KUNAL DAVE
Fractional COO | Business Operations | Project Manager
Linkedin.com/in/thekunaldave
Fractional COO |Business Operations | Project Manager (Freelance)
Role: Manager Jul 2023 to till now
Project: B to B and B to C Projects
Key Contributions in all the projects:
Throughout my career, I've embraced a variety of diverse roles, including Consultant, Project
Manager, Agile Scrum Master, Social Media Manager, Project Coordinator, Operations Manager,
Visualizer, Designer, Trainer, and Educator for my clients based in India, USA, UK, Europe &
Australia.
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Certified Agile Project Manager
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Verified ClickUp Expert and Solutions Partner
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9+ Years of Project Management Experience
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Project Management, Automation, and Integration Specialist (ClickUp, JIRA, Trello,
Monday.com, Asana, Notion, Slack, Make.com, or any tool of your choice)
I’m providing management consultant services in
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Ecommerce Platforms
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Projects
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SaaS Products (B2B & B2C) Development & Operations
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No Code (WordPress, Shopify, Bubble) & Code based Software/Web/App Design &
Development
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2D & 3D Architecture/Interior/Product Design
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Content Writing & Blogging
These projects took me to my excellence in a core process for every stage;
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Project Scheduling using ClickUp, Notion, JIRA,
Confluence, Trello, Google Workspace (GSuite),
Asana, Monday, Wrike, Basecamp, Microsoft
Office (MS Office)
Productive Communication through Slack,
MSTeams, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Hipchat,
Discord, Mattermost
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Group Discussions & Meetings
Operations Management
Resource Management & Planning
Community Management
Reporting & Analysis
Social Media Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Hidden Brains InfoTech Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: Project Manager: Sep 2022 to Jun 2023
Project: B to B and B to C Projects
Key Contributions:
I embraced the role of Project Manager, leading a multifaceted portfolio of initiatives across
diverse technologies, including Mobile App development, Web development, and SaaS product
creation. And my day-to-day responsibilities were;
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Project Management in JIRA & other tools
Resource Management
Cross-Functional Team Management
Requirement Gathering
Business Understanding
Defining Scope
Release Planning
Daily Standup
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Using Scrum Methods & Agile Practices
KRA-KPI Reporting
Roadmap & Backlog Planning
Budget & Risk Management
Research & Documentation
Retrospective Meetings
Sprint Planning
Stakeholder Management
Varologic Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: Project Manager: Nov 2014 to Jun 2022
Freelance Project Management Consultant: Feb 2022 to Jun 2022
Project: B to B Projects
Key Contributions:
I successfully oversaw the design requirements, team management, and quality assurance for
one of their prominent E-Commerce clients headquartered in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, I
effectively supervised the management of their extensive catalog of over 16,000 products.
Notably, my efforts were recognized with an accolade for the implementation of innovative ideas
in 2018, leading to a remarkable 35% increase in team productivity.
In addition, I was honored to receive the Best Performing Team of the Year Award in 2019, in
acknowledgment of our consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. These projects demanded
meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the management process.
The projects involved a very detailed process for every stage in management;
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Project Management
Team Management
Client Management
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KRA-KPI Reporting
Analysis & Process Improvements
Quality Check on Final Deliveries
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Role: Operations Manager: April 2013 to July 2014
Project: Management Operations of Multimedia Department
Key Contributions in all the projects:
In my role as the Head of Department, I meticulously supervised the comprehensive spectrum of
activities within the Multimedia division, encompassing the entire gamut from conceptualization
to execution, as well as functional and operational aspects.
This endeavor provided me with a significant opportunity to showcase my adeptness across all
facets of departmental operations, thereby exemplifying excellence in my role.
This project gave me a chance to my excellence in all operations of my department;
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Organizing Seminars & Events
Improvising the Teaching Methods
Funds Managing
Counselling
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Process & Materials Making
Analysis & Reporting
Technical Support
Preparing Marketing Materials
ADVERTISING
Freelance Consultant - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: Designer & Visualizer, Nov 2011 to Mar 2023
Project: B to B and B to C Projects
Key Contributions:
As a freelance consultant, I served a few top ceramic companies in India for all the design
facets, from conceptualization to 3D prototype testing. This comprehensive approach was
imperative to ensure the final output resonated with both local and international clientele.
The projects adhered to a structured methodology at each stage of the design process.
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Concept Visualizing
Team Building & Training
Research & Development
Product Designs for Catalogs
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Advertising Campaings
Lead Processing
Presentations
Project planning and execution
Nirup Shah Design Studio Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: 3D Designer & Visualizer, Feb 2009 to Oct 2011
Project: B to B and B to C Projects
Key Contributions:
This design studio specializes in FMCG product design, branding and advertisements, catalog
design, magazines, packaging, exhibitions and events planning, multimedia presentations,
and product designs.
My responsibility encompassed overseeing all design facets, from conceptualization to prototype
testing. This comprehensive approach was imperative to ensure the final output resonated
with both local and international clientele.
The projects adhered to a structured methodology at each stage of the design process;
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Concept Visualizing
Team Guiding
Research & Development
Photography
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Packaging
Output Delivery
Sketching and Designing
Prototyping
TEACHING
New Horizons - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: Visiting Faculty: Feb 2009 to Oct 2010
Course: Multimedia Design, Skilled Based Workshops & Seminars, Animation
Key Contributions: As a Visiting Faculty at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, I held a
pivotal role in conducting seminars and workshops, orchestrating faculty management, and
devising streamlined processes to guide students through the design journey while fostering
innovative thinking.
My approach extended to nurturing students' creative potential in design, with the overarching
goal of cultivating a comprehensive grasp of essential design principles. The emphasis was not
solely on transforming them into designers but rather equipping them with a profound
understanding of the various intricacies within the design realm.
This educational pursuit entailed comprehensive exposure to workshops, alongside the cultivation
of both digital and physical 3D model-making skills. The teaching curriculum encompassed:
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Concept Visualizing
Storyboarding
Conducting Seminars & Workshops
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Team Building Activities
Preparing Course Materials
Designing
NGO
Yuva Unstoppable - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Role: Volunteer/Coordinator: Aug 2007 to Jul 2008
Key Contributions: I’ve been an active volunteer in this NGO and participated in many social
initiatives. I’ve also successfully initiated the Ahmedabad Heritage Project which required writing
articles and taking photographs of Ahmedabad Museums which was later published in their local
guides.
I took a few initiatives in the social projects;
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Coordinating with Foreign delegates
Planning/Organizing Social Events
Heritage Photography/Articles
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Spreading Awareness through Street Plays
Teaching underprivileged children
Design Campaigns/Materials
SOFTWARE
Project
Management
Communication
ClickUp, JIRA, Confluence, Trello, GSuite, Asana, Monday.com, Notion, Wrike,
Basecamp
Slack, MSTeams, Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, Hipchat, Discord, Mattermost
Reports
MS Office, WPS Office
Design
Figma, Lucidchart, Canva, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Abobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Miro
Website
WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify
3D
Other
3Ds Max, V-Ray Plugin
Evernote
EDUCATIONAL
Verified ClickUp Consultant and ClickUp Expert (2023)
Credentials
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate (2021)
Credentials
Fundamentals of Automation on Make.com (2024)
Credentials
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: Google Digital Unlocked (2020)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (2016)
Sikkim Manipal University – Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects (2008)
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
12th Science with Mathematics (2007)
Shree Sardar Patel and Swami Vivekanand High School - Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
