Pranjal Paikray
About Pranjal Paikray
Pranjal Paikray is a Senior Analyst with expertise in qualitative research and stakeholder engagement, currently working at Contify. He has a background in market research and banking, and he actively mentors junior analysts while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Current Role at Contify
Pranjal Paikray serves as a Senior Analyst at Contify, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness. He also plays a significant part in mentoring junior analysts, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team. His contributions are integral to the organization's analytical capabilities.
Previous Experience in Market Research
Prior to joining Contify, Pranjal worked at MarketsandMarkets™ as a Market Research Analyst from 2022 to 2023. His experience in market research includes a brief tenure at High Beam Global in 2018. He has developed skills in qualitative research and stakeholder engagement through his roles, particularly during his time with the Ministry of Education.
Banking Career and Focus Areas
Pranjal's banking career includes positions at HDFC Bank, where he served as a Deputy Manager for four months in 2022 and as an Executive Trainee for eleven months from 2021 to 2022. His focus areas during this time included working capital optimization and risk management, which contributed to his understanding of financial operations.
Educational Background
Pranjal holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Masters of Business Administration from the Xavier Institute of Management (XIM Bhubaneswar) between 2019 and 2021. His academic background supports his analytical and managerial skills.
Research Experience and Contributions
In addition to his roles in market research and banking, Pranjal has experience as a Research Associate at Phronesis Partners from 2016 to 2017 and as a Research Intern at the Defence Research and Development Organisation in 2016. He contributes to the development of predictive models that forecast market performance, showcasing his analytical capabilities.