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Swarup Sahu

@swarupsahu

Market Research & Strategy Consulting professional with 5+ years of experience in market intelligence, strategic analysis, client advisory, and team l

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I am a Market Research and Strategy Consulting professional with over 5 years of experience in market intelligence, industry analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic research.

Currently working as a Vertical Lead at DataString Consulting, I have progressed from a Research Associate to a leadership role, taking ownership of research strategy, project execution, team management, and client engagement.

I have led teams of researchers, delivered over 100 market research reports, and managed 5–7 research projects monthly while maintaining 98% on-time delivery. My expertise includes market sizing and forecasting, TAM/SAM/SOM assessment, top-down and bottom-up estimation, competitive benchmarking, company profiling, and quantitative and qualitative research.

My industry exposure spans Semiconductors, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Tools & Equipment, and Heavy & Mobile Machinery.

I bring a combination of analytical thinking, research leadership, client relationship management, and strategic problem-solving, with a focus on translating complex market information into actionable business insights that support informed decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Vertical Lead, Strategy Consulting

Current

DataString Consulting

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Develop research strategies and oversee research planning, execution, quality assurance, and delivery. Lead a team of 6+ researchers and serve as primary client contact.

Market Research Strategy Team Leadership Quality Assurance Client Management Process Optimization

Research Analyst

DATAINTELO

Dec 2023 - Sep 2024 (9 months)

Delivered 10-12 market analysis reports per quarter and independently managed 4-5 research projects monthly. Led and mentored 3-4 Research Associates, reducing research errors by 25%.

Market Research Market Sizing Forecasting Team Mentoring Client Interaction Proposal Development

Senior Research Associate

DATAINTELO

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Authored 10+ market reports and research articles quarterly. Performed secondary research and data validation, achieving 95%+ research accuracy.

Market Research Secondary Research Data Validation Competitive Intelligence Proposal Preparation

Research Associate

DATAINTELO

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Authored 4+ market research reports monthly and supported research assignments across multiple sectors. Conducted company profiling and competitor benchmarking.

Market Research Company Profile Creation Competitive Benchmarking Proposal Preparation

Content and Research Intern

DATAINTELO

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Collected and analyzed consumer, competitor, and marketplace information. Compiled statistical data and reviewed data quality to support accurate reporting.

Data Collection Data Analysis Reporting

Sales and Marketing Professional

S-fitness

Apr 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Generated 50+ online fitness-training leads per week and maintained a 20%+ membership conversion rate. Built foundational experience in client relationship management and sales operations.

Sales Marketing Lead Generation Customer Relationship Management