Available for leadership opportunities

Building scalable operations, trust systems & AI‑enabled business experiences.

Associate Director with 13+ years across E‑commerce, Trust & Safety, Customer Experience, Marketplace Operations, Reverse Logistics, and AI‑enabled transformation.

Bridging enterprise‑scale operational leadership with next‑generation AI workflows, intelligent automation, and scalable business transformation.

13+
Years
$30B+
Ecosystem
450M+
Customers
Aniruddha Vanshiv
Associate Director
Operations · Trust & Safety · CX
Bengaluru, IN
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01About

An operator at the intersection of scale, trust, and intelligence.

An operations and Trust & Safety leader with 13+ years of experience building scalable systems across e-commerce, customer experience, reverse logistics, fraud mitigation, and marketplace governance.

Over the years, I have led large-scale transformation initiatives focused on improving customer trust, reducing operational defects, strengthening platform integrity, and optimizing business profitability across complex marketplace ecosystems.

My experience spans cross-functional leadership across Product, Engineering, Analytics, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business teams — translating ambiguous challenges into structured execution programs with measurable impact.

Recently, I have been expanding into AI-powered operational systems, workflow automation, and intelligent productivity frameworks to build modern, AI-enabled execution capabilities for the next generation of digital businesses.

I believe the future belongs to leaders who can combine operational rigor, systems thinking, customer obsession, and AI augmentation to drive scalable business outcomes.

02Operating at Enterprise Scale

Built and led inside one of India's largest digital commerce ecosystems.

Across marketplace operations, customer trust systems, reverse logistics, hyperlocal initiatives, and large‑scale operational transformation.

01
$0B+
Commerce Ecosystem Scale
Marketplace GMV exposure
02
0M+
Customer Ecosystem
Active marketplace customers
03
0.0M+
Seller Network
Marketplace seller base
04
~0%
India E‑commerce Share
Approx. category share
05
0K+ Cr
Marketplace Revenue
Annual marketplace scale
03Core Expertise

Leadership capabilities built across enterprise systems.

A multi‑disciplinary toolkit refined over 13+ years — operating where business outcomes meet operational design and customer trust.

Strategic Operations
Trust & Safety
Marketplace Operations
Hyperlocal Commerce
Customer Experience Transformation
Reverse Logistics
Business Transformation
Program Management
Product Operations
Operational Excellence
Performance Governance
Risk Mitigation
Stakeholder Leadership
Process Design
Data‑driven Decisions
Cross‑functional Execution
04Selected Transformations

A track record of measurable business outcomes.

01
Customer Trust · Reverse Logistics
400K /mo
2.5 min SLA

Real‑Time Return on Hold (RoH)

Problem

400K customers per month were facing delayed return pickup reattempts due to offline adjudication systems.

Action

Built a real‑time operational intervention framework with live CX adjudication and 2.5‑minute SLA decisioning.

Impact

Eliminated next‑day reattempts for ~400K monthly customers while improving customer trust and operational efficiency.

02
Fraud · Marketplace Profitability
₹1.58 Cr /mo
Leakage stopped

Exchange Arbitrage Exploitation Fix

Problem

Bad actors exploited exchange loopholes causing ₹1.58 Cr/month leakage.

Action

Implemented rapid MRP validation controls and tactical operational interventions ahead of long‑term engineering fixes.

Impact

Stopped major financial leakage and protected marketplace profitability.

03
Fraud Operations · Risk
30% → 70%
Actionability

Laptop SPF Fraud Intervention

Problem

Massive fraud surge in laptop claims causing severe operational and financial risk.

Action

Introduced 48‑hour manual adjudication hold and proactive fraud review framework.

Impact

Recovered significant losses and improved fraud actionability from 30% to 70%.

04
AI · Image Intelligence · Risk
AI‑assisted
Scalable detection

AI‑enabled Fraud Detection & Image Intelligence

Problem

Manual fraud detection lacked scalability and precision.

Action

Partnered on AI‑assisted image intelligence and operational risk detection workflows leveraging behavioral telemetry.

Impact

Improved fraud precision, strengthened marketplace integrity, and enabled scalable risk detection systems.

05AI & Future Capabilities

Building AI‑native operational leadership.

