement, optimizing both click-through and bounce rates, while managing campaigns for 1000+ leads.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Human Resources
Savitribai Phule Pune University
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Jai Prakash University
Chapra, India02.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork & Leadership
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Product Strategy
- Agile Methodologies
- Data visualization tools (Tableau)
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- SWOT Analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Competitive Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Survey Design
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Excel: Tracking Data Easily and Efficiently
- Data Analytics - LinkedIn Learning, and Future Learn
- Digital Marketing Training- Internshala
- Basic understanding of Tableau
- Excel Essential Training (office 365/Microsoft 365) - LinkedIn Learning
Accomplishments
- Best Debut Employee award in Q-1, 2024
- Award for Excellence in Hindi writing from SUNMARG
- Certificate in 20 hours of specialized MAKE IT HAPPEN WORKSHOP by Identify Academy
- KVS Kho-Kho National Player.
Personal Information
Title: Business Research Analyst
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Consulting
- Travelling
- Reading
- Writing Short Stories
- Playing Cricket
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Business Research Analyst
AXA GBS
12.2023 - Current
Associate Market Analyst
International Data Corporation (IDC)
09.2021 - 12.2023
Field Sales Associate
PagarBook
01.2021 - 05.2021
Internship and Part-time Employee
Brand Samosa
04.2020 - 11.2020
MBA - Marketing and Human Resources
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Jai Prakash University