Paras Joshi

Strategy Consultant

Gurugram, Haryana, India8 yrs 1 mo experience

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Key Highlights

Led $10M business case for application optimization.
Improved Plant OEE from 75% to 90% through MES.
Developed IoT solution for real-time farm monitoring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Transformation Consultant with expertise in Data Analytics and Industry 4.0.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalyticsStrategic ServicesProduct ManagementDigital TransformationIndustry 4.0

Other Skills

Agile LeadershipAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisBusiness Intelligence ReportingBusiness ProcessBusiness TransformationCorporate Social ResponsibilityCustomer ServiceDOEData AnalysisData ScienceDr kano's WavemodelEngineering

About

8 years of diverse Consulting experience in Digital Transformation, Data Analytics , Data Modeling , Stakeholder Management, Process Excellence, Risk Management, & Regulatory Compliance. I was involved in the multiple strategy planning exercise for achieving long-term company goals e.g. AI / ML Projects, IT enablement, Competency building, and Change Management. I hold MBA degree from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai and completed my PG Diploma in Data Analytics from IIIT , Bengaluru.

Experience

8 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

3 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Accenture strategy

Strategy Consultant

Mar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

As a seasoned strategist at Accenture, my journey has been marked by a relentless commitment to fortifying digital landscapes through pioneering strategies and transformative initiatives.
Led Application Portfolio Optimization (APO) for a leading beverages brand, developing a $10M 2-year business case by optimizing and Eliminating applications, reducing redundancies, and enhancing operational efficiency
Led enterprise-wide BI report rationalization initiative by analysing the end-to-end reporting landscape and applying the 4R framework (Retain, Retire, Rehost, Replace); eliminated redundant reports, designed golden KPIs, an AI Console and modernized the reporting ecosystem — resulting in 30% reduction in report sprawl and significant uplift in data-driven decision-making.
Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive strategy roadmap for a leading logistics company, driving its transformation to become a global leader in supply chain and enabling a $1.8B line of sight towards a $4B revenue target for FY25 through technological innovation
Led digital infrastructure strategy for a Middle Eastern bank, delivering a $350M+ 10-year business case, cloud partner selection framework, and operating model to enhance digital capabilities
Developed strategic digital roadmaps and CIO Power BI dashboards for a leading luxury automotive brand, improving data-driven decision-making by 30% and streamlining reporting by 40%

Data AnalyticsExecutive AdvisoryStrategic ServicesBusiness Intelligence Reporting

Forbes marshall

DOCC Intern

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Business ProcessCorporate Social Responsibility

Maruti suzuki india limited

Program Manager

Feb 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos · Ahmedabad

Product Management
Managed design, development & launch of new products, increasing profitability by 5%
o Introduced a new platform including two product lines consisting of 15 variants
o Extensively interacted with internal stakeholders to gather feedback on product
o Mapped customer requirements & provided critical inputs for product development
Re-designed the time-to-market process of new products by applying the Design Structure Matrix, resulting in a lead time reduction by 35%

Python (Programming Language)Data AnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelScrumDigital TransformationProblem Solving+2

Mahindra and mahindra limited [automotive, farm equipment and agri business]

Assistant Manager - Industry 4.0

Jun 2017 – Feb 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Digital Transformation
● Led digital transformation project using Hybrid (waterfall and agile) methodology for implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) – Improved Plant OEE from 75% to 90%
o Gathered user requirements, analysed the as-is state, defined the to-be state, and performed UAT
o Worked with internal and external stakeholders including developers, architects, and Senior Management professionals for end-to-end digitization of the Plant
● Worked as a change agent to transform manufacturing practices leveraging Industry 4.0 aligned with business strategy
o Digitized Skill training modules through Virtual Reality, reducing training time by 30%
o Co-created incubation centre by collaborating with top institutions across India
o Fostered and enhanced the capability of employees – 100 % employees training coverage within 1 year
o Developed a smart farming solution using IoT for real-time monitoring of the farm parameters
● SPOC for the migration project from SAP ECC to SAP S/4 Hana, reducing backflushing cycle time by 66%
o Co-ordinated with multiple stakeholders for the implementation of the SAP modules
Innovation
● Identified, assessed, planned, and developed an innovative product that eliminated 2 painting cycles and reduced turnaround time (TAT) by 50% & annual cost by ~6.5m INR
Product Management
● Provided actionable insights from product-usage patterns and redesigned the product to create the right mix for Indian farmers, leading to the acquisition of 10k new customers in the first year
● Developed Virtual Reality modules for skill training, reducing training time by 30%
o Drafted product roadmap & conducted feasibility analysis, post requirements gathering from internal teams
● Drove ‘Complexity Reduction’ initiative across product line through component standardization, reducing complexity by 30%
o Validated multiple proofs of concepts by evaluating the technical feasibility and business viability of components

Data SciencePython (Programming Language)SAP Production PlanningMESIndustry 4.0Financial Analysis+6

Kansai nerolac paints ltd

Technology Consultant

Jul 2016 – Jun 2017 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Technology Consultant
Translated customer needs into detailed product requirements
o Performed thorough analysis of the existing workflow, gathered customer requirements and created the to-be flow diagrams to streamline the process
o Crafted business proposals for new products and presented to the clients - generated annual business of ~25m INR
o Seamlessly collaborated with stakeholders of 3 major organizations – Kansai, Eastman, and Mahindra & acted as the liaison for all internal and external communication

ResearchProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills