RAHUL GAUTAM

Professional Journey

Business, Communication, Design & Continuous Learning

Over the last decade, my career has taken me through different industries, roles, and disciplines but one thing has remained constant: a curiosity to understand people, ideas, and businesses.

I began my journey in education and marketing, where I had the opportunity to build brands, create learning experiences, and lead communication initiatives. Over time, my work expanded into media, operations, and visual communication, helping organizations tell their stories more clearly and effectively.

Today, I work at the intersection of business communication, branding, and design. My experience spans the BFSI, education, and media sectors, where I have contributed to executive communication, employer branding, internal communication, events, presentations, and digital experiences.

Throughout this journey, I have learned that good design is not about making things look beautiful it is about making complex ideas easier to understand.

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At BNY, I contribute to visual communication for a large global audience while ensuring consistency in brand and messaging across different platforms and experiences. Earlier in my career, I had the opportunity to work with organizations across industries, creating presentations, campaigns, learning content, employer branding initiatives, and communication programs that connected people with ideas.

Alongside my professional work, I continue to explore new areas of learning. I am currently pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics and Marketing, with a growing interest in analytics, artificial intelligence, leadership, and the future of work. Beyond work, I enjoy books, technology, travel, and conversations that challenge the way we think. DCLXVI is my digital garden a place where I document work, learning, experiments, and stories worth sharing.

Because in the end, every person has a story worth understanding. 

Journey Through Work

Chapter 1: Foundations
Mindspace Ventures Ltd.
Lead Marketing & Communications
 | Mar 2009 – Jul 2013

My professional journey began in education and marketing, where I had the opportunity to build brands, create learning experiences, and lead communication initiatives across print, digital, and events. Working closely with educators, parents, and creative teams taught me an important lesson: communication succeeds when it is simple, relevant, and human.

What stayed with me: Brand building, Team leadership, Digital communication.
Chapter 2: Beyond Design
eLitmus Evaluation Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Associate
 | Jul 2013 – Dec 2017

Moving into operations gave me a broader understanding of business. From campus drives and event management to recruitment assessments, I experienced how organizations function beyond the creative world. During this phase, I continued exploring design and contributed to branding initiatives whenever opportunity met curiosity.

What stayed with me: Operations, Events, Problem solving.
Chapter 3: Business Storytelling
TresVista Financial Services
Senior Design Specialist | 
Jun 2018 – Apr 2021

Working with global clients introduced me to the world of finance, business communication, and high-stakes storytelling. Tight deadlines, complex information, and diverse stakeholders taught me that clarity is often the most valuable design skill.

What stayed with me: Business communication, Mentorship, Quality and precision.
Chapter 4: Global Communication
Metro Global Solution Center
Senior Associate – Media | 
Apr 2021 – Mar 2023

This chapter expanded my experience across employer branding, internal communication, and international collaboration. Working with teams across countries reinforced the importance of cultural context and audience-centric communication.

What stayed with me: Employer branding, Cross-cultural collaboration, Visual storytelling.
Chapter 5: Present
Bank of New York
Visual Communication Designer | 
Mar 2023 – Present

Today, I work at the intersection of communication, branding, and business. Supporting a global audience, I contribute to visual communication experiences that connect people with information, ideas, and organizational culture. Alongside my professional work, I continue exploring analytics, artificial intelligence, and leadership through continuous learning.

What I'm exploring now: Business Analytics, AI workflows, HR Analytics, Data storytelling.

Beyond Work

I believe learning grows stronger when shared with others.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to contribute to community initiatives focused on education, digital literacy, storytelling, and professional development.

Thriving Together

Steer-Co Member | 2025 – Present
Supporting community learning through sessions on social media awareness, digital safety, and professional development.

Visual Literacy & Storytelling

Visual Storyteller | 2025 – Present
Designing engaging learning experiences for children on technology, AI, and digital literacy through stories and visual media.

Educational Content Development

Presentation Designer | 2025
Created interactive learning experiences for children, making complex topics accessible through design and storytelling.

Working With

The tools I use to communicate ideas, build experiences, explore data, and experiment with emerging technologies.

Storytelling
Design
Analytics
AI & Automation
Web

Turning complex ideas into clear narratives and meaningful experiences.

  • Apple Pages
  • Apple Keynote
  • Flourish
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Miro
  • Notion
  • Prezi

Crafting visual systems across print, digital, and motion.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Adobe Express
  • Canva
  • Figma

Using data to uncover insights and support better decisions.

  • Apple Numbers
  • Flourish
  • Google Analytics
  • Jupyter Notebook (Learning)
  • Looker Studio (Learning)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI (Learning)
  • Python (Learning)
  • R (Learning)
  • Search Console
  • Tableau (Learning)

Exploring AI to enhance creativity, productivity, and workflows.

  • Adobe Firefly
  • Adobe Express
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Codex 
  • Midjourney
  • n8n
  • Perplexity 
  • Streamlit (Learning)
  • Workflow Automation
  • Writer AI

Creating and managing digital experiences on the web.

  • Bootstrap
  • CSS
  • Elementor
  • HTML
  • WordPress
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