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SUDHAN Baskaran
Bengaluru, India
Turning User Insights Into Business Growth Strategies
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Turning User Insights Into Business Growth Strategies
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Here is an uncomfortable truth about traditional consulting. It tells you what to do. It tells you why you should do it. But it almost never tells you how to actually make it work in the real world , with real people, real constraints and real uncertainty. That gap between knowing and doing is where most strategies die. Traditional consulting has three critical blind spots and most businesses do not realize they are paying for advice that misses all three. Day 2 of this series breaks down exactly what those gaps are and why Design Thinking was built to close them. If you have ever received a consulting report that sat in a drawer and changed nothing ... this post is for you. Your business deserves more than a framework. It deserves a strategy built from what your users actually experience. That is what I do and the results speak for themselves. 📩 Explore my work or drop me a message. Let us find what your business is really missing. #DesignThinking #ConsultingInsights #BusinessStrategy #GrowthConsulting #Innovation #HumanCenteredDesign #IIMTrichy #StartupGrowth
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An educational breakdown of the Design Thinking framework — what it is, why it exists, the 5 stages, and the 4 pillars that make it work. Part of an ongoing series on how human-centred strategy drives better business outcomes. Used by IDEO, Stanford d.school, Apple, Airbnb and IBM — Design Thinking is not a trend. It is a structured methodology for solving the right problems the right way.
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Thangam Aval Mill had built a strong B2B reputation but was experiencing growth stagnation. Through deep user research we identified a significant and largely untapped B2C opportunity the business had never fully explored. Using the full design thinking framework — empathy mapping, journey mapping, buyer utility analysis, prototyping, and live customer testing — we redesigned the entire customer experience from entry to purchase. The real problem was not the product. It was the experience surrounding it. Narrow pathways, no price boards, confusing navigation, a single hidden QR code, and zero brand identity were silently pushing walk-in customers away. After prototyping and testing with real customers we achieved 70% customer adoption of the redesigned journey, reduced purchase time by 33%, drove 60% combo product uptake, and eliminated all navigation complaints post-redesign. A complete growth strategy roadmap and strategic cascade was delivered for sustainable B2C expansion.
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Most businesses solve the wrong problem brilliantly. Design Thinking exists to make sure you never do that. Before any strategy. Before any solution. Before any execution , you need to truly understand what problem you are actually solving and whose life it affects. That is what Design Thinking does. It is not a trend. It is not a buzzword. It is a structured way of thinking that the world's most innovative companies like IDEO, Apple, Airbnb, IBM use to build things people actually want. Day 1 of this series breaks down what Design Thinking really is — in plain language, no jargon. Save this. Share it with someone building something. And if your business is struggling to grow, losing customers quietly, or solving problems that keep coming back ,that is usually a sign the real problem has never been properly understood. That is exactly what I help businesses uncover. 📩 DM me or visit my profile to see how I have done it for real businesses. #DesignThinking #GrowthStrategy #BusinessConsulting #Innovation #StartupStrategy #CustomerExperience #IIM
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Zafrulla Rasheed
Bengaluru, India
Business Strategist | Management Consultant | Entreprenurial
Business Strategist | Management Consultant | Entreprenurial
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Workforce of the future
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Pillars of Transformation
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Business Transformation
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Hema B
Bengaluru, India
CBAP Certified Business Analyst and APMP Proposal Manager
CBAP Certified Business Analyst and APMP Proposal Manager
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Traffic Management Act Compliance for Street Works Noticing
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Business Analyst for multiple projects at a UK gas company
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Proposal: Digital Transformation at a Power Distribution Company
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Hubert Praveen A
Bengaluru, India
AI Leadership & Communication Coach | PMO Advisor
