https://www.akirahanalytics.com/Prasanna@akirahanalytics.comWhy Akirah?We offer comprehensive training and consulting services in Human-Centered Design Thinking, innovation, Lean Six Sigma, Business Transformation, and Digital Transformation. Our aim is to provide tailored solutions for diverse industries to address unique challenges and drive sustainable growth.Our mission is to empower organizations through dynamic innovation, integrating cross-industry ideas to foster… Show more https://www.akirahanalytics.com/Prasanna@akirahanalytics.comWhy Akirah?We offer comprehensive training and consulting services in Human-Centered Design Thinking, innovation, Lean Six Sigma, Business Transformation, and Digital Transformation. Our aim is to provide tailored solutions for diverse industries to address unique challenges and drive sustainable growth.Our mission is to empower organizations through dynamic innovation, integrating cross-industry ideas to foster new products, processes, and services. We envision being leaders in knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and product innovation with cutting-edge ideas, tools, and technology for impactful efficiency and growth.Our services include:1. Design Thinking: Comprehensive training and consulting across industries.2. Business Transformation: Effective transformation through value stream mapping and Lean Six Sigma.3. Digital Transformation: Assessing and identifying automation and digitalization opportunities.4. SaaS & Analytics Transformation: Transforming engineering, product development, and customer success with refined metrics and processes.5. 4-Step Approach: Utilizing well-researched tools and techniques for growth and profitability.6. Training: Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt), Design Thinking & Innovation.We serve the Gulf Cooperation Council, India, and Europe. Show less

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Digital - Applied Analytics I Lean I Design thinking I Innovation I AI MLSenior Program Management professional, Managed large deals revenue for Applied Analytics, Data Visualisation, AI I ML used cases projects for Singapore Public sector units. Key person for Designing and Developing inhouse analytics products suiting the customer need. Lead a diverse team of Data Scientists to Lead Data scientist engineers, Solution Architects, CX, Design Thinking consultants in delivering… Show more Digital - Applied Analytics I Lean I Design thinking I Innovation I AI MLSenior Program Management professional, Managed large deals revenue for Applied Analytics, Data Visualisation, AI I ML used cases projects for Singapore Public sector units. Key person for Designing and Developing inhouse analytics products suiting the customer need. Lead a diverse team of Data Scientists to Lead Data scientist engineers, Solution Architects, CX, Design Thinking consultants in delivering world-class Analytics and Visualization solutions for key clients in ensuring the Gross Margins are met.Managed the "whole nine yards" of Program management right from Managing Risk, Stakeholder Management, Budget, Profit. Show less

A Senior Business change professional, Lead the Business Transformation I Design Thinking I Innovation I Lean initiative across APAC regions. I have helped my internal stakeholders in implementing the Mckinsey 5 Lens methodology, Lean Digital Transformation, Workflow design, Agile methodology. Handled large scale projects by leveraging Data insights/Data Mining using DISCO technology, RPA, AI, ML Verticals Handled:• Operations• Finance • HR• Wealth Management… Show more A Senior Business change professional, Lead the Business Transformation I Design Thinking I Innovation I Lean initiative across APAC regions. I have helped my internal stakeholders in implementing the Mckinsey 5 Lens methodology, Lean Digital Transformation, Workflow design, Agile methodology. Handled large scale projects by leveraging Data insights/Data Mining using DISCO technology, RPA, AI, ML Verticals Handled:• Operations• Finance • HR• Wealth Management businessStakeholders & Resources Managed across• APAC (Singapore, Hongkong, India) • London• Zurich Show less

Played a Pioneer role in setting up the Process excellence DNA for the Renault Nissan Alliance – India in conjunction with the centres of France & Japan. .As a Six Sigma Master Black Belt I have developed and implemented the Innovation framework practices with different programs aiming to solve the problems and benefits the alliance from the perspective of commonly called KRA – QCD (Quality, cost, delivery). I have Worked along with the different business verticals of Renault Nissan… Show more Played a Pioneer role in setting up the Process excellence DNA for the Renault Nissan Alliance – India in conjunction with the centres of France & Japan. .As a Six Sigma Master Black Belt I have developed and implemented the Innovation framework practices with different programs aiming to solve the problems and benefits the alliance from the perspective of commonly called KRA – QCD (Quality, cost, delivery). I have Worked along with the different business verticals of Renault Nissan software Development centre in implementing the Business Transformation Program covering and impacting the workforce of Indian, Paris & Japan centres Kaizen Yellow Belt – Define Discover Reduce Replicate DMAIC - Business wide program  V –UP (Nissan production system)Few of my achievement during my stint Cumulative closure of 426 projects from 2010 to 2015 under Kaizen, DDRR, DMAIC – Framework. Delivered a vouched cumulative savings in 2MM Euros from 2010 to 2015. Winner of the “Watts Humphrey award 2012“ Prestigious award from the SPIN arm of Software Engineering institute for the LEAN project in technology  Winner of the prestigious Renault MD special award for the year 2013 achieved for optimizing the FCR (full cost ratio) for Renault India P & L. Improving the cash flow for the Organization. Winner of SPICON – 2014 award. Indian statistical Institute (Six sigma Symposium 2015) best paper presenter for implementing LEAN in the engineering process group. V-UP (LEAN accomplishment award) a Renault Nissan India entity-wide award. Quality Assurance manager for the India in adopting the plans and processes specific to RNTBCI Performing the CMMI audits and assessment to ensure the processes are in alignment with ISO2000 standards Certified internal auditor for ISO 20000  KPMG certified practitioner on CMMI.SVC, ITIL 2011 service management practice Show less

Head of Quality & Risk for Infosys Philippines branch: Pioneer team in setting up the entire Quality, Risk, Process Excellence function right from the foundation for the Infosys Philippines branchCountry level responsibility in implementing the Infosys Six sigma DNA in Manila Delivery Centre Trained and mentored the Manila workforce in LEAN / DMAIC / Kaizen projectsDirect and dotted line reporting to the senior executives of the verticals handled (Manufacturing, Communication media… Show more Head of Quality & Risk for Infosys Philippines branch: Pioneer team in setting up the entire Quality, Risk, Process Excellence function right from the foundation for the Infosys Philippines branchCountry level responsibility in implementing the Infosys Six sigma DNA in Manila Delivery Centre Trained and mentored the Manila workforce in LEAN / DMAIC / Kaizen projectsDirect and dotted line reporting to the senior executives of the verticals handled (Manufacturing, Communication media & entertainment, Emerging markets, Telecom, Automobile, Global shared services centres)Quality assurance certifications handled:SAS 70 Type 1 certificationPCI DSSISO 9001ISO 27001Risk & Compliance:Point of contact for Financial Risk & Physical risk Show less

Successfully closed financial impacting Six Sigma Black belt projects Played a key role in developing six sigma green belts and certified GB'sPlayed a key role in achieving excellence in PACE awards for Chennai DC Preparing Service Manual and Service quality plan for new clients (Philips) and integrating with standard Infosys policies

Implementing the Philips business excellence model for the Financial shared service centre in conjunction with Philips Lodz (Poland) and Philips (Bangkok) . Played a vital role in in implementing the continuous improvement culture for P2P , O2C , R2R for Philips and NXP division Played a vital role during the Merger and acquisition of Philips and Infosys

As a Operation experts worked across the Accenture learning shared services & Accenture call centre business practises in implementing the Operation excellence methodology .My six sigma black belt projects were qualified for the ASQ certification

Supporting the American clients technical issues related to hardware and software issues for a # 1 computer manufacturing client.