Independent Research Project at IIMA in collaboration with Mirae Asset Global Investments
- Developed an ML model for stock sentiment analysis, working closely with client to translate business objectives into actionable analytics solutions, enhancing their investment decision-making and market sentiment insights
- Worked in a team of 4 throughout the entire AI model lifecycle, from data collection and feature engineering to model validation and deployment, ensuring alignment with client requirements to deliver a high-impact tool for stock sentiment analysis.
Assistant Manager-Purchase | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited | Mumbai
- Developed and implemented a real-time P2P KPI dashboard for senior leadership, integrating ERP linkages in collaboration with internal IT team and external IT providers. Enhanced supply chain visibility & data accuracy, enabled data-driven decision-making, and unlocked workforce productivity by automating manual fortnightly data reporting, eliminating approximately 10000 hours of manual effort annually
- Envisioned and led the end-to-end product delivery lifecycle of an e-file approval portal using agile methodologies in partnership with internal software developers. Reduced approval cycle time by 25%, improving PR-PO timelines and eliminating physical files by creating a digital repository for all approvals
- Led e2e migration of ERP Material Management module from JDE to SAP S/4 Hana for 28000+ open POs, successfully executed the project within a record 20-day timeline by leveraging agile project management techniques and effectively managing internal cross-functional teams and external IT service providers
- Spearheaded and implemented improvement in Reverse Auction Module by incorporating H1 elimination in collaboration with software developers, enhancing price discovery leading to improvement in PR-PO cycle by an average of 15 days
- Led a team of 2 software developers to integrate online EMD payment and refund feature in e-tendering portal. Achieved 84% vendor adoption within 3 months, boosting tender participation and ensuring efficient refund tracking with automated reminders, resulting in 100% compliance to EMD refund KPIs
Senior Officer - Purchase | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited | Mumbai
- Developed user journey map and designed wireframes for vendor onboarding portal, improving user experience and reducing onboarding time by 50%, significantly enhancing vendor engagement and process efficiency
- Achieved annual cost savings of Rs. 20Cr by effectively leveraging Reverse Auctions, negotiations, and accurate cost estimation through comprehensive market research and historical price trend analysis, improving procurement efficiency
- Improved procurement TAT by 4 weeks through trend analysis of 4 years of procurement data, identified opportunities for consolidation and standardization of PRs, aligned internal stakeholders through monthly planning meets to effectively address the seasonality of demand during peak months
- Organized 4 national-level Vendor Development Programs to expand the supplier base by analyzing the current vendor database for improvement opportunities, attracting over 200 participants and resulting in the successful onboarding of 22 new vendors, including 5 MSE women-owned vendors and 3 vendors for critical components
- Conducted extensive market research on EPC contracts for solar power plants and implemented a robust Price Bid Evaluation Criteria. Customised the criteria to ensure successful bidder met long-term energy generation goals, maintained accountability, and delivered high performance
- Finalised Purchase orders worth ~Rs.200 Crores annually for a diverse portfolio/SBU-Retail Outlets, Oil Terminals, LPG and Lubricant plants. Achieved a 90% customer delight rating in an internal customer feedback survey—the highest score among 52 officers—for exceptional stakeholder satisfaction and procurement efficiency
Post-Graduate Engineer Trainee (Chasis Design) | Hero Motocorp Limited | Jaipur
- Developed & implemented manufacturing SOPs for 2W chassis as part of a greenfield project in collaboration with plant, service team & vendors, resulting in reduced rejection rate by 3%