Ajit B (AJ) Visionary Digital Transformation Leader

Experience

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  Pace Institute

  Jan 1995 - Mar 1995

  Jr. Faculty
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  Virtual Graphics Pvt. Ltd. (A Digital Design Studio)

  Jan 1996 - Jun 2000

  Key Achievements: Converted a 3 people IT Training Institute into a full fledged Digital Design Agency - Client Interaction, Designing Graphics, Designing - Maintained Web Sites (Visualization/Layout/Design)- Created Film/NonFilm CD/VCD/Audio Cassettes Inlays/Posters- Worked on Commercial Animations, Packaging, Brochures & Catalogs

  • Sr. Graphic Designer / Web Designer

    Jan 1998 - Jun 2000

  • Graphic Designer

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
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  Unitek Information Systems

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

  Sr. Web Designer & Developer
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  Lionbridge

  Jun 2002 - Nov 2002

  Sr. Web Developer
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  Unitek Information Systems

  Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

  Creative Head & Project Manager

  - Worked on Software & Application Development, Web, Multimedia, epaper / elearning, Print, Packaging- Managed multiple projects and clients across several locations- Managed a team of creative designers - Conducted trainings and demos for Clients and team

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  DB Associates (London)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Director of Development

  - Setup an IT offshore business unit for this UK based investor – - Performed business development duties along with planning and Implementation (for IT sector & IT Projects) – - Managed complete client accounts (for NGO based financial projects)

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  LearningMate

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

  Manager of Projects

  - Managed multiple e-learning projects and key customer accounts to ensure profitability and customer retention- Managed a diverse team of Project Managers, creative designers and developers to deliver projects successfully- Created user requirements documents such as functional and technical specifications- Provided technical solutions to Clients- Managed stakeholders at all levels- Created Reports and Dashboards for Management SteerCos

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  DW Web Services, Seattle, USA

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2022

  Creative & Development Head

  - Designed & implemented web (mainly CMSs WordPress/ Social media solutions for various clients.- Was the very few people to work on WordPress as early as 2006 Feb from India.- Reviewed team members deliverables for quality compliance- Handled a team of 14 Freelancers spread across regions (USA, Brazil, India.)

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  Datacomp Web Technologies India Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Creative & Media Consultant

  Was requested to work as consultant and advisor by CEO for couple of months to streamline their Digital Projects:- Worked with the Head of Marketing and creative team on Web Projects / Software Wizards / Conceptualize & Code Mini Websites. Marketing and Sales Print & Digital Media Collaterals- Provided complete CMS solutions for web projects- Worked on technologies such as, HTML5, CSS3, FBML, WordPress, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, JS, WEB 2.0

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  HB Design Mumbai

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Head - Digital Solutions

  - Headed the Digital Solutions division for this award winning media agency- Worked on creative UI/UX Design, Web & Multimedia Projects - Managed web projects from requirements to end deliverables - Trained and mentored design team members - Established and standardised design processes and guidelines - Expanded company strength with more skill sets to offer wider array of services - Expanded client base by offering innovative servicesProjects worked on :-- Mini/Micro Sites/ Digital responsive newsletters (worldwide/huge target audience) for Fortune 100 clients.- AJAX Live Web Based Dashboards for PCMMi purposes- HTML5, CSS3, FBML, Wordpress, AJAX, PHP, MySQL, JS, WEB 2.0- CMS Content Management Systems: Initialization, Customization, Implementation as per client wireframes Show less

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  AllSport Co. Getty Images

  May 2019 - now

  Contract Photographer

  - Passion converted to Part Time Career- Action Event Sports Commercial Editorial PhotographerCovered Amateur Asia Pacific Golf Championship 2019, Shanghai China- In 2020, I was already assigned to cover Olympics in Japan, UEFA championship, and many more such renowned events worldwide.

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  Various Artist - Event Companies

  Jan 2023 - now

  Chief Digital Strategist / Creative Head

  Designed and executed creative strategies for global celebrities and enterprises, improving engagement metrics by over 25%.Delivered strategic branding and multimedia campaigns, including album promotions, short films, and digital launches.Implemented AI-powered creative workflows, cutting costs and time while boosting innovation in production pipelines.

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  Working for MikaSingh / Music&Sound

  Jan 2023 - now

  Digital Head / Creative Producer

  Currently Working with very well know Film CelebrityCreative Director/ Producer for short content on Instagram reviews on Bollywood, complete start to finished packaging of the REEL, setup to shoot to editing.Handling All Types of Digital Media & Social Media Artwork Outputs also includes Photoshoots (passion Photographer) etc. New Album / Single, posters. Complete process towards single song release. YouTube Videos, Instagram/ Spotify/ etc.