Vivek Pillai
About Vivek Pillai
Vivek Pillai is a Senior Research Executive with expertise in developing technical enhancements for research products. He has a background in research roles at YouGov, Genpact, and Tracxn, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences.
Current Role at YouGov
Vivek Pillai serves as a Senior Research Executive at YouGov, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he develops technical enhancements to research products and processes, ensuring their viability and growth. He also partners with sector experts in the Insights Team to deliver custom research projects. Vivek leads and attends client meetings, including kick-off meetings and debriefs, to support commercial teams with his research expertise. His responsibilities include mentoring and leading researchers to help them progress in their careers while providing excellent client service.
Previous Experience at YouGov
Before his current role, Vivek Pillai worked at YouGov as a Research Executive from 2021 to 2022 in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. During this time, he contributed to various research initiatives and gained valuable experience in the field. His tenure at YouGov laid the foundation for his advancement to a Senior Research Executive.
Experience at Genpact
Vivek Pillai has held multiple positions at Genpact. He worked as an Associate from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Bengaluru Area, India. He later advanced to the role of Senior Research Associate, where he worked for six months from 2018 to 2019 in Bangalore. His experience at Genpact contributed to his development in research methodologies and client engagement.
Educational Background
Vivek Pillai studied at Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences in Kakkanad, Kochi, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. His studies in Business Administration and Management spanned from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge applicable to his career in research and management.
Early Career and Internships
Vivek Pillai began his career with an internship at ICICI Securities in 2014, where he worked for one month in the Cochin Area, India. Following this, he worked at Tracxn as a Sector Specialist from 2019 to 2021 for two years in Bengaluru Area, India. This early experience helped him build skills relevant to research and analysis in various sectors.