Paras Joshi Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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. Specializing in Privileged Access Management (PAM) migration, SOX remediation, PAM and IAM assessments, NDMO principles, and GDPR compliance, I've had the privilege of collaborating with Fortune 500 clients across an array of sectors, including Healthcare, Banking, Telecom, Insurance, Beverages, Pension, and the Public Sector.● 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%

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

My year at SPJIMR has been a transformative chapter in my pursuit of management excellence. The academic rigor has provided a comprehensive understanding of strategic management, finance, marketing, and operations. Experiential learning through internships and live projects has translated theory into practice, enhancing my problem-solving skills.Leadership development initiatives, including labs and mentorship programs, have refined my leadership skills with a focus on ethical and socially responsible practices. The dynamic campus life, cultural events, and sports have contributed to both recreation and personal development.SPJIMR's strong industry connections facilitated insightful interactions with professionals and leaders through guest lectures and seminars. Embracing a collaborative learning culture, group projects and assignments honed teamwork skills and exposed me to diverse viewpoints. As I transition to the next phase, I carry a wealth of knowledge, a robust network, and skills poised for success, thanks to SPJIMR's nurturing environment.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Data Analytics● Re-engineered product optimization techniques using Data Analytics & Machine Learning to ensure standardization of process across verticals, realized annual savings of ~24m INRo Collaborated with the data science team on EDA & feature engineering to establish the regression and multivariate classification of the models on unstructured datao Created & Scrutinized different data pipelines for automated data flowDigital Transformation ● Designed & deployed Power-BI based dashboard for tracking process parameters, reducing paper consumption by 20%● Facilitated the transition from bar code to RFID-based inventory tracking in the warehouse, increasing efficiency by 15%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 variantso Extensively interacted with internal stakeholders to gather feedback on producto 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%

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 UATo 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 strategyo 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 yearo 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 INRProduct 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

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Line Balancing and Productivity Improvement through MOST StudyDefect Resolution using Wave Model under the guidance of Dr. Kano

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operation And Supply Chain

Activities and Societies: Speak Up Club Member , Part of Convocation TeamSpeak Up Club Member

Post Graduate Diploma In Data Science, Data Science - Business Analytics, 2.75/4

Activities and Societies: Strategy Formulation Contributing to the formulation of strategies across multiple business units, distribution.

B-Tech, Mechanical Engineering