Mohammad Arafath Kakkinje

• Undertook a self-directed career break to study the Saudi construction, equipment rental, and procurement
sectors. Developed insights into market gaps, operational inefficiencies, and potential solutions to improve supply
chain and procurement processes.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of the Saudi equipment rental and procurement industry, identifying key operational
challenges and developed an idea-stage MVP concept for a digital platform that streamlines rental equipment
sourcing by eliminating manual sourcing and directly connecting clients with matched vendors based on project
requirements and availability.

• Coordinate business activities between internal teams and clients in oil, gas, chemical & construction sectors
• Prepare and track quotations, approvals, and proposals; maintain accurate CRM records Source manpower and
manage accounts, meeting targets through coordination and communication.

Founded and led a private edtech / skills development venture focused on delivering training and skill-building solutions.
• Built and scaled the company to generate ₹3.4 Crore revenue through training programs and service delivery
• Led end-to-end business operations including strategy, sales, client acquisition, and financial management
• Developed and executed business development strategies targeting skill development market opportunities
• Managed operations, budgeting, and growth planning as Managing Director
• Built early-stage business traction in a competitive and evolving EdTech market
Outcome
• Operations were strategically paused due to unsustainable cash flow constraints and limited access to external
funding/marketing capital during a highly competitive market cycle
• Business closure was aligned with financial risk management to prevent further balance sheet deterioration

• Coordinated marketing operations across related companies, optimizing campaigns and increasing lead generation
by ~30%
• Prepared campaign proposals, managed marketing budgets, and reported performance metrics to senior leadership

• Maintained and organized sales/service documentation; ensured 100% audit compliance through consistent review.