Shikha Gupta Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

- Leading the operational excellence team to deliver transversal simplification projects covering multiple lines of business, strategic initiatives and transformation programmes across AXA Gulf in line with regional business strategy.- Roll out and deployment of Lean Six Sigma management techniques and process improvement programmes across different LOB’s- Change Management expertise with a focus on adoption and rollout of large IT transformation program- IT transformation lead focused on improving internal processes, creating dashboards and KPIs- Project Portfolio in-charge - implementation of PM best practices, dashboards and reporting.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Project Management of Lean implementation waves at the various business units using the 5 lenses approach - Execution of projects with quantified revenue impact as well as material operational improvements in line with the overall strategic initiatives- Creation and roll-out of training and building of lean capabilities for the Business Units- Implementation of best practice change management principles within the BUs

Dubai

- Delivered a large number of Innovation/Ideation strategy and training interventions using methodologies such as Dr. Edward de Bono’s Lateral Thinking and Six Thinking Hats. Clients include top fortune 500 companies and leading organizations- Provided clients with consulting solutions on performance management, strategy mapping, customer relationship management, innovation, change management, lean manufacturing, and six sigma methodologies.- Developed and designed Lean Systems and programs within organisations- Worked with organizations to make Lean/Six Sigma a key value driver for all employees- Developed and Deployed Innovation, Change, Lean/Six Sigma Strategies - Key Note speaker on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at numerous conferences - Successfully executed soft skills training such as leadership development, team building, communication skills, problem solving and root cause analysis, customer service, time management, communication skills etc. to a number of organisations in the Middle East.

- Assisted in the implementation of the TimeLink workforce management and time and attendance software solution for a variety of clients- Reengineered existing TimeLink methodology to better address individual client needs- Conducted business process mapping and change management workshops for customers at all phases of the project.- Lead training sessions to ensure successful knowledge transfer of product.- Supplementary Analyst role entailed SQL and Oracle database platforms to configure TL system.

Taught an undergraduate calculus course (designed for International Students).

• Primary role involved implementation of lean principles around the facility (based on BPS philosophies and company vision). • Assisted in lean line designs, quick changeover (SMED), value stream mapping, and ergonomic workshops. • Development and roll out of Global Standard Work in designated product group. • Conducted cost benefit analysis on projects.

• Led process improvement projects (such as streamlining clinic flows and developing optimal staffing models and facility layouts) to decrease cycle time and optimize hospital resources.• Role also involved communicating improvement initiatives to health care professionals at all levels of the organization.

• Uploaded inventory of raw materials into planning system.• Studied in-depth details such as material properties, material handling equipment, storage capacity, and storage equipment.

Ms, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Member of the Northeastern University Graduate and Professional Student Association

Bs, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (OSU Student Chapter) Member of the OSU IIE intramural sports.