Kislay Bhardwaj

Business Strategy | Deals Strategy | Go-to-Market & Growth

Bengaluru2.5k followers
Fujitsu / Rapidigmex-Evalueserveex-GlobalData Plc

I work across business strategy, deals strategy, and growth, supporting leadership teams on strategic priorities, investment decisions, and post-deal value creation across technology and digital

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My focus is on shaping go-to-market strategy, evaluating growth opportunities, and building value creation plans by translating market dynamics, competitive positioning, and operating realities into clear, executable In deal contexts, I have supported investment thesis validation, integration planning, and value creation roadmap development, enabling leadership teams to make informed decisions and drive Core Areas• Business Strategy & Growth• Go-to-Market & Market Entry• Deals Strategy & Value Creation• Target Operating Model & Integration• Investment Thesis & Decision Support

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  1. FUJITSU / RAPIDIGMJOB
    1. Senior Analyst - Corporate…
      2Y 11M
  2. EVALUESERVEJOB
    1. Senior Analyst - Strategy,…
      2Y
  3. GLOBALDATAJOB
    1. Analyst - Technology & Tel…
      7M
  4. TRANSPARENCY MARKET RESEARCH PVT.JOB
    1. Research Analyst - Strateg…
      1Y 4M
  5. TALKD.JOB
    1. BD Lead - Strategy & GTM
      1Y 2M
  6. JIOJOB
    1. Management Trainee (Intern…
      1M
  7. ZILLION INFRAPROJECTS PVT.JOB
    1. Senior Eng - Planning & Ex…
      3Y 1M
    2. Site Eng
      9M
    3. Graduate Eng Trainee (GET)
      3M

Time in market 14Y 7MOpen 3Closed 8Stints 11

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  1. Job: Fujitsu / Rapidigm — Senior Analyst - Corporate Strategy & Transformation · 2023-09 – present — Part of the corporate strategy function supporting transaction-linked strategy, commercial evaluation, and inorganic growth initiatives for global technology businesses. • Anchored strategy and transaction-linked engagements including market assessment, commercial due diligence-style evaluations, and investment feasibility analysis across technology platforms. • Led market sizing, value pool analysis, and competitive benchmarking to assess platform attractiveness, inorganic growth options, and M&A strategy opportunities. • Built detailed business cases and financial models evaluating revenue drivers, margin sustainability, downside risks, and long-term value creation potential. • Conducted…
  2. Job: Evalueserve — Senior Analyst - Strategy, Transactions & Market Intelligence · 2021-06 – 2023-06 — Delivered full-scope commercial due diligence (CDD) and transaction advisory engagements for Private Equity funds and corporate clients across technology, telecom, and digital sectors. • Executed buy-side commercial due diligence covering industry assessment, market sizing, competitive positioning, customer analysis, and investment thesis validation. • Built and reviewed financial models, scenario analyses, and business plan assessments to evaluate target attractiveness, growth sustainability, and downside risks. • Supported target screening, synergy assessment, and portfolio value creation initiatives for private equity-backed investments. • Conducted structured primary and secondary rese…
  3. Job: GlobalData Plc — Analyst - Technology & Telecom Strategy · 2020-11 – 2021-06 — Supported transaction and corporate strategy engagements through structured industry and commercial analysis across technology and telecom sectors. • Conducted industry assessments, market forecasting, and competitive intelligence to identify growth themes, disruption risks, and investment considerations. • Delivered hypothesis-driven secondary research supporting commercial due diligence and strategy use cases. • Analyzed market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and demand drivers influencing capital allocation and strategic positioning. • Synthesized quantitative and qualitative inputs into concise strategic insights aligned with transaction advisory objectives.
  4. Job: Transparency Market Research Pvt. Ltd. — Research Analyst - Strategy & Market Intelligence · 2019-07 – 2020-11 — Delivered market intelligence and industry analysis supporting corporate growth strategy and deal evaluation initiatives. • Developed market outlooks, industry sizing models, and competitive landscape assessments across global sectors. • Conducted demand forecasting and value chain analysis to evaluate commercial attractiveness and growth potential. • Translated large datasets into structured commercial narratives used for investment screening and strategic planning.
  5. Job: Talkd. Inc — Business Development Lead - Strategy & Go-to-Market · 2018-04 – 2019-06 — Partnered with founders of early-stage IT firms to shape go-to-market strategy, customer segmentation, and growth roadmaps. • Conducted market opportunity assessment and competitor benchmarking to identify whitespace and expansion opportunities. • Defined value propositions, pricing strategy, and customer acquisition approach to accelerate revenue growth. • Built financial projections evaluating revenue potential and scalability of new service offerings.
  6. Job: Jio — Management Trainee (Internship) · 2017-04 – 2017-05 — • Developed territory-level go-to-market roadmap and vendor alignment strategy using primary research and competitive benchmarking. • Conducted expansion feasibility analysis and supported proposal strategy for partner onboarding initiatives.
  7. Job: Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. — Senior Engineer - Planning & Execution · 2013-03 – 2016-04 — Managed planning, risk tracking, and execution oversight for a ₹58 Cr infrastructure project, ensuring commercial visibility and delivery discipline. • Monitored project financials, timelines, and cost structures to identify execution risks and margin impact. • Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to resolve dependencies and mitigate schedule overruns. • Implemented structured tracking frameworks improving reporting transparency and decision-making quality.
  8. Job: Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. — Site Engineer · 2012-05 – 2013-02
  9. Job: Zillion Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. — Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) · 2012-01 – 2012-04
  10. School: Symbiosis Institute of Digital & Telecom Management (SIDTM), Pune — Master of Business Administration (MBA), Telecom Management (Marketing & Finance)
  11. School: Himachal Pradesh University — B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

MakeMarket AnalysisFeasibility AnalysisProject PlanningRisk ManagementFinancial MonitoringOperational StrategyCompetitive BenchmarkingIndustry AnalysisMarket ForecastingCompetitive IntelligenceStrategic ResearchPrivate EquityFinancial AnalysisTarget ScreeningDeal StrategyStakeholder ManagementMarket Opportunity AssessmentBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Strategy FormulationMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

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