Venkesh Agarwal

Experience

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  Global Education Mentorship

  May 2020 - Jul 2021

  Business Development Associate

  • Evaluated the customer segment and leveraged data analysis skills to revitalize marketing strategies and capitalize on new opportunities.• Led the marketing strategy and incorporated digital platforms to improve the online presence to expand market reach.• Collaborated cross-functionally to set strategic goals and objectives ensuring alignment with organizational vision that resulted in improved KPIs and goal achievement by 15%.

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  Entrepreneurship Cell SoME MITWPU

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Founding Member and VP
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  SAE MITWPU Collegiate Branch

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  Chairperson

  • Led a team of 25 talented students. • Spearheaded efforts to establish robust industry-academia relations in collaboration with SAE India. • Fostered meaningful partnerships, by bridging the gap between academia and the industry, facilitating valuable knowledge exchange and creating opportunities.

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  Cozy

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Business Strategy - Supply Chain

  • Leveraged data analysis, and visualization skills to deliver valuable insights and innovative solutions to stakeholders.• Identified and capitalized on new business expansion opportunities, resulting in increased revenue and market presence.• Managed a diverse portfolio of 10+ suppliers and clients independently, ensuring smooth communication, timely deliveries, and high customer satisfaction.

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  Jendamark Automation

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Project Management Intern

  • Managed motor line assembly projects using agile methodologies, created work-breakdown structures, and demonstrated hands-on skills on MS Projects, JIRA, and Smartsheet. Achieved a 12% cost reduction by scaling operations, resource, and process optimization.• Spearheaded the implementation of collaborative robots (DOBOT) across 20+ industrial applications, revolutionizing assembly line solutions to precisely meet the rigorous automation requirements of leading OEMs.• Spearheaded extensive and holistic research and development (R&D) activities in the domain of Industry 4.0, specifically emphasizing a human-centric approach to drive innovation, enhance user experience, and align technology with human needs and capabilities. Show less

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  Duke University Pratt School of Engineering

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  Graduate Assistant - Office of MEM Leadership Graduate Assistant - Student Engagement and Support

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
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  3rd Rock Essentials

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Student Consultant

  • Led a cross-functional team on research and development, marketing strategy, budgeting, and product launch strategy.• Developed comprehensive project plan encompassing scope, schedule, risks, resources, resulting in on-time product launch.• Achieved 29% performance improvement through lifecycle analysis, by reducing the content of polymer and adding silver oxide to improve the anti-microbial properties of the product.