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Mumbai, India
I’ve spent 15+ years working with C-suite leaders to answer one question: “Where should we invest, what should we fix, and what should we stop doing?” At Deloitte, I worked within the Strategy & Transformation office advising on decisions across a $4B business, including: * Investment decisions ($5M–$30M+) * Business exits and restructuring * Margin improvement (20–30%) * Cost optimisation (30–40%) * A $500M enterprise transformation program I don’t just create strategy decks—I help leaders make decisions with clarity and confidence. ⸻ What I do best: ✔ Turn messy business problems into clear strategic direction ✔ Build financial models to evaluate investments and trade-offs ✔ Create board-ready presentations that drive decisions ✔ Diagnose why a business isn’t working—and what to do about it ⸻ Typical problems I solve: * “We have multiple ideas—what should we prioritise?” * “Should we invest in this or not?” * “Our margins are under pressure—what levers should we pull?” * “We need to present this to leadership—make it sharp and convincing” ⸻ How I work: * Structured, fast, and outcome-focused * Comfortable working directly with founders, CXOs, and investors * Not afraid to challenge assumptions and say what’s not working ⸻ If you’re looking for clear thinking, not just more slides, we should talk.
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Strategy
- Strategy
- Problem Resolution
- Decision Making
- Project Planning
- Operational Plan
- Change Management
- Business Writing
- Presentation Design
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organizational Design & Effectiveness
- Analytical Presentation
Bengaluru, India
MBA | Strategy Consultant | Certified Project Manager | 8+ Years Consulting Experience | Trusted by 10+ Fortune 500 Clients I’m Sriyansh Kumar Jain, a Strategy and Management Consultant, helping organizations unlock growth by decoding unstructured market and customer data into powerful, actionable strategies. With 8+ years of experience and a track record across Fortune 500 firms and global startups, I bring both strategic depth and analytical rigor to every engagement. I specialize in turning market chaos into clarity — using a mix of AI tools, frameworks, and deep qualitative & quantitative research to support key decisions: from market entry to product pricing, and GTM plans to investor presentations. Prior to consulting, I led strategic research projects in an analytics firm—designing marketing plans for SMEs. I now work closely with founders, CEOs, and product heads to simplify complexity, ask the right questions, and provide clarity through research-backed decision-making. What I Can Help You With: 🔍 Niche Market Validation & Research ✔️ Target customer profiling & segmentation ✔️ Qualitative & quantitative surveys (design + analysis) ✔️ Competitive & landscape analysis ✔️ Market sizing: TAM, SAM, SOM ✔️ Feasibility studies & innovation validation ✔️ Investor pitch decks with compelling insights ✔️ Risk assessment & scenario analysis 📈 Strategy & GTM Execution ✔️ MVP planning & roadmap design ✔️ Business model canvas refinement ✔️ Go-to-market strategy aligned with ICP ✔️ Stakeholder & investor dashboards 🌍 Local Market Entry & On-Ground Support (Thailand/Southeast Asia) ✔️ Site surveys, store audits, field data collection ✔️ Local client onboarding & relationship building ✔️ Market research to support expansion strategy 📋 Project Management & Virtual Assistance ✔️ Agile PM using Trello, Asana, ClickUp, Notion ✔️ Clear task management & communication flow ✔️ Coordination between teams and timelines 📊 Tools & Strategic Frameworks Analytics: SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Excel, MS Office PM Tools: Trello, MS Office, Jira, ClickUp, Asana, MS Project Frameworks: SWOT, PESTLE, BCG Matrix, Porter’s 5 Forces, Ansoff Matrix, KPIs, Value Chain, Trend Analysis, Ratio Analysis, E-matrix, and more 🏢 Industries I’ve Worked With HealthTech | EdTech | SaaS | Agritech | Retail | F&B | Real Estate | Hospitality | B2B Services | Deep/Emerging Tech | Pharma | Ports Why Clients Work With Me - I don’t just deliver data—I translate it into clarity, strategy, and growth. I build data-driven, C-level actionable recommendations — not generic reports. I work with you, not just for you — as a trusted thinking partner. Let’s build something powerful together. Message me now to schedule a free strategy consultation. Strategy & Insights Consultant | Market Sizing | Product Management | Go-To-Market Expert | Project Management | Corporate Strategy | Strategy | Data-Driven Strategy Consultant | Niche Market Research | GTM & Business Planning
