Mrs. Mona Srivastava

Author is working in leading Oil company

A seasoned professional with over 30 years of diverse work experience in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Mrs. Mona has for the most part of her career been involved in a key function of an organization, Sales and Marketing.

Having acquired a post-graduation degree in Mathematics from Delhi University, She began her journey in the corporate world, in the challenging field of business development. In a career that has spanned around 30 years, Mona has successfully handled challenging assignments that range from acquiring new business for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, in unchartered domains to ensuring channel partner acquisition, retention and taking care of their personal development. Currently she manages Digital Payment vertical for a business entity within the Oil Company.

She was awarded:-

• ET ascent- National Awards for excellence - Women Super Achiever- 20th Sep 2022,
• Award of excellence 2020 to BPCL- Silver partner, for number of transactions on UMANG, BY MEITY,
• Mercurix- Art of story telling - BPCL- Winner - 2019.

Appreciations & References:-

• Dr. Anil K Garg, President, World Petroleum Technology Congress & Expo, appreciated my paper on digital transformation in Oil Sector at World technology conference, Delhi,
• Appreciated by President and Chief Executive Officer (IAS), Ministry of Electronics and IT for my contributions of development at UMANG platform of GOI, Certificate of achievement for impacting 50 million lives by D. Light, Solar MNC.

Mr. Harish Dash

Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Ciphense

He has over 20 years of extensive experience in Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Product Management, Business Excellence, and Sustainability, having worked with both large multinational corporations and start-ups. His career has included key leadership roles at Tata Motors, Tata Capital, and GE Energy Services, where he contributed to Product Management, Large Scale Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence & Analytics, and Sustainability initiatives. As a founding employee of Tata Capital, Harish has received numerous accolades, including recognition from the Tata Group chairman.

Currently, He serves as the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Ciphense, a cutting-edge deep tech start-up based in Bengaluru. The company leverages the power of digital technology, data, and artificial intelligence to transform businesses. With over 14 years of experience in designing, building, and launching successful products, He has become a valuable mentor to various start-ups in the areas of business strategy, fundraising strategy, product strategy, and product management. Moreover, he has provided training to more than 4,000 individuals in product management, digital transformation, business excellence, and sustainability.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela and is currently pursuing an MTech in Data Science and AI from BITS Pilani. He has earned a variety of professional certifications, such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, ITIL, CSM, CSPO, Six-Sigma Black Belt, Oracle CRM Core Consultant, IICA certified CSR professional, and GRI Reporting Professional. Additionally, he has completed coursework in Business Strategy from the University of Munich and Sustainability from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Mr. Jyoti Prakash Gadia

FCA, CS, AICWA, MBA(FINANCE), CFA
Managing Director - Resurgent India Limited &ScoreMe Solutions Pvt Ltd

Mr. JyotiPrakashGadia is considered as thought leader in area of finance & strategic leadership, he is an all-round professional with wide experience. He has worked very closely with many corporate & government organizations in successful turnaround of their operations & providing strategic advisory on financial services. He has led Resurgent India Limited as a visionary in creating a seamless platform for one shop solutions for Indian corporates & especially for SME segment.

After completion, his studies in 1998, he started his career as head of the finance vertical in Bhagwati Gases Limited. Within span of 7 years, he made it possible to completely turnaround the company both financially & operationally. Thereafter he started Resurgent India Limited in the year 2005 with a very modest and humble beginning & put Resurgent India Limited on a higher pedestal with his sheer devotion and commitment to the cause of business fraternity. RIL now has 6 offices across India & proudly employ more than 150 professionals and technocrats.

Resurgent India Limited is also a SEBI registered Category I Merchant Bank & also has distinction of being a certified company under ISO 9001:2015. It has honor of recognition of being empaneled by IBA as Agency for specialized Monitoring, besides being recognized for PMC, Govt Advisory & Project appraisal.

