Nikunj Gupta
Computer Science and Technology graduate from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, currently pursuing MBA at Bradford University School of Management. Last worked as Client Relations Manager at NetPlan LLC, Ukraine.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=7E8IUA |
| Skills: | English, Languages, Russian |
| Location: | Bradford, Yorkshire, UK |
| Groups: | 8th Continent Business Plan Competition 2009, Brown University Entrepreneurship Program, Graduate Entrepreneurship Club at Drexel University, HBS Entrepreneurship Club, IT/Software Development Outsourcing/Offshoring, William James Foundation Socially Responsible Business Plan Competition |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Bradford |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | AIESEC |
| Position: | Volunteer Work |
| Description: | - AIESEC (Largest Organization for Student Internship) - Customer Relations Management Officer, Leeds, UK. |
| Employer: | NetPlan LLC, Ukraine |
| Position: | Client Relations Manager |
| Time period: | February 2008 - August 2008 |
| Description: | (Network Planning Company, Telecommunications)
- Understood the technical requirements and Key performance indicator (KPIs) of Nokia Siemens Network (NSN) and managed teams to achieve installation of network towers on time and within budget. - Developed transparent relationship with Nokia Siemens Network which resulted in successful negotiation of future projects in Eastern Europe. - Integrated and collaborated customer relationship management (CRM) practices with other cross-functional teams and finished 3rd Phase of roll-out 3 months ahead of schedule saving 100K £. - Devised new protocol for Feedback management (FM) and Relationship management (RM) which benefited network planning team to directly work with NSN and other upcoming projects. - As member of Executive team contributed and consulted in strategic planning and business analysis and implemented new programs for finance which resulted in better financial management and budgeting. |
| Employer: | NetPlan LLC, Ukraine |
| Position: | Team Leader & RF Engineer |
| Time period: | July 2007 - January 2008 |
| Description: | - Successfully managed and motivated team of 6 Radio Frequency engineers and completed the network planning of around 700+ sites in one year as per the requirement of the client.
- Identified development needs and provided regular telecom trainings (TEMS) to teams. Achieved target results before time and got bonus for the first time for the team with effective and efficient results and benefited company by around $ 1.3 million. - Managed drive testing and network planning project. Performed benchmarking and network optimization analysis for 4 regions in the Ukraine, improving network congestion and achieving client KPI’s. |
| Employer: | KIMT, India |
| Position: | Business Analyst |
| Time period: | August 2005 - June 2007 |
| Description: | (Education & IT Support)
- Analysed internal utilization of resources and identified areas where processes could be improved, resulting in 18% increase in revenue. - Formed alliances with other institutions which provided greater flexibility for students and wider range of IT courses. - Performed IT budgeting and spending prioritization, IT cost models, and technology planning and impact assessment to maximize return on investment (ROI). |
| Employer: | KIMT, India |
| Position: | Technical Engineer |
| Time period: | May 2004 - July 2005 |
| Description: | - Conducted design review of laboratory layout, resolved implementation issues for users.
- Developed IT infrastructure and designed new IT programs with professional teams, also involved and coached students offering them practical work experience. - Conducted component installation including motherboards, video cards, network cards, I/O cards, internal and external modems. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Bradford |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2009 |
| Degree: | MBA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Globe trekking, Coaching and Mentoring, Photography, Social and Business Networking. |
