Niharika Kapoor

16+ years of experience driving success across business planning, Data modernization, operational efficiency, technical management and team management. Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives from concept to execution. Extensive expertise in Data & Analytics using ETL, Visualization and Data Warehousing tools in Cloud Platforms and On Premise legacy systems currently leading the Analytics Practice Division. Skilled in building and motivating high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.

• Led and managed full lifecycle of complex projects, including strategy development, presales, implementation monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Managed analytics teams throughout all stages required for successful design, development and delivery of predictive/statistical models, consumer/industry insights and data visualization capabilities.
• Effectively manage Analytics department in Speridian consisting of Microsoft and Oracle Architects, Data Engineers, data scientist, Data Visualization, business analysts
• Delivered business analytics projects covering banking sector, mortgage,health care sector and supply chain management analytics to name few.
• Build a roadmap for the growth of the Data and Analytics team that aligns with business objectives and priorities.
• Involve in Presales and Sales activities by giving customer presentations and proposing Solutions as per the business problem statement, create artifacts for impactful customer presentations
• Drive POCs in emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview.
• Developed and executed business plans that optimized operational performance and profitability.
• Leveraged Business Analytics expertise to transform data into actionable insights and drive data-driven decision making
• Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments
• Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes
• Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration
• Revamped internal communication channels to foster greater transparency between departments and improve overall organizational cohesion
• Developed competitive pricing strategies based on extensive market research data analysis
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
• Ensure that right-sized data quality, reliability, security, and governance activities are included throughout the lifecycle of our data products.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineers and other data professionals.
• Communicate and present the data engineering deliverables, solutions and results to your stakeholders and senior management.
• Built and fostered high-performing teams, nurturing a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs
• Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations
• Led teams of up to 60 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans
• Assessed risks associated with team activities and implemented appropriate procedures to mitigate potential problems
• Enhanced employee performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels
• Communicated all capacity, sourcing and technology gaps with upper management
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
• Roll-out of projects with accountability of coordinating/managing entire project lifecycle activities within preset budget and time schedule.
• Carry out all elements of employee supervision, such as performance management, development coaching, learning plan oversight, task assignment and succession management.
• Upskilling and cross skilling the employees as per the technology needs of upcoming opportunities. Organize appropriate trainings and mentor team

• Scaled Team by 800%: Grew team from 7 to 64 employees in 2 years, demonstrating strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Increased Data & Analytics Revenue: Successfully grew revenue within the Data and Analytics division, showcasing ability to drive business impact.
• Recognized as Top Manager: Awarded "Top Manager" in 2020, for leadership and contribution to the company's success.
• Hackathon Innovation: Selected among the top 5 for innovative idea and its successful implementation, demonstrating problem-solving skills and ability to deliver impactful solutions.