Resurgent India Limited is one of the biggest financial advisory services firms & offering the services across various verticals- Debt Syndication, Private Equity, Transaction Advisory, Valuation, TEV study & LIE Report, Training, Research, Retail Loan Syndication, Wealth Management, Credit Assessment, Insolvency Services, and each of these activities are gaining traction over period. Apart from serving the large private clients under the leadership of Mr. JyotiPrakashGadia, Resurgent is also offering services to Central Government, State Governments, PSUs, foreign fund houses & internationally renowned companies and has established a trustworthy partner with them. Adherence of business ethics has been the hallmark of Resurgent India.

Actively contributing for development of industry & policy advocacy:

Mr. JyotiPrakashGadia is holding various positions for last 10 years in different associations & presently holding the following positions:

• PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman
  Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Committee
• ASSOCHAM
  Chairman -MSME Committee Southern Region
  Co- Chairman- Haryana State Development Council
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Co-Chairman
  CII- NR Committee on SMEs
• NAREDCO Member Finance

He was the Task Force Member of Steel and other Minerals formed by the Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India in the year 2012 – 2013 which is major recognition to Sri. Gadia as an entrepreneur with strong commitment and ingrained value system.

He has also played a very impactful role in setting up the affairs of the School of Finance of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India which reflects his strong belief and commitment to corporate education system in the country.

Till date he has written and published more than 100 research reports on the various finance & industry related issues which is reflective of his clear understanding of grass root realities of cross section of Industry and Businesses. With clarity of thoughts borne out of his long presence in the Industry, he actively participates as speaker in the various conferences / programs conducted by the various Govt. departments and other business forums.

Ajit Panigrahi

Associate Director, Flipkart Ads

Associate Director Flipkart Ads, having more than 10 years of experience in Entrepreneurship & Business strategies, Mr. Panigrahi is a fine scholar and completed MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. Proven ability to independently build and engage cross functional teams for a common goal.

Bhakti Kanta Sendha

Associate Director, Union Bank of Switzerland

Associate Director Union Bank of Switzerland, having more than 15 years of experience in Banking, Data warehousing & Financial domain. He has a strong academic credentials as B.Tech in Comp. Science Mr. Sendha has rich command of various tools & technologies, agile methodologies and cross platform skills in Windows, Linux and Unix.

Sangram Pattnaik

Advocate, The Supreme Court

Patnaik and Associates, under the leadership of Mr. Sangram Patnaik, a distinguished Advocate at the Supreme Court, has been a pioneer in delivering top-tier legal services since 1994. Our firm, renowned for its expertise in civil, corporate, intellectual property, and financial legal matters, caters to a diverse clientele including Indian MNCs and global organizations.

With a network of locally qualified, internationally experienced lawyers, we offer comprehensive legal solutions tailored to both international and domestic clients, always mindful of cultural nuances. Our team embodies values such as integrity, personal responsibility, and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction, fostering a culture of excellence in client service.

Mr. Sangram Patnaik's exceptional capabilities and keen intellect have solidified our standing in the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts. Specializing in areas like Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Conciliation, and Indirect Taxation, his guidance has been instrumental in navigating complex legal landscapes for companies of all sizes.

At Patnaik and Associates, we continue to uphold our legacy of providing sophisticated legal advice, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a steadfast dedication to understanding and serving our clients' needs with excellence.

Dr. Sekh Abdul Nasim

Policymaker, institution-builder, and well-known academic scholar and writer

Dr. Sekh Abdul Nasim is a policymaker, institution-builder, and well-known academic scholar and writer. He has gained a prominent position in society due to his contributions. He has penned numerous acclaimed research and review articles that have appeared in esteemed national and international journals. He is internationally acclaimed for his work in molecular medicine and diabetes. His name appears in several scholarly works, and he has authored several academic books. He is known for academic distinctions from numerous trustworthy international scientific journals. He is also a distinguished lecturer, by invitation, at various institutions in India and leads a large, well-funded, and active group of researchers in the areas of diabetes and molecular medicine.

