Value Realization Business Case Development ROI/TCO Analysis

VANI RAJU

AI Enabled Analysis Business Transformation Executive Analytics Senior Value Realization Thornton, CO & Remote 303-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/vani-raju-4276638 SUMMARY

Value Realization and Business Analytics leader with extensive experience driving measurable business outcomes through KPI governance, executive reporting, financial modeling, Power BI analytics, and cross-functional transformation initiatives. Proven ability to influence executive decisions, optimize revenue and cost structures, and lead cross-functional initiatives that accelerate business impact. Skilled in ROI/TCO modeling, GTM strategy, pricing, forecasting, and process automation. CORE COMPETENCIES

Value Realization Business Case Development ROI/TCO Analysis Executive Stakeholder Management Business Transformation Strategic Planning Financial Modeling KPI Development Program Management Revenue Growth Cost Optimization Enterprise Sales Support Forecasting Data Visualization GTM Strategy TECHNICAL SKILLS

Reporting tool/Application/CRM: Hyperion, Essbase, NetSuite. Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce Reports Utilities: MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel User, MS Project. MS PowerPoint ERP: Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP, MAPICS, Info XA, VIS, SAP Fixed Assets, QuickBooks, Epicor, FAS, DELTEK Advantage Systems, Enterprise Application Software – DBA Manufacturing and ACCPAC Collaboration Platforms: Zoom, MS Teams, and Cisco Webex AI & Agentic Technologies:

ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini Enterprise Prompt Engineering AI Agents & Workflow Automation AI-Assisted Financial Analysis AI-Driven Business Case Development Executive Content Generation Financial Intelligence Tools:

Capital IQ: Financial modeling and valuation analysis GlobalData: Market intelligence and competitive landscaping PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Various Ascending Roles Lumen Technologies (Technology) July 2018 – July 2026 Senior Lead Value Realization Analyst Lumen Technologies Denver, CO October 2024 – July 2026

• Owned the Value Realization portfolio and executive reporting cadence, tracking initiatives from opportunity identification through realization, risk assessment, and measurable business outcomes.

• Led enterprise value realization strategy across Sales, Service Design, Finance, Procurement, and Product teams, aligning technology investments with strategic business objectives.

• Established KPI baselines, value measurement methodologies, and governance processes to quantify business outcomes and validate realized benefits against expected targets.

• Built executive business cases and conducted advanced ROI, TCO, and financial impact analyses using real-time cost and usage data to support C-suite investment decisions.

• Developed and maintained executive Power BI dashboards, reporting frameworks, and automated analytics processes that improved data quality, reporting timeliness, and decision support capabilities.

• Facilitated executive workshops with customers and internal stakeholders to define success metrics, value hypotheses, and transformation roadmaps, aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes.

• Developed dynamic ROI/TCO modeling tools and estimators that improved financial modeling accuracy, accelerated decision-making, and strengthened value-based selling motions.

• Aligned SLAs, contracts, and delivery processes with measurable KPIs to drive program accountability, continuous improvement, and operational performance.

VANI RAJU – CONTINUED

Senior Commercial Services Manager Lumen Technologies Denver, CO July 2018 – October 2024

• Built complex financial models (EBITDA, ROI, IRR, cash flow) to evaluate enterprise deals and strategic investments.

• Developed pricing strategies and WBS costing structures that supported

• enterprise sales teams across Federal, Enterprise, and EMEA markets.

• Delivered analytics dashboards in Power BI/Tableau to track KPIs, revenue trends, and cost performance.

• Partnered with IT to automate pricing logic and reporting, improving accuracy and reducing cycle time.

• Identified revenue leakage and implemented cost optimization strategies that improved margin performance.

• Led GTM strategy for product launches, aligning pricing, legal terms, and operational readiness.

• Conducted quarterly business reviews to support strategic planning and resource allocation. Accounting Manager CenturyLink, Inc (Telecom) Broomfield, CO December 2016 – July 2018

• Managed month-end close, financial reporting, and KPI variance analysis for corporate real estate operations.

• Led ASC 842 implementation and SAP training/testing, improving compliance and operational efficiency.

• Oversaw lease accounting, amortization schedules, and SOX controls. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Accountant SRS Acquiom Corp (Merger and Acquisition Services) Denver, CO

• Improved NetSuite workflows for AP, AR, and journal entry automation.

• Managed cash position reporting, fixed assets, intercompany reclassifications, and payroll/401K accounting. Senior Accountant Level 3 Communications (Telecom) Broomfield, CO

• Conducted network expense analysis, vendor credit tracking, and KPI variance reporting.

• Automated journal entry processes and supported SOX/internal audit. Senior Accountant Gambro Products (Healthcare) Lakewood, CO

• Managed intercompany accounting, month-end close, and KPI variance analysis. Business Analyst Reed Group, Ltd. (Healthcare) Westminster, CO

• Gathered business requirements, supported UAT, and contributed to system enhancements for enterprise clients. LANGUAGES

English Malay Tamil

CERTIFICATION

• Excel Advanced Training

• Querying Microsoft SQL Server

• Google Cloud Digital Leader

• Google Launchpad for Women – Gen AI Leader Edition EDUCATION

Master of Finance (Minor: AI & ML) – Colorado State University – Global Campus (Expected Oct 2027) B.S. Accounting – Colorado State University – Global Campus Global ACCA UK – Finalist