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Karan Das

Applied: PMRank #28 of 45 PM applicantssquad_5@pg27.mesaschool.cono phone found23_karan_das.pdf
PM
42
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SPM
44
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PM rubric (applied role)42.0 / 100Below the line

CriterionScoreWeightPointsEvidenceRationale
PM-1 Hands-on logistics operations experience2/530%12Developed forecasting models for inventory optimization across NBFC, Retail, and Construction clientsShows only adjacent analytics exposure in supply chain forecasting with no direct hands-on logistics operations experience.
PM-2 Builds from observed pain; peers adopt it3/520%12Designed and automated an AI-driven lead pipeline integrating Apollo.io and Zoho CRM with Python scrapers; reduced lead enrichment time from 34 hours to 20 minutesDemonstrates an automation tool built primarily for internal or personal workflow optimization without documented peer adoption.
PM-3 Sole ownership with no layer in between3/520%12Built a Qlik Sense monitoring ecosystem for 500 apps integrating 25 data sources; automated QA validation, eliminating manual interventionOwned specific features and analytical systems within an established enterprise structure reporting to seniors and VPs.
PM-4 Discovery directly with operators1/515%3noneContains no evidence of conducting discovery or user research with frontline operators.
PM-5 Candour: kills, post-mortems, owning what went wrong1/515%3nonePresents a success-only narrative with no mention of kills, post-mortems, or owned failures.

SPM rubric (other role)44.0 / 100Below the line

CriterionScoreWeightPointsEvidenceRationale
SPM-1 Hands-on logistics operations experience1/525%5noneThe CV shows no hands-on logistics operations experience or work directly within logistics operations.
SPM-2 Senior-most owner, no one above them in the function3/525%15Directed event design and delegate experience for premium formats including a Dubai yacht networking eventOwned a specific scope and deliverables at an early-stage startup, but there is no evidence of leading an entire function as the senior-most owner.
SPM-3 Turns fixes into standing practice3/520%12Administered AWS-based analytics servers; implemented an uptime tracking framework, improving stability for global clientsBuilt and implemented frameworks adopted by the organization, but there is no evidence the practices operate independently of their presence.
SPM-4 Judgement under pressure, stated plainly1/515%3noneThe CV presents a success-only narrative with no mention of hard calls, trade-offs, or failures.
SPM-5 Grows people who then get promoted3/515%9trained 2 junior analysts, reducing ramp-up time by 50%Trained junior team members with positive ramp-up results, but no promotion outcomes are named.

