Saurabh Goel
About Saurabh Goel
Saurabh Goel is the Director of Pricing Analytics at Cvent, where he leads global pricing and data science initiatives. He has extensive experience in corporate strategy, analytics, and product management, having previously worked for notable companies such as Infosys, Cognizant, and the Times of India Group.
Work at Cvent
Saurabh Goel serves as the Director of Pricing Analytics at Cvent, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he leads global Pricing and Data Science initiatives, focusing on the precise pricing of mobile applications and in-house products. He has played a significant role in establishing a robust analytics practice at Cvent, which aims to optimize monetization strategies across global sales. His leadership in pricing analytics contributes to the company's overall revenue management and strategic decision-making.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Cvent, Saurabh Goel held various positions in prominent companies. He worked at Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Software Engineer from 2005 to 2007, where he contributed to the development of an analytics-based reporting tool. He then moved to Cognizant Business Consulting as a Consultant from 2009 to 2010. Saurabh also worked at Tata Teleservices Ltd, where he served as National Product Manager for Tata Photon from 2011 to 2012 and as Manager of Customer Analytics from 2010 to 2011. His tenure at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group) included roles as Deputy Chief Manager, Senior Manager, and Chief Manager, focusing on corporate strategy, national pricing, and data science.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Goel holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Information Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Marketing and Finance from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in pricing analytics and data science.
Background
Saurabh Goel began his education at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram, where he studied from 1989 to 2001. His early education laid the groundwork for his later academic pursuits in technology and management. Saurabh's career spans over a decade, during which he has developed significant expertise in pricing strategy, analytics, and corporate strategy across various industries.
Achievements in Corporate Strategy
During his time at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group), Saurabh Goel led the pan-India strategy formulation for the Response division, which contributed to an annual revenue exceeding Rs. 5,300 crore. His role as National Pricing Lead involved overseeing pricing strategies that enhanced revenue generation and market positioning. Saurabh's contributions have been instrumental in building analytics capabilities that drive business growth.