- Business Analysis
- Business Consulting
- Business Strategy
- Competitive Analysis
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Strategy
- Data Analysis
- Requirement Analysis
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Project Management Office
- Virtual Assistance
- Storytelling
- User Stories
New Delhi, India
Seventeen years at EY will teach you one thing: the quality of a decision is only as good as the research behind it. That's what I bring to every engagement here — and I also build the tools that make that research faster, sharper, and repeatable. I specialise in market intelligence, competitive analysis, and strategic research across Financial Services, Consumer Products, Auto, Energy, and Technology. At EY, I supported senior partners on everything from M&A target screening to cybersecurity governance to sustainability strategy. The kind of work that shapes boardroom decisions. Today I work independently — which means you get Big 4 analytical rigour at a fraction of consulting firm rates. But I go further than most researchers: I design and deploy custom AI-powered workflows and agentic systems that turn one-off analysis into repeatable, scalable business processes. Proposal generation, competitive intelligence pipelines, strategic content systems, product analysis frameworks — built on Claude and GPT-4, deployed as standalone web applications, handed over ready to use. The result: you don't just get a report. You get a system that keeps delivering. Clients describe me as someone who comes fully prepared, communicates clearly, and delivers on time. Every time!! What I deliver: — Market and competitor landscape reports — Strategic sector and M&A research — Go-to-market and market entry assessments — Custom AI workflows and agentic automation systems — Thought leadership content for executive and institutional audiences If your decision needs serious research behind it — or your team needs a smarter way to produce that research at scale — that's exactly where I work best.
- Strategic Planning
- Business Strategy
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Thought Leadership Content
- Industry & Competitor Analysis
- Sustainability
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Risk Management
- Risk Analysis
- Competitive Intelligence
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Research
- Business Development
- Report Writing
Narnaul, India
MBA guy doing freelancing- pitch decks, presentations, operation memo, strategy research. Got on field experience.
- Business Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Strategy
- Office 365
- Presentation Design
- Management Skills
- Cost Management
- Supply Chain Modeling
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Management
- Startup Consulting
- Lean Consulting
Pune, India
🏆 Top Rated Plus | 95% Job Success | 17 Years | $200K+ Earned on Upwork | Al Jazeera | ESA | Vodafone | Atos | Wipro | Coforge I transform complex business challenges into strategies that are not just compelling on paper — but executed flawlessly in practice. From delivering a €0.7M revenue-generating strategy engagement for Groupe INVIVO (France), to space sector consulting for the European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC) in the Netherlands, enterprise programme delivery at _VOIS (Vodafone) and Coforge, and driving strategic programmes at Al Jazeera — I have operated at the highest levels of institutional and corporate consulting across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME I sit at a rare intersection: an Engineering foundation (B.E., University of Pune) combined with an MBA in Strategy, Consulting & Innovation (Neoma Business School, France). This means I bring both the strategic vision to identify the right problems and the technical depth to implement solutions that actually work. WHAT I DELIVER → Strategy & Management Consulting: Market entry, competitive intelligence, transformation roadmaps, and strategic planning for corporates, SMEs, and VC-backed startups. → Program & Portfolio Management: PMP® and PSM I certified end-to-end delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. I manage complexity so you don’t have to. → Market Research & Intelligence: Primary and secondary research, consumer insights, competitive benchmarking, and actionable GTM recommendations grounded in data. → Business Planning & Financial Modeling: Investor-ready business plans, three-statement financial models, and pitch materials that have secured funding across multiple client engagements. → Enterprise Digital