Viknesh Ram Palanikumar has extensive experience in research and analytics, currently serving as Associate Manager - Research at RR Donnelley since December 2014, where responsibilities include overseeing team productivity, managing analytics projects, and driving automation initiatives to enhance efficiency for global investment bankers. Prior roles at RR Donnelley include Team Lead and Senior Research Analyst, focusing on quality control, performance analysis, and the development of industry newsletters and M&A presentations. Previously, Viknesh held positions as Research Analyst at Emerge Tech Global Services Pvt. Ltd., Market Research Consultant at Business Access (India) Pvt. Ltd., Assistant Manager - Client Servicing at Indiamart Intermesh Limited, and Trade Promotion Specialist at Taiwan Trade Centre. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from St. Joseph's College of Engineering and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology.