Denzil Fernandes

HEC Paris · MiM · Digital Innovation

Denzil Josteve
Fernandes

Digital & AI Strategy  ·  Product  ·  Consulting

Bridging technology and business to build intelligent,
scalable solutions at the intersection of AI and strategy.

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#1 MiM Worldwide
(FT Rankings)
4+ Years of
Experience
2 Countries
Worked In
50+ Automation
Scripts Built
About Me

Strategist.
Builder.
Innovator.

I'm a Digital & AI Strategy professional with an engineering foundation and an HEC Paris MiM — ranked #1 worldwide by the Financial Times.

My career sits at the crossroads of technology, business strategy, and product thinking. From engineering automation pipelines at Wipro to identifying AI use cases at Wabtec Corporation in Paris, I translate complex technical capabilities into tangible business value.

I thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments — whether it's scoping an AI adoption roadmap, redesigning supply-chain workflows, or leading cross-functional consulting engagements. I bring a rare blend of coding ability, analytical rigour, and strategic storytelling.

Bengaluru / Paris English · Hindi · Kannada · French HEC Paris · PESIT
Career

Professional Experience

Digital & AI Strategy Intern

Wabtec Corporation

Feb 2025 – Apr 2025 Paris, France
  • Conducted gap analysis between existing AI capabilities and business requirements, translating insights into actionable AI feature recommendations
  • Identified 15 high-impact AI use cases to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate decision-making across operations
  • Led strategic AI & GenAI analysis across internal operations and decision-support systems
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define an AI adoption roadmap focusing on usability, scalability, and value delivery
AI StrategyGenAIGap AnalysisStakeholder Management

Logistics & Supply Chain Intern

Sunshine Concrete Blocks

Jun 2023 – Apr 2024 Bengaluru, India
  • Managed end-to-end order fulfilment cycle for 25+ monthly orders, from order reception to coordinating shipments with vendors
  • Maintained precise supply chain records and documentation, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in tracking and reporting
  • Monitored and optimized inventory levels, reducing excess stock by 25% through data-driven management strategies
Supply ChainInventory OptimizationVendor ManagementCRM

Digital Consultant & Team Leader

180 Degrees Consulting – HEC Paris

Feb 2023 – Jun 2023 Paris, France
  • Analyzed client operational models with cross-functional teams, identifying user pain points and recommending digital optimization strategies
  • Designed a financial & operational KPI dashboard using HubSpot, improving executive visibility and data-driven decision-making
  • Delivered strategic, data-backed recommendations to stakeholders, translating insights into actionable outcomes
ConsultingKPI DashboardHubSpotStrategy

Project Engineer — Open-Source Program Office

Wipro Ltd.

Sep 2020 – Jun 2022 Bengaluru, India
  • Designed, developed, and tested two web applications (PassForge & UMS), improving system efficiency and user experience
  • Led a team of 3 in an Agile environment to deliver 50+ automation scripts using Ansible and Terraform for AWS and Azure deployments
  • Created and managed 10+ visualization dashboards using Grafana, Kibana, and Chronograf for real-time infrastructure monitoring
  • Achieved DevOps Professional Certification via a rigorous 9-week programme
Agile / SCRUMAWS & AzureDevOpsAnsibleTerraformGrafana

Digital Marketing Intern

GetMyUni

Jan 2020 – Feb 2020 Bengaluru, India
  • Led Push Notification and SMS marketing strategies, and managed Google Ads campaigns for 5 clients
  • Designed and enhanced 75+ landing pages for diverse campaigns, improving conversion rates
  • Played a pivotal role in lead generation, resulting in 100,000+ leads within a 2-month timeframe
  • Developed 3 Python scripts for automated lead processing, significantly reducing turnaround time
Digital MarketingSalesforcePython AutomationGoogle AdsLead Generation
Academia

Education

#1 Worldwide · FT Rankings
HEC Paris

Master in Management

Digital Innovation & Acceleration

Sep 2022 – Oct 2025  ·  GPA: 3.62 / 4.0

  • Product Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Digital Strategy
  • Business Analytics
  • Financial Strategy
  • Digital Transformation
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Econometrics & Statistics
One of the top 5 engineering colleges in Karnataka
PESIT - Bangalore South Campus

Bachelor of Engineering

Information Science & Engineering

Aug 2016 – Aug 2020  ·  GPA: 8.47 / 10

  • Algorithms & Data Structures
  • Machine Learning
  • Database Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Computing
  • Software Engineering (SDLC)
Work

Featured Projects

Master's Thesis

Blockchain-Backed NFTs as Digital Proof of Authenticity

Developed a solution leveraging blockchain technology and NFTs to enhance product transparency, combat counterfeiting, and establish verifiable digital provenance for physical goods.

