Sharad Venkatraman

Experience

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  J.N. Bose and Co.

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  Intern

  Internship at the Calcutta High Court

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  Adv. Pralay Kumar Roy

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Intern

  Internship at the Alipore District and Sessions Court, Kolkata.

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  BM Shyam Prasad and Associates

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  Intern

  Worked on matters relating to Industrial Disputes Act, Karnataka Police Act, cruelty of animals, domestic violence and Karnataka Civil Service Rules.Understanding the basics of drafting of Plaints and Written Statements.

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  BM Shyam Prasad and Associates

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern

  Worked in areas such as Industrial Disputes, Labour Laws, and Debt Recovery (RDDBFI Act).I had the opportunity to learn under the tutelage of Senior Advocate (Now: Justice BM Shyam Prasad, Karnataka, High Court)

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  Sandersons and Morgans

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  Intern

  Worked on matters relating to debt recovery, insolvency and real estate.

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  Mcleod Russel India Limited

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2019

  Intern

  Internship with the Secretarial and Legal Department. My key responsibilities involved reviewing and drafting agreements.

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  Advaya Legal

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Intern

  Worked on various fields such as Corporate and Commercial laws, Intellectual Property law and Aviation laws.Assisted with filing of trademarks, due dilligence for prospective investors.

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  Advaya Legal | Law Firm

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Intern

  Legal research on Corporate and Commercial laws, Intellectual Property law, Aviation law, Insolvency and Bankruptcy law, Corporate and Secretarial Due Diligence. Assisted with filing and uploading of trademarks, drafting and research on employment contracts.Drafting of IBC Petitions.

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  Thinking Legal

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Assessment Internship

  Legal research on Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, and other Corporate and Commercial laws.Assisting with corporate and secretarial due diligence.

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  Thinking Legal

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Associate

  Advising investors including investment funds on drafting and negotiating transactional documents such as Share Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, Founder Agreements.Conducted corporate, legal and secretarial due diligence of the prospective investee companies on behalf of investors.Prepared various commercial contracts, employment agreements, LLP Agreements and Trust Deeds.Drafted Cease and Desist Notices for copyright and trademark infringement.

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  Zerone Microsystems Private Limited

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Legal Consultant

  Vetting of contracts;Facilitation in investment rounds;Legal compliance;

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  Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP)

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  Deputed by C-DEP at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) as part of the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWP) for the G-20 Summit 2023.Worked as part of Secretariat and Knowledge Partner of the India Internet Governance Forum 2022, hosted under the aegis of the UN IGF. Contributed to a Research Report on various areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Data Protection, Big Data, Public Digital Infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, AR/VR/Metaverse, Blockchain Technology, Web 3.0 and other relevant sectors in the digital economy.(Link: https://c-dep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/C-DEP-Technology-Compendium-Report-18th-June23.pdf) Show less Assisted on projects related to the digital economy, public digital infrastructure, elogistics, social media interoperability.Assisted in a report for a dual licensing regime for three-wheeler autorickshaws for enhancing the income of the autorickshaw drivers. Assisted in organising a Round Table on the same;Organised C-DEP’s Round Table on last mile connectivity of Broadband at IIT Delhi. The event included stakeholders from the Department of Telecommunications, think tanks and academia;Coordination with various stakeholders such as Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Commerce; Show less

  • Senior Policy Analyst

    Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Policy Analyst

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Technology Policy Consultant

  • Served as a Consultant in the Office of Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, leading research and event management for key ministerial engagements.• Crafted talking points, detailed reports, and policy briefs for all events attended by the Minister, highlighting policy impacts across various states to support strategic decision-making.• Conducted extensive policy and economic research across multiple sectors, with a focus on the digital economy and skill development, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources for comparative analyses.• Led research initiatives to enhance public understanding and support for significant policies including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, Digital India Act, PLI 2.0, and updates to the Information Technology Rules (2021), with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and semiconductor industry developments.• Coordinated with organizers and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and engagement at each event attended by the Minister.• Led intra-ministerial coordination for high-profile events, including Digital India Dialogues, G20, GPAI,Semiconductor India Roadshows, and FutureLabs Events.• Managed inter-ministerial collaboration with key ministries associated with the Minister’s portfolio, including the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Jal Shakti • Facilitated with the drafting and distribution of press materials for certain events, ensuring accurate and effective communication with media and other key stakeholders. Show less

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  Primus Partners India

  Sept 2024 - now

  Senior Consultant