Ricky Varghese Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

*Project Management / Strategic Execution / Solution Design & Technology Implementation*- Managed the design, planning, and execution of projects that accelerated cancer drug filings by 6 weeks, by scaling SaaS content automation technology across 700+ internal users at a large biotech.- Engaged and collaborated with cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, solution architects, product managers, vendors, and specialists to pilot and scale the adoption of content technology solutions across the product lifecycle.- Led the deployment of US-wide pharmacy-benefits solution increasing claim accuracy, same-day processing, and enabling faster patient access to prescriptions for the 10 million members of a major healthcare system.- Managed projects in market analysis, research, and training to assess and address drug access barriers for cancer patients in the US aimed at increasing choice and improving treatment outcomes.*Process Improvement & Data Analysis*- Pioneered the measurement and annual reporting of Scope 3 eCO2 emissions to support my firm’s CSR initiative between 2016 and 2019, with sustainability benchmarking and recommendations for emissions reductions.- Recommended process improvements and governance changes using data analysis, interviews, user-journey maps to accelerate design timelines and reduce errors in clinical trials for cancer drugs at a large biotech.*Business & Technology Strategy Advisory*- Drove the capability roadmap definition, technology selection, and implementation from prototype to pilot to enterprise scale of SaaS content automation solutions, accelerating product delivery by 6 weeks at a global biotech.- Provided strategic guidance, vendor analysis, and roadmap recommendations for two global biotech companies to enable accelerated product delivery timelines, leading to the design and implementation of content automation technology solutions.

2 year full-time Graduate Program in International Business and Economics at The Fletcher School of International Affairs at Tufts University. Concentrations in Project Finance, and Development Economics. Awarded an Emerging Markets Fellowship.

Washington, Dc, Us

*Social Enterprise - Debt Funding*Evaluated strategic direction and operational performance of innovative local social impact enterprises in community health, education, and microfinance sectors in India and East Africa, for up to $10 million in financing as part of DFC’s Small & Medium Enterprise Financing Portfolio.

London, United Kingdom, Gb

*Social Enterprise - Strategy, Operations, and Technology Implementation*Developed 3-year strategy and operations plans, secured funding to support growth, introduced new loan products, streamlined workflows, implemented loan tracking software, and trained staff at a grassroots microfinance organization in Kisumu, Western Kenya. The program focused on poverty alleviation by funding small-scale farmers, micro-businesses and women-owned enterprises. These efforts led to two new partnerships with local banks, a dedicated loan product for women-owned businesses, 20% growth in customer base, reduction in portfolio risk by 4%, and an expansion of financial services access to underserved communities living in two rural areas.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

*Technology Strategy and Implementation*Project manager on multiple client engagements that optimized business operations and implemented technology solutions that improved the inventory management, sales, and distribution of digital assets at various media companies and large studios.

Worldwide, Oo

*Technology Strategy and Implementation*Consultant and project manager implementing SAP ERP technology modules (finance, budgeting, and HR) for large education and public sector organizations, which accelerated budgeting cycles, lowered administrative overheads, and increased visibility to operational spending.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Business And Economics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance