Devanshu Kaithwas

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Teaching Assistant

  Project developer, Researcher and Teaching assistantship experience during M.Tech.

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  KMC PVT LTD

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

  ● Led and managed a team of 5 engineers for the R&D Innovation division.● Provided design direction on products, parts, and components used in industrialknitting machines and other applications● Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of products,components, parts, assemblies● Drafted performance requirements for engineering projects and productdevelopment● Collaborated with engineers and required personnel to resolve systemmalfunctions implement operating protocols and provide necessary technicalinformation Show less

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  Stringz lifestyle Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Co-Founder

  ● Structured a platform for users to interact and find their partner via Geo-location Matching algorithm & niche dating● Introduced a platform with different types of dating via Chat, Video Calls & Managed Meetings● Developed a user base of 900 in a span of 3 months

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  Rapido - India's Largest Bike Taxi

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2021

  Zonal Head - P&L and Operations

  Shouldered the responsibility of:● Operations and P&L of 30 cities in 4 categories.● Growth and P&L for Central, West & North India● Launch and Expansion of Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities● Retention Metrics of Customers & Driving Partners● Process Automation● Online & Offline marketing campaigns.● Took responsibility for Product Management & requirements of the Ops dept.● Expansion in 6 Tier-2 Cities & 30+ Tier-3 cities.● Handled & executed growth in multiple categories like Bike Taxi, food delivery andAuto. Show less

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  GLG

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2024

  Independent Consultant

  Subject Matter Expert - Logistics / Supply chain / Last Mile Delivery / E commerce / 3PL / Hyperlocal / Shared Mobility / EV Ops

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  Shadowfax

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  Associate Director - P&L and Operations

  Lead the Login & Community Management:● Operations and P&L for Hyperlocal category.● Responsible for login & retention of driver-partners.● Surge Management & Process Improvement.● Structured Category Business, Policy Framework, Operations & Strategy.● Expansion of Login Management in different verticals.● Handled & executed growth in hyperlocal deliveries for various clients.● Leading the attrition management.● Improvement in login pattern of various partner segmentation.● Initiatives for better connect, engagement, handholding & retention. Show less

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  Dunzo

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  Director

  ● Collaborating with a team of 25+ managers and supervisors and 150+ employees to run supply operations & cost optimizations on CPT● Led cost optimization project to reduce monthly CPT by ~46% in a span of 6 months● Lead and mentor a team of operational managers, supervisors, and associates in the P&L and Operations departments.● Design and implement efficient and scalable processes for pickup, processing, packing, loading, and logistics operations to meet delivery commitments.● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Technology, Product, and Customer Support to enhance the overall delivery experience.● Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.● Assisting senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations from new OB to overall partner lifecycle on the platform● Leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements● Analyze data and trends to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ensure timely deliveries.● Build strong relationships with B2B partners, 3PL providers, and hyperlocal merchants to drive seamless operations and foster growth opportunities. Show less

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  Industrodrome

  May 2023 - now

  Co-Founder & CEO

  We are a industry launchpad, specializing in four verticals:● IndustroLearn - Providing industry-relevant training and career guidance● IndustroHire - Connecting talented students to companies● IndustroResearch - Contributing to open-source projects and communities● IndustroBuild - Building custom SW and HW solutions for the industry

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  ArthaNex

  Aug 2024 - now

  Founder & CEO

  An AI SaaS Platform for Algorithmic Back-testing and Market Sentiment Analysis.Product Strategy and AI-based testing algorithm creation