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Prakash N
Market Research Professional | Consulting | Networking | Cloud & Data Center | Vendor Assessment
Summary
8+ years of experience in market research and consulting with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and time management. Hands-on experience with primary and secondary research and vendor relation management and leading detailed competitive assessments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Analyst
IDC
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted primary and secondary research to understand networking LAN and WLAN vendors specific to Asia Pacific market.
- Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
- Country lead for Indonesia and South Korea market and manage overall Asia Pacific network market database.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Developed and maintained research partnerships with vendors and channel partners to expand knowledge and access to information.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action and to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
- Worked with macros, formulas, and other actions to produce reliable data modelling.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments to conduct relevant and research on networking around telco, datacenter and cloud.
- Established and managed relationships with external vendors and channel partners.
Senior Research Analyst
Information Services Group (ISG)
10.2019 - 09.2021
- ISG Provider Lens - Quadrant Research and Report - Service provider and Product Vendor evaluation on Private hybrid cloud, data center, public cloud and cloud-native technologies
- Secondary Research on finding top providers offering services across ISG quadrants in Americas and EMEA and relevant contacts for all the
providers. - Preparation of brochure and survey questionnaire for ISG Provider Lens
studies and consolidate RFI response from providers and interact with
clients through briefing calls. - Developed and tested survey questionnaires on varied topics to collect data for research projects.
- Analysis of quantitative and qualitative information for rating process to
position relevant providers on the grid - Co-author report writing on all
the Leaders strength and caution areas. - Author Global summary and Enterprise Context for Data Center and
Cloud studies. - Custom research projects for advisory teams and pre-sales
- Implemented quality control protocols to enhance accuracy of data and research results.
Analyst
Information Services Group (ISG)
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Research analyst for supporting ISG Provider Lens reports writing market trends & analysis, vendor assessment.
- Secondary Research and report writing on outsourcing landscape across
verticals like Automotive, Retail, Consumer Goods, etc. - Custom research projects for advisory engagements.
- Conducted primary and secondary research.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Prepared reports of findings by illustrating data graphically power point presentations.
Associate Consultant
Capgemini
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Secondary research - Market/competitor analysis and create presentation as per client requirements for consulting engagements.
- Custom research consulting engagements: Roll-out of intelligence
reports and presentations through requirement analysis, scope
definition, and quality monitoring. - Industries: Automotive, IT, Retail, Utilities and Others.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommendations.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Hands-on experience in research databases such as Gartner, Forrester,
Factiva, IDC, Statista, Global data, CapitalIQ, etc.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Lean Operations & Systems
Christ University
Bangalore 01.2014 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Anna University)
01.2010 - 2014.01
Skills
Quantitative Researchundefined
Accomplishments
- Spot-on award Q2 - 2019 (ISG)
- Dazzling Debut award Q2 - 2018 (ISG)
- Project of the Quarter award Q3 - 2017 (Capgemini)
Interests
Sports
Timeline
Senior Research Analyst
IDC
10.2021 - Current
Senior Research Analyst
Information Services Group (ISG)
10.2019 - 09.2021
Analyst
Information Services Group (ISG)
03.2018 - 09.2019
Associate Consultant
Capgemini
04.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Lean Operations & Systems
Christ University
01.2014 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Anna University)
01.2010 - 2014.01
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