I am looking remote role that pays in USD and can work in Asian, European, African and Australian time zones. Open to any industry and roles in project, product or program management.
Prashant Gupta
@prashantgupta1
Passionate and full of creative solutions for any business problems with sustainability at heart.
What I'm looking for
I am looking for project manager or program manager roles in any departments of operations, supply chain, strategy in any industry of the company.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Program Manager
Microsoft Japan
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
As a Senior Program Manager, I lead the integration of technology and infrastructure for Microsoft Japan, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely delivery of data center projects. I advocate for operational excellence and sustainability, achieving significant cost savings and project delivery milestones while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Program Manager
Coupang
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Managed a cross-functional team to optimize supply chain and logistics during the startup phase, increasing inventory management efficiency and customer satisfaction. Developed digital marketing strategies and implemented safety protocols to enhance operational effectiveness.
Strategic Consultant and Product Manager
Walmart SEIYU
Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years)
Collaborated with international markets to develop strategies and solutions for operational efficiency, including AI projects to reduce food waste and enhance inventory management. Led cross-departmental teams to drive impactful initiatives and improve business performance.
Intern - Strategic Consultant
Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry Japan
Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 (1 month)
Conducted market analysis and developed strategic approaches for Japanese SMEs to expand in India. Assisted in organizing government meetings and creating databases for business opportunities.
Public Policy Researcher
AP Janmabhoomi, State Government of India
Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 (0 months)
Developed a digital literacy training module for public school teachers, managed a team of interns and volunteers, and successfully implemented the program across Andhra Pradesh, significantly improving digital literacy rates.
Volunteer
Teach for India
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 (0 months)
Engaged in personal and career counseling for high school students, taught English, and led a project to address dropout rates and sanitation awareness, resulting in a significant increase in attendance and student motivation.
International Banking Intern
SMBC Bank
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 (0 months)
Selected for a 1-week training at SMBC Headquarters in Tokyo, where I received training in retail, investment, and corporate banking. Conducted tours for financial institutions and learned about client business dealings.
Supply Chain and Logistics Intern
Schneider Electric
Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 (2 months)
Worked in the Logistics Team to standardize cycle counts in warehouses, improve inventory management, analyze vendor contracts, and maximize transporter productivity, resulting in significant cost savings.
Sales & Marketing Intern
Outlook Magazine
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 (1 month)
Worked on increasing customer satisfaction and sales for a leading media company. Developed strategies to enhance brand management and achieved significant sales growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Soka University of Japan
PhD, Macro, History and Development Economics
2023 - 2026
Soka University of Japan
Master of Arts, Economics
2016 - 2018
Grade: 3.77/4.0
Awarded Makiguchi Memorial Scholarship for 2 consecutive years with academic fee exemption and monthly stipend. Majored in Management & Strategy, Minored in Development Economics. Scored 3.77/4.0 GPA with A grade in Research Paper – 'The importance of Quality Education in all SDGs in the perspective of Indian society'.
P.G.D.A.V. College, Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Commerce
2013 - 2016
Grade: 77%
Majored in Accounting & Taxation, Management, Micro and Macro Economics. Passed with Distinction in six semesters. Scored 77% Aggregate and Topper of 5th Semester: 85% Aggregate.
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