Akansha Malara

Experience

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  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Summer Intern

  • Received practical training on 2G, 3G telecom network architecture and phone call flow• Visited power plants and MSC locations to practically comprehend functioning of various telecom network elements

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  Vodafone

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Summer Intern

  • Assisted a field engineer in physical RF optimization by modifying parameters like tilt to fix network coverage issues • Restored broadband services by detecting fiber cuts using OTDR and fixing the problem with splicers

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  Airtel

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

  · Improved adoption of workforce management app by 30% through delivery of engaging product demonstrations to users and constant coordination with developers for app optimization leveraging A/B testing and data-driven customer insights· Saved 1000 work hours per year and enhanced new employee onboarding experience by spearheading implementation of automated role-based access grant mechanism within internal IT system· Reduced issue resolution times by 12% and improved CSAT scores by 8 pts by owning end-to-end product lifecycle: customer research, user journey analysis, solution brainstorming, user stories definition, prototyping, feature prioritization, agile sprint planning and production roll-out to implement workforce management system for complaints resolution Show less

  • Associate Product Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Trainee- Young Technical Leaders Program

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
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  W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Graduate Assistant

  • Conducted market research, product benchmarking, and business model evaluation to recommend integration of 11 new courses into executive & continuing education programs to enhance ASU's course offerings• Raised brand recognition and aided in $20K capital raise for non-profit organization client by designing inves-tor pitch deck and 5-year marketing plan as a part of a pro-bono consulting project with Point-B consulting

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  GEP Worldwide

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer MBA Associate

  • Generated 58 Mn in fleet lifecycle cost savings for a leading multinational technology conglomerate by devising fleet electrification strategy using market research, operational and financial analyses• Engineered a dynamic model for quantifying scope three emissions within real estate and facilities management through secondary research and existing method evaluation, resulting in 50% decrease in calculation duration for future client engagements• Collaborated with leaders to create dedicated internal web pages for employee affinity groups, leading to heightened awareness and 20% increase in event attendance Show less

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  Televerde Foundation

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Consultant

  Achieved 35% increase in corporate sponsor participation for our client by crafting comprehensive communi-cation strategy through competitor analysis, market segmentation, stakeholder interviews, and website optimi-zation

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  NextEra Energy Resources

  Jul 2023 - now

  Lead Project Manager - Development

  Orchestrating development of solar power and battery storage projects in Michigan by overseeing key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, permitting activities and community engagement for cost effective and timely completion of projects