Dhruv Sikka
Toronto,ON
Summary
Industrial Expert with over 6 years proven performance in the business consulting sector, with strong business analysis and project management skills assisting organizations to implement scalable, efficient, and robust end-to-end solution. Proven track record of collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
QuadReal
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide analytical insights and technology solutions, improving processes and productivity of resource by 10%
- On a biweekly basis analyzed data with over 5 million rows to derive insights, providing actionable recommendations that increased efficiency of the project by 30%
- Supported the design and implementation of Change Strategies which led QuadReal to adopt industry best practices.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
Business Consultant
Software One
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Piloted and supported transformation program for a leading tobacco company with a cost reduction and avoidance of CAD 2.7 Mn
- Co-Led a team of eight members to support the Asia Pacific region by managing deliverables and handling delivery escalations
- Automated existing tasks by writing codes on visual basic, thereby reducing task time by 50% through analytical tools
- Optimized and implemented privacy and data governance plan helping a leading healthcare hospital reduced $4M operation budget, receiving an award from country head for customer focused attitude and by manager for discipline in FY 2020.
Senior Business Analyst
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted a CAD 46 billion company in software licensing, optimization of software assets, true-up, and contract and cost optimization which led to a cost saving of around CAD 6.8 Mn, collecting the EY Game changer award (Top 5%) for the contribution
- Supported the design and implementation of Change Strategies across the organization which led EY to adopt industry best practices
- Designed an Excel macros tool to strengthen automate daily trackers and improve efficiency by 30%
- Secured 3 engagements worth CAD 6 Mn across the real estate and telecom sector by assisting in the proposal creation.
Business Analyst Consultant
Ernst & Young
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Led and mentored a team of 4 members for technology risk assessment for Microsoft audits in the SME segment which increased revenue from CAD 400K to CAD 620k over the course of two quarters, receiving the Kudos award (cash prize) by my manager
- Automated EY inventory scripts by using visual basic code, which reduced data collection time by 80%
- Built strong client relationship with Microsoft resulting in the extension of revenue by 40 percent YoY.
Business Analyst
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Designed the security and risk management roadmap for 20 clients in the SME sector to mature resulting in audit defence
- Wrote the visual basic code for analysing the active directory file, which reduced report preparation time by 90%
- Conducted research and analysis to provide details to stakeholders regarding future prospect leading to CAD $ 200K in revenue.
Education
Master of Business Administration (Candidate) -
Schulich School Of Business, York University
Toronto, ONBachelor of Engineering (Information & Communication Technology) -
Institute of Technology and Management, Gurugram, India
Skills
- Proficient with MS office (Advanced level of Excel)
- Jira
- SQL
- Power BI
- Project
- Visio
- Strategic Planning
- Competitive Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Gap Analysis
Websites
Cover Letter
My curiosity to drive outcomes and an opportunity to provide creative and innovative solutions to clients in a collaborative environment made me apply for this role. My experience aligns well with the qualifications you are seeking, particularly my role as a Business Consultant at EY, where I successfully managed and delivered complex projects in a fast-paced environment. Further, I successfully supported senior team members on a variety of projects, ranging from rapid-to-market initiatives to large-scale digital transformations. My experience in leading user experience design thinking workshops has honed my ability to facilitate collaboration and innovation among clients and cross-functional teams. By thoroughly analyzing client business processes and competitive positioning, I have consistently delivered digital solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Your emphasis on creating cutting-edge user experiences and your commitment to innovation resonate deeply with me. I am particularly impressed by CIBC's dedication to fostering a culture of learning and development. I am eager to bring my analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and proactive approach to your team, and to contribute to your mission of delivering impactful digital projects. During my professional experience, I learned multiple skills, and I would like to highlight a few of them here: Team and Project management, Problem Solving and Data Analytic Skills, Relationship Building and Client Relationships. Thank you for taking out time to review my cover letter and resume. I truly believe that my professional experience along with acquired knowledge during MBA make me a great fit for your organization. I look forward to having an opportunity to speak with you to evaluate your needs and share my ideas. Sincerely, Dhruv Sikka
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Data Analyst
QuadReal
09.2023 - 04.2024
Business Consultant
Software One
01.2020 - 08.2022
Business Analyst Consultant
Ernst & Young
07.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Business Analyst
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 12.2019
Business Analyst
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Business Administration (Candidate) -
Schulich School Of Business, York University
Bachelor of Engineering (Information & Communication Technology) -
Institute of Technology and Management, Gurugram, India
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