BlockchainNFTAnti-counterfeitingWeb3
AI / LLM · Ongoing

No-Code RAG Application with AstraDB

Building a no-code Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application using AstraDB and large language models, making advanced AI capabilities accessible to non-technical users.

RAGLLMsAstraDBNo-Code
AI Strategy Platform · Full-Stack

StrategyJEDI: AI-Powered Strategic Consulting Copilot

Led the development of a full-stack AI-powered strategic consulting platform using Antigravity (low-code) and Groq to generate business analyses across 15+ consulting frameworks, enabling AI-driven strategic decision support and executive-level recommendations.

LLMsGroqAntigravity StrategyConsultingAI Copilot
AI / LLM · Full-Stack

hiringJEDI: AI-Powered Resume & Cover Letter Optimizer

Led the development of a full-stack LLM-based application using Antigravity (low-code) and Groq to optimize resumes and cover letters for specific job descriptions, enabling automated match scoring and AI-driven content generation.

LLMsGroqAntigravity Low-CodeResume Optimization
AI Agents · Workflow Automation

AI Agent System: Workflow-Driven Decision Support

Built a low-code, workflow-driven AI agent using Antigravity and Groq, enabling structured task execution and expert-level decision support through large language models.

AI AgentsGroqAntigravity Low-CodeLLMs
AI Products · Custom GPT Portfolio

15+ Custom GPT Suite for Career, Strategy & Financial Analysis

Built a portfolio of specialized AI assistants including Resume Optimizer GPT, Interview Coach GPT, PRD Copilot, Case Interview GPT, and Stock Analyzer GPT. Designed structured prompt architectures for various use cases, enabling expert-level decision support through modular AI agents.

Custom GPTsPrompt EngineeringAI WorkflowsProduct StrategyStock Analysis
Mobile App · PESIT

Viz-Aid: AI Shopping Assistant

Developed a mobile application using Java and the COCO dataset that helps users identify products in the real world and find relevant information, addressing accessibility in retail environments.

JavaComputer VisionCOCO DatasetMobile
Data Science · PESIT

Crime Rate Predictive Analysis

Conducted comprehensive predictive analysis of crime rates across India using unsupervised and supervised ML techniques (K-means clustering, K-NN classification) to surface actionable insights.

K-meansK-NNPythonData Science
Capabilities

Skills & Expertise

Business & Strategy

Business Strategy Digital Strategy AI Strategy Product Management Consulting Financial Analysis Market Research Risk Analysis Agile / SCRUM Stakeholder Management

AI & Automation

LLMs Prompt Engineering RAG AI Agents Groq Antigravity (Low-Code) Custom GPTs AstraDB AI Workflows No-Code AI

Programming & Data

Python Java SQL Machine Learning Data Analysis Statistical Analysis Ansible Terraform Linux Git / GitHub

Tools & Platforms

Power BI Tableau Dataiku Excel Salesforce HubSpot Jira bubble.io Canva AWS & Azure

Certifications

Strategic Management & Innovation
Microsoft Excel for Business – Macquarie University
Google Project Management
Google Data Analytics
DevOps Professional – Wipro
Beyond Work

Leadership & Community

Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)

President & Member · Neermarga

  • Coordinated and executed 10+ cultural events for Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations within the church community
  • Represented the parish in multiple sports events, showcasing leadership and team spirit

Volunteer Work

Community Service

  • Engaged in visits to orphanages and old age homes as part of ongoing community outreach
  • Contributed to initiatives including the Swachh Bharat Mission
  • Served as tutor and instructor at summer camps for high school students

Theatre & Performing Arts

Actor

  • Performed roles in a full theatrical production and multiple playlets, showcasing versatility and commitment to the performing arts
Recognition

Achievements

1st

Impact Innovation Challenge

Leroy Merlin × HEC Paris

1st

Innovation in Mobility

HEC Paris

2nd

L'Oréal Super Challenge

HEC Paris

2nd

Supply Chain Simulation

HEC Paris

700

GMAT

Top 10

Inginius 2k17

PESIT Bangalore

Get in Touch

Let's Build
Something Great


Open to opportunities in Digital Strategy, AI, Product, and Consulting. Always happy to connect.

Email denziljosteve@gmail.com
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Phone +91 886 725 9630
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