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Rahul Chowdary Paladugula

@rahulchowdarypaladug

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I build brand, GTM, and AI-led growth strategies that turn insights into measurable business outcomes.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead brand, GTM, corporate strategy, or AI-led transformation work where I can turn customer insight and complex data into growth narratives, market-entry plans, and measurable business outcomes.

At Cognizant, I turn AI analytics and data modernisation work into C-suite growth narratives, client-acquisition collateral, and launched solutions. I've led a RAG-based GenAI store assistant that automated 50+ daily workflows and reduced time-to-insight by 30%.

I've also built GTM strategies for Chatter Box, secured projected revenue as a founding team member at Ripple Code Technologies, and founded Trishul Flyers, a branding agency serving 100+ MSMEs. My work combines brand positioning, market entry, business development, and data-driven storytelling to create measurable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate - Projects, AI Analytics

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Cognizant

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Drove client acquisition by repositioning AI analytics as a C-suite growth story, converting 90% of pipeline into qualified leads and owning end-to-end delivery of a RAG-based GenAI store assistant. Led MDM stream for a global retail client, cutting vendor onboarding time and data errors significantly.

AI Analytics GenAI RAG Master Data Management Agile Scrum Client Acquisition Thought Leadership Stakeholder Management Data Governance

Founder & Director

Trishul Flyers LLP

Jan 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Generated revenue from a bootstrap, running a capital-efficient three-member agency for 100+ MSMEs. Achieved 100% client retention and a lift in referrals by anchoring the growth model on loyalty and repeat business.

entrepreneurship Branding Customer Retention Revenue Growth Creative Direction Partnership Management

Strategy Consultant - ELP

Chatter Box

Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 (6 months)

Laid a scalable national footprint for a public-speaking platform with a GTM strategy that scaled reach across 26 cities in 10 states. Tripled brand visibility and closed franchise deals and school tie-ups via a test-and-learn pilot.

Go To Market Strategy Market Entry Brand Visibility SEO Partnerships Pilot Testing

Business Development Associate - Founding Team

Ripple Code Technologies

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Secured projected revenue as a founding member, building the portfolio across 7 industries and closing 5 client deals in 3 months. Grew brand visibility and improved NPS and CSAT through well-being initiatives.

Business Development Client Acquisition Negotiation Sourcing Brand Visibility NPS CSAT

Assistant Systems Engineer - GRC Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services

Feb 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Cut access-related escalations and saved costs by leading an access-governance team for 1,000+ users. Improved GRC efficiency by automating repetitive risk-control jobs and streamlined team flow as Scrum Master.

GRC Access Governance Automation Scrum ISO 27001 Audit Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian School of Business

MBA, Marketing & Strategy

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: National Finalist in 2 B-school strategy contests; Marketing Lead, Advaita; Content Editor, Bandhan; Published in SAJSSE (2025).

MBA in Marketing and Strategy. National finalist in two B-school strategy contests and led marketing initiatives with significant engagement growth.

PES Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: Published an international paper in IJSER; Planning & Scheduling Coordinator, IEEE Solid State Society.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication. Published an international paper on FOPID and PID controllers and served as Planning and Scheduling Coordinator for IEEE Solid State Society.