Kanak Naik

Kanak Naik has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2019, they began their career as a Mechanical Engineering Trainee at Indian Railways. They gained hands-on experience in servicing locomotive engines and learned about various components and workflows within the railway system.

In 2020, Kanak worked as a Freelance Editor at Cactus Communications, where they utilized their editing skills to review and refine various documents. They also worked as an Executive Engineer - Sales at Geofluid Processors Pvt Ltd, handling customer requirements in segments such as water treatment, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals.

In 2021, Kanak worked as a Business Development Executive at Divide By Zero Technologies, focusing on shifting conventional production processes to more sustainable 3D printing solutions. They also served as an Associate Business Head - Hiring and Sales at New Bombay Machineries and Services, where they successfully scaled sales and established partnerships with clients in the construction technology ecosystem.

Kanak's career continued to advance in 2021 when they took on the role of Team Lead at 10-in-10 for The Gigatonne Challenge. They led a team of 12 individuals working on sustainability and carbon abatement projects, setting up waste management practices that resulted in a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

In 2022, Kanak worked as a Partnerships Manager at AMBCrypto, where they sourced potential partnership opportunities and created content for social media platforms. They successfully partnered with various conferences and businesses, contributing to the company's brand image and community engagement.

In the same year, Kanak held the position of Business & Partnerships Head at Voice of Crypto and CoinQue Consulting, where they focused on business development and partnerships.

Most recently, in 2023, Kanak joined Eventcombo as a Business Development Manager, where they are responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships.

Throughout their work experience, Kanak has demonstrated skills in business development, partnership management, sales, sustainability, and project leadership.

Kanak Naik completed their Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from Terna Engineering College. They attended Terna Engineering College from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, Kanak Naik studied at Swami Vivekanand Junior College in Mumbai, where they obtained their HSC degree in Science from 2014 to 2016. Kanak Naik also attended Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School for their SSC degree, but the specific years are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Kanak Naik has obtained several certifications. These include Environmental Impact Assessment from the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi in December 2020, Strategic Business Negotiations from the University of Michigan in May 2020, Disaster Management Training from UNDP in February 2019, Advance Analytics Course (Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) from Indian Data Science Hub in August 2018, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security Training from Pristine InfoSolutions in February 2017, Haptics Robotic Arm Workshop from E-Cell, IIT Bombay in October 2016, Robotics Workshop from Terna Engineering College in October 2016, and Big Data and Hadoop Workshop from Innovians Technologies in August 2016.

Kanak Naik also participated in the INSPIRE Science Camp organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in November 2014. Additionally, they have completed the UN International Year of Forests Certification Program offered by the Indian Astrobiology Research Centre, although the specific dates are not provided.