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Leading Large-Scale Digital Transformation Programs Audience: Organisations, executives and project/program leaders Role: Program Manager | Senior PMO Leader | Project Management Advisor Overview Over 20+ years in corporate technology and delivery leadership, I have led complex digital transformation, cloud migration and technology programs involving globally distributed teams, multiple stakeholders and significant business outcomes. My experience spans program management, PMO governance, stakeholder leadership, delivery strategy, financial management, risk management and team leadership. Leadership at Scale Led multi-year digital transformation and cloud migration programs valued at $15M+ Managed globally distributed cross-functional teams of 60+ FTE across development, QA, data migration and integrations Worked across Fixed Bid, Time & Material and Staff Augmentation delivery models Partnered with customers, vendors, investors and C-level executives to align delivery with business objectives Led teams and stakeholders across the US, UK, Taiwan and the Netherlands PMO & Program Governance I established and strengthened PMO governance frameworks focused on: Delivery quality and project management standards Resource allocation and utilisation Project health and performance tracking Risk, issue and escalation management Financial tracking and forecasting Executive reporting and stakeholder visibility Continuous process improvement I also led periodic project management audits and supported pre-sales and solutioning activities, including RFP responses, delivery strategies, estimations and project plans. Turning Data Into Better Decisions One of the key improvements I drove was the standardisation of project performance tracking through automated dashboards providing real-time visibility into: Earned Value | Defect Rates | KPIs | Project Health This strengthened lifecycle control and enabled proactive intervention, contributing to a 20% reduction in cost overruns. A Career Highlight I led the end-to-end configuration and deployment of Salesforce PaaS for the Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Modernization Solution (HELMS) for Washington State's Department of Health. The program involved 60+ global team members and delivered $11M in revenue. Leadership Philosophy Large transformation programs succeed through more than technology. They require clarity of purpose, disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, strong communication and leaders who can bring diverse teams together around a common outcome. My approach combines structured program management with practical, human-centered leadership. PMP® | CSM | PRINCE2® 20+ Years Corporate Experience | Program Management | PMO | Digital Transformation
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Communication Skills for Job Readiness Client: Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru Engagement: Offline / In-person Student Development Session Role: Leadership & Communication Coach Overview Delivered an interactive session for students at SVCE Bengaluru focused on developing the communication skills needed to transition successfully from college to the technology workplace. The session explored how strong communication complements technical capability and helps young professionals stand out in today's competitive job market. What the session covered Understanding Job Readiness Technical skills Professional communication Teamwork and collaboration Confidence, attitude and growth mindset Written Communication Professional emails and chat messages Technical documentation Bug reports and tickets Client communication Before-and-after examples of professional writing Verbal Communication Job interviews Team meetings and stand-ups Technical presentations Explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Non-Verbal Communication Body language and professional presence Eye contact Facial expressions Tone of voice Professional posture Communicating effectively in virtual meetings Practical Learning The session used real-world workplace scenarios to help students understand how communication affects professional credibility and career opportunities. A key interview scenario contrasted two technically capable candidates and demonstrated how voice, eye contact, posture, confidence and overall presence can influence interview outcomes. Key Message Technical skills can get you in the door. Communication skills can determine how far you go. The session encouraged students to start developing communication, confidence and professional presence before entering the workplace, rather than treating these as skills to learn later. My Role As a Leadership & Communication Coach with 20+ years of corporate experience, I connected workplace expectations with practical communication behaviours that students can immediately apply in interviews, presentations, team interactions and their first professional roles. Focus: Communication | Job Readiness | Leadership | Professional Presence | Career Development
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Live Webinar: The AI-Ready Leader — Leading & Communicating in the Age of AI I designed and delivered a 2-hour live interactive webinar titled "Leading & Communicating in the Age of AI: THE AI-READY LEADER" — helping professionals navigate the intersection of leadership, communication, and AI in today's corporate world. The central question I posed to participants: "AI can generate words. But can it build trust?" What the session covered: How to communicate with authenticity in an AI-driven workplace Using AI as a co-writer without losing your human voice Building trust through clarity and empathy Leading people through AI-driven change Making better decisions with AI-assisted thinking Practical frameworks for AI-powered communication Format: Live online, fully interactive — with polls, real-time exercises, and participant Q&A Audience: Mid to senior professionals, team leads, managers, and entrepreneurs Date: 12 August 2026 | 4:00 PM IST This session is part of my ongoing work helping professionals lead with purpose and communicate with impact — even as AI reshapes the way we work.
