Rajan Thambehalli

Rajan Thambehalli

Technical & Project Development Executive

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder at Qwizzeria | Events and Innovating marketing strategies for brands and start-ups

  • Education

    • Sports Management Worldwide

      2008 - 2008
      Diploma Cricket Management

      The Cricket Management Course is an 8 week online course that offers cutting edge theories on how to develop a career in professional and amateur cricket. The Cricket Management Course will cover issues including Cricket Team Operations, Cricket Club Management, Talent Identification, Team Sponsorship, Umpiring,Circket Academies, Twenty 20 Cricket, IPL, and the business of running a cricket club and other essential tools of modern administrators of professional and amateur cricket clubs.

    • New Horizon

      1990 - 1998
      Schooling
    • EPFL

      2009 - 2009
      Masters Sports Technology and Administration

      Activities and Societies: Core Study modules involves five main subjects: Sports Technology, Sports Management and Economics, Sports Sociology, Sports Law and Sports Medicine ** The MSA is a postgraduatesport management programme providing scientific, multidisciplinary and practical knowledge to current andfuture sports managers. The MSA programme is held in Lausanne, Olympic Capital, and is endorsed by theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC).**Team project with World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) for the topic "Global Analysis of World Sporting goods Federations and to recommend re-structure" under the supervision of… Show more ** The MSA is a postgraduatesport management programme providing scientific, multidisciplinary and practical knowledge to current andfuture sports managers. The MSA programme is held in Lausanne, Olympic Capital, and is endorsed by theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC).**Team project with World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) for the topic "Global Analysis of World Sporting goods Federations and to recommend re-structure" under the supervision of Robbert dekock, Secretary General of WFSGI.**Personal Project with International Tennis Federation on wheelchair tyres. Project involves " The study of wheelchair performance from an athlete's point of view and try to establish the performance criteria of the tyres for different surfaces" Show less

    • R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore

      2002 - 2006
      BE Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: RV Quiz Corp Studied Chemical Engineering

  • Experience

    • AkzoNobel

      Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
      Technical & Project Development Executive

      ● Responsible for the technical projects in powder coatings for IT projects and furniture (IKEA)● Analysis of raw materials for cost effectiveness and property testing ● Resource management and Project monitoring, tracking KPI's● Preparing technical specifications, project test reports and negotiations with clients● Handled research projects in collaboration with clients from the US, Europe, Australia and Asia

    • International Tennis Federation

      Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
      Intern

      Analysis of different surfaces in Tennis – Synthetic and Natural, Measurement of slip resistance (friction) on different types of surfaces, Testing two slip measuring devices on various surfaces, Data Recording in the form of readings and videos and making a comparative performance study of the two devices, Recommendations to devise a test method to calculate slip resistance

    • Individual Freelancer

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2017
      Project Manager and Consultant

      As a freelance project manager and consultant, I have undertaken responsibilities in assisting individual clients and firms on feasibility study, project conception, project strategies, research analysis and project execution. The services are provided depending on the scope of the project and requirements. While many of the projects are from sports industry, my clientele include from manufacturing sector, financial services, performing arts, travel industry, online magazines, photography, restaurants and educational institutions. Contact rajantr@gmail.com for more information. Show less

    • RTR Solutions

      Jan 2010 - now
      Event and Sports Consultant
    • Nussli Switzerland

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Project Manager for Commonwealth Games 2010

      ● Costing and finance planning of the project, requirement analysis and RFP drafting● Project Portfolio management, Managing sub-contractors and leading a team ● Supervising accreditations and operations for 7 venues/stadiums● Project Delivery scheduling and planning, tracking KPI's and periodic reporting. ● Managing logistics for import and export of equipment ● Finance management - invoicing and payments tracking

    • IMG

      Mar 2011 - May 2011
      Project Manager - Operations and Delivery

      ● Venue and personnel management at locations - Indore and Kochi● Project coordination with international stakeholders ● Delivery scheduling, planning, co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedbacks and reports● Information management, controlling and reporting

    • Tenvic Sports

      Jun 2011 - Nov 2012
      Consultant - Project Management

      Tenvic Sports, India (May’12 – November’12) (June’11 – September’11)● Pipeline Management, Strategy planning of various sports projects for youth development● Architecting the education program including content formation and management● Careful evaluation of project requirements, objectives and timelines

    • Infostrada Sports

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2014
      Contributor - Athletes Biography Research Project

      Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for London Olympics 2012Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for Sochi Olympics 2014Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for Glasgow CWG 2012

    • Qatar Olympic Committee

      Sept 2011 - Jan 2012
      Associate - Planning & Project Management - Arab Games 2011