Dr. Nasim obtained his M.Phil from Delhi University and Ph.D. from Jamia Hamdard University. He Joined his post-doctoral work at the IGIB in Delhi, he then served as a research coordinator and instructor at a number of esteemed organizations, such as Delhi University, IIT, and Hamdard.He has organized various international symposiums and conferences on molecular medicine and diabetes, religion and science, and modern biology and justice. He received appreciation and an award from the Honorable Governor of Assam for his research work. He is a life member of several well-known organizations, such as the India International Center, the India Islamic Cultural Center, and the Indian Minorities Youth Association (IMYA).

Dr. Nasim is the chairman of the NSF and a lifetime trustee of the renowned SAMT. During his trusteeship of SMAT, it rapidly rose to high levels of excellence. The state and central governments suggested it be designated as a Society of Eminence. He is dedicated to institutional development, cooperation, and innovation as well as social well-being, education, and economic empowerment. His clear goal for the younger generation is the creation of a skilled and knowledgeable labour force for future generations. He is a great proponent of collaboration and ensures that everyone in the team takes part in decision-making. He enjoys supporting cultural occasions and productions that reflect our national heritage, culture, and ideals in order to foster feelings of nationalism, collaboration, love, and kindness among the populace.

Prasanna Pati

Beauty & Wellness
Co-Founder of Inspireme Beauty And Wellness Private ltd

Masters in

• Post Graduate in Industrial Economics
• Master in Computer Application (MCA)
• Master In Technology (MTech, IT)
• Post Master in Advanced IT (Siegen University, Germany)

Certifications

• Sun certified java programmer
• Sun certified web component developers
• Oracle certified DBA
• PhD in technology (IT, waiting for the award)

Awards received in Academia

• Young Technocrats Award, by EGF
• Sourya Achivers Award

Awards received in social works

• Multiple awards received from state government of Odisha in plantation, wildlife conservation etc.
• Winner of Mrs India Universe 2019 for Odisha audition and participated in Mauritius and was in top 10

Active member of

• INWEC (icc national women executive committee)
• BCE (Business Club of Entrepreneur)
• Attached to few charitable platforms for philanthropy and social works

Professional career

• Started as a technical trainer for IT industry
• Technical trainer for pre-placement training for more than 5 top most engineering colleges of Odisha
• Director of Indus College of Engineering
• Director of Indus School of Engineering Partners
• Ventured into skill development trainings from state and center through AICTE
• Proprietor M/S Dimond Enterprise
• Director/partner Associate Creative Breweries and Hospitality Pvt Ltd (madmule the brew club, the only microbrewery of odisha )
• Director/partner Confinity Solutions Pvt Ltd
• Director/partner Inspireme Beauty And Wellness Private ltd (indulge, Janpath, unisex salon and bridal lounge)
• Associated with few sectors skill councils
• Advisor in beauty and wellness vertical of MASCOT UPGRADE SKILL & KNOWLEDGE PVT LTD

Sanju Patra

HR and Business leader
Founder of Finix Consulting

A passionate HR and Business leader, Sanju has extensive experience in HR and Executive Search across varied industry segments. She has handled multiple leadership roles in various corporate houses and leading Indian organizations. She has recruited many senior leaders and thousands of roles at various levels through the network and expertise in the field. Her earlier engagements were -Director-Planet Solutions, Head-Talent Acquisition, Ramky Group (Hyderabad), Head-HR, Candid Software Pvt Limited New Delhi, Modi Connect Gurgaon etc. She has a Master’s degree in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from Berhampur University. She has handled many assignments with many large conglomerates and business houses and have placed thousands of candidates across all levels and sectors in India and abroad. Beside working with multinationals and big corporates, she has been helping SMEs reaching the right talent.

