Gajanan Shelvankar

P.O.Box: 129381 • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Mobile: +971 50 354 7661 • email: [email protected]
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CAREER OBJECTIVE Aligning Information Technology with business and project requirements by creating
solutions through the establishment of new media and print projects, including
customer liaison/client management, design management, testing and successful
implementation within budget, scope and strict timescales.
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SKILLS Web Technologies - HTML5, CSS3
Databases basic knowledge - MS Access and MySQL
Operating Systems - Windows and MAC OSX 10.6+
Hardware Exposure - System Integrating, Trouble Shooting
Other Languages and Technologies Familiar in -.NET, SEO, Social Media, JavaScript
Client Management – Writing detailed proposals/quotes, project manage all assets
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Origin Communications, Dubai / January 2010 - till date
Account Manager – Current – 5 Years
 Developing an understanding of the company’s strategic business objectives to ensure
that projects are structured to deliver maximum return on investment in the shortest
amount of time possible.
 Bridging the technical gap between the developers and clients to smooth out
workflow and timely delivery of web projects.
 Overseeing all technology related requirements, including technical feasibility study,
budget, selection, procurement, upgrading / migration of hardware, software,
database and applications.
 Liaising with design team and web developers to effectively communicate the clients
brief and requirements through the course of the project.
 Building client relationships at a strategic and operational level through client contact
while actively seeking out opportunities to develop incremental business with key
clients.
 Overseeing the quality of service delivery in terms of efficiency and client satisfaction.
 Ensuring all requirements are being met in terms of overall project delivery by
continual reviews with the team.
 Organizing and managing timelines, status reports and internal reviews.
 Managing budgets for each project and account.
 Developing knowledge on an ongoing basis of developments in SEO, website design,
digital marketing and other key, relevant channels that provide traffic and conversions
for clients.
 Reporting account performance and progress to the management team on a regular
basis.
 Preparation and delivery of quality proposals and presentations to customers to
demonstrate progress and upsell additional products and services, ensuring that
documentation and presentation material follows all company style guidelines.
 Preparation of SLA’s and Third party contracts for web and print media.
 Origin Communications, Dubai / July 2007 – January 2010
Web media specialist – 3 Years
 Explore various ways of efficient web designing and programming solutions.
 Concentrating on corporate Annual Reports in Adobe Flash, HTML5, as well as
Designing / Programming static and Content Management System based websites.
 Good sound knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and webpage ranking.
 Responsible for the smooth working of the office network, Hardware / software
troubleshooting, company emails, and handling of the network server drives.

Dept. of Student Services & Programs, Dubai Knowledge Village / Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
Internship – 7 months
 Maintaining KV student services website.
 Designing database and electronic registration software for KV Career Fair.
 Researching markets to identify opportunities for events.
 Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements.
 Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal
obligations, staffing and budgets).
 Preparing/designing delegate packs and papers to liaise with marketing and PR.
 To create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters,
catalogues and sales brochures.
 Post-event evaluation (including and producing reports for event stakeholders).
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PERSONAL STRENGTHS  Domain knowledge in driving projects to successful completion.
AND  Strong IT background and professional experience.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY  Well-developed interpersonal skills with proven ability to lead motivate and inspire
cross-functional teams to meet/achieve objectives.
 Willingness to learn and adapt to newer environments.
 Timely delivery of all assigned tasks and an excellent self-record of meeting deadlines
within the allocated period of the module by developing the project, self-testing the
work and documenting all tasks.

Total New Media, Print and client service experience: 7+ Years

 Experienced in new media and web based technology.
 Experienced in proposal writing, client liaison and Digital/Print project management.
 Bridge the technical understanding gap between the team and the client.
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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS Degree Year College/University Marks
BSc. Information Technology 2007 MAHE Manipal Dubai Campus CGPA - 2.44
GPA - 3.00
12th Grade NOS 2002 National Open School 60.60%

10th Grade CBSE 2000 Abu Dhabi Indian School 68.80%

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PERSONAL INFORMATION Full name: Gajanan Rasik Shelvankar
Gender: Male
Date Of birth: 12th June 1983
Languages known: English, French, Hindi and Marathi
Marital status: Single
E-mail: [email protected]
Temporary Address: P.O.Box: 129381, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Driving License: Yes – Dubai (Since 2007)

References available upon request.