Sai Prasad Vishwanathan H.No.702, Block 9, HillRidge Springs, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India - 500032. Phone no: +91 810 689 5503; Email id: [email protected] (or) [email protected]; ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------Education: M.B.A, Strategy & Marketing, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad GPA: 3.91/4.00 (April 2010 – April 2011) M.S.,Computer Science Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison GPA: 4.00/4.00 (Dec’ 2007 – April 2009) B.E., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, C.B.I.T., Hyderabad GPA: 92.14/100 (Sept’2002 – April 2006) Work Experience: Technology Risk Consultant, Deloitte (May 2011 – Present) 1. Helped develop, train & implement a review methodology, to help a financial giant, perform third-party information security reviews for all its vendors. Based out of Phoenix for training & Hyderabad for coordinating among reviewers, I possess over 1000 hours of project management experience on this engagement. Managing about 50 security reviews every quarter, I currently help the firm in writing proposals to another financial giant for a similar engagement. 2. Certified in ISO 27001 controls implementation. Gained over 500 hours of engagement experience in performing IT-SOX controls testing, as part of the annual audit process. Brand Consultant/Content Developer/Show Participant, Aamir Khan Productions (April 2011 – Present) 1. Developed a business case to help transit, one of the largest film productions in Bollywood, to television media. Performed a cost-benefit analysis, helped assess the brand-value and convinced the client team of a strategy to involve India’s most famous movie star into producing and co-hosting a talk show that can revolutionalise the way India looks at Television. 2. Researched tons of content material, developed marketing-positioning-scaling strategies for the talk show. For the first time in Indian Television history, the show will be telecasted across two different networks, 8-channels & five languages. 3. Currently the buzz in India, positioned as India’s version of ‘The Oprah-Winfrey Show’ and marketed with a budget of over $1.3 million, the show also provided me an opportunity to participate as a co-host for one of the episodes. Co-founder, Sahasra (April 2010 – Present) 1. With a team of 5 members, I founded, operationalized and scaled up my venture, to generate merit scholarships worth $95,000 for 100 students with financial challenges. The business standard in its April 2011 newspaper edition, called it ‘An idea that can change many lives’. 2. The business plan of my venture was selected in the top 6 of 670 plans, for the Global Social Venture Competition, held annually by Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. 3. Over 50 workshops were held, 20,000 students were serviced with career-oriented information & 4 cities across the stsate of Andhra Pradesh were covered by my venture. The venture is a rage with the students & local media. Consultant, Home Ministry / Ministry for Social Justice & Empowerment, Indian Government (June 2010 – Dec’ 2010) 1. Worked with the home ministry of Indian Government to help develop a scalable and sustainable employment model, in the hospitality & I.T. industries for generating work towards persons with physical disabilities. 2. With over 1500 hours of engagement experience in the same, I understood the various business models, incentives, jobroles, tax-benefits & business-cases that can build efficiency & effectiveness into the company. 3. When the solution was piloted, over 1500 persons found employment and I received the ‘Helen Keller Role Model Person of the Year 2011’ award from the honourable Home Minister of Indian Government. Sales manager / Verbal Trainer, GMAT, The Princeton Review, Hyderabad (Sep ‘2009 – April 2010) 1. Worked in the GMAT sales team of ‘The Princeton Review’ and helped the company grow its number of students for competitive exam training from 50 per month to over 250 per month in under 3 months. 2. Automated several processes within the company & reduced time to market of a higher management decision by over 50%. 3. Worked as a GMAT trainer, Verbal Section in order to improve my presentation skills. For that work, I was rated 6.7/7.0 by over 600 students, whom I trained. I myself scored 720/800 in the actual GMAT exam. Research Assistant, Computer Science Department,University of Wisconsin, Madison (Dec’ 2007 – April 2009) 1. Worked with my professor to develop a genetic algorithm that would help in the decision to choose an optimal conductor for a radial distribution system of an electrical network. Hyderabad Correspondent, Success & Ability Magazine, Ability Foundation (Mar’ 2009 – Present) 1. I write articles concerning various technological, attitudinal and social developments for my own and regular column titled ‘Reflections’, in the Success & Ability Magazine.

Software Engineer, Infosys Technologies Limited 1. Was trained on C, C++, Oracle 10G and .Net Technologies. Secured a GPA of 5.0/5.0 in what is considered to be one of the toughest training programs in the country. 2. Coordinated across teams from three companies, and helped test the code written to automate issue handling arising from day to day operations of a major telecommunication giant based in U.K. Hobbies: Blogging – http://happy-blissfull.blogspot.com 1. Over the past 4 years, I have made it a habit to write a blog, once every month. 2. Several of my blogs have been published in various magazines and newspapers across the country. Video Making – http://www.youtube.com/user/saiprasadv 1. Over the past 3 years, I have made over 25 videos on several pertinent issues concerning technology, people, places & life. Adventure Sports 1. Was involved in a skydiving activity in Sturtevant –Wisconsin, Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, Rowing & Several other activities. Admission Interview Counseling/handling, Indian School of Business 1. Handle counseling sessions for students seeking admission into Indian School of Business. Was appreciated with a token medal and certificate for my outstanding contribution to the same. Awards & Distinctions: 2002-2006: For consistent academic and all-round excellence, I won the chief minister’s Prathiba Merit scholarship to pursue my Electrical & Electronics Engineering. 2006-2007: Was awarded the ‘Outstanding Trainee Award’ & the highest performance incentive by Infosys Technologies Ltd. 2007-2009: Was awarded a ‘Research Scholaship’ by the Computer Science Department, University of Wisconsin, Madison. 2009-2010: Was awarded ‘CavinKare Ability Award for Excellence against all Odds’ by the CEO of CavinKare. 2010-2011: Was awarded ‘Helen Keller Role Model Person’ Award by the Honorable Home Minister of India. 2010-2011: Was awarded ‘Nurture India Scholarship’ by the Indian School of Business for outstanding academic performance. 2011-2012: Was awarded the ‘ISB Torchbearer Leadership’ award for my allround contribution to the my B-School. 2012-2013: Was awarded ‘Distinguished Alumni’ awarded by C.B.I.T., Hyderabad for outstanding contribution to the school. References: 1. Dr.Mary Lea McAnally, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Van Houten Professor of Accounting Phone: (979) 845.5017 || E-mail: [email protected] || http://mays.tamu.edu/directory/employees/329/ 2. Dr. Arun Pereira Clinical Associate Professor of Management Education, Indian School of Business Phone: +91 9742394418 || Email: [email protected] || http://www.arunpereira.com/ 3. Dr. Kavil Ramachandran Thomas Schmidheiny Chair Professor of Family Business and Wealth Management, Clinical Professor, I.S.B. Email:[email protected] || http://www.isb.edu/faculty/Ramachandran/ Bottomlines: 1. 27 years of age, an undergraduate degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Masters in Computer Science & Masters in Strategy & Marketing from top-notch schools. Excellent academic record & many leadership / work-awards. 2. Over 2000 hours of project experience in financial industry, 5000 hours of work experience in the I.T. industry, 3000 hours of work experience in the H.R. + Hospitality + Media Industry. Work roles ranged from Consulting, Entrepreneurial, Sales, Training, Counseling & Project Management. 3. Capable of running my own ventures, leading teams, taking initiatives, thinking out of the box, writing business plans and convincing people for a decision. An avid networker, rapid learner, growth seeker & consistent performer. 4. A passionate traveler, dynamic & excellent communicator.