Deepak V

AI | Data Science | Data Analytics| Accounts Receivable & Cash Application Expertise | Oracle APEX, Web Automation & Process Excellence Leadership

• Process Excellence: Driving operational improvements through root cause analysis, workflow optimization, and automation. Identifying process gaps and leveraging data-driven insights and quality improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time across financial and operational processes.
• AI & Data Analytics: Utilizing Python, Minitab, SQL, and Six Sigma methodologies to perform statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and predictive modeling to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision making.
• Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable: Extensive experience in end-to-end cash application processes including ACH, Wire, and Check payments, invoice matching, remittance processing, and unapplied cash resolution. Strong expertise across the broader Accounts Receivable and Order-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycle including billing validation, collections support, customer and GL reconciliations, dispute management, credit memos, write-offs, and month-end close activities.
• Oracle APEX Development: Designed and implemented enterprise web applications using Oracle APEX, Oracle SQL, and PL/SQL, developing interactive reports, dashboards, and workflow-driven tools. Delivered scalable database solutions that improve operational efficiency, increase productivity, and drive process optimization across business functions.
• Data Visualization & Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in communicating complex analytical insights through dashboards and visual reports using Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, and Oracle Analytics. Adept at working with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand requirements, translate data into meaningful insights, and support strategic decision making.
• Quality & Operational Auditing: Led audit operations ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards while managing structured compliance data and audit documentation. Leveraged Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis tools such as Fishbone (Ishikawa), 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to identify process gaps, mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and increase operational productivity.
• Automation & Workflow Engineering: Developed automation solutions using Python, Selenium, and UiPath (RPA) to streamline web-based workflows, data extraction, and repetitive operational tasks. Implemented automated data processing and system-driven workflows that reduced manual effort, improved operational efficiency, and increased process productivity.
• Metrics Reporting, Advanced Analytics & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Finance and Operations stakeholders to translate complex operational challenges into measurable KPIs and analytical models. Built reporting frameworks and interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, Excel, and Oracle Analytics to perform trend analysis, Outliers, Forecasting, Predictive Analysis, variance analysis, and deliver data-driven insights for leadership decision making.
• Data Preparation, Feature Engineering & Model Development: Prepared and transformed large operational datasets using Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL, performing data cleaning, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis (EDA). Built structured datasets and analytical pipelines to support statistical analysis and machine learning models using Scikit-learn for predictive insights and business optimization.
• Team Training & Development: Designed and delivered targeted training programs focused on quality control practices, process standards, and operational best practices. Mentored team members to improve accuracy, strengthen process understanding, and enhance overall productivity and performance.
• Process Improvement & Efficiency Gains: Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology and tools such as process mapping, Pareto analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and 5 Whys to identify root causes and optimize workflows. Achieved measurable improvements in operational efficiency, productivity, and process accuracy.
• Project Management & Delivery: Led project planning and execution from requirement analysis through implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver operational and technical solutions. Applied project management tools and techniques including Gantt charts, Agile practices, Jira, MS Project, milestone tracking, and risk management frameworks to ensure structured planning, timely delivery, and effective project governance.

• Executed end-to-end cash application processes for credit card, wire, and cheque payments including invoice matching and unapplied cash resolution.

• Managed accounts receivable operations including ageing analysis, bad debt schedules, write-offs, and intercompany transactions to maintain accurate financial records.

• Conducted financial audits and bank statement validations, supporting accurate month-end reconciliation and compliance with financial controls.

• Analyzed quality metrics and operational data to identify process gaps, improve service accuracy, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Developed KPI reports and performance dashboards to support data-driven decision making and operational visibility for stakeholders.

• Led process improvement initiatives focused on quality control, operational efficiency, and reduction of recurring errors.

• Delivered team training and knowledge transfer sessions on process standards and best practices to improve accuracy and productivity.