Biotechnology, Research and Management

ISHAAN TOMAR

Irvine, CA ***** 949-***-**** adf4za@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/itomar/

EDUCATION

University of California, Irvine, CA Jun 2021

Paul Merage School of Business and UCI School of Biological Sciences Master of Science in Biotechnology Management

Relevant Courses – Managerial Finance, Marketing Management, Decision Analysis, Micro-marketing, Strategic Management, Project Management.

Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand Dec 2014 Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Amity University, Noida, India Aug 2012

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology

EXPERIENCE

LUMITRON TECHNOLOGIES, Irvine, CA, USA Jun 2020- Present Lead Marketing intern

Undertook market study of use of X-Ray CT systems in industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) of high value parts

• Conducted market research, including market sizing for Lumitron’s commercial X-ray products for the additive manufactured parts (3D printing) in medical device, aerospace, and automotive segments.

• Undertook competitive analysis of pricing and technical specifications.

• Identified the value proposition for Lumitron products over the current technology and understand the customer’s willingness to pay threshold.

• Assessed the sales cycle and key purchasing decision makers in these markets and strategies to market Lumitron’s products. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Roorkee, India Mar 2017- Apr 2019 Research Assistant

Worked at Macromolecular Crystallographic Unit (MCU) facility to determine the role of Phthalate Dioxygenase (PDO) protein in breakdown of environment pollutant plasticizers called as Phthalates.

• Delivered unprecedented crystal structure of PDO with phthalate molecule from organism Cupriavidus metallidurans through cloning, expression, purification and crystallization of PDO protein.

• Performed molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations studies of PDO crystal structure, which led to identification of principle key residues involved in reaction mechanism of bioremediation of plasticizers. MAPMYGENOME, New Delhi, India Jun 2016 - Sept 2016 Sales Representative

Oversaw sales and marketing of personalized health solutions based on genetic tests in emerging markets.

• Implemented marketing initiatives for the territory to develop an image to generate additional revenue.

• Improved sales in applicable territory through engagement with early adapters via email campaigning, cold calling and collaborating with hospitals and clinics.

• Enhanced operations through KOL engagements and implementing downstream product marketing. FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (PURESOFT DIVISON), Noida, India Dec 2012 - Oct 2013 Business Development Representative

Managed and executed full life-cycle IT recruitment for US clients.

• Generated new IT staffing solutions business through marketing promotions, cold calling and networking.

• Assessed client’s business and IT initiatives with a complete understanding of the company culture to retain and attract top technical professionals on company’s bench.

• Maintained pre-existing client relationship through CRM and addressing requirements in multiple IT domains. PROJECTS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT project, UC, Irvine, CA Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 In a team of 7, developed a plan for a startup tea café – An(Tea)ter for UCI dining services.

• Prepared project charter, scheduling, finances, resource allocations for An(Tea)ter using MS Project.

• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to understand expectations, proposing a $250K budget.

• Applied project management tools such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt charts, risk analysis- FMEA, resource allocation and leveling, and variances.

HOME DEPOT MARKETING project, UC, Irvine, CA Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 Worked in a team of 4 to develop marketing plan for Home Depot as impacted by digital transformations.

• Conducted primary and secondary market research to gain insights into Home Depot’s target market, competitors, and value proposition.

• Researched competitive landscape in home improvement domain to better understand Home Depot’s competitors, threats, and opportunities for market development.

Proposed and presented marketing strategy focused on DIY millennials to boost online sales from 6% to 10%. SKILLS

Strengths: Communication, analytical, collaboration and strong team work ethic Marketing: Alteryx, ArcGIS, Primary/secondary research, 5C’s, 4P’s, Pricing strategies, STP, SWOT, Competitor and G-STIC analysis

Computer: Proficient in MS Office – Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & Publisher Laboratory: DNA & RNA extraction, Protein and DNA gel electrophoresis, PCR, Ni – NTA column chromatography, Size exclusion chromatography, HPLC, GC-MS, UV/Vis spectrometry, GROMACS PyMol, RAMPAGE, Auto Dock, COOT, cell culturing & plating techniques

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