Rajender Kumar B
Email: byrirk@gmail.com
Mob: +91 9000000620
Linkedin: http://in.linkedin.com/in/byrirk/
Profile at a Glance:
25+ Years’ Experience in…
Inward Investments, Industrial Infrastructure Development, Economic & Entrepreneurship Development, Chambers of Commerce, International Relations, Government Liaison & Affairs, Business Development & Strategy, Corporate Communications, Branding, Intellectual Property Strategy & Management, Technology Transfer & Commercialization, e-Commerce & Digital Economy, Project Funding, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Venture Capital etc…
- Liaison with Chambers of Commerce & Industrial Associations
- Liaison with Central & States Government Departments, Ministries, Agencies etc…
- Liaison with Foreign Trade Missions, Embassies & Consulates etc…
- Industry Inward Investments Facilitation (FDI’s), Project Funding, NBFC liaison etc..
- Industrial Infrastructure requirement Identification and Development
- Business Revitalization, Transformation & BPRE – Business Process Re-Engineering
- Corporate Communications & Brand (Creation, Building, Valuation)
- Business Development functional with Digital & Social Media, Big Data, IoT, AI & Blockchain etc…
- Drafting & Vetting of Legal & Technology Contracts, NDA’s, EULA’s etc…
- Technology Transfer Collaborations & Facilitation assignments etc…
- Intellectual Property (Management, Strategy, Commercialization, & Valuation)
- Intellectual Capital (Incubation & Mapping) & Knowledge Management
- Skill Development, Capacity Building, Training & Entrepreneurship Development
- Policy Research, Study and Deliberations etc…
- Worked with Government of India departments, Invest India, NITI Aayog, World Bank
Work Experience
| APSRTC Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation Consultant for New Initiatives (Jan 2020 – July 2020) |
Assisted VC&MD in executing New Initiatives.
Coordinated with ASRTU, World Bank, MoRTH, NITI Aayog, UMTC, UITP, Bus World, Sun
Mobility, Veera Vahana, IntelliCar, Flipkart, Amazon, Rivigo etc…
Following are the few New Initiatives mentioned out of various New initiatives undertaken…
APSRTC 2.0
- Bus Metro for Vijayawada
- Electric buses (Swapping & Charging Technologies)
- Cargo (Targeted to be INR 2000 Crore per Annum as Non Ticket Revenue)
- Public Transport Enhancement
- As municipalities of Setwin Mode
- All district Hqrs under NBRP (National Bus Rejuvenation Program).
- All Educational institutions on Setwin Model generate self-employment, without burden on Govt. Providing public transport ….Hence “Fare Revision” through a “Regulatory Body” and constituting “Public transport Development Authority”
through as Act (Draft Law/DPR’S Districts, Cities @ Kakinada, Machilipatnam/ Driving schools/Jaggaiapeta Municipality etc…)
- Restroom buses (Ladies engineering team) Double Decker buses and many others in association with 25m buses, Vestibule buses Vijayawada & Guntur.
- Net 100% bus stations, 100% increase of buses with premium under RTC, rest with self-employed.
- Cashless, Contactless, Paperless Ticketing
| APIIC Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Advisor – Industries & Investments (Sep 2019 – Dec 2019) |
For facilitating investments to the State from Foreign countries, and other Indian States, across all the sectors, in this regard I constantly kept communication with various Ministries at Govt. of India, Apex Chambers, Foreign Country Embassies, Trade Offices, Missions, Associations, and International Chambers.
Following are the Industrial Estates have been conceptualized/work in progress…
- 1) NIMZ (national Industrial Manufacturing Zone)
- 2) VCIC (Vizag Chennai Industrial Corridor)
- 3) CBIC (Chennai Bangalore Industrial Corridor)
- 4) Kurnool Bangalore Industrial Corridor)
- 5) EMC, Electronic Manufacturing Cluster 2 & 3
- 6) Kosala Nagaram Industrial Estate
- 7) Routu Suramala Industrial Estate
August 2017 to Present
Project Manager – India
GJITL, Golden Joy International Trading Ltd, Hong Kong.
Project Funding, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Venture Capital, MSME & Micro Finance
August 2016 to July 2017
Business Head – MENA Region, Based in Dubai
Mindscape Exhibitions LLC.
Associated with IFGE, Indian Federation of Green Energy, Mentor On Road
| FTAPCCI Federation of Telangana & AP Chambers of Commerce and Industry APEX Chamber of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh States, India Director (Deputy Secretary General) (May 2015 – July 2016), Hyderabad |
Interacted with industry members and with Governments (Telangana & Andhra Pradesh) in Policy matters, Constituting frame work, and research methodology for research, study and publishing research papers.
