Ajit Karkera
Pune
Summary
Experienced consultant with a track record of over 6 years at ZS Associates, specializing in data warehousing, client engagement, and project leadership. Adept in managing concurrent projects, leading a team of 15, and delivering innovative solutions to clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, demonstrating the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with precision. Actively seeking a full-time position that presents professional challenges, leveraging interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Organized and reliable candidate with a successful track record of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Enthusiastic about taking on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Technology Solution Consultant
ZS Associates
Pune
03.2017 - Current
Veeva
- Throughout my 6.5-year tenure, I have played a pivotal role in assisting numerous pharmaceutical clients in the development of robust data warehouse and reporting solutions.
- I have played a crucial role in leading client calls and gathering requirements for multiple projects simultaneously. Currently, I am at the helm of two projects, overseeing a team of around 15 individuals.
- I have been actively engaged in client interactions for business development, adeptly managing challenging situations, and overseeing project finances and Statements of Work (SOWs).
- I possess extensive experience working with diverse data sources, including but not limited to Integrichain, 867, 852, status, referral, hub, Cardinal, CareMVeevaVeeva CRM, Breakaway, IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony, and various others.
- I possess hands-on experience with the intricacies of data and familiarity with standard layouts for all the aforementioned data sources.
- With over 4 years of dedicated experience in data warehousing, I have successfully served numerous clients, earning recognition for my contributions during this period.
- Additionally, I possess intermediate proficiency in reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau. I excel in driving client requirements and offering innovative solutions to address their specific challenges.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Throughout my tenure, I have actively contributed to various internal stencil projects, specializing in the creation of data warehouse modules tailored for Sales, Service Providers (SP), Sales Development (SD), and adoption reports.
- Proficient in SQL, I have hands-on experience crafting custom scripts for various modules, contributing to the construction of comprehensive data warehouse solutions.
- I am well-versed in all standard procedures and documentation involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to project closure.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Poona College
Pune04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
MIT
Pune04-2017
Skills
- Data Warehousing - Proficient in SQL with hands-on experience constructing data warehouse solutions tailored for unstructured data Throughout my tenure, I've played a pivotal role in assisting multiple clients, contributing significantly to their business growth
- Subject Matter Expert : Familiar with a diverse range of data and datasets, including but not limited to Integrichain, 867, 852, status, referral, hub, Cardinal, CareMetx, Veeva CRM, Breakaway, IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony, and various others
- Requirement Gathering: I possess effective communication skills and pharmaceutical domain expertise, enabling me to establish strong rapport with clients I have successfully conducted requirement sessions for multiple clients simultaneously
- Deck and Presentation: Possess extensive experience in crafting presentations tailored to client requirements and proposing effective solutions
- Reporting Tools: Possess intermediate proficiency in reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and MSTR Have applied this knowledge in past projects, including building reporting data models and implementing best practices
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in simultaneously managing multiple projects (Dev Ops) with teams of around 15 members Efficiently oversee project operations and daily tasks
- Project Life Cycle and Documentation: Led projects from initiation to completion, navigating through staffing, legal documentation, requirement gathering, build and configuration, system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), DevOps, and ongoing operations Comprehensive knowledge of the entire project life cycle
- Problem-Solving : Proven problem-solving skills and a keen interest in providing clients with innovative solutions to enhance their business operations
- MS Office
- Change Management
- Delivery Assurance
- Research and Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Process Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- MySQL
- Project Management
- Operations Analysis
- Timeline Development
- Quality Assurance
- Best Practices Implementation
- Staff Management
- Configuration Management
- Resource Allocation
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Failure Analysis
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Cost Analysis
- Project Implementation
- Client Engagement
- Client Relationships
Accomplishments
Outstanding Performance Award Q2 2021 - Recognized for exemplary achievements in reporting project delivery, consistently meeting deadlines with outstanding quality.
Outstanding Contribution Award Q1 2022 - Going beyond limits to meet and exceed client requirements while fostering strong and positive client relationships.
Outstanding Contribution Award Q2 2022 - Effectively managing multiple stakeholders and leading a team to meet and exceed all client requirements and deadlines.
Power of one Award Q3 2023 - Outstanding project delivery that significantly expanded business by incorporating multiple workstreams into the existing account, resulting in substantial growth.
Timeline
Business Technology Solution Consultant
ZS Associates
03.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Computer Science
Poona College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
MIT
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