Rohan Barai
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Rami Reddy Thammineni
Having worked with Rohan on multiple projects, the biggest thing he brings into the mix is his energy or enthusiasm. He asks the right questions, finds answers to address all gaps and ensures that all elements are run in a way that neither timelines or end quality are compromised. One can easily rely on him to be the hub of any engagement while he ensures that all spokes are well connected and efficiently working towards a common objective. He is bound to be an invaluable member of any team he is a part of.
Nilabh Shekhar
When Rohan joined my team as a new recruit fresh out of college, I was pleasantly surprised to see his passion and professionalism. What stood out for me was his eye for detail in the work he did. He is truly a professional who is willing to go the extra mile to understand business processes and apply that in his work. I wish him all the very best!
Rami Reddy Thammineni
Having worked with Rohan on multiple projects, the biggest thing he brings into the mix is his energy or enthusiasm. He asks the right questions, finds answers to address all gaps and ensures that all elements are run in a way that neither timelines or end quality are compromised. One can easily rely on him to be the hub of any engagement while he ensures that all spokes are well connected and efficiently working towards a common objective. He is bound to be an invaluable member of any team he is a part of.
Nilabh Shekhar
When Rohan joined my team as a new recruit fresh out of college, I was pleasantly surprised to see his passion and professionalism. What stood out for me was his eye for detail in the work he did. He is truly a professional who is willing to go the extra mile to understand business processes and apply that in his work. I wish him all the very best!
Rami Reddy Thammineni
Having worked with Rohan on multiple projects, the biggest thing he brings into the mix is his energy or enthusiasm. He asks the right questions, finds answers to address all gaps and ensures that all elements are run in a way that neither timelines or end quality are compromised. One can easily rely on him to be the hub of any engagement while he ensures that all spokes are well connected and efficiently working towards a common objective. He is bound to be an invaluable member of any team he is a part of.
Nilabh Shekhar
When Rohan joined my team as a new recruit fresh out of college, I was pleasantly surprised to see his passion and professionalism. What stood out for me was his eye for detail in the work he did. He is truly a professional who is willing to go the extra mile to understand business processes and apply that in his work. I wish him all the very best!
Rami Reddy Thammineni
Having worked with Rohan on multiple projects, the biggest thing he brings into the mix is his energy or enthusiasm. He asks the right questions, finds answers to address all gaps and ensures that all elements are run in a way that neither timelines or end quality are compromised. One can easily rely on him to be the hub of any engagement while he ensures that all spokes are well connected and efficiently working towards a common objective. He is bound to be an invaluable member of any team he is a part of.
Nilabh Shekhar
When Rohan joined my team as a new recruit fresh out of college, I was pleasantly surprised to see his passion and professionalism. What stood out for me was his eye for detail in the work he did. He is truly a professional who is willing to go the extra mile to understand business processes and apply that in his work. I wish him all the very best!
Credentials
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RA Industry - FINACE (Banking Elementary)
DeloitteNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Big Data in the Age of AI
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data Analytics for Business Professionals
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Data Analytics
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Machine Learning and AI Foundations: Recommendations
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Power BI Essential Training (2019)
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cornell Emerging Markets Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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EMI Fellow
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Whirlpool Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Leader Program Intern - Supply Chain Operations
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
- Developed network fulfillment strategy to optimize warehousing operations for 29 distribution centers across North America to generate cost savings - Analyzed industry wide KPIs and benchmarks to craft an implementation plan for adoption of smart warehousing technology to improve order fulfillment rate - Developed network fulfillment strategy to optimize warehousing operations for 29 distribution centers across North America to generate cost savings - Analyzed industry wide KPIs and benchmarks to craft an implementation plan for adoption of smart warehousing technology to improve order fulfillment rate
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager, Risk Advisory
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
- Steered the set up of a Risk-Based Internal Audit framework for leading NBFC clients - Spearheaded a Diagnostic Review for a leading Private Sector Bank of India to identify any enhancements to the existing processes in order to ensure compliance with the RBI guideline on Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes - Led and Executed a Management Audit for a leading Small Finance Bank of India to identify any improvements to the existing Process &… Show more - Steered the set up of a Risk-Based Internal Audit framework for leading NBFC clients - Spearheaded a Diagnostic Review for a leading Private Sector Bank of India to identify any enhancements to the existing processes in order to ensure compliance with the RBI guideline on Automation of Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning processes - Led and Executed a Management Audit for a leading Small Finance Bank of India to identify any improvements to the existing Process & Strategy
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Consultant, Risk Advisory
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2021
