Ananth PVS

• Spearheaded the establishment of the India team from the ground up, successfully recruiting exceptional talent across survey programming, data services, and project consultancy teams, while managing India operations and serving as the main point of contact for the company in the APAC region.
• Played a pivotal role in the 2023 launch of Intellisurvey's programming platform as a SaaS offering, overseeing support and sales within the APAC region. Demonstrated excellence in product promotion, customer engagement, and market penetration strategies, significantly contributing to the platform's adoption and success.
• Excelled in recruiting and retaining top talent, forming a robust team capable of providing round-the-clock support to global clients. Implemented innovative talent management and development strategies that enhanced team capabilities and fostered a high-performance culture.
• Drove significant growth in sales and customer satisfaction for our SaaS offering, leveraging deep market insights and strong sales acumen. Contributed to the platform's evolution and regional business development, ensuring alignment with global standards and customer expectations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and team synergy, enabling Intellisurvey to expand its service offerings and improve service delivery. Instituted processes and practices that elevated the team's performance, making it instrumental in the company's ability to cater to a global clientele effectively.

• Startup leader. Spearheaded the establishment and growth of the data processing and project management function at MRops, culminating in its successful acquisition by Dynata. Demonstrated exceptional leadership in scaling the team from 0 to 100, specializing in data processing and project management, maintaining an 80:20 ratio of juniors to seniors with minimal attrition.
• Championed a robust work culture through the development and implementation of employee-friendly and business-aligned policies, significantly enhancing team satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Directed technological advancements, leading to the creation of several innovative products that significantly improved operational efficiencies, enhanced quality, and accelerated delivery times. Notable achievements include a 30% increase in project turnaround speed and the implementation of new quality control measures that substantially reduced data errors, ensuring higher data integrity and reliability.
• Managed comprehensive operations across Project Management, Survey Programming, Data Processing, Coding, and Charting departments, establishing the team as a benchmark for excellence within the company. Implemented advanced project management methodologies and coding standards that resulted in a 40% increase in client satisfaction and a 20% reduction in operational costs.

Initiated my career at TNS in 2003, at the onset of the burgeoning market research offshore industry in India. Demonstrated rapid professional growth within an expanding company, which saw a significant increase from 30 to 500 employees over five years. Quickly recognized for exceptional performance, I ascended to a team leadership position within just six months of joining. In this capacity, I successfully managed a dynamic team and took on some of the most challenging projects, showcasing my ability to lead under pressure and deliver results in a fast-evolving environment.