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Sharad Shrinivas

BBA FinTech @ NMIMS | Operations & Project Management | Supply Chain | Manufacturing Excellence | Lean Six Sigma | Digital Transformation

Greater Bengaluru Area

1+ year of work experience

Aequs Limited
Apr 20263 mosJun 2026

Hubballi Urban, Karnataka, India

Worked across Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Quality, PPC, Supply Chain, Lean and Digitalisation to scope, design and pilot operational excellence projects for Precision Manufacturing. • Designed a framework to measure Overall Labour Efficiency (OLE) where none existed (DMADV), then applied it to drive a Lean Six Sigma improvement project, raising OLE from 25% to 63% across 64 CNC machines and 3 production shifts through structured loss analysis, KPI development and process improvements. • Managed a cross-functional project to design and implement a Daily Work Management System (DWMS), defining role-based KPIs, escalation matrices, reporting structures and accountability frameworks. • Delivered an MES-ready Quality Inspection & Report Tracking System to improve communication between Production, CMM and IPQC; the system was incorporated into the organisation's MES roadmap. • Led the redesign of the Job Card & WIP Management system to improve traceability, accountability and process flow. • Reduced DDS from 10% to 4.9% through shop-floor observations, operator training and process standardisation. • Built Excel and HTML-based dashboards and automated data pipelines for production KPIs, TDM, WIP tracking and operational reporting. • Applied Value Stream Mapping, OEE studies, time studies, Fishbone Analysis and 5 Why Analysis to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement. • Identified and presented 51 operational and organisational improvement opportunities to senior leadership, coordinating with Lean, IE and Operations teams to plan and implement solutions. • Presented project outcomes and stakeholder updates to the CTO, AVP, General Managers and Business Heads, working cross-functionally across Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain and Digitalisation.
Redwood Financial Strategists
Jun 20252 mosJul 2025

Greater Bengaluru Area

• Supported strategic decision-making by collecting, analyzing and organizing business, market and client data across the organization. • Led the end-to-end setup and configuration of the company's HR and payroll system using Zoho Payroll, improving internal HR operations and payroll processing. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow efficiency. • Designed client-facing content including informative articles, marketing materials and financial literacy resources to support brand visibility and client engagement. • Gained exposure to business operations, digital process implementation and HR systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
Bombay Sorted
Nov 20244 mosFeb 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Promoted to this part-time role based on performance, expanding into sales and B2B partnerships — selling curated student housing databases to relocation and placement companies. Served as key point of contact between students, landlords, and partner vendors. Played a hands-on role in operational coordination and client engagement, contributing to smoother service delivery and stronger B2B relationships.
Zentvara
Oct 20247 mosApr 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Zentvara was a curated marketplace aggregating and promoting student-led fashion brands onto a single platform, giving early-stage designers visibility, structured marketing, and access to buyers without requiring them to build their own distribution channels. As founder, I worked across strategy, operations, and brand development in a zero-to-one startup environment. • Business Model Development – Designed a multi-brand marketplace model where Zentvara acted as curator and marketing layer rather than manufacturer, reducing inventory risk while enabling scalability. • Operations Management – Coordinated between brands and customers, managed order flow, vendor communication, and logistics structuring. • Brand Curation & Vendor Onboarding – Identified promising student fashion brands, evaluated product quality and positioning, and onboarded them onto the platform. • Entrepreneurial Execution – Owned decision-making across product selection, customer targeting, and growth direction under resource constraints. • Marketing & Positioning – Built the brand identity and value proposition supporting student entrepreneurs, including social media marketing, product presentation, and storytelling.
Bombay Sorted
Sep 20243 mosNov 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Supported the student hospitality and relocation services team by identifying and securing accommodation solutions for students across key urban areas. Managed property listings, facilitated car rentals, and coordinated logistics to improve the student onboarding experience.
Entrepreneurship Cell, NMIMS ASMSOC
Aug 20241 yr 1 moAug 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Organised and participated in flagship events including Business Gala and Reverse Shark Tank, supporting event operations and execution as part of the Operations team

Sharad’s AI Stack

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Education

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Fintech), Finance and technology

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

20243 yrs2027
MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

MicroMasters Credential, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, and Operations Strategy

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

20252 yrs2027

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Headline

BBA FinTech @ NMIMS | Operations & Project Management | Supply Chain | Manufacturing Excellence | Lean Six Sigma | Digital Transformation

