Uma Venkat Anudeep Chappa
Arka Meadows, Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh
Summary
Driven Entrepreneur successful at developing operational areas, outlining business plans and creative effective company cultures. Innovative and strategic leader with a successful history of operating in complex, chaotic environments and achieving dramatic results. Passionate about problem-solving, strategy and execution with belief in delivering the promised results.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
TiE Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
09.2017 - Current
- Fund-raising through sponsorships, strategic partnerships
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability; Responsible for financial self-sustenance of organization
- Establish brand of TiE as go-to organization for anything startup or entrepreneurship in Andhra Pradesh
- Setup processes for Angel network; identify investable startups and closure of deal-flow process including necessary due diligence and legal documentation
- Advised government of AP on startup policy and framework; partnered with government on various initiatives in building startup ecosystem
- Need-gap analysis of current startup ecosystem and identify necessary activities to strengthen the ecosystem; Worked closely with board of directors, to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Liaise with various government departments, ecosystem partners, corporate and startups; Build relationships with counterparts across the globe
- Marketing benefits of association with TiE and maintaining relations with members including successful entrepreneurs, C-level executives and startups
Co-Founder
Talent Vouch
Hyderabad, Telangana
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Referral driven hiring platform that crowd-sources candidates and SMEs for curation of profiles – first of its kind in the world.
- Conceptualization, Development & Validation of product; Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Digital marketing to build brand and maximize the reach to target audience for varied areas and sectors of job opportunities.
- Prepared investment pitch and presented to different Venture Capitalists.
Co-Founder & Vice President
Himentor
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Promoted as Co-Founder within 10 months of joining.
- Led & mentored a team of 25 & responsible for maintaining client relations at all levels – from Managers to C-level executives.
- Onboarded & handled clientele across sectors of IT, e-commerce and automobile with employee strength ranging from 6000 – 35000.
- Strategized & customized offerings suiting the complete recruitment plan for the clients; including just-in-time hiring requirements.
- Keeping a close eye on the competitive landscape and adapting business model to stay ahead of competition and responsible for company's P&L.
- Optimized the man-power and resource allocation in reaching one lakh plus unique assessments covering all the regions of the country in the first year.
- Developed marketing collaterals and proposals for bidding for new engagements through new and existing portfolios; generated revenue worth INR 20 million.
- Coordinated with media houses like Economic Times, Business World in conceptualizing and organizing their first HR flagship events.
- Piloted and established e-learning models for training and designed offerings packaging both hiring and training services.
Summer Intern
TVS Motor Company
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Designed a performance improvement framework to enhance ROCE and EBITDA reporting.
- Identified key cost allocation drivers and overhead factors & developed a pilot costing manual.
- Suggested measures to streamline strategy execution across SBUs & developed functional KPIs.
Software Engineer
Verizon Data Services India
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed and developed a web user interface for the Access & Provisioning systems of Verizon Telecom.
- Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments, including testing features and correcting code.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
Education
PGDM - Finance
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Lucknow 06.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Information and Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of ICT
Gandhinagar 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Sales and Business Development
Strategy and Analysis
Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Business Administration
Computer Proficiency
Strengths
- Quick learner
- Driven and Committed
- Perseverance
- Multi-tasking
- Analytical approach
Certification
GARP certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Timeline
Executive Director
TiE Andhra Pradesh
09.2017 - Current
Co-Founder
Talent Vouch
08.2015 - 08.2017
GARP certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
05-2015
Cleared CFA Level II
06-2014
Co-Founder & Vice President
Himentor
09.2013 - 07.2015
Summer Intern
TVS Motor Company
04.2012 - 05.2012
PGDM - Finance
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
06.2011 - 03.2013
Software Engineer
Verizon Data Services India
10.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Information and Communication Technology
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of ICT
08.2006 - 05.2010