Prashant Kumar
Co-Founder & CMO
Pune
Summary
Passionate and accomplished Co-Owner with track record of success in business development, customer service and team building. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of market trends, and keen eye for growth opportunities.
A passionate about new technologies, new business trends and imparting knowledge to generation next.
Running a start-up has given 360 views of life and business. Open minded in learning and collaborating for better world.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder & CMO
Zapfin Teknologies Pvt. Ltd.(Docboyz/Regtech API)
Pune
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Created and maintained customer-centric culture to drive customer satisfaction and expand customer base.
- Year on year 50% growth over last 3 years
Advisor & Mentor
Purnkuti
Patna/Pune
01.2011 - Current
- Purnkuti is operating at Barh(Bihar,India) & Pune( Maharashtra, India) in the field of improving elementary education for underprivileged communities & Empowering underprivileged women/third gender community. This NGO has completed 12 years of meaningful existence. Running a primary school at Barh and 2 skill development centers at Pune.
- Motivating volunteers, organising finance(Personal contribution & CSR donations) and ensuring smooth operation of organisation.
General Manager
Mode Lighting (Middle East) Pvt. Ltd.
Dubai
02.2008 - 07.2020
- Developed & Managed middle East market from launching to establishing the brand of reputation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key customers through account development.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Delivered year on 15-30% growth across market segment
Lighting Sales Engineer
Mustafa Sultan Electronics LLC(Philips Lighting Division)
Muscat
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Won & delivered several big lighting projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Executive- P&I
Philips Lighting
Jamshedpur
04.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed Project & Institutional business in the states of Bihar & Jharkhand through partner's network
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- With Mantra of growth, the region got phenomenal success in terms of business and reach.
- Won several large projects from Tata group and Local municipalities.
Marketing Executive
Excel Process Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2000 - 04.2002
- The beginning of career with first hand experience in handling large accounts like L&T, Mahindra, Philips, etc. were astute learning experience, which laid the foundation of successful Sale& marketing career.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Ahmednagar 07.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Rural Engineering College (Karnatak University)
Hulkoti, Gadag 09.1994 - 07.1998
Skills
Business development and retention
Business growth
Technology Enthusiast
Excellent Trainer and research oriented personality
Faculty support
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Co-Founder & CMO
Zapfin Teknologies Pvt. Ltd.(Docboyz/Regtech API)
07.2020 - Current
Advisor & Mentor
Purnkuti
01.2011 - Current
General Manager
Mode Lighting (Middle East) Pvt. Ltd.
02.2008 - 07.2020
Lighting Sales Engineer
Mustafa Sultan Electronics LLC(Philips Lighting Division)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Executive- P&I
Philips Lighting
04.2002 - 01.2006
Marketing Executive
Excel Process Pvt. Ltd.
05.2000 - 04.2002
MBA - Marketing
Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Rural Engineering College (Karnatak University)
09.1994 - 07.1998