Akash Khare
Senior Business Consultant
Summary
Analytical Senior Business Consultant with expertise in developing and executing robust business plans. Skilled in identifying weaknesses, monitoring existing business practices and recommending effective solutions. Driven and logical with strengths in handling key accounts and exceeding expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Business Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2022 - Current
- Client: Westpac Bank
- Managed delivery of IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinated with clients, development teams, and management to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by promoting innovation, learning from mistakes, and embracing change as an opportunity for growth.
- Strengthened client relationships through effective communication, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to determine any problems or areas that need improvement.
- Led a team comprising project managers and developers, offering guidance and support to guarantee the success of the project.
- Identified risks and issues proactively, developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
- Communicated project progress, milestones, and risks to stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to optimize project delivery and efficiency.
Cybersecurity Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Client: Westpac Bank
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Supported software development projects by defining clear requirements and effectively communicating them to technical teams.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, secure favorable pricing, and ensure timely delivery of products or services.
Senior Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Client: Qantas Airlines
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
- Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
Business Cluster Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Client: Qantas Airlines
- Led a team of 35 associates to deliver enhancements and support 46 applications.
- Facilitated requirement gathering session with business, finalize on solution and deliver them in timely and cost effective manner.
- Enabling team to adapt Scrum and deliver solutions in an agile environment.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory standards while managing multiple ongoing projects concurrently, mitigating any potential compliance risks.
Senior Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Client: Home Office, UK
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Managed team performance by implementing measurable metrics to track delivery of supporting requirement artifacts.
- Spearheaded change management efforts during major system implementations, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while maximizing employee buy-in for new processes.
- Worked with team leads and managing leadership, establishing robust talent pool with focus on people and continuous improvement.
Business Analyst
Infosys Technologies
11.2010 - 12.2015
- Client: RICOH and DELL
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
Assistant Manager
IDBI Bank
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
Education
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
New Delhi 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Moradabad Institute of Technology
Moradabad 04.2001 -
Skills
Delivery Management
Team Management
SCRUM Master
Digital Transformation
Business process reengineering
Certification
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
Scholastic Credentials
- MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, 2007, 2009
- BE, Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication, Moradabad Institute of Technology, Moradabad, 2002, 2006
Timeline
GCP Professional Cloud Architect
11-2023
Senior Business Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2020 - 05.2022
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
02-2020
Senior Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
04.2019 - 04.2020
Professional SCRUM Master - I
02-2019
Business Cluster Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Business Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2016 - 09.2018
Business Analyst
Infosys Technologies
11.2010 - 12.2015
Assistant Manager
IDBI Bank
06.2009 - 11.2010
MBA - Marketing And Finance
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
Moradabad Institute of Technology
04.2001 -