Suraj Varma

Suraj Varma

Research Assistant - Project Management

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Melbourne based Start-up Consultant and Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • RMIT University

      2011 - 2011
      Graduate Diploma Sustainable Energy Distinction
    • Amrita School Of Engineering

      2004 - 2008
      BTech Mechanical Engineering
    • RMIT University

      2009 - 2010
      MEng International Automotive Engineering High Distinction
  • Experience

    • Deakin University

      Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
      Research Assistant - Project Management
    • Deakin University

      Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
      Research Assistant - Life Cycle Assessment
    • Tata Motors

      Mar 2012 - May 2014
      Manager - Noise & Vibration Refinement (Project Engineer)
    • The Big Smoke – Belleford Group Pty Ltd

      May 2014 - May 2016
      Freelance Writer
    • Melbourne Bike Cabs

      Jun 2014 - now
      Co-Founder

      Mainly involved in Operations & Marketing Strategy which includes Service Design, Business Development, Social Media & Digital Marketing

    • Consultant / Self-Employed

      Oct 2015 - now
      Consultant

      My specialty is in offering startup consultation and strategic advice to businesses in their 'early business days' - ideation stage onwards. Typically such businesses are bootstrapped with limited budget. So not only do they require disruptive and organic tactics to get started, I also guide them to adopt cost-effective sustainable business practices that will help them get through their early stages smoothly & build their business on a strong foundation.Preview of Work(1) User Experience Design for new idea (digital services) validation using Sketch/Adobe Illustrator + InVision prototyping; User Testing of websites, mobile apps to recommend design change suggestions for better usability and user experience. (2) Business Design - Costing, Market Research & Benchmarking, Operations, DesignIndustries - Design & Branding, Food & Beverages, Consultation Services & Therapy Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Suraj Varma
      Popular Engineer - Project Integration NVH Department, Engineering Research Centre, Tata Motors Limited Jan 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Researcher - Sustainable Transport Systems (Heavy Electric Vehicles)

      Issued by Beyond Zero Emissions on Jun 2011
      Beyond Zero EmissionsAssociated with Suraj Varma