• Developed strategies for the evaluation and validation of the completeness and accuracy of encounter data and provider data submitted by the health plans; and preparation and interpretation of complex statistical reports. • Oversaw a major system transition for DHCS and contracting health plans impacting data submission.• Managed a team of research data analysts and specialists working on managed care healthcare data.• Worked with internal and external stakeholders to better understand project objectives and identify effective methodologies to reach those objectives.• Oversaw and supported the Encounter Data Validation study conducted by the statewide EQRO contractor which conducts complex, scientifically designed annual reviews of managed care plans in accordance with federal requirements.

• Develop and employ research methodologies, techniques and designs, conduct research, analyze and present complex data for CMS mandated reporting, and gather, compile, edit, and interpret quantitative data in a comprehensive format.• Research, collect, aggregate, and analyze utilization and quality assurance/quality improvement data. • Develop and implement specific outcome and performance measure sets, reporting and data collection standards. • Work with internal and external stakeholders regarding analysis and interpretation of data. • Research, evaluate, and identify and resolve discrepancies or variables causing discrepancies that affect the data trends.• Present data reports to management to support decision-making affecting Programs. Publish reports for public comment and review.• Conduct research projects required by the Legislature, the Governor, various state and county agencies and other research organizations.

•Gather data and conduct analysis with the goal of improving the organization’s supply chain operations.•Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain and may suggest improvements or resolutions to problems.•Compile easily understood plan outlining goals, objectives, scope, requirements etc. to be implemented.•Assist in the development of market research analysis.•Participate in data quality control and validation.

• Found new opportunities for increased maritime cargoes through the ports of Indiana • Researched Business development opportunities to increase revenue• Conducted Deep Dive Analysis into Short Sea Shipment, Quebec Trade, and Multimodal Container Operations etc.

• Led a team of 3 to accomplish client conferences and deliverables; with excellent reviews from the client.• Designed dashboard and excel tool based on previous years data to forecast demand, understand the requirement trend throughout the year and order and allocate raw materials to different warehouses to maximize revenue. The tool helped reduce the forecasting error for raw materials at category level to 31 % and thereby bringing down the 3PL warehouse expenses by 17%.• Analyzed data to understand the warehouse utilization through the year, forecast the time when there is need to approach 3PL warehouses• Analyzed the warehouse data to devise best possible utilization of space distribution amongst raw material, brite and finished goods keeping in mind the warehouse requirements through the year.• Employed innovative inventory planning methods and reduced honeycombing.

• Planned, designed and conducted both quantitative and qualitative market research. Synthesized data into written narratives and communicated findings to diverse audiences.• Conducted end-to-end data collection, from planning field work for data collection to analysis of the same, including writing custom queries, data cleaning and manipulation. • Evaluated the market performance for a major carbonated drink brand in a South Asian country, came up with ways to increase sales by 10.2 MUC per year by bridging the distribution gap with the competitor and leveraging parent brand distribution.• Conducted track study to evaluate the performance of newly launched brands in nine consumer goods categories in Myanmar.• Developed CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy for a major FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) client for their soap brand in Indonesia.• Worked on diverse range of research projects involving evaluating and designing demographics, pricing strategy, cost distribution channels, competitor profile, brand perception, and operations.• Experience in market segmentation, Product testing, Advertisement testing, Satisfaction and Loyalty Analysis, Brand Awareness, New Product Launch and Reach Studies.• Experienced with analyzing market trends in the FMCG and Apparel industry; completed projects for Unilever, Raymonds and Coca Cola in Myanmar, Indonesia and Indian Markets

• Successfully managed and coordinated all aspects of supply chain and operations from inception of customer order through final shipment, with overall responsibility for sourcing (MRP), inventory management, lab dips, sampling, production planning and control and material management to final shipment to the customer.

Calculated the Corporate carbon footprint of the garment manufacturing unit for a year by studying the complete life cycle and GHG emissions at each stage. Suggested and analysed different means to reduce the emissions and implementation of the same.

• Overlooking the production floor productivity• Developing machine attachment database using Access and SQL to keep a track of attachments issued to different production lines• Developed a database to keep track of maintenance schedule of machines• Reduced material movement for two production lines