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Praveen Kandala

@praveenkandala

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I build AI-driven decision tools and business solutions grounded in strategic consulting and market research.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply strategic problem-solving, consulting frameworks, market research, and AI-driven decision design to business challenges, ideally in a cross-functional and internationally minded environment.

I'm building an AI-based decision analysis tool, The Consulting Engine, to replicate structured consulting and strategic analysis through adaptive dialogue, causal mapping, and action-oriented insights.

I previously founded an innovative software project focused on a centralized ERP system for live pharmacy inventory across the Indian pharmaceutical ecosystem. I conducted market research, identified regulatory and operational challenges, and collaborated with a freelance developer on a flexible prototype.

My MSc in International Management from the University of Strathclyde strengthened my work in business strategy, international business analysis, consulting, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural leadership.

I bring a business and marketing foundation, strategic problem-solving, and data-driven thinking across India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Concept Lead

Current

AI-based Decision Analysis Tool - The Consulting Engine

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Conceptualized and developed an AI-driven decision support framework designed to replicate structured consulting and strategic analysis. Built and refined the system through advanced work on ChatGPT, leveraging prompt engineering to design adaptive dialogue logic for problem structuring, causal mapping, and action-oriented insights.

AI ChatGpt Prompt Engineering strategic analysis Business Model Canvas

Founder

Innovative Software Project

Nov 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Designed a centralized ERP system to track live pharmacy inventory and improve operational efficiency across the Indian pharmaceutical ecosystem. Conducted market research to identify key regulatory and operational challenges, including variations in billing and discounting practices.

ERP Market Research Prototyping

Volunteer

Team Jatayu Youth Association

Apr 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Actively supported awareness campaigns during the 'Titli' Cyclone (2018) by helping design and share content across meme and social pages. Assisted in coordinating online communities, spreading awareness to amplify fundraising initiatives for disaster relief and medical emergencies.

Social Media Content Creation

Certificate of Participation & Contribution

International Student Council, University of Central Oklahom

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Participated in organizing cultural and academic events to support international students. Contributed to fostering cross-cultural exchange and peer support within the UCO student community.

Event Organization Cross Cultural Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Strathclyde

Master of Science, International Management

Grade: Merit

Graduated with a Merit UK degree. Coursework included Managing Across Cultures, Consultancy in Practice, Global Business Environment, and Business Strategy.

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Received the Dean's Honor Roll Award for outstanding academic performance in the 2021 spring semester. Applied insights from courses like Business Communication, Marketing Research, and Professional Selling in independent research.