DAMODAR BIHANI (DB) https://damodarbihani.xyz/ ( 724)384 - 4316 OBJECTIVE Results - driven professional with f ive years of diverse experience in blockchain technology, analytics, finance , and marketing seeking a challenging marketing or business development role in an early - to - growth company. Versatile communicator s killed in cross - functional collaboration and solution - building to increase efficiency and drive business growth Technical Skills: Solidity, Dune Analytics, Etherscan, SQL, R, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), Salesforce , Advanced Excel, Oracle Crystal Ball, GitHub , Google Analytics, SEMRush, Notion , CFA Level I EXPERIENCE GAIN VENTURES – Business Development Lead A multi - disciplinary venture consultancy focused on Web - 3 Startups. • Initiated key partnerships with 50+ Service Providers including DevShops, Infra partners, Exchanges • Sourcing deals for 15+ investment firms by launching a virtual pitch competition. New York City May 2023 – Present BLOCKAPPS, INC. Leading Enterprise Blockchain provider for real - world asset tokenization. Product Marketing Manager Co - led cross - functional team to develop product features , enhanc ing core user experience. Defined company positioning across all channels including website, decks , and social platforms Established key product partnerships for Node Service, KYC, no - code platform, and Hackathon. Orchestrated and hosted events to drive roadmap, conduct User Testing, and chart User Journeys. Engaged with University Blockchain Clubs, pitching use cases and conducting product research. New York City Feb – Apr 2023 Technical Marketing Manager Analyzed public blockchain competitors, generating insight to shape STRATO Mercata’s positioning. Developed marketing campaigns via Google Analytics, SEMrush, Salesforce, and LinkedIn. Launched Discord server to drive developer advocacy and foster a local community of developers; demonstrated the product to 60+ Devshops, spearheaded Partner Program. W rote Technical Content for Newsletter; recorded and created YouTube videos; scripted Podcast. Aug 202 2 – Feb 2023 BANKDAO – Senior Analyst DAO on a quest to be the world's first community - owned and operated bank. Planned Tokenomics and NFT Strategy; tracked Funding Rounds, securing $150K+; onboarded three External Advisors; organized 20 colleagues into DeWork and Qatalog teams Cayman Islands Jan – Jul 2022 CONSAGUOUS TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. – Senior Business Analyst IT service provider with an annual turnover of $20M Researched consumer needs using the V model; created Software Prototype Model using Rapid Prototyping and Agile Methodology; compiled data report using Matplotlib Indore, India 2019 − 2021 ARIHANT CAPITAL MARKETS LTD – Equity Research Analyst Leading Financial services provider with centers in 175+ cities in India. Developed and delivered projections and reports for high - stakes companies and stocks, highlighting Indian Financial and Telecomm sectors, using financial modeling and valuations (DCF, LBO, SOTP) Indore, India 2018 − 2019 SELECTED PROJECTS DUKE FINANCE CAPSTONE: METAVERSE INVESTMENTS (R, Python). Constructed a blended tangency portfolio consisting of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Metaverse Tokens, Bonds, and Stocks that outperformed S&P 500’s Sharpe Ratio in 60% of the scenarios. CHAINLINK 2023 SPRING HACKATHON (Solidity, JavaScript). Launched a dApp for an agreement contract between music artists and recording studios using Chainlink Functions. EDUCATION DUKE UNIVERSITY , The Fuqua School of Business Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics, Finance Data Science Coursework: Data Science for Business, Decision Analytics & Modeling, Data Visualization Domain Coursework: Derivatives, Financial Risk Management, Fixed Income Securities, Portfolio Management Durham, NC May 2022 CHRIST UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Business Administration with Specialization in Finance Bengaluru, India May 2018 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VP - Web3, Duke Venture Community; Ambassador, Hyperlane ; Launched staking dApp, NFT explorer , AMM, f lash l oan on Testnet