Pavankumar Kulkarni

1. Project Oversight: I manage a portfolio of 30-35 active innovation projects, ensuring they are on track for timely completion and executing successful go-to-market strategies.

2. Budget Management: I oversee a $9M innovation budget, closely tracking expenditures, analyzing ROI, and using Power BI to create detailed reports that offer insights into financial performance and project impact.

3. Startup Partnerships: I work directly with startups, aligning them with business goals and exploring partnerships that foster innovation and growth.

4. Market Research & Trend Analysis:I conduct thorough market research to identify emerging tech trends, which helps guide strategic investment decisions.

5. Project Evaluation: I evaluate innovation projects to ensure optimal performance and alignment with our broader business objectives.

6. Innovation Campaigns & Workshops:I lead innovation campaigns to inspire creativity within teams and run design thinking workshops to encourage a structured approach to innovation.

7. Department Operations: I manage the daily operations of the innovation department, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

8. Sustainability Projects: As project manager for sustainability initiatives, I oversee projects aimed at achieving long-term environmental and business goals.

• As a Project Intern for FIT 2022, BGSW's flagship technology conclave, I played a key role in organizing a dynamic 4-day hybrid event focused on Future, Innovation, and Technology. I was part of the global operations team, where I managed event logistics and ensured seamless execution of activities such as tech talks, demos, exhibitions, hackathons, and panel discussions on cutting-edge topics like AIoT, Robotics, Mobility, and Mechatronics. Additionally, I collaborated with the marketing team to drive the event's promotions and campaigns, increasing engagement and participation. I also contributed to organizing keynotes, masterclasses, and discussions that sparked thought leadership across the industry.

A dedicated and proactive software engineer with over 2 years of experience in troubleshooting, software development, and project planning. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical applications with high availability. Known for innovative problem-solving, ownership of tasks, and clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
• Cross-Department Collaboration
• Requirement Gathering & Project Planning.
• Technical Expertise.
• Ticket Management (Incident management)