Narasimha Banavath
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Assistant Manager with expertise in accreditations and rankings in academic institutions. Enhanced data accuracy and streamlined faculty records management. Skilled in data analysis tools, including Excel and Power BI, with experience in SAP and Qlik for reporting. Specialised in supply chain management with two years in transport operations and data analytics, focusing on operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst Transport Planning| Ex-Warehouse Operative
GXO Logistic
Avonmouth
11.2024 - Current
- Achieved 93%-97% OTD performance by planning and optimizing daily routes.
- Improved vehicle utilization from 80% to 90% by maximizing load capacity and minimizing empty runs.
- Coordinated HGV and trailer movements using C3 yard management systems, improving collaboration with warehouse and transport teams.
- Coordinated safe and efficient HGV and Trailer movements using C3 yard management systems, enhancing collaboration with warehouse and transport teams.
- Utilized Manhattan tool for operational excellence and tracked fleet availability and maintenance schedules.
- Streamlined data collection processes, significantly reducing errors and improving data quality.
- Facilitated communication with stakeholders to streamline logistics processes.
- Clients: Costa & Coop
- Streamlined data collection processes, reducing errors and enhancing data quality.
Ad-hoc Consultant
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and validate data, achieving 95% accuracy in preprocessing and validation.
- Extracted 5 to 6 actionable insights per project, reducing operational inefficiencies by 15% through data-driven decision-making.
- Extracted 5 to 6 actionable insights per project, leading to 15% reduction in operational inefficiencies through data-driven decision-making.
- Enhanced model effectiveness through hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation, ensuring long-term performance.
Assistant Manager (Accreditations & Rankings)
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided data to the Planning and Governance office for rankings and accreditations like FT Ranking, QS, AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA, and UTD.
- Demonstrated expertise as a Data Analyst with advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Cultivated strong analytical skills for collecting, organizing, and analyzing data with precision and accuracy.
- Developed and implemented efficient data systems and processes, enhancing information management capabilities.
- Communicated and presented information, facilitating effective information dissemination.
- Proficient in the use of SAP Business One, SAC, and Qlik for advanced data analysis and reporting.
- Provided data and analysis to the Associate Dean for Faculty Annual Merit reviews.
- Managed the FD Atrium page and faculty and research page on the ISB website to ensure accurate information presentation.
Academic Associate (Data Analyst, Information Systems)
Indian School of Business
Hyderabad
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed in-depth data analysis using SQL, Python, and R to extract actionable insights from large datasets, enabling strategic decision-making across business units.
- Utilised Power BI and Tableau to create data visualisations for business analysis.
- Applied data analysis techniques to identify solutions for business challenges in dynamic settings.
- Delivered projects successfully by collaborating and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Research Associate
Indian School of Business
Hyderābād
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered high-quality data collection and analysis for three research projects, maintaining 100% data accuracy.
- Developed predictive models using machine learning techniques, improving forecast accuracy by 30%.
- Managed large datasets using Azure Synapse Analytics, optimizing data query performance by 40%.
- Developed expertise in Stata, Tableau, and XL Miner to enhance data analysis capabilities for research projects.
- Supported faculty in coordinating three to five interdisciplinary research projects, ensuring timely progress and alignment with research goals.
- Engaged with external stakeholders to collect and verify critical data inputs, facilitating robust research outcomes.
Assistant Professor
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Bhopāl
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered undergraduate courses in C, C++, microprocessors, computer networks, and databases, fostering foundational knowledge in programming.
- Revamped course materials, boosting student engagement and understanding by 25%.
- Mentored students on academic projects, achieving a 90% success rate in project completions.
- Facilitated workshops on programming fundamentals for 50 students, significantly increasing programming literacy.
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini
Hyderābād
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Implemented SAP HANA solutions, improving processing efficiency by 25%.
- Designed and optimized database systems, achieving a 15% reduction in query execution times.
- Enhanced and maintained enterprise software solutions with COBOL, JCL, and DB2, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with global teams to deliver three large-scale projects on time and within budget, contributing to overall project success.
- Applied expert problem-solving skills to tackle complex software challenges, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and innovation.
- Led technical training sessions for junior engineers, improving team performance by 20%.
Education
M.Sc. - Management
Coventry University
London04-2024
M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Rourkela01-2012
Skills
- Logistics Optimisation
- Transport
- Supply Chain Management
- WMS
- Manhattan
- SQL
- RDBMS
- Data Mining
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Agile
- Project Management
- UAT
- Continuous Learning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Leadership
- Adaptability
Certification
- HR Foundations: Core Human Resources, LinkedIn
- Becoming a Product Manager: A Complete Guide, LinkedIn
- Generative AI: Generative AI and Its Impact to Everyday Business, GXO University
Accomplishments
- Accreditation Data Accuracy, Enhanced accreditation data accuracy by 35%, supporting FT, QS, AACSB rankings.
- Rankings Support, Contributed to successful institutional rankings by delivering accurate, timely data reports.
- Continuous Improvement Success, Enhanced transport route planning, increasing on-time delivery performance to 97%, driving continuous improvement success.
- Operational Efficiency Improvement, Achieved 15% reduction in operational inefficiencies by implementing continuous improvement strategies across logistics processes.
- Site Logistics Management, Managed site logistics for 60 routes daily, boosting on-time deliveries by 12% through effective site management.
Languages
English
Interests
- Swimming
- Volleybal
- Cooking
Timeline
Analyst Transport Planning| Ex-Warehouse Operative
GXO Logistic
11.2024 - Current
Ad-hoc Consultant
Indian School of Business
06.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager (Accreditations & Rankings)
Indian School of Business
06.2019 - 01.2023
Academic Associate (Data Analyst, Information Systems)
Indian School of Business
08.2017 - 06.2019
Research Associate
Indian School of Business
05.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Professor
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
01.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini
09.2012 - 03.2014
M.Sc. - Management
Coventry University
M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering
National Institute of Technology