Levishka Katiyar

About Levishka Katiyar

As a Senior Research Analyst (SRA), I possess extensive expertise in technology scouting and intellectual property-related services, including novelty searches, FTO searches, prior art searches, and patent landscaping. My experience also includes market research (both primary and secondary), competitive intelligence, company profiling, client proposal development, SWOT analysis, preparation of standard SOPs, and business consulting. Skills & Capabilities-Market Research: Conducted primary and secondary research across various sectors, including an in-depth analysis of the textiles market. Identified target markets, consumer preferences, and emerging opportunities by analysing industry trends and technological advancements. Engaged in client interactions, facilitated stakeholder meetings, and delivered integrated research findings through detailed reports. Developed strategic and analytical decks using PowerPoint and Excel to support business insights and decision-making-Technology/IP-Related Searches: Executed comprehensive IP and technology landscaping searches, novelty/patentability search, FTO search, and prior art searches across both paid and open-source databases, including NPLs within food and dairy technology, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and other emerging sectors. Demonstrated expertise in independently and collaboratively delivering end-to-end reports—from initial research to final deliverables—formatted in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint- Client Proposals & SOP Development: Prepared tailored project and client proposals, competitor landscapes, and related industry insights to ensure alignment with client needs and objectives. Additionally, developed SOPs and company profiling reports to support proposal clarity and enhance strategic understanding-Technology Evaluation: Assessed and evaluated technologies across core and non-core domains, including biotechnology, food technology, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. Specialized in secondary research to extract deep market and technical insights, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property (IP) analysis, including patent evaluation. Compiled comprehensive reports to support strategic decision-making-Database Proficiency & Tools: Skilled in utilizing both free and paid databases for research and analysis, including Google Patents, Questel Orbit, Espacenet, USPTO, and ClinicalTrials.gov, and others. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros), Word, PowerPoint, and familiar with AI tools like Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and other essential research and analytical technologies.

Experience

1. Senior Research Analyst

   Mindcog

   Mar 2025 — Present · Mohali district, IN

   Conducted primary and secondary research by leveraging industry reports, market analyses, surveys, stakeholder interviews, and direct interactions across various sectors-Contributed to market estimation, segmentation analysis, and the preparation of comprehensive market reports to support strategic decision-making-Gained valuable exposure to key industries including textiles, textile recycling, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and others, enhancing my understanding of evolving industry dynamics and sustainability trends-Developed and structured pitch decks for business development and strategic presentations.

Education

• Lovely Professional University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

  2018 — 2022

• Sachdeva Millennium School

  Higher Secondary

  2013 — 2016

• St. Georges College

  Secondary

  2002 — 2013