Ashwani Kumar

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Ashwani Kumar

Chief Researcher, Strategy Consultant, Digital Transformation Expert, GenAI Analyst, Market Research Leader
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About Me

Ashwani Kumar

Chief Researcher & Strategy Consultant

I'm a seasoned research professional with over 6 years of experience driving digital transformation through strategic insights and deep market intelligence. As a Chief Researcher at Nomura Research Institute, I spearhead high-impact consulting projects across critical sectors like GenAI, semiconductors, cloud computing, and ICT.
My expertise lies in combining rigorous competitive benchmarking, insightful policy analysis, and advanced trend forecasting to empower global businesses and government stakeholders in navigating the complexities of emerging technologies and making informed decisions.

Name: Ashwani Kumar
Degree: PGDM (General)
Experience: 6+ Years
Phone: +91 99287 53708
Email: ashwani.kr891@gmail.com
Location: New Delhi, India
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Expertise

Skills & Tools

Market Research & Strategy
95%

Industry Scan, Data Map, Insight Generation

Competitive Benchmarking
90%

Rival Analysis, Strategic Advantage Identification

Emerging Tech Analysis
88%

GenAI, Cloud Computing, Semiconductors, ICT Trends

Consulting & Client Engagement
92%

Client Relationship Management, Outcome Delivery

Data Analysis & Reporting
90%

Data Crunching, Visualization, Narrative Building

Tools: Bloomberg, Capital IQ
93%

Data Sourcing, Financial Analysis, Market Intelligence

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Career

Work Experience

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Chief Researcher

NRI Group | Apr 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

  • Led high-impact digital transformation projects
  • Focused on market intelligence and collaboration
  • Directed strategic research across emerging tech sectors and government advisory
  • Co-developed global insights on market entry, tech feasibility, and partner strategy
NRI Loyalty Milestone Award
NRI Loyalty Milestone Award – 3 Years

Awarded for consistent contribution and commitment to excellence over 3 years.

Senior Researcher

NRI Group | Apr 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs · Gurgaon · Hybrid

  • Managed strategic market and tech research
  • Drove insight generation across business units
  • Led global ICT trend analysis, including GenAI, metaverse, and sovereign cloud
  • Supported HR strategy through deep-dive competitive benchmarking
Deputy Senior Researcher

NRI Group | Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Handled knowledge management tasks
  • Supported executive-level deliverables
  • Led research on client usability, market trends, and business vision mapping
  • Delivered competitive benchmarks and HR strategy insights for IT firms
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Senior Research Associate

Phronesis Partners | Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 · 7 mos · Noida

  • Led global research assignments across sectors, managing end-to-end client communication and delivery
  • Conducted market sizing, peer benchmarking, custom index creation, and industry forecasting using tools like Bloomberg, Eikon, Capital IQ, PitchBook, and Factiva
  • Mentored and trained junior analysts, improving research quality and project efficiency
  • Streamlined research workflows to meet tight turnaround timelines and ensure data accuracy
  • Contributed to client acquisition through successful pilot projects and strategic insights
  • Recognized for analytical rigor, clarity in reporting, and strong client-handling skills
Star Performer Award
Star Performer Award – Q3 FY21

Phronesis Partners

Awarded for exceptional performance in client delivery, strategic insights, and mentoring during a critical business quarter.

Research Associate

Phronesis Partners | Aug 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Conducted in-depth market research, company profiling, and competitor benchmarking across sectors
  • Built custom indices and conducted financial analysis using Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Orbis, Hoovers, PrivCo, and Factiva
  • Delivered high-quality client-ready outputs under tight deadlines across multiple ongoing projects
  • Supported target identification and service capability mapping for strategy and business development teams
  • Developed strong research execution skills with a focus on data accuracy, structure, and presentation
Star of the Month Certificate
Star of the Month – Nov 2018

Phronesis Partners

Awarded for outstanding performance and consistent excellence in delivering actionable research during the early phase of my career.

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Intern

Internships

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Intern

ITC Limited · Internship | Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 · 2 mos · India

  • Vendor Management during GST implementation
  • Communicated with local vendors for their GST applications and data preparation
ITC Internship Certificate
ITC Limited Internship Certificate – 2017

Acknowledged for successful completion of a project on Vendor Management during the transitional GST phase, with hands-on engagement at ITC's India Tobacco Division, Munger.

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Summer Intern

adidas · Internship | Apr 2017 – Jun 2017 · 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Order Profile Management
  • Analyzed historical data
  • Suggested improvements in operational efficiency
  • Logistics vendor rating using KPIs and surveys
  • Costing comparison on two-way transportation model
Adidas Internship Certificate
Adidas Internship Certificate – 2017

Successfully completed a summer internship in the Supply Chain Management Team, with active contributions in operational analysis and vendor performance benchmarking.

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Academics

Education

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PGDM – General Management

Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delh | 2016 – 2018

Grade: 8.7

  • Volunteer at CSR and CII conferences
  • Assisted in guest lectures and marketing events
  • Participated in sports; awarded in football
  • Presented on Marketing and Operations topics
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B.Tech – Computer Science

Jaipur National University, Jaipur | 2011 – 2015

  • Robotics Club Member
  • Participated in cultural events
  • Volunteered at tech seminars
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Senior Secondary – Science

Modi Public School, Kota | 2009 – 2011

  • Basketball Team Member
  • Participated in Olympiads
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High School – Science

RRRA, Cambridge School, Dehradun | 2003 – 2009

  • Marching Band, Basketball, Olympiad
  • Participated in Balled and Marathon

Portfolio

Featured Projects

  • All
  • Strategy
  • Technology
  • Policy & Research
GenAI Strategy for Japanese IT Clients

Benchmarked GenAI adoption, GPU requirements, and performance metrics for IT consultancies, providing actionable strategic guidance.

Sovereign Cloud & Green Data Center Study

Analyzed localization policies and energy-efficient data center solutions across Asia-Pacific, impacting regional infrastructure development.

Global Semiconductor Policy Analysis

Tracked supply chain shifts and public-private collaboration strategies for chip manufacturing, influencing national tech policies.

HR Competitor Survey in IT Sector

Surveyed HR departments across leading IT firms to benchmark practices and talent strategies.

ICT Infrastructure Outsourcing Case Studies

Explored global trends like GenAI, metaverse, NFTs, and blockchain through cross-industry infrastructure outsourcing studies.

O&G KPI Benchmarking for Lubricant Services

Benchmarked internal KPIs of oil & gas firms to enhance service capabilities related to lubricant offerings.

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Insights

Mentor Observations

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