“It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark HunterAnalytics brings together theory and practice to identify and communicate data-driven insights that allow managers, stakeholders, and other executives in an organization to make more informed decisions. A good data analyst considers her/his work in a larger context within their organization. An analyst accounts for the competitive environment, internal/external business interests, and the absence of certain data sets in the data-based recommendations that they make to stakeholders. As a Business Analyst Expert, I function as an enabling factor. As a proven Project Manager, I design the project goals and success markers and deftly determine how success will be measured and tracked while taking complete responsibility for masterminding, outlining, and developing projects. Collaborating with and enabling C-suite executives to build and achieve organizational goals together, my duty as an adept strategic leader is to help build strong customer relationships, maximize the operating performance, and steer to realize a company’s financial goals.Through the years, I have accumulated expertise in steering multi-functional international domains. My areas of expertise revolve around analytical solutions and leadership, with in-depth experience in successfully leading Strategic Planning and Direction, Client Service and market analysis. Backed by a vast array of technical skills, I look forward to delivering impeccable high-impact Analytical and Leadership solutions through my dedication to handling multiple functions even under high-pressure environments.A summary of my professional endeavors is listed below and could be further explored in my resume. To discuss further on how I could assist you or your business,E-mail me: karthik.s.jayakumar@gmail.comAreas of Expertise:★ Leadership Coaching / Team Building★ In-Depth Analyses & Research★ Budgeting / Forecasting / P&L★ Policies & Procedures★ Program & Project Management★ ROI (Return on Investment)★ Problem SolvingSome of my achievements at Grammer:•Developed augmented features to a core product for an automotive OEM; replaced Tier-2 supplier, reducing piece price cost by 20% with $110M in lifetime sales.•Led the simulation department’s growth in embracing new technologies and achieved cost-cutting in product development by 20%.•Led corporate growth project by conducting secondary research leading to product line extension potentially adding $25M in revenue and increasing market share by 15%.