Represented and voiced industries problems and concerns in Government’s committees/panels for Economy & industrial development.
- Generated revenue through Mega events
- Escalated the membership base as well as significantly increased the services to the members in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States
- Conceptualized and Published Research Papers, Conducted Studies, relating to Business, Industry, Economy, Technology, Policy and Governance
- Constantly coordinated/interacted with Governments & other stakeholders
- Represented various National & International business/industrial/Trade events Formed new Committees, Consultation Cells, Think tanks and Round tables
- Networked and Engaged with Media
- Extensively Engaged with Future Stakeholders and explored new opportunities in order to enhance FTAPCCI’s Brand image, relevant to the present and future generations
| APInvest, Government of Andhra Pradesh (India) Sector Head & Additional CEO (June 2010 – April 2015), Hyderabad |
APInvest, Government of Andhra Pradesh is the Nodal agency to facilitate FDI’s and Investments from other parts of the country. Having the mandate to accelerate economic growth and employment generation across the State
Work Outline:
Played key role in facilitating investments to the State from Foreign countries, and other Indian States, across all the sectors, in this regard I constantly kept communication with various Ministries at Govt. of India, Apex Chambers, Foreign Country Embassies, Trade Offices, Missions, Associations, and International Chambers.
Following are the few projects are mentioned below which have been facilitated…
| P&G, Proctor & Gamble J&J, Johnson & Johnson Cad-bury Pepsico Celkon Micromax Siemens, Germany Alstom, France Apache (Manufacturer for Adidas) IndBisco, Indonesia TIFR, TATA Institute of Fundamental Research TISS, TATA Institute of Social Science SIBM, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management NMIMS IMT, Ghaziabad Fergusson College, Pune |
IISc, Indian Institute of Science ISUZU, Japan BDL, Bharat Dynamics Ltd BEL, Bharat Electronics Limited NFC, National Fuel Complex NIOT, National Institute of Ocean Technology Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland XLRI, Jamshedpur ICA, Indian Cellular Association IMTMA, Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association ACME, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association *Attended, & Associated with Numerous Conferences & Exhibitionsv * Visited many industrial areas within the country * Attended UITP Exhibition & Con 2010 |
Key Responsibilities
- According to the priorities of Honorable Chief Minister and directions of Chief Executive Officer performed Inward Investment activities of APInvest
- Explored opportunities for FDI’s & Investments with International & National Development Agencies, Chambers, Foreign Country Trade Bodies, and Missions etc…
- Closely collaborated with Embassies other related organizations
- Facilitated Investors in identifying suitable location & land, Infrastructure (Roads, Power, Water etc…)
- Represented APInvest in connected organizations, forums, liaison with Federal Government for various clearances, Industry and other Regulatory bodies
- Evaluated past and present economic issues and trends and written various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and forecasts to inform the ministry and further to press and public
- Conducted numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-economist audiences, so that they will be able to understand thoroughly in order to make the decisions
| FICCI Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry APEX Chamber of India Head – Andhra Pradesh State Council (October 2006 – April 2010), Hyderabad |
Work Outline:
Policy frame work and research, publishing research papers, Liaison with Government for economy & industrial development; Conceptualizing and executing economic impacting conferences. Organizing inbound and outbound international delegations; Conducting trade fairs and exhibitions;
Key Responsibilities
- Spearheaded the Andhra Pradesh State Council activities and reported to the Secretary General at New Delhi.
- Conducted research and analysis on the factors hampering economic development across 42 sectors and verticals. Found out the best possible solutions and presented research papers accordingly.
- Established the Industry & Sector specific Task Forces by bringing the leading industrialists, businessmen and intellectuals to find solutions for the problems.
- Represented the Industry by drafting and submitting the policy change proposals to the Government, and persuaded and persisted for implementation for economic development.
- Facilitated various international inbound and outbound delegations; while maintaining harmonious relationships with various Embassies, National & International Development Organizations, Chambers, Federations, and Associations.
- Structured and executed well thought-out programs/events like Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops by focusing specific economic and developmental issues, invited participants and brought out expected output.
- Generated revenue through various national/international short-term/long-term projects funded by national and international socio economic development organizations.
- Interacted with politicians, bureaucrats, and decision makers from various countries industrialists while nurturing strong relationships.
- Represented FICCI in press conferences.
- Interacted with foreign missions viz: High Commissions, Embassies, and Consulates for information exchange and planning economic development.
