IIM Shillong 2017-18 PGP Executive batch, 23 global leaders bringing a wide and varied experience of avg. 6 years in domain of BFSI, Marketing, Operations, Energy, IT and Business Strategy

1. Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
Post Graduate Program for Executives
(Managing Business in India & China)
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2. About The Program
• Indian Institute of Management, Shillong offers a 14 month full-time
residential course for professionals with prior industry experience.
• The program aims at equipping the participants with management
knowledge and skills enabling them to operate at Strategic levels in an
organisation with a global outlook.
• Participants are trained in Mandarin Language and are introduced to the
Chinese Economic/Business culture and traditions.
• Program provides Internship opportunity to students in both India & China
• Current Batch has 23 participants and will be graduating in 2018
• A strong Alumni Network having presence both in India and Abroad

3. China Module
• A very first, Sino-Indian Executive Post Graduate Program conducted under the
joint partnership between Ocean University, Qingdao and Indian Institute of
Management, Shillong
• Ocean University of China (OUC), formerly Ocean University of Qingdao, is a
renowned university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education
of China
• Duration of the module is of 4 months (March to July 2018). This duration is
inclusive of the Internship period of 2 months. The spectrum for internship is all
of the Asia Pacific region
• Participants are trained to be proficient in Mandarin Language. The program also
aims to equip students with knowledge and functional aspects of Chinese
Business Culture and Tradition imperative for doing business in China.

4. Batch Diversity
At IIM Shillong, PGPEx, you will find a perfect blend of students from diverse backgrounds, cultures,
experiences and interests. Participants are equipped with adequate management knowledge and
skills to hone their potential for todays businesses with an international exposure in order operate
at strategic levels with a global outlook by synergising all functional areas of management.
Enrolled Class
23
Participants
Average Work
Experience
6 years
Range of
Work
Experience
5-16 Years
Average Age 28 Years
Automobile 4%
BFSI 9%
Energy & Power 9%
Engineering 9%
IT/ITES/Consulting 39%
Manufacturing 17%
Oil & Gas 4%
Entrepreneurship 9%
Banking Operations 9%
Business Consulting 9%
Operations Management 17%
General Management 4%
Project Management 17%
Construction & Engineering 4%
R & D 9%
Sales & Marketing 9%
Brand Management 4%
IT Development and Support 17%
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5. Class of 2017-18

6. Domains Interested in: Consulting, General Management,
Marketing
An individual with approximately 6 years of extensive work experience
in General Management, Sales, Business Development, ecommerce
management, Social Media Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Track
record of building 3 profitable start-ups in ecommerce & Retail,
Education and Government Supply & Contract sector . A keen
enthusiast with effective communication and interpersonal skills,
problem solving and entrepreneurship mind-set, organised, result-
oriented, team player, and with focus on continuous improvement.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maharnavgogoi/
Maharnav Gogoi
Education : B.E. (Electrical)
Past Employer : POPTALES, Q-Factor
Global, Eshopany, T.I.M.E.
Overall Experience : 6 Years

7. Domains Interested in: Finance, Consulting, General
Management
An individual with 10 years of experience in banking sector in FOREX,
Trade Finance, International Banking, Business Development, Branch
Management & Administration. Joined as Probationary Officer with SBI
and wield exposure in International banking products like pre and
post-shipment finance, Import LC and payments, BGs, FOREX
Transaction, Derivative products, ECB & ODI transaction etc. for
Corporate clients. Worked as Branch Manager with SBI in Agriculture
Development Branch managing Retail, Agriculture and SME customers.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kr-ashish/
Ashish Kumar
Education : B.Sc (Physics)
Past Employer : State Bank of India,
HDFC Bank
Overall Experience : 10 Years 1 Month

