2. ABOUT US Arete Consultants Pvt Ltd, ISO 9001-2008 certified, is a OneStop Solution Provider. At Arete, we work with you, helping you to identify your potential and become more innovative, competitive & efficient to help you grow exponentially in the global markets. We provide various products and services to our clients to conceptualize & visualize technology driven business transformation initiatives. We provide Business, Information Technology, Information Security, Financial, BPO, Research, HR and Marketing Consultancy & Services to the clients to conceptualize & visualize technology driven business transformation initiatives.

3. WHAT DOES ARETE HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU! Business Strategy Services Financial Services Information Technology and Security Services Research Services One Stop Service Package for MNCs

4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Application Development –E-Governance –ERP Practice –DeskBased Application Development –WebBased Application Development –Portal/Website Development –Maintenance –Re-engineering Quality Services –Defect Prevention –Defect Correction –Performance Testing –Process Establishment and Assessment –Information Security Audit and Vulnerability Assesment

5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (CONTD.) Customised Product Engineering –Customised pre-defined offshore product development –Product/Project Consulting –Product Design & Development –Product Lifecycle Management –Testing & Automation Systems Integration –Architecture Assessment –Business Intelligence –Content Management and Information Portal –Information Security –System Transformation and re-engineering

6. PROJECTS/CASES Knowledge Portal available only with secure logins for top management of the company with regular updates for a HK conglomerate Financial management software for the South African conglomerate Web-Based OEM management System to manage customer, supplier, products, orders, shipments and payments for a HK conglomerate. Knowledge Portal containing news, articles, opportunities, notifications etc. for the members with daily updates and personalised newsletter for an Indian professional education body Web-Based application for automation of Continuing Professional Education activities for Indian professional education body Web-Based Customer Relationship Management System where in details of customers of the company from across the globe can be stored and accessed by the management and operations team for a USA research organisation Web-Based ERP System to manage customer, supplier, products, orders, shipments and payments for a Singapore conglomerate

7. OUR TEAM Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Director Mr. Pradeep Kumar has brought on board over 30 years of operations experience with him. He has been at key positions of multinational corporations such as Procter & Gamble Asia Pacific, Union Carbide India and as COO of Singapore listed, Thakral Corporation Ltd. He has exceptional skills in capability building via leadership development and systemic improvement. He is a mechanical engineer with postgraduate qualifications in general management. Pradeep is also a qualified "Jonah" for teaching the subject of "Theory Of Constraints". This knowledge when applied to business situations delivers exceptional results in very short time.

8. OUR TEAM Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Director Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Chartered Accountant qualified in 1987 and has experience of catering to the needs of diversified clientele which include national as well as multinational companies. He has the experience of providing consultancy in strategic planning, preparation of project reports, business development strategies, developing MIS, suggesting cost controls measures negotiating and facilitating joint ventures for both foreign, as well as Indian clients. Acted as consultant and advisor to the Custodian, The Special Court (Trial of offences relating to Securities Transaction) Act. 1992, a body of Government of India, investigating securities scams in India. He has also undertaken consultancy assignment for large project on behalf of United Nations. Besides he is heading a team of diversified professionals serving clients in diversified interest such as telecommunication, information technology, flexible packaging, paper, leather, electrical & home appliances, tobacco, entertainment, defence equipment, agriculture, consumer goods industry, exports, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, banking and financial & capital markets.

9. OUR TEAM Mr. Apurv Kansal, Director Mr. Apurv Kansal started his career as an IT professional and is a qualified MBA in Information Technology and Systems from IBS, Hyderabad. He is Director and Head – IT and IS at Arete Consultants Pvt Lt which he co-founded in 2004. He is experienced in providing Web-based IT solutions to the clients which include multinational companies in diversified fields. He has intensive experience in various information systems management and development in IT, Communications, Manufacturing, Government, Engineering, Electronics, Healthcare, Microfinance, Retail and Hospitality industries. He has conducted various engagements related to IT internal control reviews, standards compliances, and information security reviews. He has developed training courses in a particularly niche segment of web application security and its awareness. He has conducted various training sessions and lectures at ISO/CMM certified companies across India. He is also associated with several IT and IT-intensive companies in advisory position for continuing assessment of security risks and creating capabilities to counter such attacks by establishing in-house security & anti-hacking divisions. He has also established a global network of solution providers to support on- the-ground issues of companies facing security threats.

10. OUR TEAM Mr. Gagan Deep Garg, Head - Operations Mr. Gagan Deep Garg, B.Tech is an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad and has completed his B.Tech in mechanical engineering from Punjab Technical University in year 2002. Being a manufacturing specialist MS Dynamics NAV & Project Management certified consultant having 7 years of manufacturing solution & ERP implementation experience with expertise in various industry segments including automobile ancillaries, trading organizations, FMCG, electronic components and different manufacturing domains. Being a certified consultant for Microsoft & SAP he has implemented the solutions at various organisation including Kappro Maruti, Sharda Motars, Nappino Electronics, Star Alubulild, Metal Man India, Dorma India, Bajrang Wires, MDH, Tab India, Morriruku etc. Heading the ERP division of Arete, Prudence Softech Solutions, an IT based services & support provider, his expertise include rendering implementation of high-end technology-driven business solutions. He works with Centers of Excellence that helps in creating valuable solution for the customers.

11. OUR TEAM Mr. Shiv Gaurav, Head S&M Mr. Shiv Gaurav is a qualified MBA from IIM, Calcutta and has done B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation from Rohilkhund University. He has 5 years of management experience in the global IT solution deployment and has expertise in new customer acquisition. He is a certified SAP Sales Professional. His accomplishments include successfully leading numerous large projects and restructuring projects for various clients. He has build and successfully managed a channel partnership program including more than 250 partners. He has been involved in various technology driven businesses including GSM & GPS based applications, Portal Management, VAS & Telecom industry and Business Solutions. He has implemented successful business models at various industries. At ERP division of Arete, Prudence Softech Solutions, he delivers unmatched business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.

12. WHOM DO WE SERVE During our short existence of past three years we have assisted several clients worldwide in solving problems ranging from simple needs to exhaustive requirements. Some of the industries we have served are: Consulting Education Electronics Fashion Financial Services Government and Public Sector Healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Manufacturing Micro Finance Non-profit Retail and Wholesale

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