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Toshak Kadam

@toshakkadam

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Results-driven leader in Generative AI and Digital Marketing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and ethical AI practices, with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

I am a Doctoral Researcher specializing in Emerging Technologies, particularly in Generative AI. With over 14 years of experience, I have successfully driven growth through innovative AI-powered strategies across various sectors including construction, tech, and logistics. My journey has been marked by a commitment to ethical AI practices and mentoring cross-functional teams to foster a culture of digital literacy and responsible AI.

As the Senior Director of Digital Strategy and AI Transformation at Yugandhara Construction, I lead enterprise-wide AI transformations, enhancing operational efficiency and driving significant increases in qualified leads through data-driven marketing strategies. My consulting experience further showcases my ability to optimize business operations and enhance customer satisfaction through Generative AI solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Business Operations & Generative AI Consultant

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Kanchivardham

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Led inventory and logistics optimization using Generative AI-based forecasting and routing to reduce costs and delivery time. Enhanced delivery efficiency and vendor partnerships, achieving 35% revenue growth and a 40% customer satisfaction boost. Revamped marketing with predictive AI and CRO tools, improving lead quality and campaign ROI.

Generative AI Inventory Management CRO Marketing Strategy Revenue Vendor Management

Current

Senior Director of Digital Strategy and AI Transformation

Current

Yugandhara Construction

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Led enterprise-wide AI-first transformation using Generative AI and automation to streamline planning and boost efficiency. Mentored 30+ team members to drive a digital-first, AI and data-backed culture, revamping B2B digital marketing with predictive analytics, SEO, and automation, increasing qualified leads by 40%. Embedded Responsible AI and data governance to align growth, compliance, and cust

Generative AI Automation Digital Marketing Predictive Analytics SEO Data Governance Leadership Mentoring

Growth Consultant

Aabhishek Nimbalkaar Artistry

Jul 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Led 150% revenue growth and 50% boost in student admissions via GenAI-driven ad and content automation. Built an AI-powered client engagement and behavior analysis system for booking, retention, and personalization.

Generative AI Revenue Digital Marketing Personalization

Quality Assurance Expert

Ziff Davis Performance Management

Mar 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 5 months)

Led Quality Assurance for global B2B lead generation campaigns, managing over 50 analysts and improving HQL/BANT lead integrity for top clients. Developed SOPs, Quality Assurance frameworks, and audits to boost delivery speed, client trust, and campaign performance.

Quality Assurance Lead Generation SOP Development Audit Data Integrity Team Leadership

Quality Control Manager (Inside Sales)

Webware.ai

Sep 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Led Quality Assurance across Sales, Marketing, and Success teams, managing 20 analysts and unifying SOPs to boost service consistency. Drove Lean Six Sigma and Quality Assurance-to-training alignment, improving efficiency, accuracy, and agent performance.

Quality Assurance Six Sigma SOP Development Sales Operations Marketing Operations Team Management Process Improvement

Sr. Operations Associate

WNS Global Services

Dec 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 1 month)

Led the migration of NYK Line's European shipping operations from the Philippines to India, ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence. Acted as SME for booking operations, streamlining documentation and reducing turnaround time through process optimization.

Operations Management Process Optimization Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Golden Gate University

Doctor of Business Administration, Emerging Technologies (Generative AI)

Grade: 3.78/4

Conducted doctoral research on Responsible AI frameworks for ethical and transparent AI adoption in digital marketing. Focused on developing and evaluating these frameworks, culminating in a book-format dissertation.

Great Lakes Executive Education

Post Graduate Program (Executive MBA), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Grade: 4.22/5

Completed an executive program focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Gained expertise in advanced AI concepts and their practical applications in business.

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Post Graduate Program (Executive MBA), Business Analytics & Business Intelligence

Grade: 8.68/10

Undertook an executive program in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence. Developed strong analytical skills and learned to leverage data for strategic decision-making.

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (Savitribai Phule Pune University)

B.E./B.Tech., Computer Engineering

Grade: 6.98/10

Studied Computer Engineering, covering core principles of software and hardware. Acquired foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and system design.