Project Manager Business Analyst

UMAKANTH GUJJARI

PROJECT MANAGER BUSINESS ANALYST

Cary, NC +1-430-***-**** ********.***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/umakanth-pandurangam PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Results-driven Project Manager and Business Analyst with 4+ years of experience in engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, cross-functional teams, and ensuring on-time, on- budget delivery. Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable plans, implement risk mitigation, and drive process improvements .Proficient in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decisions Experienced with ERP systems (SAP FICO, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel for optimizing project and financial performance

EDUCATION

Master of Industrial Management University of Texas of Tyler, Texas Tyler USA Aug 2024 Master of Finance Aurobindo College of Business Management, India Jul 2021 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager MAHA Engineering, PLLC NC, Cary Jan 2025 - Present

Conducted 120+ soil compaction tests using Density Gauge and DCP, improving geotechnical compliance accuracy by 25%

Led 15+ site investigations, mitigating soil risks and ensuring 100% adherence to project safety and regulatory standards

Managed scheduling & resource allocation for 10+ soil testing projects, delivering all assignments 100% on-time & within budget

Implemented QA/QC protocols across 5 projects, improving soil sampling accuracy by 30% and reducing reporting errors by 20%

Optimized field data collection and reporting, reducing soil test turnaround time by 20% and boosting client satisfaction

Streamlined project workflows by coordinating teams, improving efficiency and reducing operational bottlenecks by 25%

Executed 100+ geotechnical tests & site investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance & minimizing soil-related project risks

Improved project delivery through resource planning, QA/QC enforcement, and coordination, boosting efficiency 25%

Oversaw asphalt operations, including material placement, compaction monitoring & quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications Senior Associate Corteva Agri Science India Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

Prepared 40+ detailed gross margin reports across projects, improving financial planning accuracy by 20% within five months

Streamlined month-end close processes by reconciling cost of goods sold, reducing reporting cycle time by 15% monthly

Conducted variance investigations & inventory counts, improving reporting accuracy by 25% minimizing discrepancies across accounts

Leveraged ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle) to automate reporting, increasing efficiency by 18% during financial operations

Supported audits and tax reporting, preparing 25+ schedules that enhanced compliance accuracy by 30% in five months Accountant Modis Properties Pvt. Ltd. India Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

Prepared and posted 1,200+ journal entries, reconciling accounts and improving accuracy 25% across financial reporting cycles

Streamlined month-end close processes, reducing reporting time 20% with 100% compliance to accounting standards for three years

Processed 900+ sales invoices and filed 50+ state-level tax returns, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance consistently

Managed accounts payable & reimbursements through ERP systems, reducing vendor payment delays by 30% & expense errors by 25%

Analyzed inventory costs using JD Edwards ERP, creating dashboards that improved budgeting accuracy by 28% and reduced variances EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Volunteered in organizing and supporting college functional activities

Led and contributed to festival event fundraising and served as an active member of the student council

Participated in blood donation drives conducted at Haindavi Degree College TECHNICAL SKILLS

Process & Operations: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Procurement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Workflow Optimization

Business Analysis & Finance: Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance & Cost Analysis, Financial Auditing

ERP & Accounting Systems: SAP (FICO), Oracle Financials, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Tally, JD Edwards

Project Management Tools: Project Planning, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Risk Management

Software & Tools: MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Word, AutoCAD, Google Workspace CERTIFICATIONS

FANUC Robotics Material Handling and Programming, Tyler, TX Universal Robots Level 1 Programming, Tyler, TX Motoman Offline Programming, Tyler, TX SAP (FICO) certification from Viranchi Software Solutions, India Tally certification from Galaxy Institute of Information Technology, India PA's Construction general permit (CGP) Site inspector course3 (Aug 2025) CORE COMPETENCIES

End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management Business & Financial Requirements Analysis Cost Control and Profitability Tracking Risk Assessment and Mitigation Cross-Functional Team Leadership Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination Process Improvement & Automation Strategic Planning and Execution Data-Driven Decision Making

Contract Management Financial Reporting and Dashboarding Change Management & Process Optimization Team Mentoring and Collaboration Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Ability Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Adaptability and Quick Learning Leadership with a Collaborative Approach Attention to Detail and Deadline-Oriented

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