Business Analyst to Director – Projects & Lead Project Execution
SAKSHI DAS
Vedanta Limited (Sesa Goa)
Hyderabad
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Business Analyst with 2.5+ years of experience in EPC project execution and capex monitoring at Vedanta Limited (Sesa Goa). Led a ?722 Cr Ductile Iron Pipe plant project from 0% to 60% completion and cut 6 months from the schedule by expediting equipment dispatch from China with the EPC partner. Skilled in business analysis, project scheduling, vendor and stakeholder management, and executive reporting using Advanced Excel, Power BI, MS Project and SAP. MBA candidate (Operations & Marketing), ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad.
Work History
2 Years 8 Months
09.2023 - 05.2026
2 Years 8 Months
Business Analyst to Director – Projects & Lead Project Execution
Vedanta Limited (Sesa Goa) | Goa
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Supported the execution of an INR 722 crore Ductile Iron Pipe plant on an EPC basis, driving progress from 0% to 60% completion through timeline, resource and deliverable monitoring.
- Helped save 6 months on the project schedule by expediting critical equipment dispatch from China in coordination with the Chinese EPC partner team.
- Coordinated 10+ vendors, EPC contractors and internal stakeholders to support timely approvals, payments, issue resolution and site progress.
- Monitored critical activities, project S-curves and equipment status; flagged potential delays and supported timely follow-up on corrective actions.
- Prepared and presented project updates in 2 reviews per week with senior management and the Corporate Office, tracking action items through follow-up.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and insights, supporting strategic decisions through research and industry benchmarking.
- Acted as a communication link between the CEO, the Director – Projects and internal and external stakeholders, supporting alignment on project priorities.
- Collaborated with the CEO to conceptualize, develop and implement strategic initiatives supporting organizational growth and transformation.
- Prepared 8 high-level presentation decks per month for the Director – Projects, along with accurate daily, weekly and monthly management reports.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Operations
ICFAI Business School (IBS) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 01-2028
(Expected)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Chemical Engineering
Banasthali Vidyapith | Rajasthan | 01-2023
GPA: 7.81/10
Skills
Analytics & Reporting: Business Analysis
Data Analysis & Visualization
Market Research
Industry Benchmarking
MIS & Dashboard Reporting
Executive Presentations
Strategic Planning
Project & Operations Management: EPC Project Execution
Certification
Advanced MS Excel, Coursera
Languages
English, Hindi, Bengali, German (A1)
German Language (A1 level)
EXTRACURRICULARS
- Junior Executive, Club Prakriti: Contributed to club activities, event coordination and team initiatives.
- Anchor, Introductory Club: Hosted and anchored college events, engaging audiences and supporting smooth event execution.
- Team Lead, Expression Team: Led a 15-member team for a collaborative event, coordinating responsibilities and execution.
Interests
Dancing, Photography
Personal Information
Title: MBA candidate (Operations & Marketing), ICFAI Business School
INTERNSHIPS
- Research Intern, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization), Delhi
- 2022-06 – 2022-11
- Conducted research on “Pyrolysis and Combination of Polyurethane Foam” at a national defence research laboratory.
Timeline
Business Analyst to Director – Projects & Lead Project Execution
Vedanta Limited (Sesa Goa)
09.2023 - 05.2026Read more
ICFAI Business School (IBS) - MBA, Marketing and Operations
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Banasthali Vidyapith - Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Chemical Engineering
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