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United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Designed an Advanced Alteryx financial model and dashboard for revenue projections, integrating Attorney demand, VOTW (Value of Time Worked), Billing, and Collections/Revenue with detailed timekeeper-level insights.Developed a comprehensive Occupancy Analysis model at each HC & Office across United States level leveraging attendance data and HC roster to drive strategic decision-making on office utilization and expansion plans.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Collaborating closely with the Graduate Program Chair in Finance, I contribute significantly to a pioneering research initiative examining the ethical commitments of S&P 500 companies. Leveraging Python NLP and SAS for advanced statistical analyses, I navigate the confluence of data science and business strategy.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Engaged as a Student Assistant, I provide administrative support to the department, contributing to its seamless functioning. Beyond managing miscellaneous clerical tasks, I excel in frontline responsibilities as well, while also adeptly addressing inquiries about departmental procedures and general information. Furthermore, I actively participate in various departmental projects, showcasing my commitment to contributing to the team's success.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I am a seasoned Divisional CFO with a strong track record of managing a $735M portfolio in the Engineering Division, overseeing technology costs, capital expenditure, and professional fees across 24 Business Units.I successfully led the migration from on-premise to the public cloud, yielding $60M annual efficiency gains through financial analysis and ROI calculations.Additionally, I redesigned the software license renewal process, optimizing governance and cutting costs for a $565M spend.Combining financial acumen with strategic leadership, I foster collaboration and innovation while consistently delivering impactful results.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

My accomplishments as an Senior Analyst include delivering significant cost savings of $98M through variance analysis and collaborative cost-saving initiatives. I've demonstrated expertise in program management, implementing Zero-Based Budgeting, and automating cost-allocated views, saving 2000 man-hours per budget cycle. I also prevented $10M in losses through effective Invoice Monitoring.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

In my role, I managed the preparation of approximately 110 annual credit memos for Institutional clients in the Asia Pacific region. This involved close collaboration with Relationship Managers and Senior Risk Credit Officers to address credit needs.I conducted thorough credit analysis, leveraging research reports, financial statement reviews (including ratios, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis), and peer comparisons. This helped determine whether the proposed credit aligned with our internal compliance standards and acceptable risk levels.Additionally, I performed financial projections and stress tests to evaluate companies' expected operating performance and repayment capacity, using thoughtful assumptions and industry guidance. This comprehensive approach ensured well-informed credit decisions that balanced risk factors effectively.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

In my capacity as an Article, I successfully carried out approximately 6 annual Insurance Internal Audit assignments. Additionally, I took charge of developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Control Matrixes for pivotal processes. This was done meticulously to ensure alignment with IRDAI regulations and obligations pertaining to IPOs.I assumed a significant role in the statutory audit process. This involved conducting thorough financial report examinations and analysis for both BSE-listed and non-listed companies. These assessments encompassed entities with turnovers ranging from $625K to $37.5M, all operating within the IGAAP/IndAS reporting framework.

Master'S Degree, Financial Risk Management (Stem), 4

Masters Of Commerce, Accounting And Finance, 3.36

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Auditing, 3.25