HARSHVARDHAN PODDAR
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SKILLS
Computer Languages C#, JAVA, MySQL, MATLAB
Software & Tools Visual Studio, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2019
Master of Science in Engineering Management.
Focused coursework: Product Development, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management
P.E.S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India May 2016 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
EXPERIENCE
Neudesic, Bangalore, India Jan 2017 - May 2017
Associate Consultant
· Developed a software for automating process of raising, changing and approving requests for an employee’s travel through all departments of the company
· Designed and developed an excel Macro for the billing rate vs hours burnt for every employee in every project with credential verification
· Implemented Agile ideation plan with close cooperation with the project manager ChalkStreet.com, Bangalore, India
Associate Category Manager
Sep 2016 - Nov 2016
· Product Owner of the Higher Education Category
· Managed end to end for improving product from creation to sales
· Devised and executed category initiatives to generate sales exceeding target by 100% within a month of employment
· Increased sales from INR 200000 to INR 400000 in the first month of employment
· Led negotiations with clients and analyzed every part of the market including investors pitch preparation
· Built weekly strategies to analyze business trends to propose short term and long-term strategies
· Generated leads to get suitable clients which helped the firm to tap potential clients on a global scale ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Automated Snow and Ice Removal Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 Northeastern University, Boston, MA
· Initiated market research studies and analyzed findings to understand customer and market opportunities
· Developed a Business Canvas Model with a well-defined value proposition for the proposed project
· Proposed the final financial impact from the project along with possible Stakeholders
· Defined product and market specifications with detailed design and simulated tests
· Awarded the best performer in team project
Drive-Through Supermarket Jan 2018 - April 2018
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
· Led a 4-person team to establish objectives to obtain requirements and identify stakeholders with procurement strategy
· Designed an improved inventory system to increase profit by 15%
· Proposed the total budget for the project, including 7% contingency.