8. Domain Interested in: Consulting, Business Development,
Supply Chain Management
An individual with cumulative 5 years of experience in Energy Sector.
Involved in the green belt project, commissioning and operations &
maintenance phases of the supercritical thermal power plant. BARC
certified Radiation Professional. Handled project packages of
approximate worth of INR 560 crores and material procurement of
approximate worth of INR 2 crores.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajit7459/
Ajit Kumar
Education : B.E (Instrumentation &
Control Engineering), Manipal Institute
of Technology, Manipal
Past Employer : GMR Energy Limited
Overall Experience : 5 years

9. Domains Interested in: Consulting, Business Strategy,
Supply Chain Management
An individual with 7 years of extensive work in Civil Design, Resource
Planning, Managing and Design Team Lead in BHEL . Lead technical
team as a Project Engineer in green field thermal power projects and
transmission projects for both domestic and foreign customers with
projects worth ranging up to USD 198M. Closely worked with
Government and Private players in energy sector aided by strong
domain knowledge and with keen focus on effective communication &
team building capabilities.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poulami-mitra-79782913/
Poulami Mitra
Education : B. Tech (Civil Engineering)
Past Employer : Bharat Heavy Electrical
Limited
Overall Experience : 7 years 1 month

10. Domains Interested in: Consulting, Business Strategy, IT
Am an individual with preeminent history of working in the IT industry
as a Business Analyst, driven by interest I have interned in non-
conventional energy sector and presented winning business plans to
address gaps, coming from creative background I have also worked as
an independent Graphic designer for E & M commerce websites.
Skilled in Market Research, Data analysis, Agile business development
and Public speaking. Am an extremely creative individual with strong
business acumen and inquisitive attitude.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kratitva-agrawal/
Kratitva Agrawal
Education : B. Tech (Computer Science),
NIT Jalandhar
Past Employer : Amdocs LLP, PR Eco-
Energy
Overall Experience : 4 years 2 months

11. Domains Interested in: Finance, Product Management,
Consulting
An individual with 4 years of experience in Project Management having
worked as a Test lead and delivered multiple successful Production
deployments. I have demonstrated good analytical/problem solving
skills with the ability to make logical decisions. A finance Enthusiast
who is pursuing CFA Level 1 exam.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-n-a-2b0517108/
Arjun Nellika Aniyeri
Education : B.E. (Industrial Engineering
and Management), B.M.S College of
Engineering.
Past Employer : Tata Consultancy
Services
Overall Experience : 4 years 1 month

12. Domains Interested in: Consulting, Marketing, General
Management
An individual with approximately 4 years of work experience in
Engineering Design, Consulting, Business Development, Strategic
Decision & Client Support. Track record of designing OHE system and
rail signalling network for both Indian and UK railways. Holds Signalling
Designer License Category(1.1.510) issued by Institution of Railway
Signalling Engineers(IRSE), United Kingdom.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetan-potdar-45685732/
Chetan Potdar
Education : B.E. (Electrical Engineering),
Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology,
Mumbai University
Past Employer : WS Atkins
Overall Experience : 4 years 3 months

13. Domains Interested in: Marketing, Consulting, Business
Development
An individual with over 4 years of extensive work experience as SAP
BI/BW Consultant in Data Managing and Reporting, Client Handling,
Issue Analysis and Resolution, Project Development, Process
Automation, Team Managing and Mentoring.
A team player with focus on peer learning, continuous improvement
and skill development combined with attention to detail and effective
communication skills.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-halder-34671624/
Abhishek Halder
Education : B.Tech (Electronics &
Communication), NIT Rourkela
Past Employer : IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Overall Experience : 4 years 2 months

14. Sankar Raju Edarapalli
Education: B.E. (Mechanical), Madras
University.
Past Employer: Renault India Pvt Ltd
Overall Experience: 12 years 4 months
Domains Interested in: Operations, Consulting, General
Management.
An Individual with 12 years of extensive work experience in
Automobile Industry in various fields. Supply Chain Management,
Project Management, Quality, Vendor Development, Production &
Planning.
Sankar Raju has worked as a Liaison between AM region, Local
Business Team, Manufacturing plant and R&D Centre.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sankar-raju-b5608b80/

