Summary

I am Saheba Arora, an Electronics engineer from Mumbai University. Currently, I am part of IDEX global accelerator program through which I am working at Unitus Impact, an impact investing firm. My work at Unitus Impact mainly involves sourcing potential investments, performing due diligence of portfolio companies, and conducting market analysis. Before IDEX, I worked as a Senior executive engineer at Siemens Ltd. for around 5 years in energy sector where I have worked in technical and project management roles. I have also worked as a freelance product consultant to Saral Designs, a social enterprise into manufacturing of affordable sanitary napkins and vending machines. I helped the team in product design, marketing and sales. I am a certified Marketing, Green belt six sigma and Project Management Professional.

Professional Experience

• Global fellowjul-2016 - oct-2016

  IDEX Accelerator

  I am selected from 1400 applicants across 16 geographies to work as an intrapreneur in social organizations. Also, a recipient of IDEX scholarship. As part of program, I am working at Unitus Impact.

• Investment Analystjul-2016 - oct-2016

  Unitus Impact

  My responsibilities include conducting market analysis, performing due diligence and financial analysis of the pipeline portfolio companies.

• Senior Executivejul-2011 - feb-2016

  Siemens

  I was mainly involved in technical and project management aspects of designing control systems for power plants, catering to international projects. I led a team of 4, and was on a fast track growth.

Volunteering Experience

• Volunteer -

  The Nudge Foundation

  I am working as a marketing volunteer at The Nudge foundation for fundraising targeting middle class population

Awards & Certifications

• Fast track promotionDecember-2015

  Siemens Ltd.

  Double fast track promotion to Senior Executive Engineer within 4.5 years of joining the firm, average tenure 6 years

• Global scholarshipJuly-2016

  IDEX Global Accelerator

  I received 50 percent of scholarship from IDEX Accelerator for summer intake