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Sakshi Sharma

Sakshi Sharma

Jaipur

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record in the space industry, excelling in technology commercialization, business development and fostering strategic partnerships. Spearheaded impactful projects and excelled in competitive intelligence, contributing to significant industry advancements. Skilled in innovation management and relationship building, driving growth and market leadership.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Strategy

Space Hero
London (Remote)
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • A key member of the operations team of a global startup, at Space Hero, my roles included managing day-to-day operations and maintaining strategic relationships in the space industry.
  • Led conversations around Asia-Pacific partnerships, including Indian organizations like ISRO, IN-SPACe, and other space agencies for other departmental developments (NASA, JAXA, UAE Space Agency).
  • Conducted industry and market research and assisted in business development efforts.
  • Supported the C-suite for investor relations during the seed round, including creating decks.
  • Developed short-term and long-term vision and strategy to achieve targeted objectives with different teams, especially engaging partners.
  • Acted POC for the Zero-Gravity campaign, with influencers and the contestants, who were meant to fly with these influencers to the US for the Zero Gravity Flight.
  • Community engagement with space industry leaders, such as astronauts, entrepreneurs, government officials, and young professionals.

Business Consultant

Augsenselab
Remote(Freelancing)
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Augsenselab is a startup that works with quantum technology and develops quantum-enhanced products.These products have applications in the defense, aerospace, agriculture, and mining industries..
  • Created product-focused business plans and structures.
  • Worked on the product roadmap, & strategy for sales for the product.
  • Prepared and presented reports to executive teams, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures.
  • Pitched connections for collaboration with research institutes like the University of Queensland, ANU, and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australian Government) for potential customers in the mining industry in the country.
  • Worked on the process of engaging the company with UpLink sustainable mining challenge, (an initiative of World Economic Forum)

Chief Operating Officer

Space Development Nexus
New Delhi
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance the company's suite of services.
  • Acted as a primary liaison between the company and external stakeholders.
  • Space Development Nexus wanted to launch an EdTech called Helium Learning Labs. Developed a business plan and catered to other operational requirements for the following.
  • Launched multiple educational hackathons and challenges to engage with the space community.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
  • Organized meetings, events, and conferences (Global Space Summit) to promote partnership initiatives.
  • Led the design and implementation of business strategies, plans, and procedures.

Global Shaper

Global Shapers Community(WEF)
Geneva (remote)
02.2021 - Current
  • Volunteering
  • Led multiple impact-related projects, from tackling plastic pollution to integrating SDGs.
  • One of the two Indians to be selected from the community to attend the Trade Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi (an event that branched out of DAVOS 2024)
  • CORE TEAM (SHAPE South Asia 2024): This annual event funded by the World Economic Forum was held in India after 8 years. Engaged partners like DOITC (Rajasthan Government), iStart, Incredible India, Indian Space Association, Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution, KickSky accelerator & more.

Innovative Communication- Intern

OceanWorks UWA
Perth
06.2020 - 11.2020

Education

Master of Science - Science Communication

The University of Western Australia
Perth
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Physics

JECRC University
Jaipur, India
08-2017

Skills

  • Portfolio management
  • Technology Commercialization
  • Communication
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Customer segmentation
  • Innovation management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Competitor monitoring
  • Market research
  • Relationship building
  • Business intelligence and analysis

Affiliations

  • Analogue Astronaut Projects with Amity University in Astrobiology & Astrophysics
  • Working with leading researchers to establish India's first Mars Analogue Station in Ladakh
  • Founding member of Women in Space South Asia

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Consultant

Augsenselab
04.2024 - 09.2024

Operations & Strategy

Space Hero
10.2021 - 10.2023

Chief Operating Officer

Space Development Nexus
03.2021 - 10.2021

Global Shaper

Global Shapers Community(WEF)
02.2021 - Current

Innovative Communication- Intern

OceanWorks UWA
06.2020 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Science Communication

The University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Science - Physics

JECRC University

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