15. Domains Interested in: Operations, Supply Chain
Management, General Management
Versatile and creative individual with strong business acumen and
positive attitude. A result oriented professional having an experience
of 4 years in Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain Management,
Process improvement, Customer Relationship Management and People
Management.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankurnahar/
Ankur Nahar
Education : B.Tech (Mechanical Engg),
IIT Mandi
Past Employer : Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Ltd
Overall Experience : 4 years

16. Domains Interested in: Business Development, Supply
Chain Management, Operations
An individual with 5 years of extensive work experience as a Supply
Chain professional in steel industry with expertise in Business
development, Supply Chain Management, Research & Process Control,
Project Management, Planning and Procurement, Customer
Relationship Management and Strategic Decision Initiatives.
Driving his decisions statistically along with being an efficient cross
functional team player, Akash has worked as a liaison between the
business, customer and plant in a corporate, manufacturing and supply
chain environment.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-singh-/
Akash Singh
Education : B.Tech (Metallurgy),
National Institute of Technology, Raipur
Past Employers : Steel Authority of India
Limited, Monnet Ispat and Energy Ltd.
Overall Experience : 5 years

17. Domains Interested in: Consulting, Operations, General
Management
A versatile professional with over 6 years extensive experience in
Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Management, Change
Management, Team Management in Building Automation systems,
having handled multiple projects across eastern and north eastern
India.
Anshuman’s professional portfolio includes many diverse projects and
he has the experience of working with many corporates and
government agencies.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshuman-jijnasa/
Anshuman Jijnasa
Education : B.Tech (Electronics &
Instrumentation), Eastern Academy of
Science & Technology, Bhubaneswar
Past Employers : Honeywell, Siemens
Overall Experience : 6 years

18. Domains Interested in: Business Strategy, General
Management, Business Development
An individual with strong analytical, communication and leadership
skills having an experience of 7+ years of SAP ABAP development and
consulting, while managing a team of more than 10 members.
Experienced in working in a global environment, having worked from
onsite locations in Europe as change coordinator.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sushmita-sarkar-60983321/
Sushmita Sarkar
Education : B. Tech, W.B.U.T.
Past Employer : IBM India Private
Limited
Overall Experience : 7 years 7 months

19. Domains Interested in: Finance, Consulting, Business
Strategy
An individual with approximately 4 years of extensive work in Risk
Advisory Consulting worked on projects involving: Supply Chain
Management (P2P) and (O2C), Revenue Receivables, Inventory
Management, Business Development, SOX Compliance 404 Testing,
Cash Outflow Management, Business Performance – optimal usage of
working capital and reduced revenue leakage, Risk Management in
Policy Enforcement, Client Support in Advertising on social media
platform.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-baboo/
Tanya Baboo
Education : B.Com (Finance)
Past Employer : Facebook Inc
Overall Experience : 4 years

20. Domains Interested in: Marketing, Consulting, Business
Strategy
Consistently recognized & top rated amongst peers for delivering
strong business results under internal challenges & external
competitions. Experienced in Team Management, Project
Management, Design, Development, Customer Relationship
Management, Salesforce.com, Strategic Decision, Initiatives,
Innovative Solution Design & Marketing Propositions and Client
Support.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poulami-majumder-15a02294/
Poulami Majumder
Education : B. Tech, RCCIIT
Past Employer : Cognizant
Overall Experience : 5 years 11 months

21. Domains Interested in: Business Development, Marketing,
General Management
A versatile professional with over 7 years of extensive work experience
in Software & Website Development, Business Development, Finance
Resource Management, Administration Management, Customer
Relationship Management, Conventional & Digital Marketing in Rural &
Urban milieu. In addition, I've handled Recruitments, Appraisals, Staff
development and Employee Complaints & Grievances in my last role. A
keen enthusiast with effective communication skills, a team player,
focus on continuous improvement, skill development combined with
high attention to details.
I’ve always believed that to those who much has been given, much is
expected.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantanu-rai/
Shantanu Rai
Education : B. Tech (Computer Science),
NIT Silchar
Past Employer : Infosys Ltd., Parma
Academy
Overall Experience : 7 years 7 months

