1. KUNAL CHAUDHRY
Address: T-604,Rohan Jarokha 2,Apartments,Yemalur main Road,Bangalore-560037
E-Mail: kunal.chaudhry@rediffmail.com, kunal@jetmail.ada.gov.in
Phone No.: +91- 9810605854
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Seeking challenging assignments in Project Management and Business Development with an organization of
repute
Achievement-driven and High Performance Management Executive with outstanding qualifications in all phases
of business operations; at ease with budget limitations, deadlines and high pressure situations
Skill Set
Project Management
Business Planning
Business
Development
Organizational Re-
engineering
Financial Analysis &
Planning
Human Resources
Risk Management
Cost Reduction
Profile Summary
A seasoned professional with nearly 12.5 years of experience in Project Management,
Business Development, Budgeting, Operations Management and Team Management. A keen
strategist and result-oriented leader with expertise in devising strategies aimed at enhancing
overall organizational growth, sustained profitability of operations and improved business
performance. Insightful experience in project activities including scoping, estimation,
planning, risk management, finalisation of technical / functional specifications.
Experience in managing various activities, escalating business, profitability and market
coverage. Acumen in working on Budgeting, Accounts Receivables and Third-Party Recovery
Management. Proven ability to implement standards, procedures & processes that result in
operational excellence and improved business. Solid management skills, capable of leading &
motivating individuals to maximize levels of productivity while forming cohesive team
environments. Excellence communication, negotiation & decision making skills.
Core Competencies
Project Management
• Managing complete project operations including cost budgeting, planning and execution of programs; working closely
with Business Stakeholders for approval of budget, monitoring project progress and outstanding issues
• Assuring high quality services & optimum resource utilization for maximum service quality; liaising with present &
potential clients for understanding their requirements
Operations Management
• Establishing corporate strategies for achievement of top-line & bottom-line targets; handling operations related to
business planning and analysis for assessment of revenue potential in business opportunities; forecasting and
formulating business budgets on monthly / annual basis
• Planning human resource requirements in consultation with heads of different functional & operational areas;
conducting quantitative & qualitative analysis of risk, risk data, risk mitigation opportunities and execution strategies
Sales Planning and Business Development
• Reviewing market response and communicating the same to operational teams for accomplishment of the business
goals; analyzing latest marketing trends, tracking competitors’ activities and providing valuable inputs for fine tuning
business strategies
• Formulating strategies & reaching out to the unexplored market segments for business expansion; exploring new
business opportunities in various segments along with concerned branches in the states
Team Management
2. • Providing direction & motivation to teams for ensuring optimum performance and improved efficiency
• Training the team to keep a close check; reviewing performance of teams for reporting to top management
Organizational Experience
Since Aug’11 with Aeronautical Development Agency, DRDO, (Ministry of Defense, Govt. of
India), Bangalore as Project Management and Business development Head (Aircraft) (Scientist
'D')
Role:
• Leading a team of 45-50 members and serving as a Lead Project Manager for a Multi-million Dollar Project; planning
and implementing policies, procedures, and operating performance standards
• Own the development and management of the strategies, schedules and budget of the project portfolio.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Present project schedules, business cases and updates at regular reviews with senior management.
• Work cooperatively with other functional managers to remove roadblocks from the project teams.
• Identify key project risk items, with corresponding risk mitigation or reduction strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Highlights:
• Created and executed Work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Commenced & coordinated development of action plans for the assigned tasks
Apr’09 to Apr’11 with Bishnoi Consultancy, London as Sr. Manager Business Development
Role:
• Created & executed sales plan and strategy to generate business opportunities
• Developed business growth opportunities while taking third party orders exploring other areas
• Involved in implementing business plan and sales strategies for the market to ensure attainment of company sales
goals and profitability
• Commenced & coordinated development of action plans to penetrate new markets
• Maintained contacts & cordial relations with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
towards the CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Feb’08 to Mar’09 with Advance Surfactants Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi as Manager - Global Business
Development
Role:
• Participated in Tenders and Govt. and Private Operators
• Worked on the revenue generation by converting out of warranty cases into AMC
• Conducted client meetings (Domestic and International) to understand the business scope
• Collected due revenues as well as created & delivered proposal presentations
• Executed marketing activity flow cycle i.e. from enquiry generation to after sales service while meeting the
organizational goals and targets
• Forecasted annual sales budget based on the market survey and demand
• Visited potential customers to generate enquires based on the company profile and capabilities and coordinated with
internal departments for pre-tender/ proposal activities
• Interacted with R&D and Design Depts. for NPI (New Product Induction) and value addition & value engineering for the
existing products to keep the customer confidence/ delight
• Controlled Outstanding Payments & Statuary Forms and ensured reconciliation of accounts on quarterly basis in
consultation with Finance Dept.
• Implemented business plan and sales strategies for the market that ensured attainment of company sales goals and
profitability; maintained contacts and relations with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client
satisfaction towards the CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
3. • Coordinated for ISO and 5 S activities/works in the internal department
Jan’06 to Jan’08 at VEM Technologies, Hyderabad as Asst. Manager Business Development
Role:
• Initiated and coordinated development of action plans to penetrate new markets
• Generated revenue by converting out of warranty cases into AMC
Previous Experience
May’03 to Dec’05 at Vertex Customer Services India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon as Sr. Business
Associate
Highlights:
• Served as the focal point of contact between the client and the company
• Handled clients of Powergen, U.K.
• Rewarded with awards for best quality
• Acted as a part of Business Migration Team
• Awarded as:
o Agent of Campaign in VERTEX twice
o Star of Team and Quality in VERTEX (four times)
• Received appreciation mails from internal as well as external clients
Professional Enhancements
• Certified with System Engineering Program from IIT, Bombay
• Workshop on critical issues on project management from ITM, Mussoorie
• Certified with Management Development Program (APEX)
• System Engineering Training
• Team Building Course
Education
• BE (Electrical & Electronics) from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra in 2002
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 28
th
May, 1980
Languages Known: English & Hindi
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