Mohammed Haris

Strategic Research Analyst specializing in competitive intelligence, market research, and GCC/GBS advisory, supporting strategic location decisions. Expertise in primary & secondary research, cost benchmarking, market modeling, and talent analytics to generate high-impact, stakeholder-centric insights. Proficient in SQL and advanced analytics, translating complex data into executive-ready recommendations that inform strategic decisions.

Research Analyst - KGISL

(2025-06 - 2025-10)

• Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive benchmarking across multiple GCC/GBS locations, building detailed business cases with talent pool analysis, hiring feasibility studies, and cost benchmarking that influenced strategic investment decisions.
• Evaluated market trends across diverse industry verticals and synthesized strategic recommendations for GCC operating models, achieving strong client acceptance and reducing decision-making timelines.
• Developed and delivered executive-ready insight decks, transforming complex market and talent data into actionable strategies for GCC setup and dual-location expansion models.
• Generated qualified leads via Apollo.io and LinkedIn campaigns, achieving strong response rates and meeting conversions through strategic stakeholder engagement.

Senior Research Executive - Zinnov

(2021-09 - 2025-03)

• Identified and analyzed data across customer, competitor, and economic landscapes to develop comprehensive industry models, including market share analysis, growth projections, and trend forecasts.
• Translated raw data into 40+ actionable intelligence reports annually, delivering insights that directly enhanced sales strategy and strengthened competitive positioning for key accounts.
• Collaborated with 5+ major service provider companies to offer data-driven insights, optimizing their sales strategies and increasing pipeline velocity by 15%.
• Delivered executive presentations and reports to leadership, leveraging market intelligence to reduce strategic decision-making time by 20%.

Market Researcher - Owler

(2018-11 - 2021-09)

• Gathered and analyzed data on 1,000+ companies, tracking revenue, funding, and M&A activities to maintain a real-time market intelligence database.
• Benchmarked competitors and provided timely market intelligence, identifying data gaps across 10+ industry verticals to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Forecasted and analyzed marketing and sales trends, leveraging collected data to provide actionable business insights.

Data Reporting Analyst - Integra Global Solutions

(2016-09 - 2017-09)

• Analyzed and digitized global real estate and construction market data, performing comprehensive data reconciliation and validation to maintain consistency and accuracy across client deliverables.
• Developed construction project specifications and digitized blueprints while conducting targeted research to compile market intelligence databases aligned with strategic client requirements.

B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - SNS College of Engineering (2016)