SHASHANK LAL
Mumbai,India
Summary
Visionary business strategist and operations transformation specialist (3+ years exp.) with demonstrated expertise in delivering sustainable growth and operational excellence across complex organizational environments. IIT graduate with exceptional analytical capabilities and strategic foresight to identify business challenges, develop comprehensive data-driven solutions, and execute strategic initiatives that drive measurable, long-term results. Proven track record of optimizing P&L performance through systematic process improvement, building and leading high-performance cross-functional teams, and managing intricate stakeholder relationships at executive levels. Distinguished by the ability to combine analytical precision with innovative thinking to elevate business performance while serving as a trusted strategic advisor to C-suite leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS ADVISOR TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
Mumbai, India
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Serve as strategic advisor to COO, providing critical insights for business transformation initiatives, executive decision-making processes, and long-term organizational strategy development
- Lead cross-functional strategic task forces addressing complex business challenges, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive competitive advantage
- Develop comprehensive business intelligence ecosystem using Power BI and advanced analytics, enabling real-time decision support and predictive insights for executive leadership
- Orchestrate high-stakes strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, creating organizational alignment and driving sustainable business growth through collaborative value creation
- Conduct detailed market analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify strategic opportunities for business expansion, resulting in development of new service offerings with projected revenue growth of 12%
- Direct innovation initiatives focused on identifying emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance operational capabilities, resulting in two patent-pending process innovations
- Established executive communication framework with diverse stakeholders, reducing resolution time by 40% and enhancing decision velocity through streamlined information flow
SENIOR OPERATIONS STRATEGIST
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
Mumbai, India
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed and implemented comprehensive strategic cost-optimization framework resulting in 15% improvement in profit margins through systematic elimination of operational inefficiencies
- Led successful P&L optimization for multiple business units with portfolio value exceeding INR 3000 Cr, driving profitability growth through performance improvement initiatives
- Spearheaded end-to-end operational transformation through implementation of advanced data analytics methodologies, reducing schedule variance by 20% across business units
- Developed and implemented comprehensive performance analytics framework for team optimization, improving productivity by 25% through targeted capability building initiatives
- Led high-stakes commercial negotiations resulting in INR 50 Lac worth of claim settlements, utilizing advanced negotiation strategies and data-driven argumentation
- Established advanced data analytics framework with predictive KPIs, achieving 80% forecast accuracy and enabling proactive decision-making during critical business planning cycles
- Managed and mentored cross-functional team of 25 professionals, fostering culture of excellence and continuous improvement with focus on strategic business outcomes
- Implemented corrective action framework that systematically identified root causes of operational inefficiencies, reducing execution delays by 15% through process improvements
BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
Mumbai, India
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Architected operational strategy for business units with combined portfolio value of INR 2500 Cr, driving 15% profitability improvement through targeted efficiency initiatives
- Pioneered innovative business transformation methodologies resulting in 10% productivity enhancement across value chain through process reengineering techniques
- Developed and implemented strategic cost rationalization initiatives achieving 8% cost optimization across multiple business verticals through elimination of redundancies
- Generated additional revenue of INR 1 Cr+ through strategic change management and business optimization initiatives, directly impacting bottom-line performance
- Enhanced critical business performance metrics (CPI) by 15% through development of strategic planning methodologies and performance monitoring systems
- Led and empowered 15-member team across diverse functional areas, managing INR 15 Lakh budget with optimal resource allocation strategies
- Recognized with Gold Medal in TATA Group's prestigious INNO-WAYS E-Hackathon for developing innovative solutions to complex project execution challenges
- Achieved top rank in advanced project management training program, demonstrating exceptional strategic thinking and accelerating promotion to Manager grade within first year
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology BHU
Varanasi 04.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Budget Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Resource Optimization
- Operational Risk Management
- Business Intelligence
- Performance Dashboards
- Data-Driven Decision Frameworks
- Predictive Analytics
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel Modeling
- Statistical Methods
- Stakeholder Management
- Executive Advisory
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Custom
Professional, Native, Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), Power BI & Data Visualization Tools, Project Management Software, Process Modeling & Simulation Tools, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Project Management Institute (PMI), Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE), Association for Operations Management, Strategic Management Society
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Affiliations
- Stock Market Trading
- Content Creation
Certification
· Stock Market Analyst
· Power BI and SQL for Business Analyst
· Procurement Strategies for Industries
· AI Generalist for Market Analysis
Accomplishments
· Won Gold Medal in Tata Group's Inno-ways E-Hackathon for innovative procurement analytics solution, delivering 22% cost savings in pilot implementation.
· Achieved top rank in supply chain management training, advancing to Manager Grade in just 1 year.
· Selected for Executive Assistant to Chief of Operations role, providing strategic procurement support for organizational transformation.
· Led development of category management framework that became organizational standard, achieving 85% adoption across business units.
Successfully implemented multi-echelon inventory optimization approach that released INR 18Cr in working capital while improving service levels
Timeline
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS ADVISOR TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
02.2024 - 03.2025
SENIOR OPERATIONS STRATEGIST
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
08.2023 - 02.2024
BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST
TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
08.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology BHU
04.2018 - 05.2022
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