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nigel.antony@id.iit.edu

Experienced creative and analytical problem solver seeking full-time opportunities in new product and service innovation.

Skills

DESIGN: Research. Analysis. Synthesis. Prototyping.

BUSINESS: Analytics. Innovation. Marketing.

SOFTWARE: Adobe CC. MS Office. Rhinoceros. Keyshot.

OTHER: Technology. Music. Cooking. Photography.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF DESIGN + MBA
Institute of Design + Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
Graduating May 2018

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore. Graduated May 2011. GPA: 8.33/10

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE CONSULTING
November 2014 - May 2015
Helped startups tell their story through defining their value proposition and branding.

CREATIVE CONSULTING | PURPLEMANGO
March 2014 - November 2014
Interfaced between clients and the design team. Helped in business development, client servicing and delivery of corporate branding projects.

MARKET RESEARCH | DEFIANCE TECHNOLOGIES
August 2013 - December 2013
Responsible for industry research, prospecting new client opportunities and pre-sales activities.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | FLIPKART
September 2011 - March 2013
Defined analytics to measure KPIs of operations. Designed processes to improve warehousing and order management efficiencies. Implemented new business and technology developments.

 

PROJECTS

MY INSULATION | CERTAINTEED
User Research . Summer 2017 . Philadelphia
Interviewed homeowners to understand the user experience of a web based tool that helps users decide what insulation product is best for their home.

STORE EXPERIENCE DESIGN | FAR EASTERN GROUP
Strategy + UX . Summer 2017 . Taipei
Worked with the Far Eastern Group to innovate on the retail experience and business model for their new department store in Taipei.

ERP IMPLEMENTATION | FLIPKART
Systems Design + Change Management . 2012 . Bangalore
Liaisoned with technology and operations teams for developing a new enterprise resource planning software. Developed its migration and implementation plan with a six member team.

WIND TURBINE DESIGN | ENGINEERING PROJECT
Fluid Dynamics + Financial Analysis . 2011 . Bangalore
Designed, prototyped and tested a wind turbine that could harness energy from a passing train. Nominated for Best Project Award in state.