Deepesh GoelDG
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Deepesh Goel

@deepeshgoel

Experienced educator and business leader with a passion for innovation.

India

What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and allow me to mentor others while driving impactful projects.

I am an experienced educator and business leader with over three decades of experience across industrial, technology, and social sectors. My journey has been marked by a commitment to building and leading teams, launching successful business initiatives, and fostering an innovative mindset among students. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, focusing on creativity and innovation to positively transform education in India.

Currently, I am working as a freelancer on Generative AI projects and serving as a Regional Mentor of Change for Atal Innovation Mission, where I guide mentors and students on innovation and entrepreneurship. My efforts have been recognized with awards such as Exemplary Mentor of Change and Gems of Mentor India. I have also taught mathematics and science to students, utilizing innovative pedagogy to enhance their learning experiences.

Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, including Country Manager for Sensors at Danaher & Fortive, where I successfully grew the sensors business profitably. My experience spans sales, marketing, and business development, with a strong focus on strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Freelancer for Generative AI projects

Self-Employed

May 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Worked online on training various Generative AI LLM models and other international projects through platforms like Outlier, Clickworker, Crowdgen, and Oneforma. Obtained certifications in Generative AI for Educators by Google, AI tools workshop by Be10X, and Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT by Great Lakes Learning Academy.

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Current

Regional Mentor of Change (RMoC)

Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years)

Joined as a Mentor of Change for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2018 and was elevated to RMoC in 2021. Guided Atal Tinkering Labs mentors and mentored school students on innovation, entrepreneurship, and new technologies. Supported the Atal Tinkering Lab curriculum development and ran an e-learning initiative focusing on teenagers called Innopreneurship.

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Fellow

Teach for India (TFI-Not for Profit)

Jun 2022 - Apr 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Taught mathematics and science to classes 6 & 7 at Government Model Public School, Bangalore, using innovative pedagogy which helped 40% of students score >70% marks. Developed 21st-century skills for students through a holistic approach at Chiguru Community Center and raised over INR 50K in funds. Conducted career planning for students using Ikigai and was part of the Public Sector Track (PST) fo

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Independent Consultant (IoT)

Self Employed

Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 (4 years 7 months)

Served as a business consultant for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), matching industrial applications with start-up products and facilitating matchmaking with corporate entities. Tied up with 10 IIoT start-ups across various sectors to bring their digital solutions to industry. Led the IIoT vertical of Matrix Forum and successfully conducted IoT Matrix 22’ (IIoT summit).

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Country Manager - Sensors

Danaher & Fortive

Aug 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years 4 months)

Developed Danaher Business System tools for new business forecasting and grew the sensors business profitably by 2x in 3 years using Segmenting Targeting & Positioning for industrial, HVAC & hygienic sensors. Led a team of 9, including Regional Sales Managers and Marketeers, and delegated offline & digital marketing initiatives with a 20% ROI. Owned policy deployment and matrix reporting of manage

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National Sales Manager

3M Electro & Communication (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2007 - Jul 2013 (6 years)

Led sales for 3M Electrical OEM/MRO & cable accessories business in India, nurturing key accounts in industrial/infrastructure segments with a focus on the power sector. Motivated 72 distributors across the country to promote the 3M brand, growing the Electricals Markets Division business by 3x in 4 years with operating profit >20%. Developed a strategic communications architecture that increased

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Regional Sales Manager (South)

Tyco Electronics

Apr 2006 - Jul 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Led sales for products and services business in South India, achieving over 8 million USD in sales revenue with a 5% increase in EBIDTA for the Services business. Directed a team of 450 people comprising territory managers, project managers, supervisors & technicians. Spearheaded the Services business end-to-end, encompassing sales, execution & business development.

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Sourcing Manager

GE Power Controls (now ABB)

Aug 2005 - Mar 2006 (7 months)

Sourced components for new product introductions, ensuring timely availability and quality. Managed cost reduction initiatives on existing products to improve profitability.

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Manager, Marketing

GE Power Controls (now ABB)

May 2000 - Mar 2001 (10 months)

Managed sales promotion and consultant approvals in North India. This role was based in Delhi.

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Branch Engineer

L&T, EBG, Switchgear Std. Products (now Schneider)

Dec 1998 - May 2000 (1 year 5 months)

Led the agriculture starter campaign in the rural areas of AP, successfully selling the maximum number of starters in a month. This initiative significantly contributed to regional sales targets.

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Senior Engineer

L&T, EBG, Switchgear Std. Products (now Schneider)

May 1995 - Nov 1998 (3 years 6 months)

Recognized and awarded for achieving maximum revenue growth in over 10 crore revenue branches, specifically at the Hyderabad Branch. Led the agriculture starter campaign in the rural areas of AP, resulting in the sale of the maximum number of starters in a month.

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Sales Engineer

Escorts Construction Equipment Limited

Mar 1994 - May 1995 (1 year 2 months)

Managed sales operations in Bihar and Jharkhand, based at Kolkata, contributing to regional revenue targets. Participated in a nationwide door-to-door demonstration campaign of loader backhoes for effective lead generation.

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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Escorts Construction Equipment Limited

Aug 1992 - Feb 1994 (1 year 6 months)

Joined the company through campus recruitment and was based at Faridabad. Gained foundational experience in the construction equipment industry.

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Black Belt Marketing

GE Power Controls (now ABB)

Completed Black Belt training with distinction, demonstrating expertise in Six Sigma methodologies. Trained Green Belts and mentored the sales team on Six Sigma principles to drive process improvement.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata logoIK

Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Marketing

Focused on advanced business management principles with a specialization in marketing. Gained expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and business development strategies.

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi logoBR

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Studied core concepts of electrical and electronics engineering. Developed foundational knowledge in circuit design, power systems, and electronic devices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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