My Portfolio

These are some of the projects and experiences I’ve been involved in so far. Some involved improving existing processes, while others involved researching new opportunities or developing ideas from scratch.

I’ve learned something different from each one, and they’ve helped me understand what it’s actually like to work on business problems.

Industrial warehouse operations — representative business imagery

Experience &
Projects

Experience &
Projects

Growing up around business gave me the chance to see how companies work—and take part in real projects. These are some of the things I’ve worked on, and what I’m still figuring out.

Tropica Industries

BUSINESS OPERATIONS & PROJECT EXPERIENCE / ABIDJAN / JUNE 2024 – PRESENT

01 / OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

Moving Operations
Beyond Cash

Previously, company expenses were handled largely in cash, making transactions difficult to track and creating transparency issues. I proposed switching to Wave, a mobile money payment system in Ivory Coast. I contacted Wave directly and led the project from the initial idea through implementation across the company. I also introduced fuel cards for company vehicles, reducing the need for cash payments at fuel stations and improving expense tracking.

Cash

→

Wave

Wave

DIGITAL PAYMENTS + FLEET FUEL CARDS

02 / MARKET RESEARCH & SOURCING

Finding a New
Product Opportunity

I identified a high-demand chemical product that I believed could be a good opportunity for the company to expand into. I researched the market, independently contacted potential suppliers, and negotiated with them for the first time. After evaluating the options, I finalized the sourcing process and placed an order for the product.

03 / INDUSTRIAL PLANNING

Cashew Processing Factory — Supplier Evaluation

I worked on a proposed cashew processing factory project, obtaining quotations from four equipment suppliers. I compared their machinery specifications, quality, and proposals before selecting the preferred supplier.

OTHER AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Warehouse construction · Plastic recycling · Oil distillation · Competitor analysis · Import research using trade platform · ERP implementation discussions · Organizational restructuring

CO-FOUNDER / MAY 2025

CASHEW+

CASHEW+

A CONCEPT. A PITCH. A LOT OF LEARNING.

I co-developed a concept for turning cashew shell waste into eco-friendly fuel briquettes as an alternative to charcoal. At a Shark Tank-style competition, all six judges gave us a unanimous mock investment decision.

An entrepreneurial learning experience in business development, problem-solving, and pitching—not real funding.

REPRESENTATIVE OF INDIA / APRIL 2023

Model United Nations

I represented India in a bilateral debate on the Line of Actual Control dispute with China, placing first among eight teams. It was a chance to build my research, public speaking, negotiation, and argument-building skills.

My Résumé

For a more detailed overview of my education, experience, and activities, you can view or download my résumé below.

Devansh Tolani résumé — education, work, leadership, and skills

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KEEP IN TOUCH

© 2026 Devansh Tolani. All rights reserved.

ABIDJAN × MIAMI

KEEP IN TOUCH

© 2026 Devansh Tolani. All rights reserved.

ABIDJAN × MIAMI

KEEP IN TOUCH

© 2026 Devansh Tolani. All rights reserved.

ABIDJAN × MIAMI