SHARATH KRISHNAN
Assistant Research Manager
Bangalore
Summary
An optimistic market research professional with practical approach and a business-driven mindset. Having professional experience of a total of 6 years and 1 months (5 years and 1 months in Market Research). Involved in doing consulting projects and in building syndicated and customized research reports. Experience in primary and secondary research, designing questionnaires and conducting surveys. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately present research findings with actionable insights in word document and PPT format. Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Research Manager
Infiniti Research Ltd.
Bangalore
2021.07 - Current
- Leads multiple client projects in parallel and present research findings to both internal and external stakeholders
- Leads the project plan design along with sampling plan, questionnaire development, and helps analysts in conducting primary research
- Communicates with current and prospective clients for understanding their project requirements. Design research approach and provide actionable insights to client problem statement. Lead client discussion in association with other engagement team members
- Works closely with client management team to scope new projects. Communicates with client support team and managers related to project planning. Conducts regular review against planned targets
- Act as initial point of contact for the client queries after the reports are delivered. Provides project briefing to the prospective clients. Conducting and participating in various conference and client calls to gain better industry insights
- Mentor & train junior team members. Managing resource/team capacity to ensure seamless project execution
Lead Research Specialist
Infiniti Research Ltd.
Bangalore
2019.11 - 2021.06
- Managing a team of analysts and senior analysts across various domains such as food and beverage, construction & engineering, FMCG, automotive, aerospace and defense, electronics, healthcare, agriculture, packaging etc.
- Mentoring and guiding the entire process of research report writing to ensure productivity and quality.
- Make research reports and presentations according to client requirements. Conducts review and quality checks for research deliverables
- Share knowledge and lessons learned with team members and mentored new analysts.
- Interacts with clients to know about their business requirements and ensuring project are delivered on time with desired quality.
- SPOC for multi-vertical client queries and requests, train new joiners, feasibility study, and quality check projects completed by the team.
- Use MS-Excel using various tools like V-lookup, H-lookup, and Pivot Table for analysis of data on the basis of studies given to the team.
Senior Analyst & Analyst
Infiniti Research Ltd.
Bangalore
2017.04 - 2019.04
- Conducting primary and secondary research to identify key data-points and market sizing based on trends in the related market.
- Authored many high-quality market insight reports through in-depth market analysis, and by obtaining data from authentic sources such as public and industry-specific sources. The research report includes competitive landscape, segmentation, trends, drivers and challenges of the market, Porter’s five forces analysis and PESTLE analysis, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, competitive positioning, competitive benchmarking, competitive strategy, risks and challenges.
- Accumulated, formatted, and analyzed data for market sizing and market analysis using MS Excel.
- Worked both collaboratively and independently to design and execute research projects (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Designed data models and run comprehensive check across complex data sets compiled from various primary and secondary sources to help the external stakeholders to draw meaningful insights about the market.
- Provide information required for specific client projects, leadership presentation, digital marketing,and other research needs.
Operations Officer
Gulf Warehousing Company
Doha
2014.05 - 2014.12
Trainee Software Engineer
Aadhocc Software Technologies Private Ltd
Kochi
2013.06 - 2013.12
Education
MBA - Marketing
National Institute of Technology
Warangal 2015.07 - 2017.04
B-Tech - Electronics & Communication
College of Engineering
Munnar 2009.08 - 2013.05
Skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Received recognition for delivering exceptional project reports to the clients.
- Received various awards and appreciation certificates from the present company for being quick learner and consistent performer at work.
- Participated in various management events at college level
- Chairman of IEEE Student Branch, COE Munnar
- Student Ambassador of School of Management, NITW in Shiksha.com
Timeline
Assistant Research Manager
Infiniti Research Ltd.
2021.07 - Current
Lead Research Specialist
Infiniti Research Ltd.
2019.11 - 2021.06
Senior Analyst & Analyst
Infiniti Research Ltd.
2017.04 - 2019.04
MBA - Marketing
National Institute of Technology
2015.07 - 2017.04
Operations Officer
Gulf Warehousing Company
2014.05 - 2014.12
Trainee Software Engineer
Aadhocc Software Technologies Private Ltd
2013.06 - 2013.12
B-Tech - Electronics & Communication
College of Engineering
2009.08 - 2013.05
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