About

BBA FinTech student with hands-on experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, process improvement, supply chain, and digital transformation. At Aequs, I worked on Lean Six Sigma, KPI systems, WIP management and shop-floor improvement, including improving OLE from 25% to 63% across 64 CNC machines. I also developed a zero-cost MES solution for a specific chain of manufacturing processes, which was integrated into the organisation’s MES roadmap. Currently targeting early-career roles in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Excellence, Project/Program Management, and Aerospace & Defence.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude code

claude

codex

elevenlabs

gemini

hermes agent

Work experience

Operations Excellence Intern – Manufacturing Operations Excellence & Process improvement at Aequs Limited, Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 · 3 mos, Hubballi Urban, Karnataka, India, Worked across Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, Quality, PPC, Supply Chain, Lean and Digitalisation to scope, design and pilot operational excellence projects for Precision Manufacturing. • Designed a framework to measure Overall Labour Efficiency (OLE) where none existed (DMADV), then applied it to drive a Lean Six Sigma improvement project, raising OLE from 25% to 63% across 64 CNC machines and 3 production shifts through structured loss analysis, KPI development and process improvements. • Managed a cross-functional project to design and implement a Daily Work Management System (DWMS), defining role-based KPIs, escalation matrices, reporting structures and accountability frameworks. • Delivered an MES-ready Quality Inspection & Report Tracking System to improve communication between Production, CMM and IPQC; the system was incorporated into the organisation's MES roadmap. • Led the redesign of the Job Card & WIP Management system to improve traceability, accountability and process flow. • Reduced DDS from 10% to 4.9% through shop-floor observations, operator training and process standardisation. • Built Excel and HTML-based dashboards and automated data pipelines for production KPIs, TDM, WIP tracking and operational reporting. • Applied Value Stream Mapping, OEE studies, time studies, Fishbone Analysis and 5 Why Analysis to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement. • Identified and presented 51 operational and organisational improvement opportunities to senior leadership, coordinating with Lean, IE and Operations teams to plan and implement solutions. • Presented project outcomes and stakeholder updates to the CTO, AVP, General Managers and Business Heads, working cross-functionally across Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain and Digitalisation.

Strategy & Operations Intern at Redwood Financial Strategists, Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 · 2 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Supported strategic decision-making by collecting, analyzing and organizing business, market and client data across the organization. • Led the end-to-end setup and configuration of the company's HR and payroll system using Zoho Payroll, improving internal HR operations and payroll processing. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline administrative processes and improve workflow efficiency. • Designed client-facing content including informative articles, marketing materials and financial literacy resources to support brand visibility and client engagement. • Gained exposure to business operations, digital process implementation and HR systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

Sales Representative at Bombay Sorted, Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 · 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid, Promoted to this part-time role based on performance, expanding into sales and B2B partnerships — selling curated student housing databases to relocation and placement companies. Served as key point of contact between students, landlords, and partner vendors. Played a hands-on role in operational coordination and client engagement, contributing to smoother service delivery and stronger B2B relationships.

Founder at Zentvara, Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 · 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Zentvara was a curated marketplace aggregating and promoting student-led fashion brands onto a single platform, giving early-stage designers visibility, structured marketing, and access to buyers without requiring them to build their own distribution channels. As founder, I worked across strategy, operations, and brand development in a zero-to-one startup environment. • Business Model Development – Designed a multi-brand marketplace model where Zentvara acted as curator and marketing layer rather than manufacturer, reducing inventory risk while enabling scalability. • Operations Management – Coordinated between brands and customers, managed order flow, vendor communication, and logistics structuring. • Brand Curation & Vendor Onboarding – Identified promising student fashion brands, evaluated product quality and positioning, and onboarded them onto the platform. • Entrepreneurial Execution – Owned decision-making across product selection, customer targeting, and growth direction under resource constraints. • Marketing & Positioning – Built the brand identity and value proposition supporting student entrepreneurs, including social media marketing, product presentation, and storytelling.

Sales and customer relationship management intern at Bombay Sorted, Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 · 3 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid, Supported the student hospitality and relocation services team by identifying and securing accommodation solutions for students across key urban areas. Managed property listings, facilitated car rentals, and coordinated logistics to improve the student onboarding experience.

Senior Member at Entrepreneurship Cell, NMIMS ASMSOC, Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Organised and participated in flagship events including Business Gala and Reverse Shark Tank, supporting event operations and execution as part of the Operations team

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Fintech), Finance and technology, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

MicroMasters Credential, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, and Operations Strategy, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics