Ankit Kumar Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

• Currently leading billing and global expansion space of commerce platform team of product managers, program managers and business analysts in different countries.
• Working with cross-functional teams to design, develop, execute and implement revenue-generating and cost-saving products.
• Developing and maintaining a roadmap for business operations that defines, prioritizes, schedules and implements process improvements.
• Trusted leader with successful track record of building high performance teams and defining strategy and vision, driving operational excellence and customer experience impacting decisions.

High River, Alberta, CA

• Revamped 3 client-facing communication programs by bringing digital and eco-friendly solutions; saved over $500k/year.
• Set up Operational Excellence Lab, a one-stop shop that allows all employees to submit process & workflow-related problems; built prioritization model, dashboards, and led a team of 55+ members in resolving business.
• Developed & implemented an enterprise-wide Knowledge Management Portal for accessing workflows, job-aids, training materials by collaborating with Business Stakeholders & IT Department.
• Conceptualized & developed an automated solution for the Employee Onboarding process for the entire organization that reduced overall processing time by 90%.
• Steered a team of 30+ members for rolling out an urgent regulatory compliance directive from the government; safeguarded legal implications, prepared training materials & communicated changes.
• Implemented an enterprise-level solution for capturing Privacy & Credit consent responses digitally from customers (reducing 50% processing time); received recognition from senior leadership.

Calgary, Alberta, CA

• Designed a novel process optimization strategy by utilizing Advanced Data analysis and Automation tools to increase plant production.
• Instrumental in launching an enterprise-level Plant Support Request System for ~3000 employees by collaborating with IT Department, using SharePoint and a java-based application.
• Acted as a Plant Support Supervisor for several commercial plants at Nova; responsible for coordinating plant safety and troubleshooting production issues.
• Developed a software package that automated the simulation process; reduced downtime by 400%.
• Enhanced product quality & implemented QC practices; utilized Big Data & ML techniques.

• Innovated technology for replacing flu vaccine shots with oral pills.
• Spearheaded the project and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams from the USA & South Korea.
• Awarded ~$500k in research grants for the group; written 10+ funding proposals.
• Featured on the University of Alberta homepage and received recognition from the Canadian media.
• Published 9 research papers, including 1 paper in the world’s leading Nature Publishing Group.
• Supervised and trained different teams comprising of 4 to 8 Ph.D. and Masters students.

Edmonton, Ab, CA

I worked on the development of novel delivery methods for influenza vaccine, which aim to be more effective and efficient compare to current vaccination options available.- Developed novel delivery method for influenza vaccines using pH responsive polymers- Received first-hand experience in polymer manufacturing and processing- Highly skilled in laboratory.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

- Received hands on experience on operating major process equipment (furnaces, columns, compressors, pumps), understanding SOP and P&IDs, and on process safety management (process hazard analysis, start-up safety review, mechanical integrity, hot work safety, etc.)- Instrumental in commissioning of SBR plant; actively participated in major shutdowns.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

- Optimization of Ethylene Splitter Column of Cracker plant for offloading of Propylene-Refrigerant Compressor using Aspen Plus Simulation- Received Pre-Placement Offer in recognition of excellent performance

- Elected as Governor; managed a team of 35 student members- Successfully launched KGP PULSE, the first official newsletter of campus - Quadrupled monthly frequency of literary magazines; 50% increase in fund allocation

- Elected as Governor; supervised a team of 18 team members - Conceptualized and organized 6 adventure expeditions; coordinated 1000+ participation

Professional Certificate, Data Science

Master'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering