Gaurav Verma

Experience

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  Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

  Jul 1991 - Mar 2000

  Chief Manager

  Was part of the Modernisation team which was responsible for all new technology developments in the Times of India Group.- Launched the first Internet editions of the group – economictimes.com and timesofindia.com in 1996. I was handling complete technology and integration.- Implemented the India Portal – Indiatimes.com in 1999.- Launched 8888 (now 58888) SMS shortcode in 2002. This was the first common shortcode service of the country.

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  Times Internet Limited

  Apr 2000 - Jul 2020

  Asst Vice President

  Head of Service Delivery, Product & Technology and Presales for Times Mobile. This includes studying clients' processes and creating solutions around those on mobile platforms which include SMS, Web, WAP, IVRS, OBD and Custom Apps. This involves scoping the project, identifying suitable vendors & related technologies, integration with clients, vendors and operators; and ensuring customer delight.Have been in various roles, notably:- Business and Product Head of mobile portal ‘FOLLO’ covering celebrities across Web, WAP, App and IVR (http://follo.co.in)- Head Products and Alliances (Indiatimes Mobile)- Business Head of Timescity.com, the city-specific portal of Indiatimes- Head of Technology and Webmaster for Times of India, Economic Times and Indiatimes websites Show less

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  Deepmindz Innovations

  Jul 2021 - now

  VP, Partnerships & Alliances