22. Domains Interested in: Operations, Supply Chain
Management, General Management
An individual with approximately 5 years of extensive work in
Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Control,
Strategic Decision Initiatives, Equipment and Spares Procurement,
Project Implementation & Commissioning and Customer Relationship
Management.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shardul-raghuvanshi-6aa23227/
Shardul Raghuvanshi
Education : B. Tech (Chemical Engg),
Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Lucknow
Past Employer : Steel Authority of India
Limited, Tata Consultancy Services.
Overall Experience : 5 years

23. Domains Interested in: Marketing, Product Management,
Business Strategy
My work-ex includes Sales & Marketing for the Assembly Tools
Division of Atlas Copco. I was handling the Automotive OEMs in
Southern India. I followed my passion in football and started coaching
for the club I was playing for. This also led to the Genesis of Technico
Football Foundation which focuses on training, fitness and all round
development of football players from all walks of life.
IIM Shillong gives me a platform to sharpen my saw and structure my
learning in management sciences. I have an active interest in politics
and current affairs.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashwatt/
Shashwat Tiwari
Education : B.E. (Mechanical), MS
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Past Employer : Atlas Copco (India) Ltd
Overall Experience : 4 years 2 months

24. Domains Interested in: General Management, IT,
Consulting
A passionate individual with positive attitude and quick decision
making skills. Believes in being versatile and resourceful. Has an IT
experience into Development and Support. Has worked on Online
Games and Telecom Projects providing technical support to clients. Has
an entrepreneurship experience in consulting corporates to achieve
enhanced social impact in Energy sector.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astha-yadav-2b14ba155/
Astha Yadav
Education : B.Tech (Information
Technology), BIET Jhansi
Past Employer : Sharp Developments
Overall Experience : 5 Years 3 months

25. Domains Interested in: Marketing, Business Development,
General Management
An individual with extensive work experience in Business
Development, Direct Sales and Client Support. Track record of building
relations with clients, developing and growing a business unit.
Understanding the market potential, techniques and conduct project
surveys. A keen enthusiast with effective communication skills, a team
player, focus on continuous improvement, skill development combined
with attention to detail.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitkoli/
Nikit Koli
Education : B.E. (Mechanical), Sardar
Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai)
Past Employer : HILTI
Overall Experience : 4 years 8 months

26. Shashi Kiran Podeti
Education : B. Tech (Computer Science
Engineering)
Past Employer : JP Morgan & Chase
Overall Experience : 5 years 4 months
Domains Interested in: IT, Product Management, General
Management
An individual with 5 years of extensive work in development,
enhancement and support in CRM and Financial module of Oracle
Apps 11i and R12 technology, also have obtained great knowledge on
Windows Administration and client support.
A very good team player with good communication skills and
leadership qualities, who is trainable, receives knowledge well and has
been in time with project delivery without compromising on quality.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashi-kiran-podeti

27. Domains Interested in: Finance, Consulting, General
Management
A dynamic professional with 5+ years of work experience in Client
Relationship Management, Strong analytical and problem solving
abilities along with effective communication skills, People
Management, Strategic Process Enhancement Initiatives, Good
knowledge of banking products and a highly motivated enthusiast with
a passion for learning.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-pagare-562a1653/
Anil Pagare
Education : B.Com, Sydenham College
Of Commerce & Economics
Past Employer : Citibank
Overall Experience : 5 years 1 month

28. Domains Interested in: General Management, IT,
Consulting
An individual with strong technical background coupled with
managerial skills have lead exceptional teams in delivering industry
best wireless solutions. A keen enthusiast in learning technology
trends and innovation which make him shape the business for
tomorrow.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjeev-ganesh-s/
Sanjeev Ganesh S
Education : B.E, V.T.U
Past Employer : INTEL, SAMSUNG,
KYOCERA
Overall Experience : 12 years

29. Past Employers