Puneet Kumar
Gurgaon
Summary
Results-driven leader with 17 years in the energy sector, specializing in generative AI and digital transformation. Manages strategy and operations for a global team in energy solutions, focusing on oil and gas research. Experienced in financial transformations through zero-based budgeting and workforce planning using Anaplan, Power BI, and Tableau. Engages stakeholders and drives strategic decisions to enhance digital innovation and business performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager of Client Capabilities, Energy,Digital
McKinsey & Company
Gurgaon
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw 200 professionals in global energy asset teams, driving strategy and operations.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Managed oil and gas research team of 20+, identifying trends and enhancing capabilities.
- Conducted capability health checks and implemented training programs to elevate team skills and effectiveness.
- Developed knowledge-sharing frameworks for oil and gas practice, enhancing access to critical resources.
- Presented findings to executive leadership, facilitating strategic decision-making with data-driven insights.
Digital Expert / Sr. EM / Architect
McKinsey & Company
Gurgaon
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Led zero-based budgeting implementations for global clients, including a Japanese multinational conglomerate, to streamline financial processes.
- Executed digital transformation initiatives for finance functions, implementing zero-based budgeting and organizational solutions to enhance financial performance.
- Architected workforce planning model for a UK-based insurance client to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed spend visibility solutions utilizing Anaplan, Tableau, and Alteryx to optimize resource allocation.
- Directed integrated planning and portfolio management study for a global upstream oil and gas company in Spain.
- Designed data hubs and consolidation models to improve business intelligence and decision-making processes.
- Facilitated agile implementation and process automation to reduce inefficiencies and enhance workflow effectiveness across teams.
Quality Analyst
McKinsey & Company
Gurgaon
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Executed quality assurance and optimized processes for McKinsey solutions, enhancing product reliability.
- Streamlined workflow processes to eliminate inefficiencies and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted quality assessments on client deliverables to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Developed and maintained quality documentation for project workflows and procedures.
Quality Analyst
BrickRed Technologies (3PillarGlobal software)
Noida
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Executed test cases to verify software quality, enhancing product reliability for global marketing company.
- Conducted regression and integration testing to confirm system performance, supporting seamless user experience.
- Validated defects and updated test cases in response to evolving requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Data Analyst
Aon Hewitt
Gurgaon
07.2009 - 01.2011
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations for business insights.
- Developed data visualization dashboards using Tableau to improve data comprehension.
- Utilized SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data into databases, facilitating efficient data management.
- Developed monitoring strategies to track service delivery and performance metrics, enabling proactive improvements.
- Ensured data quality and compliance in HR and defined benefits operations, supporting accurate reporting and decision-making.
Education
MBA - Information Science
IMT
Ghaziabad06-2016
B.E. - Computer Science
Apeejay Colleage of Engineering, M.D.U.
04-2009
Skills
- Digital transformation
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Performance optimization
- Resource allocation
- Data analysis
- Predictive Analytics
- Data visualization tools
- AI Strategy Development
- Agile framework
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
Certification
- Leadership with AI, Indian School of Business (2026)
- Master Anaplanner
- Anaplan Level 1, Level 2, Anaplan Way
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- ISTQB Foundation Level (Software Testing)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Sr. Manager of Client Capabilities, Energy,Digital
McKinsey & Company
01.2020 - Current
Digital Expert / Sr. EM / Architect
McKinsey & Company
01.2014 - 01.2020
Quality Analyst
McKinsey & Company
01.2012 - 01.2014
Quality Analyst
BrickRed Technologies (3PillarGlobal software)
01.2011 - 07.2012
Data Analyst
Aon Hewitt
07.2009 - 01.2011
MBA - Information Science
IMT
B.E. - Computer Science
Apeejay Colleage of Engineering, M.D.U.