Shikhar Agrawal

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Vice President at AQR Capital Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Shikhar is a Vice President at AQR Capital Management, where he applies his expertise in software engineering and data science to solve real-world business problems. A graduate of IIT Hyderabad, he is skilled in deploying machine learning models and developing proofs of concept. Colleagues describe him as a smart, expert problem-solver.

Outside of his direct role, Shikhar shows a keen interest in professional development and knowledge sharing. He is passionate about continuous learning, a trait highlighted in his recommendations, and actively encourages discussion around topics like entrepreneurship within his professional network.

He is an inventor with multiple patents filed, including a system for forecasting product-related events, and has been recognized as a "Patent Champion".

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Topics They Care About

ML Model Deployment
His experience includes deploying Machine Learning and Deep Learning models as APIs using frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
Intellectual Property
He has successfully filed multiple patents and was recognized as a "Patent Champion" for his contributions in a previous role.
Software Problem-Solving
Described as an "expert in problem solving, " he is an enthusiast in using software engineering and data science to address real-world business challenges.

Media Appearances

Shikhar has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Vice President at AQR Capital Management
1-2023 - 1-2025
Associate at AQR Capital Management
7-2021 - 1-2023
Analyst - Research Engineering at AQR Capital Management
6-2020 - 7-2021
Assistant Manager at Zensar Technologies
7-2019 - 6-2020
Associate Innovation Engineer at Zensar Technologies

Education

2015 - 2019
Bachelors with Honors from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
2010 - 2012
High School from The Sanskaar Valley School

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Exp : 6 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President at AQR Capital Management
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Insights For Selling To Shikhar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shikhar is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shikhar

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shikhar move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Shikhar take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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