Business Analyst

The Head - Artificial Intelligence & Embedded Systems plays a pivotal role in leading the labs strategic vision and operational excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and "learning by doing" among students. This individual is responsible for setting the labs strategic direction, managing a team of stream leaders, and ensuring the labs success in bridging the gap between academia and industry. As a thought leader and brand ambassador, the Head of the lab promotes the labs focus areas both internally and externally, embodying the qualities of leadership and innovation that inspire students and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities:

 Vision and Strategy:

 Develop and communicate a clear vision for the Innovation Labs, aligning with the institution’s strategic objectives.

 Set strategic goals for the lab, including defining key areas of focus, innovation strategies, and research priorities.

 Ensure the labs activities contribute to the broader academic and research missions of the institution.

 Leadership and Management:

 Lead and manage a team of stream leaders, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

 Drive a culture of "learning by doing", encouraging students and mentors to engage in hands-on, experiential learning. Impact key outcomes like placements, hackathon wins, patents etc.

 Oversee the labs operations, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and managed to support its goals.

 Ensure that the academia-innovation labs gap is bridged. 

 Innovation Lab - Industry Interface:

 Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, facilitating collaborations that enhance the labs research and innovation projects.

 Serve as a key liaison between the lab and academic departments, promoting interdisciplinary industry relevant research and learning opportunities.

 Lead initiatives to secure funding, sponsorship, and partnerships that support the labs activities and growth.

 Brand Ambassador and Thought Leadership:

 Act as a brand ambassador and thought leader, representing the Innovation Labs at conferences, seminars, and public forums.

 Promote the labs achievements and projects through various channels, enhancing its reputation and visibility.

 Foster a network of alumni, industry leaders, and academic peers to support and engage

with the labs work.

 Mentorship and Role Modeling:

 Serve as a mentor and role model for students and mentors, inspiring them to pursue innovation and excellence.

 Encourage the development of leadership skills among lab members, particularly stream leaders and emerging talents.

 Support a learning environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and personal growth.

Skills and Qualifications:

 Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Business

Administration) or equivalent experience in innovation management.

 Proven leadership experience in managing research or innovation labs, particularly in an academic or similar setting.

 Deep technical expertise in AI/ML and/or embedded systems with a passion for continuous learning.

 Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

 Excellent relationship-building skills, with experience in academia-industry partnerships.

 Demonstrated success in securing funding, sponsorships, or partnerships.

 Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, capable of engaging a wide range of audiences.

 Deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in areas relevant to the labs focus.

Job Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Pay Scale: As per norms

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• Deliver training to the aspiring trainers
• Design and create training manuals, online learning modules, and course materials on
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• Should be comfortable working individually as a self-starter.
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• 2-4 years of experience working with web platforms (at a corporate, startup, or digital agency)

Work Ethic & Requirements

• Experience with the development of large-scale websites and a strong understanding of web development technologies, third-party applications and platforms, and social media.
• You should be able to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• You should have the ability to motivate, support, and understand teams and easily work with everyone from our UX/visual designers to tech developers to content strategists.
• You should be motivated and organized. A proactive attitude is most important.
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little or no supervision
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team 

Tech Skills

• Python/Django
• React JS
• Node JS

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• More than 4 years of experience
• Experience in Agile Methodology is preferred
• Strong functional and code-level knowledge of all Magento components and relevant eCommerce technologies.
• Sound experience and knowledge of PHP 7.x and MySQL.
• Knowledge of Magento design patterns & EAV structure.
• Skilled in Object Oriented Programming (OOPs) and having a good understanding in MVC frameworks: Symfony and/or Zend framework.
• Should have experience in design & develop custom Magento 2 modules/extensions and new functionality.
• Presentation skills and ability to work under pressure
• Should be able to customize various custom and 3rd party Modules.
• Ability to use GIT, Composer, and CLI.
• Experience in API Integration with 3rd party ERP systems & 3rd party services.
• Experience in Payment & Shipment Gateway integration.
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• Knowledge of Magento site optimization techniques.
• Experience of Knockout.js will be a plus
• Good Communication skills

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• Performing an in-depth page analysis using various SEO tools & extension- Search Console, Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc
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• Executing and monitoring data based on SEO targets and timelines- KPIs and OKRs in alignment with business strategy
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders across the organization to get things done on time
• Staying on top of SEO news, Google Updates and so on and implement them in relevant day-to-day activities
• Creating optimized content for product pages and blogs in lines with SEO best practices that can break the clutter online 
• Doing competitive analysis to fill in the SEO and content gaps for various product and landing pages
• Find out-of-the-box topics based on competitor analysis, trending topics, and various SEO tools

Requirements:

• 0-1 years of experience
• Basic analytical mindset for understanding SEO KPIs and handling Data
• Excellent in English verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in writing and editing content
• Comfortable with technical analysis and adept at learning things quickly
• Knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets- formulas, formatting, etc
• Adept with basic formatting, eye for detail, thorough research and analysis
• Proactive, responsible, hard-working, and diligent
• Ability to meet deadlines

Skills Required: Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, MS Office, Fluent in English, Writing Skills

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