Paras Phalak

Aspiring Strategy Consultant

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About

An aspiring strategy consultant from IIT Kharagpur, leveraging robust analytical skills and a strong foundation in data-driven problem-solving and market analysis. Proven ability to identify and capitalize on significant growth opportunities, as demonstrated by a business strategy internship and multiple award-winning case competitions that yielded insights identifying 2x product margins and substantial revenue growth. Eager to apply this expertise to drive strategic initiatives and deliver measurable business impact.

Work Experience

Business Strategy Intern

Jeevan Polymers

May 2025 - Jul 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Led strategic initiatives and supply chain optimizations for Jeevan Polymers, focusing on high-margin products and market expansion.

  • Drove company strategy towards high-margin products after analysis revealed a 2x profit margin in Sprinklers, directly contributing to enhanced profitability.
  • Architected a data-driven go-to-market plan for a new, bundled sprinkler system, projecting 20-30% in annual revenue growth.
  • Launched the new system with zero capex by securing strategic supplier partnerships, boosting dealer margins and loyalty.
  • Reduced critical raw material lead times by 15% for 158+ metric tons through redesigning the in-house procurement supply chain.

General Secretary

Meghnad Saha Hall of Residence, IIT Kharagpur

Aug 2024 - Jun 2025

Kharagpur, West Bengal, IN

Managed hall operations and budget, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing resident satisfaction through strategic initiatives.

  • Optimized a Rs 10L+ budget, cutting food wastage cost by 15% and boosting resident satisfaction by 25% via strategic procurement.
  • Increased sports participation by 20% through infrastructure upgrades and launching new competitive intra-hostel tournaments.
  • Spearheaded a campus sports fest (300+ participants) and a blood donation drive (250+ units) by leading event logistics.

Associate Member

Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Kharagpur, West Bengal, IN

Drove entrepreneurial awareness and expanded outreach for the Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive Pune 2023, engaging a wide student network.

  • Secured over 500 students for the Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive Pune 2023, significantly spreading entrepreneurial awareness across the region.
  • Guided 250+ Campus Ambassadors for EAD Pune, enhancing program reach and engagement.
  • Cultivated partnerships with key Ecosystem Partners across 4 cities in Maharashtra, expanding the initiative's footprint.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Nov 2022 - May 2026

Kharagpur, West Bengal, IN

Projects

India's Supply Chain Advancement (Gold Medal, Open IIT Supply Chain)

Mar 2025 - Mar 2025

Developed a comprehensive strategy for national rail freight optimization, encompassing infrastructure blueprints and digital solutions to enhance efficiency.

Enhancing User Engagement, Fitpass (Silver Medal, Open IIT Case Study)

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

Formulated a high-ROI Go-to-Market strategy and designed features to significantly boost user conversion and reduce engineering time for Fitpass.

Optimizing Revenue & Profitability in Hospitality Sector (Consult Club, IIT Guwahati)

Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

Engineered a data pipeline and constructed a dynamic pricing engine to optimize revenue and customer satisfaction for the hospitality sector.

Reducing Churn through Personalized Engagement, YouTube (Self Project)

May 2024 - May 2024

Developed a market strategy and KPI framework to enhance recommendation lists and reduce churn for YouTube, securing significant monthly revenue.

Awards

Bronze Medal in Inter-Hall GC 2024 (Squash)

IIT Kharagpur

Jan 2024

Secured a podium spot amongst the Top 3 Squash players of the institute, demonstrating exceptional athletic skill and competitive spirit.

Skills

Consulting & Analytical Skills

  • Market Sizing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Business Process Mapping

Technical Skills & Tools

  • SQL
  • Python
  • Jupyter
  • Pandas
  • Numpy
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Office