About Shivesh Pratap

Shivesh Pratap is a Senior Research Fellow of Notable Think Tank Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi and National Convener of Vision Viksit Bharat Policy & Research which is establishing a thought leadership of the vision of Developed India till 2047.

 

Shivesh Pratap is a seasoned Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain professional having 15 years of work experience with world-class IT and consulting organizations, including Accenture, Publicis Sapient, HCL Technologies and Genpact. In his role as a Strategic Sourcing Consultant with a multinational firm, he plays a critical role in global sourcing initiatives, leading policy formulation and driving process improvements for high-value and high-impact projects across Human Resources, Consulting Services, Administration, HR and Infrastructure. He also works at the intersection of AI-enabled business transformation, procurement intelligence and governance frameworks, leveraging data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics and intelligent automation to enhance operational efficiency, compliance and strategic outcomes.

Shivesh has a proven track record in process excellence, strategic planning and team building, with extensive experience in managing high-spend categories and consistently delivering significant cost savings through innovative, value-added solutions. He brings advanced expertise in operational research, applying optimization, simulation, AI-assisted analytics and modelling techniques to solve complex strategic and operational challenges. His work increasingly focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence into sourcing, procurement governance and enterprise operations to improve transparency, risk management, supplier intelligence and business optimization.

A specialist in Best Value and Performance-Based Procurement, he has successfully led multiple sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives, generating measurable gains in operational performance while advancing environmental responsibility. His professional experience spans diverse global markets, including India, the United States, Europe, Asia and the MENA region, enabling him to deliver context-specific, globally aligned outcomes across varied regulatory and business environments.

Education:   

• Post Graduate Diploma Program in SCM from IIM, Calcutta.
• Master in Business Administration (HR).
• Tech. (Electronics & Communication) from UP Technological University, Lucknow.
• Advance Diploma in Public Procurement & Supply Management from Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Management. (IRILMM is listed in the World Directory of Purchasing & Supply Management Associations published by International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO, Geneva.)
• Diploma in Multimodal Transportation from Institute of Rail Transport, Ministry of Indian Railways.
• Doctorate in Business Management (Honoris Causa)

Other Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt & Green Belt from Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi & MSME, Gov. of India
• Accenture Procurement Certified Professional (APCP)
• Certificate of BEC Preliminary Europe Level Business English from Cambridge University ESOL.
• “C” Language Certified from NIIT Technologies.

Membership:

• International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong
• Next Level Purchasing Association, USA
• Indian Railway Institute of Logistics & Material Management, Ministry of Indian Railways

Thinktank Fellow:

• Senior Fellow, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi
• Senior Fellow, Bluekraft Foundation, New Delhi

International Research Publication:

• A research paper titled “Getting Metaverse-Ready: The Mediating Effect of Avatar-Based Experience on Intention to Use Metaverse” was published in Volume 3 (Special Issue 6S) of the Journal of Intelligent Decision Making and Information Science. The journal is indexed in Scopus (Q2).
• A research paper titled “From Manual Transactions to Algorithmic Systems: Expert Insights on AI’s Transformative Role in Digital Payment Services” was published in Volume 2026(2) of the Minnesota Journal of Business Law and Entrepreneurship. The journal is an ABDC-B Indexed

ERPs & Digital Exposures:

• Oracle Procurement Cloud (INV, PO & Procurement Modules)
• Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)
• SAP Ariba Buyer
• SAP Ariba Network
• SAP ERP (MM – Materials Management)
• SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
• IBM Millennium
• LexisNexis (Supplier Due Diligence & Compliance)
• ServiceNow Procurement Operations (if applicable)
• Power BI (Procurement Dashboards & Spend Analytics)
• SharePoint & Microsoft Teams (Procurement Collaboration & Workflow)

Industrial Exposure:

• Electronics & Semiconductor
• IT / ITES
• Financial Services
• Media & Advertisement

Internship:

• Nominated for Prestigious Rajya Sabha Internship Program in 2024 and recognized by Honorable Vice President of Republic of India, Sri Jagdeep Dhankar.

Decadal Experience in Digital Media & Strategic Communications:

With over a decade of hands-on experience, Shivesh Pratap is a leading voice in digital media strategy and narrative management. From mastering Google’s suite of tools, Analytics, AdSense, and AdWords, to leveraging Meta platforms for mass communication and PR campaigns, he blends technical expertise with political sensitivity. His ability to decode trends, mobilize sentiment, and craft data-driven narratives has made him a go-to expert for content strategy, influencer mapping, issue-based campaigning, and targeted outreach, especially within the ideological and developmental framework of New India.

Books Published:

4 Books

Awards:

• Sri Vishnu Prasad Chaturvedi Bhartiya Sanskriti Samman – 2023
• Rashtriya Yuva Lekhak Samman – 2024

Contact:

• Email: shiveshemail@gmail.com
• Mobile: 8750091725
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiveshpratap/