Vishnu Kiritee Guttikonda
New Haven
Summary
Strategic leader with a unique blend of Engineering depth and Ivy League business acumen. I have a proven history of managing global enterprise accounts, negotiating $450M+ contracts, and leading AI-driven product adoptions for C-suite stakeholders. Known for driving 90% improvements in decision-making latency and securing $1.2M+ in recurring client savings. Dedicated to helping enterprise customers scale through technical innovation and high-trust partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Head of Strategic Portfolios
VEDANTA LTD. (POWER)
New Delhi
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Served as primary liaison between technical operations and government/mine authorities, negotiating $450 million in tripartite contracts.
- Implemented competitive bidding strategies, reducing year-over-year procurement costs by 12%, impacting over $300 million.
- Led cross-functional team of 15 in logistics, finance, and operations to redesign resource allocation models, achieving 98% compliance with state power purchase agreements.
Manager, Corporate Strategy & PMO (CEO Office)
Vedanta Aluminum Ltd
New Delhi
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed implementation of AI-powered dashboard adopted by 12 C-suite executives, reducing decision-making latency by 90% through real-time KPI integration.
- Orchestrated 12 strategic initiatives, resulting in $3 billion EBITDA increase and 450-basis point margin expansion.
- Facilitated over 10 high-stakes workshops with senior leadership to align operational KPIs with $10 billion revenue target.
Deputy. Manager, Business Analyst to CEO
BHARAT ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (BALCO)
Chhattisgarh
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Pioneered a market entry strategy for aluminum in non-traditional sectors (replacing steel/copper), unlocking a $50 Mn new revenue pipeline and expanding market share by 15% in the automotive segment.
- Developed predictive analytics for plant energy consumption, identifying inefficiencies that led to $1.5 Mn in annualized energy savings.
- Streamlined executive reporting, reducing weekly manual reporting man-hours by 60% while improving data accuracy for the Executive Committee.
Account Manager (Strategic Clients)
DATAGRIDZ IT
Bangalore
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Architected and presented custom data lake solution for tier-1 South African bank, securing $1.2 million in annual savings with 22% reduction in operational OPEX.
- Collaborated with global FMCG client to deploy AI-driven virtual assistants, managing end-to-end delivery for over 15,000 daily interactions and reducing hold times by 50%.
- Acted as primary liaison between client stakeholders and internal engineering teams, ensuring alignment of technical roadmaps with client ROI targets and long-term business objectives.
Researcher
Indian Space Research Organization
Shillong
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed comprehensive disaster management plan for Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority, aiding evacuation of over 200 villagers.
- Revamped 2019 disaster management plan, strengthening control strategies with updated insights.
- Conducted research thesis on neotectonics-based geomorphic analysis using remote sensing in Arunachal, demonstrating academic and analytical proficiency.
Education
Master of Advanced Management -
YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
New Haven, CT01.2026
Post Graduation program -
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ISB)
Hyderabad, India01.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Geoinformatics Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES
Dehradun, India01.2019
Awards Recognition
- Unstop Champion (Selected as Top 10 B-School student nationally)
- National Winner, Xstrat Strategy & M&A Challenge (1st out of 500+ teams)
- Gold Medalist, International Math Olympiad (Top 1% of 25,000+ competitors)
Timeline
Deputy Head of Strategic Portfolios
VEDANTA LTD. (POWER)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Manager, Corporate Strategy & PMO (CEO Office)
Vedanta Aluminum Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
Deputy. Manager, Business Analyst to CEO
BHARAT ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (BALCO)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Account Manager (Strategic Clients)
DATAGRIDZ IT
12.2018 - 03.2021
Researcher
Indian Space Research Organization
04.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Advanced Management -
YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Post Graduation program -
INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ISB)
Bachelor of Technology - Geoinformatics Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES