Strategy · Consulting · Analytics · Leadership

Structured thinking. Real-world execution. Measurable impact.

MBA from Babson College (Business Analytics · Machine Learning · Entrepreneurship). I help organizations solve complex problems through structured analysis, clear strategy, and disciplined execution — with hands-on experience across fintech, clean energy, and emerging markets.

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Target Roles Strategy, Management Consulting, and Analytics.

Edge Engineer-turned-MBA with specializations in Analytics, ML, and Entrepreneurship.

Currently

Open to Strategy, Consulting, and Analytics roles — available now.

1,500+ business partnerships closed through fintech growth and business development

500+ campus directors recruited across Asia through Hult Prize leadership programs

10+ projects and business initiatives launched across startup and nonprofit environments

Top 20 global Hult Prize Campus Director recognition, Class of 2021

About

Built to solve hard problems in ambiguous environments.

I am a strategy and analytics professional with an engineering foundation and an MBA from Babson College, where I concentrated in Business Analytics, Machine Learning, and Entrepreneurship. I have built and executed across three continents — fintech scale-up in Nepal, clean energy consulting in Boston, and entrepreneurship ecosystems across Asia.

At Khalti (Nepal's leading digital wallet), I closed 1,500+ B2B partnerships and launched 10+ business initiatives. At FireFlower, I built solar ROI models and led digital transformation. At Babson, I delivered strategy work for Central One Federal Credit Union and Justice 4 Housing.

I am drawn to roles where structured thinking, client-facing communication, and analytical rigor converge — whether in management consulting, corporate strategy, or data-driven decision-making.

Student presenting a healthcare budget strategy slide at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Experience

Where I have built, led, and delivered.

Board Fellow

Justice 4 Housing

Boston, MA, USA
September 2025 – May 2026

Worked on strategy, operations, and data-driven projects.

Business Analyst

Babson College

Boston, MA, USA
September 2025 – May 2026

Delivered data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations for Babson College internal operations.
Synthesized research findings into structured presentations for senior stakeholders.

Strategy & Technology Consultant

FireFlower Alternative Energy

Boston, MA, USA
May 2025 to September 2025

Built solar ROI models to support investment and project decisions.
Led digital transformation work to streamline internal operations and reduce execution friction.
Worked on business development, proposals, and client discussions.

Student Consultant

Central One Federal Credit Union

Boston, MA, USA
January 2025 – May 2025

Conducted market and competitive analysis to inform strategic positioning for a regional credit union.
Developed structured recommendations and presented findings to client leadership.

Business Development and Innovation Manager

KHALTI Pvt. Ltd.

Kathmandu, Nepal
April 2023 to August 2024

Closed 1,500+ business partnerships, including 150+ tier 1 businesses, across Nepal.
Led B2B fintech integrations across digital wallet, payment gateway, QR, and POS solutions.
Launched Places and 10+ business initiatives while expanding international partnerships and payment solutions.

Community Manager

Nepal STEM Alliance

Kathmandu, Nepal
September 2022 to April 2023

Built and engaged a community of 1,000+ young students through targeted STEM initiatives.
Designed and executed events that increased participation, learning, and ecosystem visibility.
Supported partnerships and outreach across 10+ cities in Nepal.

Regional Associate for Central and South Asia

Hult Prize Foundation

June 2021 to August 2022

Recruited and onboarded 500+ campus directors across Asia while supervising 100+ student leaders.
Led operations for 4 regional summits across Mumbai, Dhaka, Islamabad, and Kathmandu.
Supported university level entrepreneurship programs and changemaker engagement at scale.

Recognition and leadership

Top 20 Campus Director globally, Hult Prize Foundation, Class of 2021
L'Oréal Brandstorm 2025 — Certificate of Recognition, Babson College team
Hack-A-Week Fintech Category Winner, CityTech 2019
Academic Mentor, Babson Summer Study Program, 2025

What makes this profile unusual

B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering — brings analytical rigor to strategy work.
Operated across Nepal, South Asia, and the US — comfortable with ambiguity and cross-cultural complexity.
MBA concentrations in Business Analytics and Machine Learning, plus certifications from Stanford (ML) and UCSD (Big Data).
Fluent in Nepali and English; experienced working across formal and informal business ecosystems.

Selected Work

Selected work: analysis, strategy, and execution.

Communication

Presented strategy to Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Presented a healthcare strategy to Vertex, translating data into clear recommendations for leadership.

Four students in business suits outside Vertex Pharmaceuticals headquarters

Professional Exposure

Corporate strategy project at Vertex

Analyzed business problems and presented recommendations in a corporate strategy setting.

Four people in a working meeting at Fireflower Alternative Energy office

Execution

Led clean energy strategy and execution

Built solar ROI models and worked on strategy and operations across real client projects.

Achievements

Selected achievements and recognition.

A few highlights that reflect leadership, execution, and competitive performance.

Official Hult Prize graphic naming Jay Kishan Panjiyar as Top 20 Campus Director, Class of 2021

Top 20 Campus Director globally

Recognized among the Top 20 Campus Directors globally at the Hult Prize for leading large scale entrepreneurship programs and driving measurable impact across universities.

L'Oréal Brandstorm 2025 Certificate of Recognition

Represented Babson in a global case competition and presented solutions to industry judges.

Screenshot showing Top 5 Finalists for Rising Student ICT Award 2020 including Baala project

Top 5 Finalist, Rising Student ICT Award

Top 5 finalist for building Baala, a solution focused on real world problem solving.

Team Khudra receiving winner's check at Citytech Hack-A-Week 2019

Hack A Week, FinTech category winner

Won first place by building and pitching a fintech solution under time constraints, demonstrating product thinking and execution.

Jay holding a trophy and certificate of achievement at Mechtrix competition

Mechtrix winner

Secured top position in a national level competition, reflecting strong problem solving and competitive performance.

Curated Gallery

A selective visual narrative, filtered by what each image proves.

A mix of professional work, leadership, and personal moments that reflect how I operate, build relationships, and show up across different environments.

Group of MBA students enjoying an outdoor lunch at Babson College

With classmates at Babson

Spent time building relationships and enjoying community with classmates at Babson.

Large diverse group photo at a Babson College networking event

Babson networking event

Spent time building relationships and enjoying community with classmates at Babson.

Standing tall with the Babson Beaver on campus

Babson college

Person in a suit standing in front of the iconic Babson globe sculpture

The world is yours at Kerry Murphy Healey Park

Babson college

Five students in business attire posing at the Babson globe

Dressed up and ready to take on the world

Represented Babson in a professional setting, combining business school experience with real world exposure.

Large class group photo with a guest speaker at Babson College

Learning from the best

Classroom presence and exposure to practitioners.

Group in traditional South Asian attire outside a Babson building at night

Celebrating Diwali in style on the steps of Babson

Culture, belonging, and community representation.

Group of students with guest speakers in a Babson classroom

After an inspiring session with industry leaders at Babson

Guest speaker session at Babson.

Person in traditional Nepali attire in front of Babson College backdrop

Representing my culture with pride at Babson's International Day

Celebrated cultural identity while staying engaged in the Babson community.

Real world strategy meets real world industry

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Presenting our strategy to Vertex Pharmaceuticals executives

Large group of MBA students in business attire at a case competition venue

Fireflower Alternative Energy team

L'Oréal Brandstorm 2025 Certificate of Recognition

Four people smiling with the Boston skyline in the background

Summer in Boston with the Fireflower Alternative Energy team

Three people on a sailboat with the Boston skyline behind them

Sailing on Boston Harbor with the Fireflower Alternative Energy team

Boston, summer

Strategy sessions and clean energy conversations at Fireflower

Screenshot of a Zoom session showing Jay as a mentor to summer students

Mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs

Boston

Group receiving award certificates at a youth hackathon event in Nepal

Winning at the Youth Hackathon for DRR

An early innovation proof point.

Group photo with hackathon winners and organizers at an Inspire Nepal event

Celebrating winners at the Youth Hackathon for DRR

First place at Citytech Hack A Week 2019

Competitive validation in fintech focused building.

Group of students at the Hult Prize OnCampus Program at Institute of Engineering, Nepal

Representing at the Hult Prize OnCampus Program

Leadership journey before global recognition.

All winners at the Hult Prize OnCampus competition with trophies and certificates

Hult Prize OnCampus winners

Organized and led Hult Prize OnCampus program

Top 5 Finalist, Rising Student ICT Award

Innovation recognition for Baala.

Presentation slide showing problem statement for Baala project at ICT Award 2020

Pitching Baala: From Waste to Wealth

Winning gold at Mechtrix

Two people exchanging a trophy at a youth competition event in Nepal

Trophy handover moment at a youth competition in Nepal

Screenshot of Hult Prize OnCampus Awards announcing Jay as a Top 20 Campus Director

Named one of the Hult Prize Top 20 Campus Directors globally

Hult Prize Top 20 Campus Directors 2021

Contact

Open to strategy, consulting, and analytics roles.

Let’s connect.

I am targeting roles in management consulting, corporate strategy, and analytics — where structured thinking, client communication, and cross-functional execution matter. I bring an unusual combination: engineering rigor, MBA frameworks, and on-the-ground business experience across three continents. The best conversations start here.

Email jpanjiyar1@babson.edu

Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jaykishanpanjiyar

Focus areas Management Consulting · Corporate Strategy · Business Analytics · Strategic Operations