Sundeep Kotha

Experience

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  Comint Systems and Solutions Pvt Ltd

  Dec 2009 - Feb 2011

  Application Support Engineer

  Sales, Support and Troubleshooting of Medical ERP software.

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  Kantar

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2016

  Developed templates, conducted need scope analysis, and utilized forecasting tools to predict market trends. Collaborated with global reports team to curate client presentations, emphasizing the incorporation of pertinent data.Engaged with need scope analysis, delivering in-depth market assessments and positioning insights to clients. Partneredwith retail clientele, offering volume forecasting insights to inform business decisions.Deliverables Highlights -● Pioneered template creation, elevating the efficiency and standardization of analytical processes.● Championed client-specific presentations, ensuring accurate and actionable insights that drove informed decision-making.● Delivered transformative solutions through exhaustive market analyses, facilitating clients in identifying andreaching target audience. Show less

  • Project Lead

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Senior Analyst

    Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
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  MetrixLab

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Associate Project Manager

  Served as primary liaison for global stakeholders, overseeing diverse category projects and imparting expertise on researchdesign focused on product innovation and tailored surveys. Adhered strictly to client specifications, ensuring timely deliverablesthrough proactive resource management. Directed and mentored team of five, instilling best practices and principles of effectiveproject management.Deliverables Highlights - ● Garnered Best Employee of the Month accolade for six consecutive months.● Integrated client requirements with project deliverables, cementing reputation for reliability and expertise.● Elevated team productivity and efficiency through hands-on guidance and mentoring. Show less

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  Kantar

  Feb 2018 - May 2021

  Pioneered and executed new business setups, guiding teams through project execution while monitoring performance metrics. Conducted regular performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and commendation to foster team member skill enhancement. Managed daily operations including client relationships, sample management, and fieldoversight. Oversaw end-client financial interactions, encompassing billing, invoicing, and other monetary concerns.Deliverables Highlights - ● Orchestrated sizable project migration involving over 80 projects from foreign accounts to Indian counterparts.● Devised and implemented structured migration approach, covering essential documentation, team training, andclient communication.● Played key role in ensuring seamless migration process, culminating in timely completion within six months,drawing commendation from senior management.● Recognized as a Top Performer of the Year in 2018 for exemplary contributions. Show less

  • Senior Lead Project Manager

    Apr 2020 - May 2021

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
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  Ugam

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  Global Project Manager

  Directed kick-off meetings, involving Sales, Ops, Vendors, and Data Analysts, to establish project scope. Engaged actively with Ops, Client, and Internal teams to meet client expectations, ensuring rigorous quality testing before project launch. Managed end-to-end fieldwork, commissioning vendors, launching surveys, and monitoring completion, emphasizing punctual execution through accurate IR/LOI/Partials data. Partnered with cross-functional teams, focusing ondata-driven insights to address core business issues and develop solutions.Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated multi-country project experiencing setbacks due to team unfamiliarity with system.● Orchestrated turnaround strategy, identifying challenges and formulating solutions through collaborative team assessment.● Maintained transparent communication, updating clients and stakeholders daily, resulting in heightened client satisfaction with project realignment. Show less

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  Nielsen

  Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

  Project Manager (MMM)

  Led business stakeholder interactions to assess project requirements and determine cost estimations. Organized and chaired kick-off meetings to define project scope, involving diverse stakeholders from Sales, CS, Client, Ops, and Vendors.Oversaw end-to-end project delivery, encompassing Sales, Client Director, Brand Team, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, Scripting, Sampling, Vendors & Ops team.Instituted rigorous documentation practices covering commissioning stage, SOW, data inputs, questionnaire design, sampling specifications, data handling, client repositories, risk logs, and financial tracking. Maintained continuous communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project scope deviations, timeline impacts, cost variations, and overall performance.Managing a team of 6 members on their Project Assignments, Troubleshooting, Risk Assessment and Escalations, learning & development, sharing knowledge and helping them to attain their objectives.Deliverables Highlights - ● Navigated challenges from FCMG Client Phase 1 and implemented key learnings to streamline Phase 2 execution in a multi-category project across India.● Devised and executed strategic plan, ensuring parallel operations across categories without compromising deliverable timelines or resource allocation.● Spearheaded daily tracking of team tasks, leading to on-time delivery and meeting set expectations.● Received commendation from clients for exceptional timeline and deliverable management throughout project. Show less

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  Walr

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Walr is a data creation partner unifying smart technology and thoughtful expertise to drive our customers' growth. Our proprietary tech solution, the Walr Platform, truly simplifies the research process. It combines the best of survey design and panel management with state-of-the-art data collection, analysis, and reporting. Our innovative platform provides customers with the most intuitive and efficient market research solution.