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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Global Engagement & Recognition
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Vijay Sawant

Mumbai

Summary

Strategic, impact-driven professional with over 3 years of experience leading AI integration, automation workflows, and cross-functional projects across global nonprofit and corporate environments. Proven ability to drive digital efficiency, lead high-ownership initiatives, and manage stakeholder relationships. Promoted to senior-level responsibilities within one year, based on performance and cross-team leadership. Now seeking to leverage technical, analytical, and strategic strengths through an MBA to lead innovation and transformation in mission-driven organizations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Content Management Associate

SubjectToClimate
07.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end evaluation and implementation of 10+ AI tools for content automation and metadata generation, and authored strategic recommendations that guided procurement decisions.
  • Built an AI-assisted metadata tagging system, reducing manual tagging time by 90% and errors by 40% across more than 1,000 educational resources.
  • Developed an AI-powered resource discovery tool that significantly enhanced search accuracy and educator experience.
  • Promoted to senior-level responsibilities within one year, including leading the organization-wide AI Committee and mentoring cross-departmental teams.
  • Created internal documentation systems, tagging protocols, and onboarding guides to streamline multi-team collaboration.
  • Managed lesson uploads, SEO optimization (ClearScope, GA4), and content strategy in coordination with the curriculum and marketing teams.
  • Supported global team operations using Slack, Trello, Google Workspace, and SharePoint.

Sustainability & Operations Coordinator

Environmental Forum of India
08.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated campaign documentation, stakeholder communication, and donor relationship management for local environmental initiatives.
  • Onboarded and trained over 30 volunteers across chapters; maintained internal systems via Google Drive and SharePoint.
  • Assisted with outreach, event logistics, and post-engagement reporting for grassroots climate projects.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Pune
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Digitized FAT reports, field activity logs, and maintenance documentation for defense infrastructure projects under high-security protocols.
  • Assisted with mechanical testing, component inspections, and field support documentation.
  • Collaborated on vendor coordination and technical report drafting under the supervision of project managers.
  • Contributed to transitioning legacy documentation systems to cloud-based SharePoint archives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
Pune
06-2026

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
  • AI Tool Evaluation & Integration
  • Workflow Automation
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Market & Tool Research
  • Project Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Global Engagement & Recognition

10th World Water Forum – Bali, Indonesia (2024)

  • Selected as one of the Top 10 youth delegates worldwide and the youngest presenter at the world’s largest water-focused summit. Shared original research integrating AI and traditional ecological knowledge to reduce water wastage and align grassroots innovation with international SDG frameworks.
  • Recognized by global experts for innovation in sustainability
  • Strengthened cross-cultural communication and climate policy alignment experience

Jane Goodall’s Ocean Literacy Dialogue – Mumbai, India (2024)

  • Participated in a curated, high-level dialogue on ocean literacy and climate resilience.
  • Brought forward youth and indigenous perspectives on marine conservation and education
  • Engaged with scientists, educators, and policymakers on integrative solutions for ocean protection

Certification

  • Business Foundations Specialization – Wharton, University of Pennsylvania (Coursera)
  • Sustainable Business Strategy – Harvard Business School Online
  • Foundations of Business Automation with AI – IBM (Coursera)
  • Microsoft AI & Machine Learning Engineering – Microsoft (Coursera)
  • Getting Started as a Project Manager – LinkedIn Learning (2025)

Timeline

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
05.2025 - 07.2025

Content Management Associate

SubjectToClimate
07.2023 - Current

Sustainability & Operations Coordinator

Environmental Forum of India
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering
Vijay Sawant