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Pravin Gandhi Consulting Services
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Username: pravingandhi
Minimum Hourly Rate: $49/hr
Location: India, Maharashtra, Mumbai
Summary
I wish to offer my services for creating/writing web-content, marcom material in web or print media, company identity; Training in Communication Skills and Personality; and any communication concept design and writing in any form and media.
Experience
Employment
Tata Consultancy Services
1980-1995 - Last position: Head of Software Products Group
I Started as a programmer. Worked on several international software development projects; became part of Software Products group first as a Leader, then Head of Customer Support, then Head of the entire Group business unit, responsible for a sales target, having the following functions under me:
- New Products development team
- Quality Assurance team
- Country-wide sales team
- Marketing and communication
- Country-wide Dealer network
1980-1995 - Last position: Head of Software Products Group
I Started as a programmer. Worked on several international software development projects; became part of Software Products group first as a Leader, then Head of Customer Support, then Head of the entire Group business unit, responsible for a sales target, having the following functions under me:
- New Products development team
- Quality Assurance team
- Country-wide sales team
- Marketing and communication
- Country-wide Dealer network
Tata Consultancy Services
1980-1995 - Head - Products Group (Last Position)
1980-1995 - Head - Products Group (Last Position)
About Me
Profile Type: Individual
Year Founded: 1996
Number of Employees: 1
Education
I am a Mechanical Engineer from V.J.T.I., Mumbai, and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, Atlanta, USA.
Professional Career
I worked at Tata Consultancy Services for 15 years, a journey that took me from programmer to Head of Software Products Group. I was responsible for the creation and marketing of several software products from the TCS house.
Since then I have been an entrepreneur; and Software Products & Marketing Consultant. In 1998, I created the personal investment software nVEST. I have been consulted for executive information systems; E-Learning; intranet applications; Company and Product Positioning; Branding; and creating Multimedia CD-ROM communication.
I have authored a 14-part column on Software Products Marketing, in the Express Computers magazine.
Software Product Specialist
I have considerable experience in creating branded software products. He has created 2 of the 3 Best Buys (CHIP Magazine Apr' 2000).
To quote Brand Equity, “Pravin Gandhi wants to be a Software Product man with a difference.â€
Marketing Communication
I have considerable experience of working with advertising companies and event managers; conducting press conferences, participating in international exhibitions; creating marketing communication.
THE PRAVIN GANDHI WORKSHOP on Communication Skills and Personality
I have special interest in imparting communication and presentation skills to youth and corporate staff to help them be interesting and effective communicators. I conduct Communication Skills and Personality Development Workshops for I.T. Solutions companies recruiting fresh graduates.
All this and more, on
www.pravingandhi.com--
http://juskeepingtrack.com/aboutPg.aspx
I am a Mechanical Engineer from V.J.T.I., Mumbai, and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, Atlanta, USA.
Professional Career
I worked at Tata Consultancy Services for 15 years, a journey that took me from programmer to Head of Software Products Group. I was responsible for the creation and marketing of several software products from the TCS house.
Since then I have been an entrepreneur; and Software Products & Marketing Consultant. In 1998, I created the personal investment software nVEST. I have been consulted for executive information systems; E-Learning; intranet applications; Company and Product Positioning; Branding; and creating Multimedia CD-ROM communication.
I have authored a 14-part column on Software Products Marketing, in the Express Computers magazine.
Software Product Specialist
I have considerable experience in creating branded software products. He has created 2 of the 3 Best Buys (CHIP Magazine Apr' 2000).
To quote Brand Equity, “Pravin Gandhi wants to be a Software Product man with a difference.â€
Marketing Communication
I have considerable experience of working with advertising companies and event managers; conducting press conferences, participating in international exhibitions; creating marketing communication.
THE PRAVIN GANDHI WORKSHOP on Communication Skills and Personality
I have special interest in imparting communication and presentation skills to youth and corporate staff to help them be interesting and effective communicators. I conduct Communication Skills and Personality Development Workshops for I.T. Solutions companies recruiting fresh graduates.
All this and more, on
www.pravingandhi.com--
http://juskeepingtrack.com/aboutPg.aspx
Payment Terms
I would prepare, in consultation with the client, a list of deliverables and milestones.
- I would prefer funds to be deposited in Escrow at Elance;
- First milestone will in most cases be an advance deposit of mutually acceptable amount;
- Remaining payments will be against agreed deliverables/ milestones.
- I would prefer funds to be deposited in Escrow at Elance;
- First milestone will in most cases be an advance deposit of mutually acceptable amount;
- Remaining payments will be against agreed deliverables/ milestones.
Detailed Service Description
I have completed a diverse range of consulting and training activities, e.g.
- Web content redesign strategy for India's most famous Stock Exchange;
- Training on Communication Skills and Personality for all consulting staff recruits of a global Infotech company
- Creating Identity, Logo, Press Note, Ad, web content, brochure, conference theme and other communication for a Business Processes body;
- Creating Online investment Portfolio Manager (JusKeepingTrack.com);
- Creating relationship portal, and multimedia CD on creating awareness on Cardiac Diseases and Psychiatric illnesses for India's premier Pharmaceuticals manufacturing company;
- Creating desktop Investment Portfolio Manager (nVEST);
- Company Identity, Logo, and Multimedia DVD for an Integrator of Heating solutions;
- Consulting on Branding and "Productisation" of software solutions of various companies;
- Making a net-based game for spreading awareness on Aids
All this on www.pravingandhi.com
- Web content redesign strategy for India's most famous Stock Exchange;
- Training on Communication Skills and Personality for all consulting staff recruits of a global Infotech company
- Creating Identity, Logo, Press Note, Ad, web content, brochure, conference theme and other communication for a Business Processes body;
- Creating Online investment Portfolio Manager (JusKeepingTrack.com);
- Creating relationship portal, and multimedia CD on creating awareness on Cardiac Diseases and Psychiatric illnesses for India's premier Pharmaceuticals manufacturing company;
- Creating desktop Investment Portfolio Manager (nVEST);
- Company Identity, Logo, and Multimedia DVD for an Integrator of Heating solutions;
- Consulting on Branding and "Productisation" of software solutions of various companies;
- Making a net-based game for spreading awareness on Aids
All this on www.pravingandhi.com
Credentials
References
Lal Singh - Personal Reference - 1981
Nihilent Technologies Pvt. Ltd., President and CEO
1. Professional relationship since 1983.
2. Mr. Singh was my boss at Tata Consultancy Services
3. I have done various consulting assignments, and conducted Workshop on Communication Skills for all joining staff of his company.
contact lcs@nihilent.com
Nihilent Technologies Pvt. Ltd., President and CEO
1. Professional relationship since 1983.
2. Mr. Singh was my boss at Tata Consultancy Services
3. I have done various consulting assignments, and conducted Workshop on Communication Skills for all joining staff of his company.
contact lcs@nihilent.com
Lalit Ranpuria - Personal Reference - 2007
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, General Manager - IT
I was retained as external consultant for Web Content strategy for a period of 6 months. Contact lalit.ranpuria@bseindia.com
Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, General Manager - IT
I was retained as external consultant for Web Content strategy for a period of 6 months. Contact lalit.ranpuria@bseindia.com
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA, Master of Science (Industrial Engineering)
1977 - 1978
1977 - 1978
Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
1973 - 1977
1973 - 1977
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