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Education
Skills
Certification
Positions Of Responsibility
Extra-Curricular Activities
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Antas Animesh

Summary

Results-driven research professional with expertise in vendor and product evaluation, secondary research, and data analysis. Proven track record in analyzing structured and unstructured data, benchmarking technology products, and synthesizing insights to support strategic decision-making. Adept at working with industry experts, developing case studies, and optimizing research processes for efficiency. Strong technical proficiency in data visualization tools, market surveys, and analytics, with experience in process improvement and automation. Passionate about technology trends, market intelligence, and data-driven insights.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Analyst

Escalent
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed a team of 3-5 analysts, overseeing project workflows, task allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of insights while mentoring junior team members
  • Conducted extensive primary and secondary research on technology markets, IT products, and services, synthesizing structured and unstructured data to support vendor and product evaluations
  • Developed case studies and proposals for prospective clients, strengthening business acquisition efforts and aligning research strategies with business goals
  • Created project plans, discussion guides, and research frameworks, improving process efficiency and delivering high-impact qualitative and quantitative insights
  • Benchmarked products and vendors by analyzing diverse sources, including online help, user guides, white papers, and technical manuals
  • Provided high-quality peer reviews, ensuring research accuracy, structured methodologies, and best practices in data interpretation and visualization

Management Trainee

Grail (Now Escalent)
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Conducted research on 7+ cloud computing topics, including competitive differentiation, ISV perceptions, and innovation trends
  • Played a pivotal role in a high-impact cloud market study, leading to a significant business win and a transition from a pilot to a retainer project
  • Generated data-driven insights that were highly regarded in industry forums, earning perfect scores in client feedback
  • Translated qualitative findings into strategic recommendations, enhancing clients’ understanding of market positioning and competitor strategies

Subject Matter Expert

Research Monkey Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Acted as a liaison between clients and research teams, ensuring alignment on project expectations and deliverables
  • Performed rigorous quality control on reports, ensuring data accuracy, grammatical precision, and compelling visualization

Business Development Associate

Edoofa
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Engaged with B2C clients across Africa and Southeast Asia, providing personalized guidance on product offerings and benefits
  • Applied sales strategies to drive lead conversions and enhance customer understanding of educational solutions

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical

Shiv Nadar University
01.2019

Senior Secondary -

Kasiga School
01.2014

High School -

Kasiga School
01.2012

Skills

  • MS Excel
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Python
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Strategic planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Technology Trends
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Project management
  • Data research and validation

Certification

  • Critical Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success, Imperial College of London, 06/01/20
  • New Models of Business in Society, University of Virginia, 05/01/20

Positions Of Responsibility

Secretary, Adventure Club SNU 2018-2019
  • Led a 30+ member team, overseeing recruitment, marketing, trip planning, and vendor coordination.
  • Revamped the club’s financial model, turning losses into profits and increasing revenue by 1000%.
  • Fostered a culture of collaboration, improving team efficiency and event execution.
Food & Finance Head, Breeze (Annual Fest, SNU) 2018 & 2019
  • Managed a 10+ member team, increasing food stall revenue by 20% while maintaining student-friendly pricing.
  • Optimized profit-sharing structures, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.
Associate Secretary, Feeding India (SNU Chapter) 2017-2018
  • Organized food drives for underprivileged communities, reducing cost per person fed by 40%.
  • Co-led a Social Entrepreneurship Summit featuring thought leaders from across India.

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Team Head, Irtiqa (Dramatics Society Intra Fest), 08/01/18, 05/31/19, Led the team to victory in street play, short film, and improvisation competitions.
  • Organizing Committee, Freshers’ SNU, 08/01/15, Raised ₹50,000 through sales, reinvesting it as seed capital for future events.

Timeline

Analyst

Escalent
07.2022 - Current

Management Trainee

Grail (Now Escalent)
09.2021 - 07.2022

Subject Matter Expert

Research Monkey Solutions
06.2020 - 08.2021

Business Development Associate

Edoofa
05.2019 - 07.2019

Senior Secondary -

Kasiga School

High School -

Kasiga School

B.Tech - Mechanical

Shiv Nadar University
Antas Animesh