Mar 2018 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Responsible for high EBITDA margin through network design, productivity improvement and infrastructure cost optimization
• Optimized Line Haul cost to revenue by 2% (annual spend ~US$48Mn).
• Enhanced EBITDA margin through network design, productivity improvement and infrastructure cost optimization.
• Constantly exploring correct partnerships, investing in new talent and banking on open-source technologies to prepare for the future and to drive efficiencies across the organization.
• Created the best-in-class RL model for Line Haul Cost Optimization, a Recommendation engine for Sales based on Customer Churn Analytics and Video Analytics to reduce Loss and Damages

Jun 2015 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Responsible to consistently innovate across the organization to improve upon existing processes, tools and products with the focus on generating new revenue streams and reducing cost and improving service levels.
• Business Innovation: Established last mile franchise network with the help of gas agencies in Bangalore and NCR
• Process Reengineering: Optimized intra-city vehicle carting by implemented Logistics Planner, resulted in estimated monthly savings of US$419k
• Cost Optimization: Spearheaded Network Optimization project for Bangalore LM network,
• resulted in monthly reduction of fixed cost by 33% and variable cost by 7%

May 2010 – Mar 2015 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Kolkata Area, India

• Earlier known as Salva Resources (later acquired by HDR).
• Responsible for providing resourceful and commercially viable information on the Indian market and business opportunities by sourcing, identifying, and analyzing sector-specific information and research. Recruit and mentor new analysts, manage project P&L and take an active leadership role for the Indian team consisting of 7 analysts.
• Developed detailed road map to market 10 Mt thermal coal to Indian market for a US$ 48 Bn Japanese trading firm
• Advised Fortune 500 mining companies on reducing product portfolio and optimizing mining locations across the Asia Pacific
• Product Development: Conceptualized and co-authored “Asia Coal Report”- a weekly report with an annual subscription of US$5000 including insight on coal markets
• Successfully managed over 30 consulting projects (project value range
• US$ 100,000 – 200,000)
• Developed valuation and negotiation strategy for mineral asset acquisition worth US$ 22 Mn-based
• on risk-adjusted target value, multiple of expenditure, and the sum of parts of projects
• Financial due diligence for US$ 50 Mn iron ore asset in Mauritania, West Africa using enterprise
• value and market capitalization approach
• Developed cost curve on Indonesian coal mines for Rio Tinto to predict the
• cost of service. Forecasted coal production, demand, and exports by 2035
• Identified and recommended Indian coal ports to Vale for their specific requirements in terms of
• minimum discharge size, proximity to steel/power customers
• Managed “Indian Infrastructure Study” for EoN, indicating critical bottlenecks in the Indian thermal
• coal chain, based on infrastructure capacity and power generation requirements

Jun 2009 – May 2010 · 11 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Responsible for mapping business requirements and financial performance, conducting profitability analysis and rendering sustained advisory services for securing high ROI. Strategizing long-term business directions for maximum profitability in line with corporate strategies & goals.
• Business Strategy: Spearheaded business case for strategic coal stockyard and bulk trading. Authored papers on “thermal coal logistics” and “Indian port dynamics”
• Aimed at benchmarking fleet deployment to assess potential savings by realigning existing fleet, ensuring best use of existing assets vs. varying the fleet size
• Developed transportation recommendations for supply chain division of Welspun, recommended alternative transportation options to balance inbound and outbound network costs

Aug 2004 – Nov 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Hong Kong

• Responsible for contingency planning and safety management systems on board, safety systems, navigation, cargo operations and import/export documentation.
• Facilitated end to end logistics solutions for international shippers and charterers
• Supervised critical cargo operations at over 50 international ports in more than 30 countries, handling inventory worth US$ 150 Mn
• Implemented 6 safety/security measures and successfully completed 11 internal/external audits, resulting immediate brand recognition among 3 oil majors