- Provided Quality Assurance on behalf of the Second Line of Defense for the Post-Merger Integration of the largest Bank in the UAE - Engagements with leading Indian Non-Banking Financial Companies: • Led and Executed a Policy & Process Review for the Fixed Deposits portfolio of a Housing Finance Company • Worked on a Data Migration engagement to ensure the smooth integration of various source systems into one target system - Engagements with leading Private /… Show more - Provided Quality Assurance on behalf of the Second Line of Defense for the Post-Merger Integration of the largest Bank in the UAE - Engagements with leading Indian Non-Banking Financial Companies: • Led and Executed a Policy & Process Review for the Fixed Deposits portfolio of a Housing Finance Company • Worked on a Data Migration engagement to ensure the smooth integration of various source systems into one target system - Engagements with leading Private / Public Sector Banks of India: • Assisted in developing a Third-Party Risk Management Framework • Steered an Internal Audit for the HR & Payroll function • Conducted an Internal Control Account Audit • Conducted a Management Audit to suggest any Strategic Initiatives & Process improvement opportunities - Engagements with leading Small Finance Banks of India: • Performed a System Functionality Review • Prepared Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Control Matrix for multiple Business & Support functions of the Bank - Actively part of the Project Management Office (PMO) which expedited the approval of risk clearances and ensured the drastic reduction of timesheet defaults from 5% to 0%
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Senior Analyst, Risk Advisory
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Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
- Conducted a Policy & Process review for a leading Micro Finance Institution (MFI) to identify any process improvement opportunities - Executed a Regulatory Compliance engagement for a leading Private Sector Bank of India
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Royal Bank of Scotland Business
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Services and Operations (CS&O) Analyst
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
- Governed by the FATCA and CRS regulatory standards which involves assigning a tax status to clients - Actively involved in Customer Response & Validation (CRV) process that includes verifying the customer response, of Individuals and entities, to obtain personal as well as taxation details (TIN, TIN Jurisdiction) - Awarded a “Spot Ovation” for exceeding the adequate performance levels without committing any errors - Governed by the FATCA and CRS regulatory standards which involves assigning a tax status to clients - Actively involved in Customer Response & Validation (CRV) process that includes verifying the customer response, of Individuals and entities, to obtain personal as well as taxation details (TIN, TIN Jurisdiction) - Awarded a “Spot Ovation” for exceeding the adequate performance levels without committing any errors
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RBS
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Operations Intern
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May 2015 - May 2015
- Actively involved in the project, “File Scrutiny and Regularization” which was related to compliance - At least 700-800 files were authenticated by me within a month with a minimal error approach - Actively involved in the project, “File Scrutiny and Regularization” which was related to compliance - At least 700-800 files were authenticated by me within a month with a minimal error approach
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Last Local App Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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India
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Intern
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Apr 2015 - May 2015
- Undertook an in depth research on the E-Commerce Diamond industry (Websites and Apps) - Conducted a Social Media Scan of the existing Jewellery selling Websites/Apps and also examined How the Product Gallery and Stock list is maintained, How the User Interface is designed, and any other Innovative ways of showcasing the products - Undertook an in depth research on the E-Commerce Diamond industry (Websites and Apps) - Conducted a Social Media Scan of the existing Jewellery selling Websites/Apps and also examined How the Product Gallery and Stock list is maintained, How the User Interface is designed, and any other Innovative ways of showcasing the products
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Bajaj Finserv
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India
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Intern
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
- Worked as an Intern at one of the largest appliance stores of Vijay Sales Corporation to help consumers finance mobile devices and electronic goods - Explained the loan EMI process and different options available to the interested customers - Worked as an Intern at one of the largest appliance stores of Vijay Sales Corporation to help consumers finance mobile devices and electronic goods - Explained the loan EMI process and different options available to the interested customers
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FSY Designs Private Limited
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India
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
- Core responsibilities include Social Media Marketing, Stock and Data Analysis, and Invoicing - Provided a number of Ideas for selling the products at various Exhibitions - Core responsibilities include Social Media Marketing, Stock and Data Analysis, and Invoicing - Provided a number of Ideas for selling the products at various Exhibitions
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Education
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Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Operations -
Lala Lajpatrai College of Commerce and Economics
Master of Commerce, Management -
JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI
Bachelor of Management Studies, Finance -
Lala Lajpatrai College of Commerce and Economics
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St. Mary's School I.C.S.E
ICSE