Devyani Bajaj

Experience

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  Unique Systems and Peripherals

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

  Intern

  • Performed data collection of 25 companies involved in Computer retailing and conducted mass mailing to 50 dealers of Computer Hardware and Software • Conducted mass mailing to 50 dealers of Computer Hardware and Software • Created presentations for marketing surveillance equipment.

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  The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  • Support daily operations of the Educational Technology team, assist with general office tasks, web work. • Gain experience with the university course management system (Carmen) • Assist with developing content in Carmen for Hybrid(HY) and Distance Learning(DL) courses. • Support with collaborative tools used in the college course, including synchronous collaboration with CarmenConnect. • Assist faculty, staff and students with equipment and educational technology tools used in the College and the Multimedia Resource Room. • Work with peripherals such as cameras, video equipment and digital media transfer systems. Show less

  • Student Educational Technology Assistant

    Jan 2015 - May 2016

  • Student Lab Monitor

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Birla Management Corporation Limited

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Intern

  May 20th-­‐June 20th 2014 • Performed check of Declaration submitted by all employees working in Principal Office. • Prepare and print Form 16, Part B, Annexure, Form 12 B using Oracle of employees in Principal Office. • Prepare Production Report and Cement Cess Return for Ministry of Udyog (Month of May). • Perform Accounting entries in SAP related to Birla Corporations internal and external parties. Show less

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  PRSPX

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Database Intern

  • Data input related to contact and account data for business development using Sales Force, Netprospex (prepare quotes), American Eagle (web leads)• Engage in the CRM process related to sales, accounting, and marketing process.• Cost Calc Project – Analytical project to prepare cost-revenue analysis.• Understand company’s products services, marketplace and competitive landscape.

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  EY

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Establish and maintain relationships with client personnel at VP/Director levels, and consistently deliver quality services • Present at conferences to solicit new business opportunities on projects within the Power & Utilities industry• Lead pursuits that result in closing sales for EY by responding to Request for Proposals (RFP) shared by clients to solicit vendor support for process improvement or system implementation projects• Draft statement of work (contracts), build project pricing and staffing plans by identifying what skills, knowledge, and experience the project needs and review revenue margin with leadership for approval• Lead the development of the P&U ERP methodologies and assets to go to market, increase sales, and accelerate delivery of projects, manage and monitor opportunity pipeline, update solution offerings and credentials• Support with the development of the P&U consulting practice, lead bootcamps and develop training content, draft newsletters and whitepapers, and coordinate quarterly community calls• Research and leverage industry leading practice and trends to provide valuable insights to clients on how to leverage SAP capabilities to improve financial and operational performance while maintaining regulatory compliance• Manage a wide portfolio of career counselees, provide performance feedback, discuss career goals, and share coaching advice on how to navigate career within EY• Mobilize project team, lead project execution, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes• Conduct assessments to recommend improvements, develop execution roadmaps and lead the overall implementation of proposed initiatives• Assist and guide in the selection, implementation and support of SAP solutions including design, configuration, testing, training and go-live support Show less • Provided perspective on how to leverage SAP capabilities to improve financial and operational performance while maintaining regulatory compliance• Led and delivered SAP projects or workstreams and work with key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities• Assisted and guided clients in the selection, implementation and support of SAP solutions including design, configuration, testing, training and go-live support• Conducted assessments to recommend improvements, develop execution roadmaps and lead the overall implementation of proposed initiatives • Researched and leveraged industry leading practice and trends to provide valuable insights to clients• Established relationships with client personnel at VP/Director levels, and consistently deliver quality client services. • Drafted statement of work (contracts), build project pricing plans and staffing plans by identifying what skills, knowledge, and experience the project needs and review revenue margin with leadership for approval• Mobilized project team, lead project execution, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes• Led pursuits that result in closing sales for EY by responding to Request for Proposals (RFP) shared by clients to solicit vendor support for process improvement or system implementation projects• Presented at conferences to solicit new business opportunities on projects performed by EY within the Power & Utilities industry• Managed a wide portfolio of career counselees and consultants, provide performance feedback, discuss career goals, and share coaching advice on how to navigate career within EY Show less • Obtained a good understanding of finance issues in regulated sectors, such as setting cost of capital or assessing financial viability and how regulatory mechanisms interact with or impact the financing of regulated businesses• Gained experience with leading industry practices, benchmarks, and peer company environments to provide recommendations for improvement• Led consulting engagements to solve complex issues within the finance function and other operational areas that impact the finance function• Mobilized and led teams to deliver project deliverables and meet client expectations, and provided feedback and quality checks on work products• Executed project activities against the defined scope and plan, and drafted status reports on project progress to keep key stakeholders informed • Analyzed data, document findings, and prepared recommendations for the implementation of new business procedures and organizational changes• Prepared Executive level presentations to socialize recommendations and seek approval for execution of initiatives• Managed project metrics including time charged and expenses incurred, compared to budget, and submitted invoices to client for services provided• Developed and maintained working relationships with client personnel including provided strategic and relevant industry insights and leading practice• Participated in new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions relevant to Power & Utilities specific finance and technology functions Show less • Provided advisory services in the strategy, design, configuration, and implementation, of end-to-end solutions in the Power & Utilities industry with a focus in Finance systems including SAP, Peoplesoft, and PowerPlan and specific Work Order Management applications such as Maximo.• Completed two full lifecycle software solution implementations from planning, to configuration, to testing, and go-live.• Gathered requirements and worked with offshore team member(s) and onsite process architects for coordination and day-to-day delivery of projects.• Supported implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory accounting and financial reporting requirements • Developed internal EY network through participation in committees and events Show less

  • Senior Manager, Technology Consulting SAP - Power & Utilities at EY

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Manager, Technology Consulting SAP - Power & Utilities

    Oct 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Senior, Financial Advisor - Performance Improvement – Power & Utilities

    Feb 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Staff, Advisory Consultant Program – Risk

    Jul 2016 - Feb 2019