KARAN GUPTA

Year Degree / Exam Institute GPA / Marks(%)---- B.Tech in Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 8.011

2007 CBSE SGGS Collegiate Public School 85.62005 CBSE St. John's High School 92.2

Awarded the 'NTSE Scholarship' with a state rank of 4, 2005Selected for the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad (INMO); amongst the top 25 students in the region, 2006Awarded the 'SIA NOL Scholarship' for admission in Nanyang Technical University, Singapore, 2007Won a national level programming competition, securing a job offer with Infosys, 2003IIT Delhi Thesis , Network Assignment Model for Bicycles based on Bicycle Compatibility Index (BCI)

Preparing a BCI model for an important road network of Pune and carrying out network assignmentWas a recognized scholar for over 6 years in school being awarded the Scholar's Blazer for academic excellence

Halcrow Consulting India Pvt. Ltd (May, 2010 - July, 2010) : Highways TeamDesigned a 126 km stretch for the Godhra-MP Highway Project; will lead to savings of Rs. 10 lacsAnalysed strength of pavement overlay without dowel bars; implemented for the Terminal 3 ProjectResearch paper, 'Performance, Analysis and Repair of Whitetopping' under review

Extended a pre-placement offer (PPO) by the organisation on the basis of my work CRISIL India Ltd, Standard & Poors (May, 2009 - July, 2009) : Corporate Ratings Division

Analysed financial statements and business models of companies in the sectors of Telecom, Entertainment, etc.Modeled and projected the financials based on clients' plans, previous performance and sectoral parametersPrepared the quarterly CRISIL update on the textiles sector forecasting its performance for the next quarter

The only undergraduate intern to have been extended a pre-placement offer (PPO) by the organisation Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd. (May, 2008 - July, 2008) : Transaction Advisory Services

Evaluated investment opportunities in the coal mining industry in India vis-a-vis IndonesiaReviewed the Indian infrastructure scenario and mapped merger and acquisition opportunitiesAnalysed various market entry possibilities, margins and risks for coal miningPrepared basic financial models and subsequently presented the synergies of significant deals

Overall Coordinator, Rendezvous 2010 (May, 2010 - Present) : Added an international dimension to the golden jubilee celebrations bringing unmatched media publicity

Leading a team of over 150 members to carry out all sponsorship and promotion related activitiesSingle handedly raised Rs. 35 lacs of Rs. 50 Lacs as sponsorship, the largest amount in historyFacilitated performance of 6 international artists at 'International Music Festival' through embassy tie upsConceptualized the rock show prelims 'Zeitgeist' across 4 cities , giving the fest a national appealRestructured the team by including media-marketing, bridging the gap between marketing and publicity

Member, Core Team, Tryst 2011 (Aug, 2010 - Present) :

Leading the marketing and public relations team of 75 members for North India’s largest technical festivalRevamped the entire marketing strategy by contacting media agencies directly and using customized companyspecific presentations; have finalized a title sponsor within 1 monthPartnering with foreign universities and contacting nobel laureates for Tryst lectures and symposia

Vice President, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (May, 2010 - Present) :

Envisioned new programmes to be carried out by the cell, biggest being the pan-India Entrepreneurship SummitEnhanced the 'Student Entrepreneur Helpdesk' to provide funding and mentorship resulting in 4 start-ups1 of 60 students selected globally for ASES Summit, Sydney; Winner in E-pitch competition held there

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Key Marketing Roles (Jan, 2008 - Apr, 2009) : Led the marketing efforts of most major fests at IIT in 3 years raising more than Rs. 70 lacs as sponsorship

Coordinator, Marketing and Strategy, IIT Delhi Parliamentary Debate, 2009Solely responsible for securing the entire sponsorship amount of Rs. 2 lacs well in advance leading to theevent being publicized on a large scale, unlike previous yearsIncreased prize money to Rs. 50 thousand; one of the highest in India for a debating event

Coordinator, Marketing, Virasat, SPIC MACAY, 2008Developed a customized marketing pitch, in line with SPIC MACAY's aim of promoting Indian cultureLed a team of 12 members to raise Rs. 5 lacs as sponsorship to make the festival self sufficient

Director, Marketing and Finance , Entrepreneurship Development Cell, 2009Led a team of 10 to raise Rs. 10 lacs , increasing sponsorship by over 100% over previous yearInitiated marketing the entire cell for year round sponsorships, unlike event based ones previously

OthersAs Activity Head, Marketing and Strategy, Rendezvous '09 acquired sponsorship worth Rs. 4 lacsAs Activity Head, Marketing, Literati '09, was responsible for securing all media tie ups and prize partners

Student Nominee, Senate, IIT Delhi (Aug, 2010 - Present) :

Honorary position in the highest policy making body of the institute consisting of 4 studentsGarnered and voiced student opinion on key issues like board restructuring and attendance rule

Hostel English Debating and Literary Club Representative (Apr, 2008 - Mar, 2009) :

Organized 3 inter college events, 'IIT Delhi Parliamentary Debate', 'Rendezvous '09' and 'The Debute'Inculcated a debating culture in the hostel by organizing 5 intra hostel events for the first time

Debating and Literary Activities : Runner up, inter college prepared debate at St. Stephens College; the most prestigious prepared debate, 2007Semi finalist, inter hostel Hindi parliamentary debate, 2010Semi finalist, 'SJOBA Debate', adjudged the 2nd best speaker of the debate, 2004Winner, 'Word Games' amongst 200 participants at IIT; Runner up, 'Just a Minute', 2009Adjudicator, 'International IIT Delhi Parliamentary Debate', 2008-10Adjudicator, 'Mukherjee Memorial Debate', St. Stephens College, 2009Panel Member, English Debating and Literary Club, responsible for overseeing activities and promoting talentRunner up in the prestigious 'Bournvita Quiz Competition', North India region, 2001Contributed numerous articles to Contact and Campus Rumpus and designed the college and hostel magazineAwarded 'Special Contribution to Board for Student Publications', 2009

Awarded 'Outstanding Contribution to Board for Recreational and Creative Activities', Karakoram Hostel Sports :

Represented the North India Cricket Club in England; highest wicket taker of the tournament, 2003Winner, 'UT State Cricket Tournament'; represented Chandigarh cricket team in school nationalsWinner, ESPN Cricket Cup, 2005; Champions Trophy, 2004; Edmund Rice Cricket Tournament, 2003Member, IIT Delhi squash squad; represented IIT in Sportech, 2010Winner, 3 inter hostel medals; Gold in football, Silver in squash and Bronze in cricket

Miscellaneous :

Runner up, inter college English stage play 'Life of Galileo', Rendezvous, 2008Runner up, inter hostel street play for 2 consecutive years, 2007-08

I love traveling, having traveled across 4 continents. Besides, am an avid soccer fan

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