OBJECTIVE: To apply my analysis and analytical skills as a Business
Analyst.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
. Three+ years' experience in financial statement analysis, financial
reporting, financial consulting, regression analysis, designing business
processes, financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions analysis, planning
and reporting.
. Senior consultant with proven leadership serving demanding clients and
managing diverse teams on complex projects.
. Motivated team player with expertise in process planning, supporting
information systems, and user acceptance testing with industry knowledge
in Information Technology, Telecommunications and Renewable Energy.
EDUCATION
Temple University, The Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration, Corporate Finance Concentration
May 2010
. Dean's Scholarship recipient.
. President of International Graduate Student Association. Also served as
enrollment management liaison for Fox and was an active member of Fox Net
Impact, the Fox Finance Club and the Entrepreneurship Club.
. Consulting Project (LiveScribe): Created comprehensive marketing plan for
LiveScribe's Pulse smart pen which was presented to the senior marketing
team. Presentation voted "best presentation in the class."
. Relevant coursework: International Financial Management, Corporate
Finance, Investments, Managerial and Financial Accounting, Financing New
Growth Company, Advanced Corporate Finance, Derivatives.
. CFA Level 1 candidate
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Anna University
Madurai, India Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics
May 2005
. Recipient of academic excellence award, class President and coordinator
in organizing a National Level Technical Symposium
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alencon Systems, Inc
Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA
Senior Financial Consultant
Sept 2009- May 2010
. Member of five-person Fox consulting team. Assessed the market for
utility scale power inverters; evaluated the renewable energy industry;
studied and reported on related policies and regulations; and analyzed
market size, scale, need, potential customers, competitors, channels, and
pricing.
. Modeled pricing structure and forecast the financial viability of the
organization and its business model.
. Created business plan outlining the growth path for the organization.
TATA Consultancy Services
Chennai, India
Assistant Systems Engineer, System Integration (Promoted in May, 2007)
September, 2005-October 2007
. Client lead serving British Telecom: 1) Awarded for managing 10-member
team that achieved 100% billing success for 115 days without failure,
saving an opportunity cost of 752.52 million. 2) Evaluated and planned
test strategies, and assured functionality of all software deliverables
in major software upgrades in the billing system, reducing downtime by
-20%, system fail time by -12% and increasing the client satisfaction
index by +15%. Project resulted in a stable billing system with ready-to-
access proprietary frameworks.
. Managed a team responsible for testing and ensuring quality in all
software deliverables and led them to achieve the Top Performance award
in the region.
. Proficient in C, Java, REXX, Microsoft Project, MiniTab, POM-QM,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Open Office, and Database tools
like SQL, Oracle, DB2
Xavier & Xavier's Accounting Firm
Tuticorin, India
Accounting and Finance Intern
May, 2005 - May, 2008
. Served small-business clients (20 hours/week), preparing financial
statements and forecasting earnings. Trained in financial modeling,
financial statement analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and accounting
month end process.
. Generated financial reports for small businesses to determine and plan
for short term and long term financial objectives.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volunteer with MANNA/"Save a park" program (2009) and raised scholarship
funds for Philadelphia High School students.