Ravindra Rapeti

Experience

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Aug 2008 - May 2012

  System Engineer

  As Champion of Technology Innovation Group, I built an eco-system around innovation and implemented 3 new process improvements in 2 yrs that generated $20,000 in savings. Organized various technology-related forums to help the newly recruited in understanding the work culture of the organization. Designed an Online Web Portal for this purpose and was highly appreciated by the Innovation Core Committee.Lead a team of 20 associates to create awareness and promote innovation within the company by conducting various knowledge sessions and through creative pamphlets.Launched & Chief Editor of Verizon monthly Magazine VNOVA that caters to innovations across the Telecom sector.Worked with TATA Group Innovation Forum (TGIF) on implementing my unique Integration business model to promote agriculture in India. Evaluated this proposal with the Tata Group CFO to increase the revenues for the company and also benefit rural farmers.Bestowed the “Innovator” Award at TATA INNOVISTA 2010, a contest for innovative business proposals for Tata Group, to recognize my work with Tata Group Innovation Forum (TIGF). Selected among the very few to participate at TATA BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2011, a conclave to design new business strategies for the TATA group.Co-ordinate with server engineering, storage engineering, middleware, and automation teams for efficacy in the new hardware and software installation process.My adept problem-solving skills in critical data migration projects enabled the client, Verizon Telecom to save $2 Million in maintenance costs over a 2 year period.Proposed and developed a client web portal to automate the hardware ordering process that reduced the overhead costs by $100,000 annually. Lead and played a vital role in the implementation of Virtualization and SAN Storage Upgrade projects that resulted in annual savings of about $4 Million to Verizon Telecom. Show less

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  IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Hult Prize Intern

  Developed a market entry strategy, performed financial analysis, and formulated a strategic plan for a startup to raise USD 1 Million. Mentored by Clinton Global Initiative and Hult Prize Foundation

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  Invesco Ltd.

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2020

  Strategy & Innovation Consultant

  Invesco, Ltd. is a leading independent global investment management firm, dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives.Led the APAC Innovation operations for one of the largest USA-based Asset Management Company with an AUM worth $1.1 Trillion. Facilitate in setting up an innovation hub, run global innovation challenges, organize global hackathons to solutionize MVP solutions for business, prioritize with business stakeholders on opportunities, manage startup pilots, follow AGILE methodology for project management, build a patent program, and evangelize with startup enablers like NASSCOM.Involved in developing multi-year capability-driven IT strategy for business units and conduct emerging technology research to tap into new opportunities. Show less

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  AB InBev

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  Innovation Manager, Beer Garage

  Led corporate innovation at largest brewer shaping the culture, build new capabilities with startups, and manage MVP disruptive pilots. Drove global fintech research to bring new solutions to our SMB customers. Sourced new ideas to the business across geographies and create a multi-million-dollar impact through strategic GTM propositions.Managed startup pilots to validate new technologies relevant to our business and identify potential M&A opportunities

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  Startup Réseau

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Startup Mentor

  Provide guidance to startups

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  TiE Bangalore

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Startup Mentor

  Mentoring early stage startups with their growth strategy & insights on the GTM

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  Carrier

  May 2022 - now

  Digital Innovation Leader

  Developed the vision, and strategy for the Ideation framework to innovate new products and services, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within the company.Strong program management experience in digital transformation driving initiatives for product innovation across IOT Platforms, Shared Services (Cyber, Cloud Infrastructure), AI Governance, Responsible AI, Gen AI, Finance Transformation, Fintech, and others with business domain knowledge in smart buildings, HVAC Digital, Refrigeration and Fire & Security. Championed 30+ innovation projects and oversaw resources and budgets, seeking new opportunities with strategic partners or alliances to support disruptive innovation.Scaled the Innovation Charter globally across Mexico, EU, USA, and China Hubs in 18 months with a robust engagement with emerging startups, conducting hackathons, and industry connects.Drive the global ideation pipeline for emerging technologies like Gen AI to test new digital capabilities and deloy these solutions. Show less