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Bhavin Hajariwala

Livingston,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Miami Growers Inc. in business development and strategic planning. Expertise in market analysis and customer relationship management resulted in significant revenue growth and improved team performance. Committed to fostering collaboration and utilizing data analysis to uncover opportunities for innovation and enhancement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Consultant in Gaming

Finbourn
, UAE
07.2024 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts between parties involved in transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.
  • Reviewed corporate policies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities.
  • Analyzed financial records, including income statements and balance sheets, to assess performance of businesses.
  • Identified opportunities for business growth through new products or services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Utilized data analytics tools to derive insights and inform decision-making.
  • Conducted strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analyses to develop strategic plans for corporate level and business units.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to support business growth through development of new features.
  • Determined business priorities and negotiated cost, quality and service with cross-functional business leaders.
  • Performed competitive analysis to identify threats and opportunities in the marketplace.
  • Conducted risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies to protect business interests.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align on business objectives and strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify industry trends and business opportunities.
  • Pinpointed growth opportunities within services portfolio and business model.
  • Advised on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration strategies.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.

Director

Miami Growers Inc.
Jersey City, NJ
07.2007 - Current
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of the Business Development Team members to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback and guidance for career growth and development.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in CRM systems including contacts made and agreements reached.
  • Drafted proposals for prospective clients outlining product features and benefits along with cost estimates and delivery timelines.
  • Organized promotional events such as conferences, exhibitions, trade shows to reach out to target customers.
  • Developed strong internal relationships across departments in order to effectively manage projects from conception through completion stages.
  • Managed the entire sales cycle process including prospecting, lead generation, qualifying prospects, presenting solutions, negotiating terms and closing deals.
  • Executed marketing campaigns to create brand awareness and drive customer acquisition strategies.
  • Negotiated partnerships with key industry players to expand market presence.
  • Analyzed market trends and identified new business opportunities in existing and potential markets.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for marketing initiatives and tracking expenses related to them.
  • Identified customer needs through research and analysis of data from surveys, focus groups, interviews.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business development strategy for the organization.
  • Created and managed a team of sales professionals to generate leads and close deals.
  • Established relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
  • Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
  • Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
  • Collaborated with team to forecast based on sales and product profitability.
  • Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
  • Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets, and priority service lines.
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
  • Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
  • Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
  • Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget, and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.

Software Developer

J.P. Morgan Private Bank
New York, NY
05.1999 - 04.2024

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  • Worked closely with other teams to ensure successful integration of products.
  • Performed code reviews prior to deployment of applications into production environment.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with direct reports.
  • Conducted research into emerging technologies as needed for projects.
  • Provided technical support for customers as required.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing systems and proposed solutions or alternatives.
  • Developed training materials for team members to improve technical skills.
  • Participated in design meetings to provide technical expertise when needed.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to new team members.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders from different departments to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical implementation plans.
  • Reviewed code written by the team and provided feedback.
  • Created documentation of procedures and processes used by the team.
  • Implemented best practices for software development processes within the team.
  • Led daily standup meetings with the team to review progress and goals.
  • Analyzed customer requirements and created technical specifications accordingly.
  • Managed resources efficiently by allocating tasks according to skill set and availability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of technologies related to the projects being worked on by the team.
  • Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.

Senior Software Quality Assurance Manager

Telcordia Technologies
Piscataway, NJ
01.2004 - 05.2007
  • Evaluated existing systems for compliance with established standards, regulations, policies.
  • Monitored system performance against benchmarks to improve efficiency.
  • Facilitated communication between engineering teams, customer support teams, and other stakeholders involved in a project.
  • Collaborated with developers to identify potential product issues early in the development cycle.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends related to software quality assurance practices.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to develop test scenarios that accurately reflect real-world usage conditions.
  • Developed software quality assurance processes and procedures.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on reported bugs or errors.
  • Analyzed user requirements to create test plans and strategies.
  • Reviewed test results to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
  • Developed training materials for new team members on software quality assurance processes and techniques.
  • Identified areas where automation could be used to reduce time spent on manual testing efforts.
  • Designed, developed, documented, and executed automated tests.
  • Assisted in the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
  • Provided technical guidance in the development of software products.
  • Collaborated with developers, system installers, and technical support representatives in identifying errors to determine appropriate team to consult for resolving issue.
  • Designed simulation tests focusing on common user applications and unlikely cases, advising development team of current configuration performance limitations.
  • Reviewed user software error reports submitted to technical support representatives for diagnosis and evaluated merits of developing studies to better understand underlying causes.
  • Used database to maintain detailed records of known bugs and patches.
  • Designed routine maintenance schedule for automated test scripts, enabling compliance with latest conventions and framework updates affecting system architectures.

Education

Master of Science - Finance

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2003

Master of Science - Computer Science

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
05-1999

Skills

  • Business development
  • Market analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis
  • Financial planning
  • Information technology management
  • Business strategy
  • Leadership development
  • Financial management

Languages

English
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Timeline

Business Consultant in Gaming

Finbourn
07.2024 - Current

Director

Miami Growers Inc.
07.2007 - Current

Senior Software Quality Assurance Manager

Telcordia Technologies
01.2004 - 05.2007

Software Developer

J.P. Morgan Private Bank
05.1999 - 04.2024

Master of Science - Finance

Columbia University

Master of Science - Computer Science

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology