VIJAY GOPALKRISHNA

• AI-Driven Automation: Led the creation of a fully automated AI hiring system, increasing hiring speed by 60% and reducing manual processes by 80%. This automation included resume sourcing, AI-driven interviews, and candidate summarization.
• Team & Project Management: Managed cross-functional teams and resources using Agile methodologies, achieving 90% on-time project delivery. Reduced project risks by 25% through effective RAID log management.
• Governance & Reporting: Provided governance insights and created comprehensive reports that aligned senior leadership with project milestones, resulting in a 30% reduction in project delays.
• Business Development: Increased client engagement by 30%, securing 3 key partnerships through targeted marketing strategies.
• Rapid Prototyping: Delivered AI product prototypes within 40 days, speeding up time-to-market by 50%.

• Cross-functional Leadership: Coordinated a team of 20+ to develop Learning Management Systems (LMS), increasing operational efficiency by 25%. Achieved 90% on-time project completion using Agile principles.
• Revenue Growth: Contributed to a 25% increase in annual revenue by activating new revenue streams and enhancing product features, meeting market demands.
• Risk & Governance: Utilized RAID logs to mitigate risks, resulting in a 30% reduction in project risks and ensuring smooth project execution.
• Strategic Governance Support: Provided senior leadership with governance insights, aligning projects with strategic goals and improving project transparency by 20%.

• Product Roadmaps: Developed and executed product roadmaps for over 70 business coaches, ensuring seamless product launches. Achieved ₹2 crore in sales during a 6-day event, outperforming industry benchmarks.
• Risk & Resource Management: Managed RAID logs and optimized resource allocation, improving project success rates by 25%.
• Market Strategy: Conducted competitor analyses and refined product strategies, leading to a 20% improvement in market positioning.
• Sales Achievement: Boosted sales by 15% through strategic product offerings and optimized service delivery.

Company Overview: IndusPack - Industrial Packaging
Established a semi-automatic paper products unit producing 50,000+ units monthly, ensuring high efficiency and quality.

• Team Management: Recruited and trained 80+ employees, boosting production capacity by 40%.
• Eco-Friendly Solutions: Provided biodegradable packaging for Fortune 500 clients like Raymond and Nike, increasing adoption by 25%.
• Client Relations: Achieved a 95% client retention rate through tailored solutions.
• Process Optimization: Cut waste by 30% and raised productivity by 20%.
• Market Leadership: Grew market share by 35% through strategic research and competitive analysis.

Company Overview: Bangalore Insider - Oioils
Formulated and manufactured a range of essential oil products, including Asia’s first 3-in-1 mosquito repellent made from pure essential oils, driving a 20% increase in product sales.

• Product Development: Led the formulation, packaging, and market introduction of essential oil products, achieving a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction and a 15% boost in sales through innovative packaging design.
• Market Research & Feedback: Conducted market research that shaped product development, and integrated feedback from over 1,000 customers to refine offerings and enhance product-market fit.
• Brand Building: Grew the Oioils brand, increasing market share by 30% and establishing a strong presence in the essential oils industry.

• PR & Marketing: Led public relations, marketing, and communication strategies, increasing brand visibility through content creation and social media.
• Product Launches: Successfully launched three SaaS and web-based products in fintech, healthcare, and e-commerce, driving market penetration.
• Customer Feedback & Prototyping: Directed feedback collection and prototyping to ensure product-market fit and user satisfaction.
• Onboarding: Managed onboarding, significantly boosting user engagement and adoption for new products.
• Operational Planning: Streamlined task planning and execution using Microsoft Azure DevOps, aligning product development with business goals.
• Digital Presence: Enhanced digital presence and engagement through web development and social media management.
• VR Gamification: Introduced VR gamification as a unique selling point, improving user experience and increasing sign-ups.

• Project Leadership: Led Ekalpa, India’s largest handicraft documentation project funded by MHRD, expanding the team from 3 to 50+ members.
• Funding Acquisition: Secured the highest funding for Ekalpa at NID, showcasing strategic planning and financial acumen.
• Content Development: Developed 3D animations and led documentation efforts, enhancing engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Research & Product Development: Conducted research across 18 states, documenting 100+ handicrafts, and contributed to the Ekalpa website, organizing data on the full craft supply chain.
• VR Implementation: Created 3D models and VR animations to study crafts in natural settings.
• Documentation Management: Led end-to-end documentation, ensuring high-quality, timely outputs.