APURVA BILLURI

315-***-**** ad2u5c@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/apurvabilluri/

SUMMARY

Project Analyst with 7+ years of experience improving processes and driving digital transformation initiatives. Record of optimizing operations by 20%+ and delivering $250k+ in annual savings. EDUCATION

Syracuse University, MS in Industrial Engineering, GPA 3.70/4.00, Dec 2023 Visvesvaraya Technological University, BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, May 2016 SKILLS

RPA Platforms: UiPath (Orchestrator, Robots, Studio, Test Suite, Process Mining, RE Framework) Power Automate Alteryx SAP Languages & Tools: Python SQL C# R Power Bi Visio MS Project Minitab Tableau Microsoft 365 Development Environments & Databases: IntelliJ Spring boot Microsoft SQL Server MS Access PostgreSQL Power Apps Productivity: Agile & Lean Requirements Gathering Process Optimization Machine Learning: Supervised Learning: Linear and Non-linear Classifiers Deep Learning Dimensionality Reduction (PCA, FA) Unsupervised Learning: Clustering (K-means, Hierarchical) Decision Trees, Random Forests, Boosting Reinforcement Learning Project Management: Agile/Scrum, Jira, MS Project, Change Management, Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator, Dish Network, Denver, CO, USA May 2023 - Aug 2023

• Managed Process Definition Document (PDD) for automating Rally Management Reporting, resulting in $83k annual savings

• Strategized project roadmaps, implemented sprint updates, and release planning streamlining coordination between business partners and developers, resulting in a 20% reduction in project timeline delays

• Secured $48k in annualized savings by identifying opportunities within the cross-functional Automation Hub

• Teamed up with 100+ stakeholders, achieving a 20% increase in project adoption rate

• Played a pivotal role as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), consistently achieving a UAT success rate of 98% or higher through meticulous root cause analysis and technical communication Lean Six Sigma Analyst, Upstate New York Hospital, Syracuse, NY, USA Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

• Boosted OR utilization of Upstate New York Hospital from 46% to 70% within 6 months, resulting in an anticipated annual revenue increase of $1.8 million and potential cost savings of $900,000

• Implemented surgeon-specific algorithms, backlog standardization, and block tracking to enhance utilization by 8%

• Developed real-time dashboard in Power Bi, achieving a 12% reduction in backlog cases and a 9% decrease in turnover time

• Lean Six Sigma efforts resulted in projecting savings of approximately $400,000 in staff expenses & enhancing operational efficiency

Engineer (Process, Tools & Transformation), Thales Group, Singapore May 2022 - Aug 2022

• Delivered full-scale automations, saving 650+ manual work hours annually

• Managed Customer Repair Unit Tracking Process development, elevating efficiency to 99%, resulting in improved outcomes

• Used Power Automate and UiPath's RE Framework to automate SAP tasks, reducing manual work by 500 hours. Implemented Power BI and SharePoint automation for enhanced data analysis and improved information management in the organization

• Deployed a total of 3 unattended and 2 attended bots, resulting in 800 manual labour hours yearly

• Implemented Lean methodologies, which led to a 30% increase in process efficiency and a 25% reduction in operational costs. Software Engineer (Back End Java Developer), Visual IT solutions, Hyderabad, TG, India Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

• Championed the creation of a unified vision within a startup focused on breast cancer tracking with 20% operational savings

• Applied agile methods for efficient beverage inventory tracking across 13 districts and 34 depots, achieving up to 95% customer satisfaction

Software Engineer, Niyasys Technologies, Hyderabad, TG, India Jun 2019 – Jun 2021

• Feature enhancements and maintenance of Workforce Management platform Development

• Integrated a centralized employee database using PostgreSQL, ensuring secure data storage, retrieval, and management

• Implemented automation of workflows reducing onboarding time by 20%

• Incorporated real-time reporting and analytics features to gain insights into workforce trends and performance metrics Business Data Analyst, Niyasys Technologies, Hyderabad, TG, India Jun 2017 - May 2019

• Employed Lean Six Sigma's DMAIC methodology to leverage historical sales data with 95% accuracy

• Conducted Pro-Forma Analyses for 10 new opportunities, resulting in a 15% revenue increase PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Product Management: Coir Mulch, Enhancing Agricultural Yield and Sustainability Jan 2023 - May 2023

• Led the implementation of Smart Farming initiatives with increased crop yield and sustainability, and $1.3M Carbon Credit savings

• Pioneered strategic positioning of coir mulch resulting in $2.4M revenue growth, aligning the project with McKinsey's 'net-zero' mission

Infrastructure Management: Enhanced Rail Infrastructure and Risk Mitigation Project Jan 2023 - May 2023

• Led the development and planning of the project guiding a team of 4 members by effectively managing the project tasks

• Created predictive models for rail track degradation & risk mitigation

• Designed and implemented quality control processes, ensuring the reliability of project data and analysis and ensured & regulatory alignment

SU South Campus: Library Warehouse Expansion Project Jan 2022 - May 2022

• Prepared a comprehensive Project Management Plan, leading to a 10% cost reduction

• Utilized MS Project for effective scheduling and monitoring, completing the project within the allotted time frame APSPDC (Power Distribution Company) Internship Jan 2017 – Jun 2017

• Spearheaded UJJALA campaign, resulting in the replacement of over 2,000 incandescent bulbs with LEDs

• Achieved a 20% reduction in energy consumption within targeted areas CERTIFICATES

Product Management Certification, Pendo.io – United States Lean Learner and Kaizen Copper Badge, Thales Group – Singapore Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Syracuse University – USA Diploma in RPA Business Analyst and RPA Developer, UiPath – USA Diploma in Specialised AI, UiPath – USA

Automate Approval Process with SharePoint & Power Automate, Coursera – USA

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