Leveraging AI to improve operational efficiency, execution quality, decision systems, productivity, and scalable business workflows.

AI‑enabled operational leadership
Generative AI
AI Workflow Automation
AI Agents
Autonomous Systems
Prompt Engineering
AI Productivity Systems
ChatGPT
Claude Workflows
Microsoft Copilot
AI‑assisted Analytics
AI Research Systems
AI Storytelling
RAG Systems
Make.com Automation
No‑code AI Workflows
Voice AI Systems
MCP Integrations
AI‑enabled Decision Systems
06AI Learning Roadmap

A structured progression from fundamentals to applied AI systems.

Phase 1.1

AI Fundamentals & Ecosystem Mastery

AI Generalist MindsetGenerative AI EcosystemAI Research ToolsAI Productivity
Phase 1.2

Build Products & AI Business Systems

Product BuildingAI MonetizationLinkedIn Optimization with AI
Phase 1.3

AI Agents & Autonomous Systems

Workflow Automation with MakeBuild AI EmployeesSmart Voice AgentsMCPCustomer Support Agents with RAGMicrosoft CopilotClaude Productivity Systems
Phase 1.4

AI Data Analytics & Storytelling

AI Data AnalysisAI‑powered Power BIAI Storytelling & Presentation Systems
Phase 1.5

Career Readiness Using AI

ATS Resume OptimizationAI Job Hunting SystemsAgentic Job Applications
Phase 1.6

AI Branding & Leadership

AI Image & Video GenerationAI Leadership Communication
Phase 2

AI Generalist Hackathon

AI Solution BuildingApplied AI Projects
07Leadership Philosophy

"Known for bringing clarity, structure, and calm execution to high‑scale, ambiguous operational environments."

01Customer Obsession
02Systems Thinking
03Structured Execution
04Ownership Mindset
05Scalable Mechanism Building
06Data‑driven Decisions
07Cross‑functional Leadership
08Continuous Improvement
09AI‑augmented Productivity
10Calm Execution Under Ambiguity
08Experience

A leadership journey across enterprise scale.

Flipkart India Pvt Ltd
Associate Director — Gross to Net / Trust & Safety / CX
2015 — Present
Bengaluru, India
Trust & Safety transformation across marketplace ecosystem
Reverse logistics and customer experience redesign
Fraud prevention and marketplace governance frameworks
Hyperlocal initiatives and operational redesign
AI‑enabled operational systems and intelligent automation
Large‑scale cross‑functional execution across Product, Engineering, Analytics, Finance & Business
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Executive Engineer — Retail
2010 — 2012
India
Distributed operations across multi‑site retail infrastructure
Compliance and regulatory governance
Infrastructure execution and process standardization
Multi‑site operational management
09Education

A foundation in engineering rigor and management strategy.

Trained at two of India's most selective institutions — combining systems thinking, problem decomposition, and structured business judgment.

2013 — 2015
IIM Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration & Management, General
StrategyLeadershipGeneral ManagementCommunicationMulti‑tasking
2006 — 2010
COEP Pune
COEP Technological University
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering FoundationsTeamworkBusiness Development
10Voices

What collaborators say.

Aniruddha consistently demonstrated an ability to navigate complex and ambiguous problem spaces with clarity and focus.

He brings a rare balance of strategic thinking and practical execution, ensuring ideas translate into meaningful business impact. One of his standout qualities is his composure in high‑pressure situations — he brings a calm, solution‑oriented presence that helps teams stay focused even during challenging moments.

Aniruddha demonstrates a deep sense of ownership in his work, and his presence meaningfully enhances both decision‑making and execution.

Parvathy Kartha
Product Operations · Trust & Safety · Policy, Product & AI
Aniruddha is a rare professional who combines deep domain expertise with an incredible sense of ownership.
Bhargava Krishna
Fintech & E‑commerce Leader
He brought structure to ambiguous problem spaces, aligned diverse teams toward common goals, and drove execution with discipline.
Balaji Chandran
Product Leader
Aniruddha is a dependable leader who brings clarity, ownership, and execution excellence to complex problem spaces.
Saurabh Sharma
Startup Operator
11Contact

Open to leadership opportunities across Operations, Trust & Safety, CX Transformation, Marketplace Governance, and AI‑enabled Business Operations.

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