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From Networking to Visibility: An Entrepreneur's LinkedIn Branding Journey Client: Entrepreneur Program: Networking & Branding using LinkedIn Delivered through: Ready2Work Focus: Networking | Personal Branding | LinkedIn | Professional Visibility Overview Through Ready2Work, I coached an entrepreneur on using networking and LinkedIn branding more strategically to strengthen her professional visibility and create greater value from her network. The engagement focused on helping her understand that effective networking is not simply about meeting more people — it is about building meaningful professional relationships and communicating your value clearly. The Challenge Many entrepreneurs have strong expertise but struggle to translate that expertise into a visible and credible professional presence. The coaching focused on strengthening the connection between: Personal Brand → LinkedIn Presence → Networking → Professional Opportunities The Coaching Focus The program covered practical approaches to: Building a stronger professional brand Using LinkedIn more effectively Communicating expertise and value Improving professional visibility Networking with greater purpose Building meaningful business relationships Turning connections into opportunities Client Testimonial The entrepreneur shared her personal experience and the significant benefits she experienced after the coaching. Her testimony provides an authentic perspective on how structured guidance around Networking and LinkedIn Branding Blended with AI helped her approach her professional presence and networking more effectively. My Approach My coaching is built around a simple principle: Your expertise creates value. Your communication makes that value visible. Your network creates opportunities to share it. Rather than treating LinkedIn and networking as separate activities, I help professionals and entrepreneurs bring them together as part of a purposeful personal-brand strategy. Outcome The strongest measure of coaching impact is not what the coach says — it is what the client experiences. This testimonial provides direct client perspective on the value she gained from the coaching engagement. Leadership & Communication Coach | Networking & Personal Branding Coach | PMP® | CSM | PRINCE2® | 20+ Years Corporate Experience
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Varun Walekar
Bengaluru, India
AI Data Analyst | Power BI & Python | Automated Reports
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📊 Customer Churn Analysis Dashboard | Power BI Project Designed and developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to analyze customer churn for a banking dataset with over 9,900 customers. The primary objective was to identify key patterns and factors influencing customer attrition and deliver actionable insights to support effective retention strategies. 🔍 Key Features: Visualization of critical KPIs such as churn rate, account balance, and activity status Customer segmentation based on demographics and behavior Interactive filters for detailed comparison and analysis Clear insights into high-risk customer groups 📈 Impact: This project enhanced understanding of customer behavior and empowered stakeholders to make data-driven decisions to reduce churn and improve customer engagement. Tools Used: Power BI, DAX,Data Visualization
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I built an AI-powered Data Analyst that turns raw CSV, Excel, or SQL data into executive-ready insights. ✅ Automatic EDA & outlier detection ✅ Visual charts & insights ✅ Executive PDF report ✅ Business recommendations ✅ Voice-based summaries This isn’t a dashboard — it’s an AI analyst for founders and teams who want fast decisions. 🎥 Watch the demo video 📩 Message me “AI Analyst” for access or a custom build #AI #DataAnalytics #Automation #BusinessIntelligence #Streamlit
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Built something I'm pretty proud of — Data Detective An AI-powered anomaly investigation tool that turns dry data analysis into a noir detective case. Under the hood: → Claude + 14 custom MCP tools → Isolation Forest for anomaly detection → Pearson correlation analysis → Results presented as an actual investigation report No spreadsheets. No jargon. Just: "The suspect is outlier #47. Here's the evidence." Live here → [https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/f8117dff-b531-4f31-8862-2a86a77137c2] Full MCP server → https://github.com/Varu4/prodata-ai-mcp #contralabs #AI #dataanalysis
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From Chaos to Clarity: Healthcare Dashboard in Power BI 1. Clean and interactive Power BI dashboard for tracking patient trends, hospital performance, and key healthcare metrics in one place. 2. A modern healthcare analytics dashboard built in Power BI to monitor admissions, diseases, and operational efficiency. 3. Turn raw healthcare data into meaningful insights with this intuitive and fully interactive Power BI dashboard.
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Divya Pabbisetty
Bengaluru, India
I turn complex problems to delightful experiences with value
I turn complex problems to delightful experiences with value
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CaseStudy : Designing a landing page for an Internet Creator
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Simplifying QA: Reducing Conversation Testing Time by 60%
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Aditya Mishra
Bengaluru, India
Tech Writer: Flair for Creative Content 📝
Tech Writer: Flair for Creative Content 📝
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Elevating Brands, Unleashing the Power of Marketing
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