Transformation (OpenText ECM): One of Upwork’s few specialists in OpenText Content Server, Archive Server, and Extended ECM Suite — bringing enterprise-grade content management expertise most consultants simply don’t have. MY TRACK RECORD ✔ 64 successfully completed engagements — 95% Job Success Score, 0 negative outcomes ✔ Strategic consulting for the European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC), Netherlands — recommendations tabled to the ESA Governing Council ✔ Project Delivery Manager at VOIS — Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (Jan 2020–May 2021) — led enterprise-scale Agile programme delivery across Vodafone’s global shared services organisation ✔ Senior Program Manager at Al Jazeera (March 2024–Present) — driving complex, multi-stakeholder media programs at one of the world's most recognised global news organisations ✔ Technology Analyst at Atos (Sept 2009–Feb 2012) — enterprise technology foundation at a major European IT services group; built deep expertise in ECM, systems integration, and enterprise architecture that underpins all subsequent consulting and delivery work ✔ Project Lead at Mphasis (Jan 2014–Apr 2019) — 5 years in HP-backed enterprise IT, specialising in BFSI technology and complex programme delivery ✔ Strategy Consultant at Groupe INVIVO (France, Mar–Jun 2013) — delivered an organisational and strategic consulting engagement for a leading French multinational in animal health and nutrition, directly generating €0.7 million in revenues for their international service division ✔ Project Delivery Manager at Coforge (May 2021–Feb 2022) — enterprise IT programme delivery ✔ Architect at Wipro (June–Dec 2019) — enterprise solutions architecture and technology consulting ✔ Top Rated Plus for 6 consecutive years — Top 2% of global Upwork talent MY APPROACH I don’t deliver reports that gather dust. I bring structured frameworks, hypothesis-driven analysis, data-driven rigor, and a relentless bias toward implementation. Every engagement starts with a clear understanding of your business objective, your stakeholders, and your definition of success — and ends with deliverables you can act on the same day. CERTIFICATIONS: PMP® (PMI) | PSM I | ITIL V3 Foundation | SCJP | MCP SQL Ready to talk about your next initiative? Let’s connect.
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Business Plan
- Market Research
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Brand Consulting
- Project Management Professional
- Business Modeling
- Startup Consulting
- OpenText
- Agile Project Management
- Scrum
- Kanban Methodology
Lucknow, India
Financial Analyst for an Infrastructure Consultancy firm with invaluable experience in financial modelling, goal setting (Projections), Financial Analysis, Cash flow management. I have experienced in drafting RFP, RFQ, RFT, MCA for the various sectors. Collaborated closely with project management to gather project details, technical specifications, and other relevant information necessary for tender preparation. Researched and analyzed project requirements, scope, and objectives to develop tailored and compelling tender responses. Crafted well-structured and persuasive tender documents that highlight our technical expertise, project approach, and value proposition. Ensuring that tender submissions are aligned with industry standards, guidelines, and regulations while effectively addressing client needs. Review and edit tender content to ensure clarity, coherence, and accuracy in technical descriptions and commercial terms. I have a strong background in economics, finance, and business, and have developed expertise in data analysis, market research, and writing. I am a highly motivated and proactive individual, and I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. I am confident that my skills and experience make me an ideal candidate. My Expertise includes: Market Research Drafting RFP, RFQ, RFT, MCA Preparing Tender documents Financial model for the particular sector Preparing financial budgets & forecasts using statistical tools; Cash-flow projections & management; Business Valuations; Industry Specific Financial Modelling; Identify Business KPIs; Market Research and Analysis; Investor Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. I look forward to connect with you. Sakshi
- Business Analysis
- Business Plan
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Research & Strategy
- Financial Model
- Financial Projection
- Financial Analysis
- Forecasting
- Finance
- Technical Writing
- Tender Document
- RFP Writing
- Business Proposal
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