Rubik Angelo Barar (PMP)®

Project Manager – Insights & Client Engagement

Informed Hustle Consulting Inc. – Toronto, ON, Canada

April 2022 to present.

• Contributed to 10+ projects, aiding B2B brand awareness and engagement by 35% through strategic planning and execution.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams of 20+ and liaised with 30+ stakeholders, enhancing transparency and quality.
• Identified and addressed 10+ research and project risks, facilitating smooth progression and optimizing resource allocation across five departments.
• Conducted post-research evaluations, delivering actionable insights for management's future strategies.

On-Contract Marketing Lead – Research & Consulting

Grand View Research, Inc (Remote) – Toronto, Canada

February 2022 to May 2022

• Participated in five market analysis projects with three teams to increase customer value by 5% and ASP by 10%.
• Assisted in identifying and mitigating project risks within market research, data mining, and forecasting teams, ensuring robust client support.
• Regularly communicated project updates to senior clients, enhancing satisfaction and accountability. Delivered post-project reports to inform management decisions.

Strategic Insights Consultant & Unit Lead

Grand View Research, Inc – Pune, India

January 2019 to January 2022

• Contributed to 40+ projects while managing a 27-member team, achieving US$3.3 Million in revenue at ~105% target and 16% growth over three years.
• Assisted in developing project plans and risk mitigation strategies, supporting on-time delivery, even during COVID-19 remote work challenges.
• Aided in elevating production efficiency to 119% and ensured cost-effective project completion through effective resource coordination.
• Supported building long-term client relationships and enhancing retention through regular updates and post-project evaluations.

Sr. Market Research Analyst (& Team Lead)

Grand View Research, Inc – Pune, India

January 2017 to December 2018

• In a team of seven on 15+ projects from proposal to delivery, reporting to the unit head, achieving 115% target during tenure.
• Boosted sales by 25% YoY through active client engagement by understanding their needs and timely project delivery.
• Translated raw data into actionable insights and conducted quantitative and qualitative research.

Market Research Analyst

Grand View Research, Inc – Pune, India

January 2015 to December 2016

• Participated in the lifecycle of 10+ syndicated and custom projects, from proposal to in-depth analysis and report presentation.
• Developed 8+ databases using secondary research, providing critical revenue valuation and market insights to aid client decision-making.
• Engaged in 15+ client interactions, understanding their needs and providing research support, fostering satisfaction and repeat business.

Certificates

• Project Management Professional (PMP)® – PMI – Sept 2023
• Professional Certificate Fundamentals of Project Management – University of Adelaide – July 2023
• Risk Management for Projects – University of Adelaide – July 2023
• Introduction to Project Management – University of Adelaide – May 2023
• Customer Analytics – University of Pennsylvania – February 2022
• Operations Analytics – University of Pennsylvania – February 2022
• Accounting Analytics – University of Pennsylvania – February 2022
• People Analytics – University of Pennsylvania – February 2022 

Education 

• Master of Business Administration - Finance – University of Pune, PUMBA-MitSOM Pune, India July 2013 to August 2015 
• Bachelor of Technology - Bioinformatics – Amity University, AIB Noida, India July 2008 to August 2012