Abhikalp Kaushik

Abhikalp Kaushik

Purpose-driven leader with global exposure and an entrepreneurial mindset, experienced in steering cross-functional teams across diverse industries and cultures to drive innovation and strategic outcomes. Adept at delivering operational excellence, sustainable solutions, and measurable impact through strategic thinking and collaborative execution.

Work Experience:

11.7 Years

Industry:

Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing & Engineering | Technology

Function:

Engineering & Maintenance | Entrepreneurship | General Management | Project & Program Management

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Work Experience
Founder | Earth-O-Wise | New Delhi, IndiaAug 2021 – Mar 2025
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop agri-waste eco-boards, showcasing strong leadership and end-to-end project execution.
  • Designed and executed strategic initiatives, including market assessment, stakeholder engagement, and risk evaluation, to guide business decisions in entrepreneurial settings.
  • Owned the full P&L, including revenue planning, pricing, fundraising efforts, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Managed planning and budgeting for prototype development, optimising resource allocation and reducing production costs by 36% through resin–straw ratio improvements.
  • Built and managed stakeholder relationships with farmers and manufacturers to align operations with business objectives.
  • Liaised with senior government officials to secure necessary approvals and operational licenses.
Co-Founder | shapeNcurve | Kota, IndiaJun 2018 – Jul 2021
  • Forged strategic partnerships with 50+ fitness centre clients across 3 major cities, expanding the platform’s reach.
  • Led due-diligence on gym partners, including operational capabilities, customer experience quality, and commercial terms.
  • Negotiated and finalised partnership agreements with fitness centres, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Steered the venture through COVID-19 disruptions by making decisive calls to wind down operations responsibly, minimizing impact on stakeholders and preserving relationships.
Marketing Administrator | New Zealand Business Association (NZBA) | Auckland, New ZealandJul 2017 – Feb 2018
  • Worked under Association President of NZBA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive client engagement initiatives.
  • Onboarded 30+ immigrant-led client businesses within three months, earning commendation from the Association President.
  • Boosted website traffic by 2x in five months by strategically managing Google AdWords campaigns, enhancing digital visibility.
  • Strengthened brand presence through targeted social media campaigns, increasing community outreach and awareness.
Sr Engineer | Cairn (Oil & Gas) | Barmer, IndiaApr 2017 – Jul 2017
  • Spearheaded a team of 30 professionals to ensure continuous and efficient production operations.
  • Managed goal-setting, performance, and career development of my team.
  • Trained 50+ employees and contract workers on HSE fundamentals, strengthening the site's safety culture.
  • Awarded the Pat On Back honour for boosting equipment uptime by 15% by streamlining maintenance schedules in SAP.
  • Streamlined material management in SAP, minimising excess inventory and aligning stock levels with production requirements.
Engineer | Cairn (Oil & Gas) | Barmer, IndiaJun 2013 – Apr 2017
  • Led a 21-member team to ensure uninterrupted operations in a critical production zone within the facility.
  • Awarded the CEO’s GEM honour, becoming the youngest recipient, for eliminating crude oil leakage from oil skimmer.
  • Chosen as sole representative from the operations team to attend the Acceptance Test of 2 critical pumps (~$1M) at GE, Italy.
  • Received the Pat On Back award twice for diagnosing and resolving problems innovatively, saving over $60,000.
  • Delivered 80% time savings in strainer cleaning of critical pumps by proposing and executing an innovative solution.
Accomplishments
  • Felicitated with CEO’s award Going the Extra Mile (GEM) for reducing crude oil leakage to 0% in Cairn (Oil & Gas).
  • Awarded ‘Pat On Back’ thrice in Cairn (Oil & Gas).
Education
  • B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) – Malaviya National Institute of Technology (NIT Jaipur)
Certification
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation with Power BI by Microsoft.
  • Generative AI Leader by Google Cloud.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by KPMG.
  • Excel Skills for Business: Advanced by Macquarie University.
  • Becoming an SAP Professional by SAP.
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development by IBM.
Extra-curricular
  • Award: Honourable Mention in the International Photography Award 2017 & 2024, organized by the Lucie Foundation.
  • Organizer: Headed the Collateral and Materials Team to organize ROBOCON-22, Asia-Pacific Robot Contest.