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Bangalore Urban

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India





Master of Business Administration
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Engineering
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
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Versatile Management Consultant with Tech Expertise | Bridging AI, Machine Learning, and Strategic Insights for Impactful Solution With a solid foundation in computer science and an MBA from IIM Bangalore, I am on my journey as a Product Manager where I leverage my technical and strategic insights to drive innovation. At the heart of my work is a passion for utilizing research methods and knowledge acquisition to create solutions that resonate with market needs and technological advancements. Previously, as a Consultant at Kearney, I played a pivotal role in digital transformation projects and front-end business restructures, drawing on my expertise in AI and machine learning. This experience has sharpened my ability to conduct comprehensive market assessments and develop effective strategies, ensuring that our team's solutions are not only efficient but also aligned with emerging industry trends.
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Manager - Strategic Risk Management [President's Office] at Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs, Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, On-site, • Corporate Strategy & CEO’s Office: In my current role within the President’s Office, I facilitate CXO-level reviews to steer the infotainment strategy for 4 EV programs and over 10 vehicle variants. I also prepare comprehensive business case studies and strategic presentations used by leadership for high-stakes supplier engagements. • Business Transformation & Operational Excellence: I have a proven track record of driving efficiency, including engineering a new calculation methodology for power train combinations that can potentially deliver over INR 20 Cr. in savings per program. Additionally, I identified standardization opportunities worth INR 31 Cr. through in-depth benchmarking against best-in-class products. • Strategic PMO & Execution: I led daily cross-functional reviews involving 16+ suppliers to resolve critical blockers, resulting in a 50% reduction in total issues and a 74% reduction in critical concerns within just four months. I also managed the PMO for a new business unit rollout during my tenure at A.T. Kearney. EV & Automotive Exposure: My career is rooted in the automotive and industrial sectors, from researching Quantum Computing and building ML models at Ford Motors to managing 20+ digital initiatives for a Fortune 500 energy player. • Stakeholder Management: I have extensive experience coordinating with COEs, platform management, and leadership teams to prepare investment proposals—notably identifying potential savings of INR 120 Cr. across 6 programs.
Risk Manager at Mahindra Group, Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, Primary program management lead for CXO-level reviews with the President, driving alignment across 4 EV programs and 10+ vehicle variants; prepare critical review documents and chair weekly governance forums. Led daily cross-functional reviews resolving blockers across 6 testing sources and 16+ suppliers, achieving 50% reduction in total issues within 4 months and a 74% reduction in critical concerns. Managed timely completion of 7+ advanced features across 2 new program launches, including First-in-India capabilities (digital key, user profiles), coordinating across software and electronics teams. Developed new powertrain cost-calculation methodology delivering savings of INR 20 Cr+ per program across 3 programs — presented findings directly to leadership. Prepared and revised investment proposals for switch systems coordinating with system COEs and program teams, resulting in potential savings of INR ~120 Cr across 6 programs. Consolidated travel budget requirements across 5 programs, enabling detailed weekly spend analysis across peak and lean phases; benchmarked lighting systems identifying standardisation opportunities worth INR 31 Cr. Led a 2-day workshop with 20+ electronics and software suppliers, consolidating 100+ cost reduction and investment optimisation ideas for leadership review. Authored strategic presentation for a 100+ supplier CEO connect; prepared 7 business case summaries used for live leadership discussions, supporting the President's office in strategic decision-making.
Solution Leader at Brane Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 · 11 mos, Bangalore Urban, • Defined product strategy and vision for a Hospice Management system, gathering requirements to draft comprehensive Product Specifications (PRS). • Designed user-centric workflows and 10+ process flow diagrams for 5+ distinct user profiles to optimize clinical management.
Solutions Lead at Brane Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 · 11 mos, Owned end-to-end client engagement: led stakeholder interviews, gathered and prioritised requirements, and delivered Product Requirements Specifications (PRS) across 5+ user profiles. Developed product strategy and delivery roadmap; designed 10+ process flow diagrams translating complex clinical workflows into user-centric product designs; coordinated with engineering to align delivery timelines.
Consultant at Kearney, May 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Route to market strategy implementation: Devised a comprehensive customer classification framework, to identify & prioritize customers; analyzed weekly sales data to track & mitigate potential anomalies • Digital Transformation for a Fortune 500 player: Conducted market assessment for emerging technology and analyzed upcoming trends like genome analytics, super apps, and led vendor interactions and RFP development • Enhancing efficiency of CGD players: Ideated digital interventions for city-gas distribution network in a specified region to increase efficiency and reliability • Front-end transformation of a business unit: Conducted customer interviews to understand pain points, assessed current business to support brand transformation. • Tech strategy roadmap development across SE Asia: Conducted market assessment of platform providers to insurance player
Master of Business Administration, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela