I manage the non-technical aspects of this professional services firm which offers a slew of services:• Software product design and engineering with a strong focus on creation of intellectual property• Business consulting covering differing aspects of business, except finance• Trainings and workshops - business and data storytelling for decision support - business modelling with spreadsheets - business analytics with generic concepts and specific… Show more I manage the non-technical aspects of this professional services firm which offers a slew of services:• Software product design and engineering with a strong focus on creation of intellectual property• Business consulting covering differing aspects of business, except finance• Trainings and workshops - business and data storytelling for decision support - business modelling with spreadsheets - business analytics with generic concepts and specific tools such as Microsoft Power BI - business analysis under IIBA's BABOK 3.0 framework - design thinking as a collaborative problem-solving approach - plus a bunch of others• Business relocation (India-France-India), including market research, identification of potential local partners, assistance in organisational set-up and localisation of strategy and operationsMy role is a composite of:- Business Strategist- Business Administrator- Business Analyst- Project Manager- Product Manager- Data Storyteller - Trainer Systems thinking and user experience form the foundation of our work ethic. Show less

I partnered to manage a highly experienced team, creating intellectual property with our engineered solutions in:• Work management, in particular Capacity Utilisation including time-driven activity-based costing• Supply chain solutions• Workflow-enabled solutions• Outsourced software product design and developmentI had directorial responsibilities in the functioning of the organisation, specifically the business and legal aspects. My operational role was a… Show more I partnered to manage a highly experienced team, creating intellectual property with our engineered solutions in:• Work management, in particular Capacity Utilisation including time-driven activity-based costing• Supply chain solutions• Workflow-enabled solutions• Outsourced software product design and developmentI had directorial responsibilities in the functioning of the organisation, specifically the business and legal aspects. My operational role was a composite of:- Data Storyteller to support decisions for our customers - Product Manager for our proprietary suite of products for work management, FairDay- Business Analyst for software products designed and implemented internally or for our customers- Project Manager on the product customisation projectsThe solutions delivered were primarily generic platforms over which our customers could build specific applications using only the user interface, with no technical support or coding whatsoever. These code-free applications are used for services that are then delivered to corporate customers. Show less

I had primarily an advisory role in this management consulting firm providing strategic and operational support to customers. The deliverables included, to name a few, implementation of goal deployment, balanced scorecards, process re-engineering, process improvements, preparation for certification in various industry standards, supply chain optimisation, organisational readiness for digitisation, comparative analysis of IT solutions (including ERP and CRM), etc. I wore a few… Show more I had primarily an advisory role in this management consulting firm providing strategic and operational support to customers. The deliverables included, to name a few, implementation of goal deployment, balanced scorecards, process re-engineering, process improvements, preparation for certification in various industry standards, supply chain optimisation, organisational readiness for digitisation, comparative analysis of IT solutions (including ERP and CRM), etc. I wore a few additional hats:- Principal Consultant on certain projects - Trainer, focused on Business Analysis and Business analytics- Business Analyst on consulting projects- Project ManagerI headed the Applied Business Analytics practice with Microsoft Power BI as the key tool for training, consulting and implementation in data-rich environments. Show less

Interpretation for corporate meetings, visiting dignitaries and international conferencesTranslation of documents (technical, commercial and legal)

I established Dhwani Consulting in 2004 and over the next 8 years I offered with my team services in:- Supply chain consulting: I consulted to set up processes for the procurement contracts and import of products for an international retail major entering the Indian market- Business modelling: I created spreadsheet-based business models for pricing simulation, costing simulation, inventory control, product planning, human resource work allocation, payroll management, etc. for multiple… Show more I established Dhwani Consulting in 2004 and over the next 8 years I offered with my team services in:- Supply chain consulting: I consulted to set up processes for the procurement contracts and import of products for an international retail major entering the Indian market- Business modelling: I created spreadsheet-based business models for pricing simulation, costing simulation, inventory control, product planning, human resource work allocation, payroll management, etc. for multiple small, medium and large businesses.- Training: I designed and delivered trainings in Advanced Excel and spreadsheet-based business modelling- Translation: I undertook translation projects for multiple customers, including some Fortune 500 organisations.- Interpretation: I assisted in the delivery of training to users of a new software for a national African telecom major Show less

I partnered to manage the strategic and operational business aspects of the organisation, except finance. My operational role was a composite of:- Business Analyst for the software projects designed and developed for the customers- Product Manager for the LonWorks-based energy meters and sensor gateway that were received in technology transfer from the CSIO, Madras (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation)- Responsible for business analysis and pre-sales on Smart… Show more I partnered to manage the strategic and operational business aspects of the organisation, except finance. My operational role was a composite of:- Business Analyst for the software projects designed and developed for the customers- Product Manager for the LonWorks-based energy meters and sensor gateway that were received in technology transfer from the CSIO, Madras (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation)- Responsible for business analysis and pre-sales on Smart Building projects- Product Manager for the capacity utilisation software to be marketed and sold in partnership with its developer- Business Development Manager for the software and hardware products and software projectsAdditionally, I had oversight of the HR function. Show less

As one of the world's oldest organisation in vocational learning and development, the Alliance française gave me my first introduction to processes, project management and structured learning. I taught French as a foreign language to multiple batches of students of multi-cultural backgrounds with a wide mix of demographics. Over the years, I conducted classes from the beginner to C2 levels. This Petri dish nurtured my empathy, agility, patience, problem-solving skills and capacity for… Show more As one of the world's oldest organisation in vocational learning and development, the Alliance française gave me my first introduction to processes, project management and structured learning. I taught French as a foreign language to multiple batches of students of multi-cultural backgrounds with a wide mix of demographics. Over the years, I conducted classes from the beginner to C2 levels. This Petri dish nurtured my empathy, agility, patience, problem-solving skills and capacity for innovation. Show less

I managed the complete logistics of Decathlon Production India for an annual T/O of € 20 Million. My responsibilities included development of business and supply of products to Asian and North American markets.Some critical takeaways:• Developed expertise in business modelling• Learnt crucial lessons in stakeholder management

• Managed the exports for the newly functional plant• Delivered on order lifecycle management for North India• Developed expertise as a user in SAP and Business Objects

• Overall charge of translations (technical and functional)• Additional responsibility of import contract management • Analytical accounting

Sole teacher of the French language for students in the first and second year of their hotel management studies at the Mahabalipuram campus.

These were contracts that spun off from interpretation assignments. I represented two master traders in India and was responsible for:• Order management• Quality acceptance• Client-Vendor communication

One of two teachers on deputation from the Alliance Française of Madras.

Sole teacher of the subject for 8th to 12th standards.