Seshadri Kannan

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2011

  Systems Engineer

  Used Dot net Silverlight technology for a Financial Tax application. Prepared Test cases & performed manual testing using HP Quality center for the same project. Was promoted to Module lead with a span of 1 year against the regular 2 years; Managed a team of 3 testersTest lead for a project called VOIP: Managed end to end process of understanding client process, analyzing requirements, performing use case and gap Analysis.

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  TVS Logistics Services Ltd

  May 2013 - Oct 2014

  Analyst, Supply Chain Solutions

  Planned and designed end to end logistics solutions for the company’s existing and prospective customers, which were among the world largest Automobile/Automotive companies.Submitted the winning proposal by designing an in-bound logistics solution for a leading American automobile manufacturer garnering monthly billing of ~30 lakh INR. Generated savings of 20 lakh INR per year by conceiving improvements to the supply chain of an existing client.Gathered data, analyzed, and designed comprehensive solutions using some of Kaizen techniques to address customer pain points adding value to their business.Handled projects in various lines of business – Transportation & Integrated Logistics, Warehousing & Material Handling Solutions; design work included Network planning, Routing, Load management, Man power allocation, Process flow etc. Show less

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  FORD Motor Private Limited

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  Parts Supply & Logistics Analyst

  Managed complete sourcing, tracking and service parts availability for all new models launched in the Asia-pacific region.Identified and negotiated with PDCs across Asia Pacific, received management appreciation for maintaining launch metrics of >98% for B-Max and Everest launches, with reduced logistics and inventory costs.Cut down air-freight cost using Ford’s ERP tools for order management and lead time optimization. Handled program management activities for various new launches by governing Master data for engineering changes, sourcing newly added parts and making sure they are available in the PDC.Forecasting demand for new model parts and maintaining key contact with the respective supply source (PDC) and buyers for parts availability, Inventory Analysis using various systems used within the Ford SCM. Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Break Year - Spouse at Indian School of Business

  Accompanied my wife, PGP CO17 alum to ISB campusTook a break year for soul searching, built contacts and learnt businessParticipated in School activities, co-owned a sporting team at ISB Super League (ISL) and also took part as a player in the cricket tournamentTook part in the student led Entrepreneurship club, worked on a Business idea (problem statement and validation)

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  Tech Mahindra

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Functional Consultant

  Consulted as the subject matter expert for a Warranty application to manage the parts return functionality for the North American region. Handled customer requirements, liaised between internal and external stakeholders.Created and maintained functional documents, managed the requirements and business case for the project.

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  Nayi Disha Resource Centre

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Program Coordinator-NGO

  In my 3-month contract, I devised a road-map for growth, engaged with the clientele, created a solid service provider network, and boosted the total number of subscribers by 100%. The clientele included healthcare professionals of major multi-specialty hospital chains and independent therapists across Hyderabad, in the field of IDD.

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  Chrysalis

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

  Project Manager

  - Working with the Innovation Head, collaborated across multiple stakeholders within the ecosystem to productize the features using design thinking methodology, develop the customer experience design and to drive a cuture of innovation within the organization- Primary custodian of user experience of the Buzzle mobile app, product enhancements based on feedback from users, handled technical issues- Programme Management: Liaised with Product, Engineering, instructional designers, graphic designers, support and vendor teams to develop AR enabled learning product for the K12 segment- Project Management: Responsbile for planning, monitoring and delivering the product, handling internal teams and vendors -Worked on the GTM strategy by evaluating addressable market and finalized customer pitch, pricing & subscription models; launched the product in partner schools Show less

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  International School of Engineering (INSOFE)

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Program Manager

  -Revenue Generation-Program Strategy-Team management and training

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  Indian School of Business

  Apr 2020 - May 2023

  Program Manager

  • End to End program management and delivery learning programs in various domains for 30+ enterprise clients.• Discovering Training needs with client L&D teams, curation of learning solutions with ISB Learning Architects and faculty.• Account management: Managing projects worth ARR INR 1 Cr and above with a responsibility of ensuring recurring revenueFaculty relationship management: Primary custodian of managing this key stakeholder, setting program expectations, andfacilitating client CXO, senior stakeholder interactions.•• Project management of the entire program life cycle, managing the performance of cross functional stakeholders• Analyzed and quantified program feedback, set new targets and continuous improvement activities.• Upgraded entire team to ZOHO Projects from manual operations; trained and ensured adoption for team􀀀 Enabled the journey to adherence to SLA, response time of 24 hours and 0 errors• GRANTS Management : Handled a team of senior researchers and agency, project managed delivery of collateral and reports.• Leading a 2 Cr+ worth program, a grant from a global tech giant for adoption of emerging tech in governance.Pre Sales : Liaised with Government HODs and senior bureaucrats in problem discovery sessions; evaluated and built a pool of 20deep tech start ups; enabled them to bid for these projects•• Stakeholder management : Formulated an advisory board consisting of Leadership from the donor and ISB and drove meetings• Program Management : End to end management and delivery of program catering to Innovation and Entrepreneurship• Business Development : Need evaluation and concept selling of B2C learning program with a ticket size of INR 80 lakh• Roadshows - Ideated and delivered more than 30 webinars for 1700 potential learners. Show less

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  Heliware

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Consultant - Founder's office

  • Heliware is a pre-series A funded geospatial analytics startup poised to raise Series A investment.• Established process excellence and clear documentation for operational efficiency for various functions (Streamlined information flow leading to improvements in productivity, significant TAT improvement)• Redesigned the organization structure for a team of 80 to promote innovation and collaboration, freeing Founder’s capacity• Developed KRAs, goal setting and alignment with organization’s vision for various functions and initiated a Steering committee• Worked with the founder in managing investor relations and series-A readiness. Show less

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  DenimCap Pictures

  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

  Advisor
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  TiE

  Oct 2023 - now

  I work on bringing strategic objectives to projects and operations- Helping Startups move from Point A to B through a Global Mentoring Program - Helping Startups with access to funds - Helping the community engage better- learning interventions

  • Head of Strategic Initiatives

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Program Manager

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2024
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  PurpleRasaa

  Aug 2024 - now

  Advisor

  https://www.youtube.com/@purplerasaa