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Associate @ BNP Paribas | IIM Kashipur MBA (Analytics) ’26 | Ex-Growth Strategy @ Tech Mahindra | Ex-Strategy @ AI CERTs | Product Management | Machine Learning | Business Analytics | TATA Steel-a-thon 2025 Semi Finalist

About

Vasu is driven by a relentless curiosity and a desire to solve complex business problems through the power of 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. His journey across the tech and analytics landscape has equipped him with a strong technical foundation — spanning 𝐏𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐈, 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐮, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐐𝐋 — while his MBA at 𝐈𝐈𝐌 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫 (Analytics specialization) is sharpening his ability to translate insights into actionable business strategies. He thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments where analytical thinking meets strategic execution. Whether developing predictive models, designing financial frameworks, or crafting go-to-market strategies, Vasu focuses on making data-driven decisions that deliver measurable business impact. At 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚, he worked on AI and automation-led transformation initiatives, helping BFSI and MedTech clients optimize processes, enhance compliance, and unlock multi-million-dollar opportunities. He built segmentation models, conducted regulatory benchmarking, and authored whitepapers on GenAI adoption and ESG alignment — showcasing his blend of technical acumen and strategic storytelling. At 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐂𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, he designed commercial and GTM strategies that improved lead conversion and customer lifetime value while leveraging Python and scikit-learn for sales funnel analytics. He also led projects at Firescore Interactive, integrating product analytics with user engagement strategies to drive growth outcomes. Currently pursuing his MBA, Vasu is deepening his expertise in data analytics, AI applications, financial modeling, and business intelligence. He is particularly interested in exploring how predictive analytics and digital transformation can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable competitive advantage across industries. He combines the analytical depth of a data scientist, the structure of a consultant, and the creativity of a storyteller — helping organizations scale intelligently by using AI and analytics to make smarter, faster, and more strategic decisions. Key Skills & Interests: • Data Analytics & Visualization (Python, Power BI, Tableau, SQL) • AI / Machine Learning Applications in Business • Financial Modeling & KPI Design (DCF, WACC, ROI) • Go-to-Market & Growth Strategy • Digital Transformation & Business Consulting He believes that the future belongs to those who can turn numbers into narratives and data into decisions — and is passionate about being at the forefront of that change.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

claude

hermes agent

ollama

Qwen

Roo Code

Work experience

Associate - CEFS IT at BNP Paribas, May 2026 - Present · 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As an IT Business Analyst (Associate), I work at the intersection of business and technology, supporting CRM and digital transformation initiatives within a global banking environment. My role focuses on translating business needs into functional solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology outcomes. I work across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), participating in requirement gathering, business process analysis, functional documentation, stakeholder management, testing, and release support. I collaborate with business users, product owners, developers, QA teams, solution architects, and release managers to ensure business objectives are effectively translated into scalable technology solutions. Key Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements through stakeholder discussions and workshops. • Prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation. • Analyze CRM workflows, business processes, and data flows to identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements. • Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Support functional testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and release validation across development, QA, UAT, and production environments. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, clarify requirements, and ensure successful project delivery. • Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance requirement documentation, user story creation, meeting summarization, and business analysis productivity while maintaining quality and compliance. Through this role, I continue to build expertise in Business Analysis, Agile delivery, CRM platforms, stakeholder management, process optimization, and digital transformation within the banking and financial services industry.

Growth & Presales Solution Strategy Intern at Tech Mahindra, Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 · 3 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, • Conducted enterprise analytics and segmentation across 55+ global accounts, generating insights for a $50M+ commerce platform opportunity pipeline. • Built data validation and analytics pipelines integrating multi-source datasets, improving distributed data reliability and decision support. • Mapped regulatory datasets across 25+ global standards into structured analytics metrics supporting digital payments governance. • Designed GenAI-driven automation analysis for commerce operations, projecting 15–22% operational cost reduction through AI adoption. • Delivered strategic insights to presales and solution teams to support AI-led digital transformation initiatives in BFSI and commerce platforms.

Strategy Consultant (Live Consulting Project) at AI CERTs, Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 · 5 mos, Remote, • Analyzed 2,000+ customer interaction records to identify funnel inefficiencies and uncover 18.6% conversion drop-off in the certification sales pipeline. • Built predictive funnel analytics models to evaluate user behavior and improve digital learning platform conversions. • Designed Power BI dashboards and analytics frameworks enabling data-driven decision making for marketing and sales teams. • Developed data governance frameworks including reusable data dictionaries and validation protocols improving reporting consistency. • Proposed growth strategies projected to increase customer lifetime value (CLV) by ~25%.

Executive Member - Consilium - Consulting and Strategy Club at Consilium - The Consulting & Strategy Club of IIM Kashipur, Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 · 7 mos, On-site, • Organized 5+ national-level events, including guesstimate challenges, case contests, and simulations, engaging 3,000+ participants • Produced 7+ editions of guesstimate videos, consulting newsletters, articles, and factsheets, reaching 880+ Instagram followers • Selected for the club having 13 junior members out of 200+ applications after One Slider Submission, Group Discussion, Group Presentation and Final Interview.

Founder at One Billion Studio, Sep 2020 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos, India

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior

Public links

youtube.com: https://youtube.com/@iim_wala_vasu