      ● Policy and procedure planning for issue management and event contingency● Successful implementation of the issue management system● Tracking issues, KPI's and coordination with 14 directorates● Operational planning for the Main Operations Centre (MOC), monitoring of the 14 directorates● Knowledge management and post event reporting and documentation

    • IMG

      Mar 2012 - May 2012
      Project Manager - Operations and Delivery

      ● Venue and personnel management at locations - Jaipur● Project coordination with international stakeholders ● Delivery scheduling, planning, co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedbacks and reports● Information management, controlling and reporting

    • Shriya Consultancy

      Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
      Associate Project Manager

      ● Assessing the status of multinational companies prior to seeking financial approvals from banks ● Developing project reports based on contracts, sales revenues, balance sheets, procurement, exports and manufacturing processes.● Project risk and opportunity estimation for the interested parties

    • Cricket Switerland

      Jun 2013 - Feb 2018
      Head of Sponsorship and Publicity

      ● Executive Committee Member - sponsorship and publicity (including online communications)● Project consultant on marketing strategy for 'Cricket on Ice' 2015 - a unique event on St. Moritz lake● Secured a deal for the title sponsor for the 2014 & 2017 national league tournament ● Committee member on implementing policies and in re-branding of the Federation (2013 & 2014) ● Digital Media Evaluation, Event Sponsorship Evaluation and preparing communication material ● Liaison with external media agencies and negotiating deals with potential sponsors for annual cricket season Show less

    • TEDxZurich

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2023
      Speaker Relations & Coaching
    • Individual Client

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
      FIFA Project Research

      • Information gathering for history of African football• Coordination with the FIFA documentation team• Documentation of the gathered information (textual and pictorial) in a schematic manner

    • IMG London

      Mar 2014 - May 2014
      Project Manager - OPERATIONS and DELIVERY

      ● Venue and delivery management at locations - New Delhi● Venue audits, contingency planning, maintain close relationships with host associations ● Event Planning and co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Responsible for match day operations● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedback and reports● Preparing Knowledge Transfer documents and event reporting

    • Newly Swissed

      Oct 2014 - now
      Freelance Reporter and Writer
    • Qwizzeria

      Nov 2014 - now
      Founder

      B2B Platform Creation: Successfully developed a B2B platform for quizzes in Switzerland.Strategic Pillars: Led initiatives across GATHER, RESEARCH, DELIVER, MANAGE, and INNOVATE - the five core pillars of Qwizzeria.Client Engagement: Supported start-ups, pubs, restaurants, brands, and non-profit organisations in marketing their products, team activities, and ideas effectively.Event Conceptualization: Designed and executed engaging events for corporate clients.Brand Positioning: Enhanced positioning and branding through knowledge-driven events.Content Management: Curated and managed content to meet client-specific needs.Membership Management: Oversaw individual client memberships, focusing on project implementation for growth and retention.Social Media Strategy: Developed promotional content for social media to complement and amplify Qwizzeria’s initiatives.Training and Development: Monitored new training methods, customizing content to align with project goals.Presentation Skills: Created clear, concise presentations and simplified complex data.Educational Material: Prepared comprehensive knowledge materials, including booklets, video highlights, and written summaries.Event Hosting: Hosted events, managed social media engagement, and publicized events effectively.Notable Clients: Collaborated with prominent clients such as Google Switzerland, ETH Zurich, EY Zurich, Swiss Re, FIFA Museum, Deloitte, Helvetiq, BTI AG, KV Zurich, Unit8, Coca-Cola Switzerland, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, Novartis, PartnerRe, AK 60, and AISTS. Show less

    • Curricooler

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
      Mentor

      Conceptualization of e-learning module for Sports Management Strategic consulting to develop business and partnerships

    • Swiss Quiz Association (Schweizer Quiz Verband)

      Dec 2018 - now
      Vice President

      Swiss Quiz Association is a registered body responsible for promoting quizzes in Switzerland.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advertising and Society

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Apr 2015
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    • Project Management Associate

      IPMA Switzerland
      Feb 2014
    • Cricket Management

      Sports Management Worldwide
      May 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Speaker Relations

      Issued by TEDxZurich on Oct 2014
      TEDxZurichAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli
    • Davis Cup Semi-finals

      Issued by Swiss Tennis on Sept 2014
      Swiss TennisAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli
    • Race Control, Accreditation, Venue Management

      Issued by IRONMAN on Jul 2014
      IRONMANAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli
    • Ticketing and Stage

      Issued by TEDxZurich on Oct 2013
      TEDxZurichAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli
    • Transportation - Zürich Airport

      Issued by European Youth Olympic Festival on Jan 2015
      European Youth Olympic FestivalAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli
    • Opening Ceremony and Medal Ceremony

      Issued by Special Olympics on May 2015
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Rajan Thambehalli