Nirmal Topiwala

Experience

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  Prof.Makarand's and Dr.Tendolkar's Coaching Centre

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2012

  Visiting Faculty

  This was a well-known coaching institution with 5 branches across Mumbai. I used to teach Fundamentals of Electronics to 11th and 12th-grade students and was helping them in preparing for competitive examinations.

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2016

  Systems Engineer

  Worked with one of the top IT firms of the globe, started with them as a fresher in India, developed my skill set, and evolved as a complete professional. Later, worked onsite in the US interacting directly with clients and coordinating the operational deliveries. What did I do?- Lean/Six Sigma - used process improvement techniques to improvise the quality of delivery- Capacity/Resource Management - provided the best solutions by optimizing capacity requirements and perfect utilization of available resources- VMWare Systems Engineer - handled VMWare infrastructure environment- Windows Systems Engineer - managed Windows infrastructure- Backup admin - provided support as Avamar backup admin- DC Tape Operations - supported tape operations for AS 400 and TSM tapes- Client coordination - understood business requirements and coordinated between client and offshore teamsAbout TCS:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, digital and business solutions that partners with its clients to simplify, strengthen and transform their businesses. TCS has been recognized by Brand Finance as one of the Big 4 Global IT Services Brands. With about 300000+ employees, TCS is gradually moving towards becoming one of the largest organizations in the world. Show less

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  Visa Guide

  Sept 2016 - May 2020

  Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer

  Bringing convenience, clarity, and cost-effectiveness to develop a healthy travel eco-system around the visa segment by helping businesses and travelers from all verticals through excellent service. At Visa Guide, our focus was to improve and device the solutions for corporates and businesses to tackle visa applications for their employees and clientele. Our offering ranged from APIs to the actual operational support for travelers. Our solutions empowered corporates, travel companies, and travelers by saving their time through precise communication, unmatched expertise and timely processing.What did I do?- Defined the company's strategy and roadmap to enter the market- Energized and motivated the team to achieve the set goals- Handled the growth metrics and maintained steady improvements- Drove the blueprint of customer engagement, business development, and marketing plan Show less

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  AJACKUS

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2023

  Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer

  Enabled businesses to build agile and accountable technology teams that can deliver results in a secure and scalable way. At Ajackus, we defined and maintained a widely accepted constitution of diverse technologies that can deliver solutions to any business problem.What did I do?- Revitalized the growth of the company by standardizing internal processes- Helped businesses to explore the right technology fit for their problems through ingenious solutions and offshore teams- Hired the best candidates for the roles suitable for their profile while maintaining the company culture through people management policies- Visualized and implemented the company's journey of working with clients from the different geographies- Drove the strategy of business development and marketing programs- Developed the roadmap for the company expansion Show less

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  WAI

  Apr 2021 - now

  Advisor

  WAI is an ecosystem focused on providing scalable solutions and tools to enhance behavioral conditioning and cognitive development for Educators, Wellness Professionals, and Corporate HRs. WAI’s flagship product, MiND Engineering is a Biometric and AI-driven psychological personality assessment SaaS and its major applications are in institutions like K-12, schools for special needs, colleges and universities, wellness and relationship counseling, recruitment cycle, leadership development, employee productivity, and engagement.As an Advisor, what do I do?- Support the founder and leadership team in decision making- Provide strategic suggestions by considering all the verticals of the company to attain growth- Identify bottlenecks and root causes, remove the wastage, optimize operational efficiency- Assist with mindset & thought process, productivity & efficiency, strategy & planning, ideation & brainstorming, business development, etc. Show less

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  Tacnique

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Advisor

  Tacnique serves as a reliable platform for evaluating top technical talent. It offers an inclusive hiring process that relieves you from the burden of screening and scheduling. It leaves you with a simple decision of yes or no while hiring a candidate.What did I do?- Planned the roadmap for the product and go-to-market strategy- Encored the idea and defined the initial product features- Brought a new product in the market while growing the business of the parent company

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  Project 1.6

  Feb 2023 - now

  Advisor

  Project 1.6 is an independent graphic design firm that uses the principles of Humanistic Design to help brands create a more predictive visual and verbal communication strategy.They use design as a medium to help the brands they work with stand out in saturated markets. Their suite of services include:- Branding and Identity Design Programs- Integrated Illustrations for Mixed Media- Website and Interface Design- Creative Copywriting- Corporate Collateral Design- PackagingMission: To empower 1000 purposeful brands using Humanistic Design!As an Advisor, what do I do?- Support the founder in decision making- Provide strategic suggestions and ideas by identifying operational blockers and improving efficiency through innovative processes and tools- Help with business development and growth strategies- Assist with mindset & thought process, productivity & efficiency, operations, business development, etc. Show less

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  Re

  Mar 2024 - now

  Founder

  With a mission to push the Earth overshoot day, Re is on the quest of building an eco-verse, what we like to call a Re-verse. Re focuses on three segments - Repurposable, Renewable, and Redefinable. Each of these has various projects going on - ReMat, ReThink, ReEx, ReData, etc.

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  YOUNGO

  Oct 2024 - now

  Member

  Member of the official youth constituency under United Nation's Framework Convention on Climate Change. We are working towards amplifying youth voices in the global fight for environmental sustainability.