Executive Management

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

- Astute, visionary and results-oriented executive with well-honed qualifications acquired from extensive experience in diverse areas encompassing operations, consulting, finance, and information technology

- Proficient in leading product development initiatives, directing process and system enhancement and coordinating projects aimed at producing tangible financial results for the company

- Proficient in strategic / general management and technological trends in implementing operational strategies while balancing operational efficiencies and business growth

- Recognized as proactive and hands-on manager with proven record of success in turning around underperforming company

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Asahi India Glass (AIS), LTD. - Gurgaon, India

CORPORATE HEAD OF IT, AUDIT AND SYSTEMS 2008-2009

Key Accomplishments:

- Provided primary leadership in overseeing cross-functional teams of IT, audit, and systems / processes professionals, including 23 consultants and a CTO from Accenture, in-house / outsourced IT provider / partner; maintained subcontractor relationships and inter-company service level agreements

- Worked collaboratively with premier strategic management firm, CERG, in writing SOPs for all functions and business units; spearheaded the successful implementation while utilizing an audacious strategy with limited resources

- Successfully directed the design, development, and implementation of COGNOS (EIS platform) in 9 months that facilitated EIS data within 10 days of a month’s closing and generated 50% improvement over status quo

- Played a pivotal role in the development of a SOA and CRM centric corporate IT strategy and launched several key initiatives to enhance ERP (Oracle, 11.5.9); utilized Master Data Tables Cleanup exercises, Master Data Workflow Tool implementation, ERP module rollouts, BPR on month-end account closing processes, Accounting Workflow modifications, Exception Reporting capability and end-user training

- Led IT initiatives to integrate information and technology across 11 plants, including OCS collaborative communication platform, mobile sale order booking, EDI, pallet ¬¬¬¬tracking using RFID technology, video conferencing, and a knowledge exchange platform

- Implemented best of breed corporate governance policies and institutionalized appropriate internal controls to ensure reliability of financial statements and compliance with SEBI guidelines

- Proactively involved in India’s first CIO community by invitation; participated in events/ national conferences and became a leading member of the ACMA’s (Automobile Components Manufacturers Association with more than 400 members) IT Core Group

- Successfully negotiated Accenture to reduce IT budget and costs by approximately 50 percent of the previous year

- Recognized as one of the top executives of a publicly listed $500 million company; known as the youngest CIO in India

AIS Adhesives, LTD. - Gurgaon, India

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2008-2009

Key Accomplishments:

- Managed and implemented effective plans to enhance productivity of an underperforming company with more than 200 employees

- Utilized strong management and strategic planning skills in leading a Rights Issue to bring in $300 thousand and resolve operational problems of the company; dealt equitably and negotiated with irate creditors, wary customers, and frightened employees to jumpstart operations

- Initiated a nationwide campaign to appease customers and launched an Emergency Action Plan that streamlined outstanding debt obligations, enhanced working capital management, and reduced operating costs by more than 40%

- Served as key contributor in improving cash flow within two months and organizing new marketing programs to expand customer base, increase market penetration, and acquire new strategic alliances

- Generated a significant sales increase by 40%, launched new products/verticals, entered new geographical markets, and increased core product market share by 15% as well as OEM clients by 200%

Anvil Global Partners - Mumbai, India

VICE PRESIDENT 2007

Key Accomplishments:

- Recognized as one of the founding members of Anvil Global Partners, a fund of VC and PE funds focused in China, India, and the Middle East

- Directed Anvil’s targeted investments in India and the Middle East and established pipeline of fund opportunities

- Developed and cultivated productive relationships with strategic partners and investors

- Coordinated sourcing and performed due diligence on prospective fund managers and their portfolios

American Management Systems - Fairfax, VA

MANAGER (CORPORATE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING TEAM) 2005

Key Accomplishments:

- Administered $50 million account and led execution of financial transactions including financial reconciliations, revenue forecasts, and projections

- Created financial models for budgets, variance analysis, and comparison of weekly / monthly / quarterly financial results

- Worked collaboratively with senior management to develop and implement business unit strategy, financial projections, and budgets

- Implemented process improvement systems and developed internal operational models / financial templates to resolve account variances that resulted in substantial cost savings for the corporate finance team

PROJECT COORDINATOR (PRODUCT ENGINEERING DIVISION) 2004

Key Accomplishments:

- Developed the HR and Financial Management systems interface, which facilitated the more efficient positioning of product that increased sales by 150% and generated revenues in excess of $10 million

- Spearheaded a 20-member team in its cross-functional implementation efforts to develop financial systems interface

CUSTOMER SUPPORT CONSULTANT 2003

Key Accomplishments:

- Wrote custom design of the financial system of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which enabled the processing of a $36 billion annual budget, supporting 5,000 users across 157 departments, and saving both time and money of the government and its citizens

- Supervised and conducted training program as well as delivered high-impact product demonstrations to more than 20 clients and 1,000 end users

American Management Systems - New York, NY

BUSINESS ANALYST 2000-2003

Key Accomplishments:

- Authored Statements of Work and Proposals (RFPs) for new business opportunities that led to a $20 million contract

- Performed and presented a comprehensive analysis of AMS’s financial system to the New York City Mayor’s Office (Office of Management and Budget)

- Provided instructions to junior consultants and directed the development of an internal knowledge center / training program

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA - 2007

- Recipient of Joseph Wharton Fellowship for professional excellence and leadership

- Active member of Entrepreneurship, Finance, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Tennis Clubs

- Wharton’s representative as its #1 seed in an inter-MBA tennis tournament

- Leadership venture: Quantico, United States Marine Corps, Officer Cadet School

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR IN FINANCE

The George Washington University - Washington, DC - 2000

- President and Co-Founder of the Society for Global Finance and Investments

- Varsity team member of track and field and tennis

ISC - The Doon School - DeahraDun, India - 1995

- School Prefect. School Athletics and Tennis Captain. Awarded prestigious Games Blazer

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