With over a decade leading BENKA Consulting, I specialize in business coaching, leadership development, and strategic growth, empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, and organizations to achieve market leadership. My focus lies in nurturing techno-business capabilities, designing actionable growth plans, and fostering innovation through collaborative and personalized approaches. Leveraging my extensive experience in business development and consulting across diverse domains, I work closely with teams to unlock potential, drive organizational effectiveness, and implement proven strategies. Passionate about leadership coaching, I deliver solutions that enable sustainable success, aligning with the goals of individuals and organizations alike. Professional Summary Strategic Business Consultant and ICF-Certified PCC Coach with 24+ years of experience in geospatial technologies, government consultancy, and corporate business development. Proven expertise in project management, startup ecosystem building, and leadership coaching. Founder & CEO of BE’n’KA Consulting, delivering geospatial and business solutions for clients across India and Africa. As a mentor and certified life coach, I have empowered 300+ students and professionals through career development programs and coaching sessions. Core Competencies - Strategic Business Planning & Development - Geospatial Consulting (GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry) - Coaching & Mentoring (Leadership, Life, Students) - Government & International Consulting - Project Management & Operations - Techno-commercial Proposals & Partner Strategy - Business Development (India & Africa) - Teaching, Training, and Capacity Building Professional Experience • Senior Consultant – Andhra Pradesh Municipal Development Project (World Bank), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, India | 2017–2018 - Established GIS PMU and led project planning under World Bank norms. - Designed cloud-based geoportal and integrated ERP with GIS systems for municipal governance. - Evaluated PPP proposals, created RFPs, and defined ROI strategies. • Founder & CEO – BE’n’KA Consulting – Ongoing - Providing strategic consulting for geospatial and IT companies.  GIS Consultant – Kellton India Pvt. Ltd.; Nov–Dec 2023 Prepared and submitted GIS consultancy report for HMWSSB, as subject matter expert. - Conducting customized training programs in GIS& Remote Sensing, sales, GTM, and digital tools.  Certified Training courses for Agricultural Engineering college, Business development for startups – Meghana geomatics, Cropintellix, GIS Monk & Antler Geospatial Consulting - Offering technical, leadership, and life coaching.  Leadership Coach – Prodevans Technologies, Bengaluru; July–October 2023; Delivered group coaching for potential managers transitioning into leadership roles. - Student Coach & Mentor – Amity University Online- Mentored over 300+ students, delivered masterclasses and career coaching. • Business Development – ITES Companies 11 years across firms: Speck SpatialTech, RMSI, AMSOL, Technobrain Ltd., Tensor Software - Front-end sales, client management, market analysis, and strategic partnerships. • Project Management – Soham Software, IIIT Solutions - Managed operations, implementation, and delivery for large-scale projects. • Academic Roles - Guest lectures, startup training, and early career teaching at Osmania University. Education 1. Ph.D. in Sedimentology – Osmania University, India | 1994–1999 2. M.B.A. in Strategic Management – Institute of Public Enterprise, Osmania University | 2006–2009 3. M.Sc. in Geology– Osmania University | 1991–1993 (2nd Rank) 4. B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Geology) – Bhavan’s New Science College, Osmania University | 1988–1991 Certifications & Trainings - ICF PCC Coaching Certification – Master My Life (2022–23) - Startup & Incubation – TEZ & TBI, University of Hyderabad (2017) - Strategic Planning – Copenhagen University (2018) - ISMS Training for IT & ITES – STQC (2006) - Aerial Photography & Photogrammetry – Survey of India (2004) - Diploma in GIS – APEX GIS (1998) - Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry – NNRMS, Bangalore (1995) - Diploma in Sitar – Tyagaraja University (1998) Technology & Tools 1. Geospatial Software: ESRI Suite, MapInfo, AutoCAD, Cadcorp, MicroStation, ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, Leica Suite 2. Programming: C, PL/SQL, HTML, Visual Basic 6.0 3. Design & AI Tools: Canva, ChatGPT, Grammarly, Vdeo.AI, Vlogs 4. Knowledge: Mobile GIS App Development, Enterprise GIS, Blockchain & BIM Awareness Languages (Indian) English, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi Member, Honors & Achievements - Advisory Board Member – Aurora Institute of Management and Technology - Speaker – Startup Ecosystem, Blockchain, AgriBusiness Tech (Various Institutes) - Best Speaker – Ambo University, Ethiopia (2018) - Published: 'Digital Photogrammetry – Experience with DVP' in GIS India, 2000 - Featured as 'Woman Photogrammetrist in City' – GIS India Magazine