Kartikay Laddha

• ERM Automation - Saudi Telecom Company, Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site): Automated Internal Control Review and Risk Control Self-Assessment business processes for 600+ departments across STC on Archer IRM. Gathered business & functional requirements; defined To-Be Process workflows and delivered BRDs by liaising with stakeholders. Designed scripts and performed User Acceptance Testing to develop an Enhancement tracker; streamlining project updates. • Alliances and Partnerships: Forged and maintained strategic alliances and high-impact partnerships with 5+ niche domain-specific technology vendors, recognized with 'Live the Dot,' and 'Applause' awards; boosted client-centric initiatives and collaboration, increasing annual revenue by 15%. • Initiatives - Digital Cyber Transformation, Trustworthy AI Governance Framework, Predictive Analytics Offering

• Digital Cyber Advisory: Managed the execution of 10+ diverse automation solutions, digitally transforming Cyber Security Operations across marquee BFSI clients. Implemented technological reformations improving operational efficiency and delivery of executive-level insights by 80%. (Clients served: Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Axis Bank, Yes Bank, Star Health and Allied Insurance, Godrej Ltd., etc.) • Continuous Controls Monitoring: Honoured with the 'Embrace the Radiance' accolade at Risk Advisory's annual All Hands Meet; acknowledging adept management in the execution of a pivotal continuous controls monitoring project, resulting in a 30% improvement in compliance adherence. • IPE Mailbox Management Automation: Led a Robotic Process Automation project for a UK telecom client, closely liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements, define the scope and deliver critical documentation; awarded with ‘Move the Dot’ for achieving 95% completion rate, saving 1000+ hours annually. • Product Costing Analytics (Delivered with SAP S/4HANA): Devised an automated cost analysis solution for a pharmaceutical client to assess product costs across plants, periods, and SKUs. Created dashboards and streamlined data for standardized reporting procedures, reducing manual efforts by 90%. • Hire to Retire (H2R) Analytics: Resolved 5% variance between salary and full and final payment reporting through the H2R process leveraging python. Identified and reported exceptions based on year-on-year trends, resulting in a 70% optimization of execution timelines.

• Reconciliation Analytics: Engineered an automated business intelligence solution for a real estate client, automating the revenue assurance process to improve brokerage and disbursement calculations, which led to a 30% increase in operational efficiency and enhanced financial oversight. • Security Design Assessor: Deployed a Tableau-based continuous controls monitoring dashboard, facilitating rapid assessment of SAP security design by utilizing 60+ KPIs to detect key risk areas and potential security flaws, boosting audit efficiency and overall security posture. • Operational Risk Assessment: Drafted a comprehensive proposal for a Fin-Tech client, identifying business-specific risks and defining KRIs for core operations; proposing a continuous controls monitoring framework, enhancing operational risk management and analytics efficiency by 50%.

Subject: Data Handling and Visualization School: Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering • Designed and executed interactive coursework/training material for MBA in Technology students; specializing in data science • Conducted Workshops and hands-on sessions on Power BI; demonstrated creation of compelling visual narratives for data-driven decision-making • Mentored students on capstone projects, providing insights into leveraging data for research and professional pursuits

• Executed India’s premier ESG Evaluation project, crafting bespoke research scoring for 575+ companies, offering sustainable insights • Conducted impact assessments, assessing 350+ KPIs to benchmark companies among peers, boosting investor confidence • Prepared ESG Rational Reports across 65+ sectors at micro-level, elevated transparency and informed decision-making for stakeholders

• Developed and optimized text-cleaning pipelines to efficiently analyze unstructured data, resulting in a 40% reduction in processing time and expedited integration of data • Utilized advanced machine learning techniques such as recurrent neural networks and Bert embeddings to enhance sentiment analysis accuracy, resulting in a 30% improvement in F1 scores • Facilitated knowledge transfer through hosting tutoring sessions for team members, ensuring the acquisition of necessary skills and expertise to effectively utilize data analysis tools and techniques

• Implemented the Route to Market Analytics project for India’s largest white cement manufacturer, streamlining supply chain processes • Conducted Demand forecasting through micro-market segmentation, optimized stockist operations and distribution channels by 75% • Curated market insights dashboards, facilitating sales planning, enhancing inventory turnover rates and 28% increased retail penetration

A four-year full-time Bachelor of Technology, an engineering degree program in Data Science awarded by the esteemed SVKM's NMIMS University. It falls under the ambit of the Department of Data Science at Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering. The curriculum covered a wide range of subjects in: • Programming: Python, R-Studio, SQL, C, C++ • Finance: Financial Engineering & Risk Management, Financial Institutions & Markets, Economics • Business: Design Thinking, Marketing Management, Operations Research, Business Ethics • Statistics: Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Research Methodology • Tech: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Advanced Neural Networks