A compassionate business leader having expertise in Talent acquisition and assessment, organization design, restructuring, capability building, employee engagement, retention strategies and change management. Professionally she has proven leadership abilities in driving strategic initiatives in companies focusing on business results and contributing to people success.

She has represented in talk shows /webinars/print media in prestigious platforms organized by Media houses, Professional bodies and college campuses.

She has been associated with a Charitable trust as a member and nominated chairperson that works for upliftment of underprivileged children.

Zubina Ali

Fashion Designer
Founder of Zuby's Designs

She is an entrepreneur and owner of Zuby’s Designs, her specialization includes Indian fashion designer, couturier, costume stylist.

She has styled and designed for more than thousands of models and won numerous awards. she is known for redefining and modernizing how actors look in Odia Movies.

She is an alumni of International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT) and her achievements have covered over 50 different fashion shows on PAN India level.

She has been recognised as one of the most prominent fashion designer in Odisha.

The recipient of several awards rose to prominence for his elaborate work in with Television, and the Fashion industry.

Some of her achievements are as follows:

• Wedding Expo- 2017
• Runway Week- 2018, 2020
• Time Fiesta Awards- 2019
• Eminent designer by INIFD College
• Khadi Queen- Best Designer
• Khadi Queen- Best Designer Outfit
• ICC IWEC Group

Dr. Dillip Kumar Panigrahi

IITian from IIT Kharagpur

Mr. Dillip holds great academic credentials with a Ph.D. degree and certified IITian from IIT Kharagpur. He is a researcher and is presently acting as an assistant professor in engineering colleges. He has also done various publishing and patents under his name and acquires a vast industry knowledge.

Anil Murarka

Director of Murarka Group of Industries

Becoming an entrepreneur, I did not step into the ancestral shoes rather strived to create a entrepreneurship vertical in Spices & Foods segment in order to augment the need of Social & Financial Security by providing the employment opportunities to unskilled & semi-skilled youth, especially women, & scaling up their skill for a sustainable future.

Being a Management Graduate, created an enterprise solution in Food & Spices Segment but graduated unskilled & semi-skilled workers / employees are the true entrepreneurs as becoz Entrepreneurship is a rare quality that has been behind all the development and inventions in human civilization. It must have been an entrepreneur, who found the presence of wires in communication an obstacle that must be removed at all costs.

In today’s circumstances, when companies are finding it hard to survive because of cut throat competition, there is more need than ever of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship to keep coming with innovations that help companies devise new products to stay ahead of others.

Anuradha Mohanty

Founder of Aura NXT Skills Academy

She has 22 years of experience as a Beauty, Wellness & Skill Development Expert. In-depth knowledge of (beauty/wellness/skill development) techniques and practices. Passionate about helping individuals achieve their beauty and wellness goals and develop their skills. Experienced in delivering (beauty/wellness/skill development) services, workshops, and training sessions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Achievements

• Awarded as best vocational Beauty Training Institute by TISS on year of 2017.
• Successfully trained 4000 students (Private & Govt. Sponsored courses) & placed them to earn their livelihood.
• Jury Member for Beauty & Wellness Skill Competition by OSDA on year of 2020.
• Star Business Women Entrepreneur Award on year of 2021.
• Business ICON Award by INWEC on year of 2022.
• Shree Sampoorna Award by Shivanshi Foundation on year of 2022.
• Felicitated by OSDA & WSC as Beauty & Wellness Expert.
• Beauty & Wellness Adviser of DM School under RIET, NCERT Affiliated.
• Implementation Committee head INWEC (Women Wing of ICC, Odisha).
• Chair person Beauty & Wellness BCE Connect (Business Club of Entrepreneurs).
• Represented as Odisha State Delegate in International Women Entrepreneur forum (BIMSTEC).
• Felicitated as an external expert in Odia Bridal Makeup held by WSC for SHG, Mission Shakti.
• Represented Skill development sector as 1st women delegates from Odisha to UK.