- Interacted with JBC’s (Joint Business Councils) for individual countries business enhancement in various potential sectors.
| IPrex Intellectual Property Solutions General Manager – Intellectual Property Strategist (March 2004 – September 2006), Hyderabad |
Work Outline:
Intellectual Property Strategy, Management & Research; Brand Building; Business Development
Key Responsibilities
- Handled the role of Intellectual Property Strategist for client organizations, which includes Patent analysis, Prior-art, Patent & Technology trends analysis, mapping, and forecasting, Technology transfer & negotiations, Franchising, Licensing & Royalty management, NDA, Work-for-hire & EULA agreements review, IPR advisory, Portfolio management, Vigilance & Enforcement activities, Intellectual Property valuation and consulting.
- Revenue generated through IP consultancy & other IP deliverables
- Designed and implemented business development and brand building strategies
- Coordinated with decision makers from various industries and established strong business relationship, and explored business opportunities
- Increased the visibility in the National & International Associations, Chambers of commerce, Trade associations, and conferences.
- Conducted regular IP knowledge enhancing training programs for various organizations, by customizing for their needs
- Sensitized the organizations in Intellectual capital incubation process, intellectual capital rating, in turn creation of intellectual property, and financial growth.
- Carried out Intellectual Property Protection, Valuation, Commercialization, Licensing, Royalty Management Intellectual Property Positioning, Marketing, & Business Development Strategy
- Performed Intellectual Capital Rating
- Conducted Enforcement and Vigilance activities on infringers of Intellectual Property.
- Prepared IP blue print & planned IP activities
- Prepared forecasting reports on Market, Technology, and IP environment
- Generated Industrial & Corporate business & IP intelligence through appropriate primary & secondary research
| USIPL United Systems Pvt. Ltd. (Exclusive SAP training institute) Branch Manager (March 2002 – February 2004), Hyderabad |
Work Outline:
Marketing, Business Development, Brand Management, Media Planning, Training, Operations, Human Resources, Administration
Key Responsibilities
- Handled a team of 30 + consisting of Marketing, HR, Technical consultants & others
- Prepared forecasting reports on Market, Technology training environment
- In charge of Marketing, Business Development, Brand establishment and Promotion in the state with the support, control by Managing Director based at Bangalore
- Sourced projects for development on various platforms from SME’s
- Designed and implemented the Support Systems for all business activities independently
- Prepared various supporting manuals required for a Profit Centre.
- Coordinated Media Planning and Advertising
- Designed Administration & HR policies & procedures.
- Regularly updated Market Research inputs to corporate office for strategic planning
- Conceptualized & implemented marketing strategies
| Vasudha College of IT & Management Affiliated to Sikkim Manipal University HOD, Head of the Department for Management (March 2000 – February 2002), Hyderabad |
Subjects Taught:
Apart from General Management subjects, below subjects have been taught..
- Business Process Re-engineering
- Management of Technology & Technology Transfer
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Insurance and its dynamics for poverty elevation
- e-Commerce
- Infrastructure Development & Management
- Patent Insurance
- Inventions & Innovations
- Knowledge Management & Learning Curve Enhancement
- Intellectual Capital: Significance, Creation, Rating.
| ComTec India Info Systems Pvt. Ltd (Software training) Manager – Business Development (August 1997 – February 2000), Hyderabad |
Work Outline:
Team Management, Business Development, Course Implementation
Key Responsibilities
- Handled a team of 10 executives
- Managed 25 sales representatives in 10 franchises
- Fetched local Web Designing and Data Conversion projects
- Introduced latest courses in e-com, Siebel-2000, C# and .Net
- Conducted Web based marketing activities for clients
- Increased student registrations from 1200 to 3500 pa
| Mach Computer Systems Assistant Sales Manager (January 1994 – July 1997), Karimnagar, AP |
Work Outline:
Computer Hardware & Software sales
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting and selling hardware and software products as part of a sales team
- Focus on acquiring accounts by outbound calling company provided leads
- Work with existing accounts to secure new business
- Provide excellent customer service
Educational Qualifications
| Education | Subjects | Board/Institute/University | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA, Master of Arts |
Public Administration | Osmania University | 1992 | 1994 |
| BA, Bachelors of Arts |
Public Administration Sociology History |
Osmania University | 1989 | 1991 |
***Discontinued AMIE-Section A, LLB, MBA due to unexpected situations…
Digital Trends Exposure: e-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Big Data & IoT, AI, Blockchain etc…
Publications
Assisted in ‘Patent Insurance’ publication for an international Intellectual Property portal “IP Frontline”