Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 2 mos · Dubai, Abu Dhabi · On-site

• Created long-term strategies for clients in the environment and digital space in UAE

Mar 2024 – Jul 2024 · 4 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

• Enhanced client’s (Probility AI) sports analytics product by incorporating AI predictive analysis of injury impacts on NBA finances and player performance

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 · 3 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote

• Developed a data-driven investment thesis for Toppan Global Ventures, analyzing market trends and business models and Identified 10+ high-potential startups
• Utilized skills in market research and financial analysis to support investment decisions.

May 2023 – Sep 2023 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Rationalized and diversified product portfolio, developed and commercialized the first AI-based quality assurance system, gaining profitability in three sales
• Conducted a thorough competitive analysis and benchmarking to prepare business cases for clients, decide appropriate pricing strategies, and achieve an 80% margin

Sep 2022 – May 2023 · 8 mos

• Led the creation of digital and automation products aimed at efficiency improvement, process optimization, market expansion, and value capture across the supply chain of a $200 M business
• Led the factory in manufacturing and engineering efforts leading to >10% efficiency improvement and world-class environmental KPIs

Sep 2019 – Sep 2022 · 3 yrs

• Led manufacturing operations at HUL’s largest ice-cream plant, producing 30M litres/yr (40% of HUL ice-cream category) at 100% Capacity utilization
• Led strategic initiatives across cost leadership, product development & HR to deliver INR 400 cr/yr turnover; operationalized ~10 first ever initiatives
• Led 3-tier team of 5 engineers & ~500 blue-collar employees to manage operations, projects & assets with long-term vision

Jan 2019 – Sep 2019 · 8 mos

• Led 3 independent workstreams to deliver ~10% distribution savings, World Class Manufacturing certification, & ~5% efficiency improvement in utility management

Jul 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Assisted senior stakeholders for key projects across all functions of supply chain
• Achieved 100% completion rate in 9 consulting projects across divisions such as sales, warehousing, R&D etc. in 18 months (10+ locations)

May 2016 – Jul 2016 · 2 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area

• Performed SWOT & gap analysis for Agrostar in new product category leading to pilot launch of the category as new vertical
• Conducted market research, survey, business and end user need analysis through 30+ interviews with multiple stakeholders
• Conducted focussed group discussions with multiple stakeholders in 20+ villages spanning across 4 districts of Gujarat

May 2015 – Jul 2015 · 2 mos · Orai, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Project: Improving Batch Consistency of Soap
• Selected after a three step selection process as a supply chain intern in Hindustan Unilever Limited.
• Improved Operating Equipment Efficiency by 1.5% for Lux, Lifebuoy and Breeze brands to achieve six sigma process capability
• Identified and validated Critical Control Points through trials, expert consultation, group discussions and 5 step DOE strategy
• Provided & executed on recommendations; conducted feasibility analysis in consultation with various departments & experts
• Co-lead multiple projects simultaneously, achieved quality enhancement & highest day production via reduced scrap generation
• Proposed detailed CAPEX of INR 1.86 crores for quality improvement projects; approved by Unilever central leadership team
• Recommended for pre-placement offer on the basis of stupendous results, leadership and analytical abilities

May 2014 – Jun 2014 · 1 mo · Faridabad, Haryana, India

• Project: Determining Wax Appearance Temperature (WAT) of Crude Oil through Viscometry
• Developed a mathematical model & MatLab simulation for relatively easy estimation of crude oil WAT via simplistic measurements
• The simulation developed by fitting and analysing data generated through 50+ viscoelastic experiments continues to be used at the centre

Apr 2013 – Jun 2013 · 2 mos · Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

• Project: Upgradation & Retrofitting of Zinc Roasting Process with special reference to Electrostatic Precipitator
• Inspected & surveyed processes like leaching, roasting and electrolysis in zinc extraction plant as a part of first industrial experience. Worked with Hot Gas Precipitators (HGPs) in particular; suggested methods for improving the collection efficiency of HGP by changing the geometry of discharge electrodes and collection plates, field sectionalization, reducing particle re-entrainment by using grounded electrodes, use of conditioning agents to alter particle