AMIT NANDA

D-1302, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, 380015

9ananda@pgplan.iimahd.ernet.in , 91-79-6307241 extension 4513
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I believe a career in consulting would offer me a lot of opportunities to apply my problem solving and people skills
to real life situations and make a difference to the world around me. Working on projects of varied scope and across
different sectors would keep me excited and motivated to deliver my best as well as continuously enhance my
worth as a consultant.
In my stint with Reliance I learnt to deliver my best even under time constraints by working effectively with not
only members of my team but also three other departments. My studies at IIM have given me a general management
perspective to look at situations from different angles. My exposure to live consulting assignments both as a part of
curricular projects as well as in SOMA has strengthened my conviction that I have the analytical and people skills to
be successful in a consulting career.

EDUCATION
Jun 99 – Present Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 3.303 / 4.333
(First Year)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Jul 94 – May 98 Delhi College of Engineering 74.75%
Mechanical Engineering
May 93- April 94 K.V. Dogra Lines, Meerut 84 %
Central Board Of Secondary Education
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
ANZ Grindlays Identified opportunities for new business in the co-operative banking sector in
Corporate banking the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Interacted with the top management of various co-
April-June 2000 operative banks to identify possible business partners for ANZ Grindlays.
Maruti Udyog Studied Emission Control Systems of Maruti’s stable of cars with reference to Euro-1
Ltd. Gurgaon, emission norms. Designed a pre-converter that was later incorporated in the Maruti
May-July, 1997 Esteem 98. Received an award for one of three best summer projects.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maruti Udyog Understood the working of different departments and gained hands on experience in
Ltd, Gurgaon, various aspects of manufacturing at MUL. The rotation training helped in understanding the
Jan–April, 1999 systems and processes of a large manufacturing company operating on Japanese
philosophy.
Reliance Had overall responsibility for the erection of the internals of a diesel reactor at the
Petroleum Ltd., Jamnagar refinery, the largest grassroots refinery in the world. The job required
Jamnagar interdepartmental co-ordination and expertise in project execution. The project was
June 98–Jan 99 completed successfully ahead of schedule with full quality certification.
CO-CURRICULAR PROJECTS
Student Organisation Developed a framework for valuing new technologies for GIAN (a Non Profit
for Managerial Organization). Our team modeled a new oil expeller technology and initiated negotiations
Assistance (SOMA) for transfer of this technology. The project was won through a competitive bidding
process.
Business Plan Developed a plan for starting a Non Profit Organization to act as an intermediary between
corporates and other NPOs. Was part of one of 2 teams of 700 to be offered venture
capital funding at i2i, the international business plan competition organized by IIM
Calcutta 2001.
Marketing Fair-‘00 Developed an entry strategy for Shah Foods Ltd. Identified and analysed the key issues
(Live Project) relating to their operations and marketing functions and developed a comprehensive entry
strategy for a new variety of dried food products.
COURSE PROJECTS
Market Research Feasibility study and positioning strategy for Citibank’s Suvidha Debit Card scheme.
(Live Project) Citibank has implemented our recommendations on advertising, distribution and
pricing.
Business Process Reengineered the business processes of an Indian consumer durable company, with
Reengineering a special focus on their order processing system. The study’s recommendations are under
(Live Project) review by the company’s senior management.
Business Strategy Conducted a strategic management audit of a super-speciality hospital in Gujarat.
(Live Project) Recommended changes in the hospital’s organisation structure, pricing, subsidy allocation
policies and growth strategy.
E-commerce Feasibility study and preparation of action plan for diversification into on-line broking
Strategy by the Indian arm of a leading international Investment bank.
AWARDS WON
§ First prize , LTCM case analysis sponsored by Lehman Brothers, London as part of the course on
Managing Financial Institutions.
§ Second prize, i2 Technologies Supply Chain game, at Confluence 2000, IIMA's International Business School
meet.
§ Third prize, Ad Venture game, at Confluence 2000, the game involved designing a marketing and
communication strategy for De Beers diamonds.
§ Finalist, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporate Takeover Game at Confluence 2000.
§ Finalist, ICICI case contest 2000 that involved structuring of a future flow securitisation deal for an oil
company.
§ Finalist, Andersen Consulting case contest 2000.
§ Third prize, All India Technical Paper Presentation contest sponsored by American Society of Mechanical
Engineers in1998.
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
§ Mess Secretary, Delhi College of Engineering. Responsibilities included managing a budget of Rs.1.2 million,
billing, maintaining quality control and training of mess workers.
§ Member, Mess council, IIM Ahmedabad 2000-01. Was responsible for all the decisions in running the IIM
A mess for the fifth term.
§ Organizer, SPICMACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth)
Programme 1994–98. Organized concerts by internationally renowned artists.
§ Member, Steering Committee for Mach-97 (National Students Meet of Mechanical Engineers). Was
responsible for coordinating events and managing hospitality for participants from across the country.
§ Captain, Delhi College of Engineering chess team 1997-98.
§ Coordinator, Annual Sports Meet of DCE, 1995-96. Was responsible for scheduling events and managing
logistics for more than 100 participants.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
§ Part of the production team of IIMACTS– the theatrical society of IIM Ahmedabad.
§ First prize in the Singer Inter-College Chess Tournament 1996. The tournament had over thirty participants
across universities.
§ Prize winner in 200 metres, 4x100 m, 400 m, long and triple jump at college level athletics meets.
§ Silver medallist, Intra college badminton meet 1994-95 and 1996-97.
§ Represented the district at the zone level in Badminton and Squash.
§ Member, department football team, Delhi College of Engineering.
I am an avid traveler and have traveled extensively in India. In particular I relish spending time in places that are not
on the tourist map.