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Marketing & Product Strategist | AI-Driven Growth & Automation | Founding Team – The Venio
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EXPERIENCE
Delegate Maestro & Al Strategist (Founding Team)
The Venio 08/2025 - 10/2025 Bengaluru
Directed event design and delegate experience for premium formats
including a Dubai yacht networking event; coordinated 10 vendors
and negotiated ₹5L vendor savings and ₹50K per-person travel
savings
Designed and automated an AI-driven lead pipeline integrating
Apollo.io and Zoho CRM with Python scrapers; reduced lead
enrichment time from 34 hours to 20 minutes
Built invite lists of 5001,000 HNIs/UHNIs for Dubai Ascent and Off-
Menu; executed personalized outreach to 200 prospects, converting
5 high-value delegates for a 25-member cohort
Defined success KPIs for delegate satisfaction, sponsor deliverables,
and P&L alignment with The Venio's IP-led luxury event strategy
Consolidated multi-event data across verticals F&B, hospitality, family
offices) through automation scripts, building the foundation for AI-
based lead scoring
Al Engineering Senior Analyst
Accenture 07/2020 - 12/2022 Bengaluru
Developed forecasting models for inventory optimization across NBFC,
Retail, and Construction clients
Built a Qlik Sense monitoring ecosystem for 500 apps integrating 25
data sources; automated QA validation, eliminating manual
intervention
Lowered web app reload time by 25% via compression algorithms,
improving UX and bounce rates
Administered AWS-based analytics servers; implemented an uptime
tracking framework, improving stability for global clients
Oversaw weekly meetings with Directors/VPs, cutting open
deliverables from 30 to under 5; trained 2 junior analysts, reducing
ramp-up time by 50%
Received 'STAR Award' for practice-building and cross-team
innovation, and promoted from Analyst to Senior Analyst
INTERNSHIPS
Business Analytics Intern
AWE Funds 06/2024 - 12/2024 Gurgaon
Designed dashboards for 150 LPs segmented by geography and
engagement probability, improving investor targeting precision
Automated enrichment of LP datasets using APIs and outreach tools,
achieving 90% accuracy and saving significant manual time
Conducted market research and impact-investment thesis
development across more than 10 sectors; co-built LP scoring models
supporting investment pipeline prioritization
Business Analytics Intern
BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions 12/2019 - 07/2020 Bengaluru
Built an interactive Qlik Sense dashboard for the senior leadership of a
major Indian NBFC, reducing reporting turnaround time by 85%
through systematized daily data refreshes
Developed a Python React.js web app for a global electronics client's
marketing division, improving campaign visibility and analytics access
for over 200 internal users
Optimized backend and pipeline performance, cutting data latency by
60% and ensuring 100% QA-verified accuracy across all data layers
SUMMARY
Marketing and product management professional
with 2.5 years of experience driving business
impact through automation, analytics, and
strategic execution. At Accenture, built
forecasting systems and automated workflows
that improved operational efficiency across
enterprise clients. At The Venio, designed AI-
driven marketing processes and event
automation frameworks that streamlined
acquisition and performance. Combines
analytical depth with startup agility, well-suited
for growth, product, and strategy-driven roles.
CERTIFICATIONS
Google Ads Search
Google Ads Display
Google Analytics
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
Fundamentals
HubSpot Inbound Marketing
SEMrush SEO Crash Course
SKILLS
Marketing & Growth
Apollo.io, HubSpot, Mailchimp, ClickFunnels,
Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google Analytics,
SEO/SEM, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming
Frog, GTM, Growth Campaigns, A/B Testing,
STP, Funnel Optimization, CACLTV
Modeling
Product & Analytics
Python, R, SQL, MS Excel, Google BigQuery,
MS Power BI, Qlik Sense, KNIME, Selenium,
API Automation, React.js, Node.js, Figma,
Agile/Scrum, PRD Writing, Sprint Planning,
Roadmapping, Server Administration, QA
Statistical & Analytical Methods
Data Viz., EDA, Forecasting, Regression,
ANOVA, Time Series Analysis, ARIMA,
Markov Analysis, Data Modeling, Hypothesis
Testing, Inferential Statistics, Web Scraping
Collaboration
Jira, Confluence, Trello, Zoho Suite, MS
Teams, Slack, Stakeholder Management,
Strategic Ops, Process Optimization, 01
Thinking
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EDUCATION
PGDM (Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation)
XLRI Jamshedpur 2023 - 2025
B. Tech (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Manipal Institute of Technology 2016 - 2020
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
XLRI Jamshedpur
• LifeStride Brand Management) Established GTM & omnichannel
strategy for a new orthopaedic supplement; achieved 68% market
penetration
• Pepperfry Strategic Marketing) Executed decision-framework
analysis; implemented a marketing plan that decreased OpEx by 50%,
driving profitability
• GoPro Consumer Behavior) Increased engagement by 30% and UGC
conversions by 3 through behavioral segmentation and targeted
strategies
• GoGoGrandparent Digital Marketing) Built Google Ads SEO 
retargeting funnel; lifted conversions by 10% and reduced CPC by 18% via
optimized copy and A/B tests
• ShippyGo Product Management) Defined product roadmap for a
logistics SaaS platform, prioritized features using Agile, and managed Jira
sprints; created user stories and Figma wireframes, enhancing design and
increasing sprint velocity by 20%
• Fusion Flavors Product-Market Fit) Established a blended tea
product with 67% gross margins; validated on growth, repeatability,
profitability
DISSERTATION
MIT Manipal
A relationship between global population and energy usage
Authored a research paper analyzing the relationship between global
population and energy consumption; projected global energy demand
until 2050 using a polynomial regression model
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Senior Executive, DARVIX XLRI Co-led national analytics contest
₹2L prize, 1000 participants); directed Power BI workshop for 500
attendees; created Excel-based gamified strategy modules
• Co-Founder, MotoManipal MIT Co-built India’s first student-led
electric super bike; raised ₹8L sponsorships, managed ₹12L in
purchases; won 6 national awards for innovation and design
• Executive Member, ESoM MIT Led digital content; scaled
engagement 10x; organized Enterpriser summit 500 attendees)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Shristi Prabhat NGO Provided free math coaching to 50
underprivileged students; carried out rural inclusion surveys
• Music Performed in Limca Book of Records’ largest Guitar ensemble
5406 guitarists)
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Selected for Unilever Change Makers
Foundation School (2023)
Scored 98.97 percentile (XAT), 98.54
percentile (CAT – VARC), AIR 763 (CMAT)
Achieved International Rank 101 in National
Science Olympiad (SOF)
Secured 99.72 percentile in Language
Conventions (National Problem-Solving
Assessment)
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Assamese
INTERESTS
Chess
Football
Writing
Guitar
Travelling •