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1. Amaresh Gautam
amareshgautam@gmail.com; +91 97177 91217
LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/pub/amaresh-gautam/11/692/49/
Snapshot: IIT Kharagpur graduate with an MBA from MDI Gurgaon, experience in managing end-to-end client
engagements of Finance and Strategy projects in venture capital and research & consulting firms. Overall experience in analyzing
Human Capital Services, Technology and Banking sectors
Research / Consulting Services / Product Management (Strategy & Marketing) / Team Management
Designation Preference: Executive Assistant to CEO / Sr. Consultant / Product Manager / Business Development Manager
Location Preference: Mumbai
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Research
Consultancy Services
Product Management
(Strategy & Marketing)
Team Management
Process Improvement /
Enhancement
Liaison & Coordination
PROFILE SUMMARY
• MBA & B.Tech. with over 7 years of experience in Research, Consulting
Services, Product Management (Strategy & Marketing) and Team
Management across Human Capital Services, Technology and Banking sectors
• Significant expertise in handling product management through innovative strategy
planning, competent operations, negotiation & efficient people management
• Skilled in managing end-to-end client engagement for Finance & Strategy Projects
across Venture Capital and Research & Consulting Firms
• Proficient in ensuring the timely delivery of high quality services to support clients &
achieve continued high satisfaction as per their requirements
• Proven track record of establishing processes & SOPs, streamlining workflow and
creating environment to enhance productivity
• Successfully resolved complex issues in the organization; possess excellent decision
making ability with good interpersonal skills for developing effective teams
• An innovative, creative & result-oriented professional with strong planning,
communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills
Work Summary:
Consultant Current
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Working in an independent capacity with CEOs of startups and SMEs, advising them on strategy and finance projects
Key Projects:
• Feasibility study for mass-market readiness of the flagship product of the company Kama Ayurveda
• Execution of sales strategy for pilot project of taking a flagship product of Kama Ayurveda to the mass market
• Business planning for Tahiliani Designs Private Limited, included financial planning for next 10 years, a governance framework
for managing the day to day operations of the company, and putting into place key processes and policies
• Valuation exercise for MKraft, for a possible joint venture between MKraft and Lotus Designs Private Limited
• Fund raising support for AuthBridge, preparing financial models and information memorandum, pitching the company to
venture capital and private equity firms
• Preparation of governance dashboards for AuthBridge, an overall framework for strategically managing the day to day
operations of the firm
• Conceptualization of new products for AuthBridge, products aimed at background screening of CXO level candidates
JOB OBJECTIVE

2. Amaresh Gautam
amareshgautam@gmail.com; +91 97177 91217
LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/pub/amaresh-gautam/11/692/49/
Analyst at The HR Fund (Venture Capital and Private Equity) May 2013 – March 2014
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Reporting directly to the CEO, assisting him in pre sales activities, consulting for portfolio companies and investment analysis
of prospective investee companies
Key Projects:
• Enhancing and putting into a structured process, the investment framework for evaluating potential opportunities
• Financial and Strategic analysis of companies that approach the HR Fund for investment
• Sector analysis of Human Capital Services market in USA and Singapore (particularly technology companies)
• Strategic analysis of PeopleStrong and PeopleMatters, portfolio companies of the HR Fund for defining the roadmap ahead
Senior Consultant at Eduvisors (Research and Consulting) Oct 2010 – Apr 2013
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Leading data driven (primary and secondary), consulting assignments across learning and education sector
• Managing team of 4 to 5 people, managing clients and reporting directly to the partners of the firm
• Ownership of final deliverables - financial models, power point presentations and research reports
Key Projects:
• India entry strategy for Castle Worldwide, a leading psychometric global testing and assessments firm
• Program planning for Shiv Nadar University established by founders of HCL
• Strategic evaluation of training programs for debt recovery agents for ICICI
• Feasibility study for Jetking for entry into the Cisco certification training market in India
Software Engineer at Infosys Technologies Limited Aug 2007 – Jun 2008
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Programmer reporting to the module leader, writing and customizing computer code for clients of Finacle Banking software
Key Projects:
• Merging the E-banking accounts of two Israeli banks post acquisition of one by another
Education:
• PGDM from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon in 2010 (Finance and Marketing)
• B.Tech (& integrated M.Tech) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in 2007(Chemical Engineering)
Professional Certifications and Academic Achievements:
• Qualified the Chartered Financial Analyst Level 2 examination conducted by CFA Institute USA in June 2012
• Qualified the Full Financial Risk Management (FRM) examination conducted by GARP USA in November 2009
• More than 99 percentiles (99.65 and 99.25) in CAT 2006 and CAT 2007
• Awarded Silver Medal in National Mathematics Olympiad conducted by NTA in High School
• Included in the CBSE merit list for being the top 0.1% of students in secondary mathematics exam
Books/Publications:
• Authored a book 'Portrait of an Entrepreneur as a Rebel" (it was a synthesis of eastern philosophy derived from Gita & the
writings of value investors like Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger)