Pulkit Mukesh Sharma

Experience

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  PwC

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Audit Associate (placement)

  I was expected to undertake an industrial placement as a part of my Bachelor's Degree (BSc. in International Business and Economics). I had the good fortune and honour of being able to work at PwC (Guernsey) during my placement.During the course of this placement my time was split between providing Risk Assurance Services and performing Financial Audits. I had a first hand chance to experience life and work in the financial sector. The clients that I worked on included commercial banks, private equity funds, pension funds and real estate funds. I also studied for (and passed) the first three exams in the ACCA qualification. I developed my organisational skills, interpersonal skills and my problem solving skills. My roles and responsibilities included: organisation of team meetings (with engagement leaders and engagement managers); preparation and management of the audit file; communicating with the client and asking for what we need to perform audit testing and assisting in the planning, execution and completion of audit testing. By the end of my placement, I had the opportunity to complete an entire audit by myself (i.e. I was the only auditor in the field; I reported directly to my engagement manager and the engagement leader). I was full responsible for planning, executing and completing the audit (with the guidance of my manager).This placement really pushed me beyond my limits. It taught a lot about what my strengths and abilities actually are (as opposed to what I thought they had been). Show less

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  Babcock International Group

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  - Lead internal Aviation Sector Technology Mapping exercise; identified many technology and R&D projects, a number of these projects were running in isolation and were brought into attention as a result of this exercise; results used by senior managers in the formulation of the sector technology strategy- Delivery of multiple micro-case studies on competitors, in support of strategy formulation- Conducting market studies (in-depth and high-level)- Working with Analytics Hub on multiple transformation projects- Defining data requirement as per project scope; Data gathering; gap analysis (required vs. provided)- Process analysis (present state analysis - "as-is-to-be") to aid process re-design initiatives - Serving as link between technical team and management to ensure requirements are communicated/understood by both parties Show less Placement 2:Management Associate, SuccessFactors Project Team (Babcock International)The Project Team is responsibile for the delivery of SuccessFactors product suite to support HR Transformation. - Worked with core project team, to support the delivery of various SuccessFactors Modules against aggressive timelines.- Exclusively worked with Training and Communications Lead in the creation and delivery of communications campaign, supporting the module releases; drafted key group wide, sector-specific and user community specific (HR/L&D) release statements to drive business awareness; worked directly with Senior Stakeholders- WPB Training Material Creation - Modules worked on: Performance and Goals, Succession and Career Development, LMS. Show less Placement 1:Business Improvement Trainee, DSG, Defence and Security (Babcock International)- Worked directly for the Head of Business Improvement; supporting in the delivery of various Business Improvement initiatives- Gained experience in leading 'employee-focused' communications by creating leaflets for circulation at major DSG sites to communicate the benefits delivered by the work-force, as a result of Business Improvement initiatives - Developed case studies for senior management to present to customer (M.O.D), to present the benefits delivered by Babcock at DSG, as a result of Business Improvement initiatives. - Assisted in the recruitment of a new Business Improvement Team (20 members). Key responsibilities included management of interview presentations; management of candidate hospitatlity on interview days; performed skills and experience analysis on new team to establish training requirements; complete organisation of change management training course for entire team, once all successful candidates were in position (external training course provider).- Worked exclusively with a core team on the research and planning phase of a major operations optimisation project; gained experience in project planning; assisted team in data organisation and analysis. Show less

  • Strategy Projects Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Management Associate (SuccessFactors Project Team)

    Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Management Trainee (Business Improvement, DSG)

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Freshlook Solutions Limited

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2021

  Operations and Improvements Manager

  Freshlook Solutions is a metal recycling company that only has an expertise in trading of metals but, also high level processing. Through a series of segregation/separation processes we are able to create clean grades from scrap metal, ready for use into industry. We are based in the West Midlands.Reporting into the Managing Director, my role has three aspects to it:1. Operations: I ensure that the processing facility runs smoothly meeting production targets and quality standards. My other core duties include, H&S, workforce management, recruitment, buyer/supplier relationship management. 2. Business Improvement and Change: I am working on various projects to make Freshlook Solutions a data-enabled operation. These initiatives will make the organisation more proactive on all fronts. 3. Strategy and Business Planning: I work exclusively with the MD as a strategic adviser. I am involved in a number of key areas: product lines, investments and financing, internal audits and market analysis (threats and opportunities). Show less

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  School Of Code

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Full Stack Product Designer

  I was selected onto the School of Code's cohort of 30 aspiring technologists from over 1000 applicants.Through the boot camp, I have engaged full stack solution development; building applications using HTML, CSS, C#, and JavaScript. I am also skilled in the use of frontend libraries React JS and frameworks like ASP.Net for the development of RESTful services. My application designs are very much based on a microservices architecture. I have also gained experience in using deploying apps on platforms like Heroku, Netlify, and AzureIn groups I add value in a product management capacity, as I have developed a knack for breaking conceptual products down into functionable user-centric MVPs. Facilitating iterative builds cycles, I drive teams to constantly identify and deliver features that will add maximum value to the product. Show less

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  Hippo Digital UK

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Trainee Digital Consultant
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  B13 Technology

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  BA/UX Consultant

  🚀 Elevating Digital Experiences at B13 AI, West Midlands, UKJoining the dynamic team at B13 AI, a pioneering technology development firm, I lead the system and experience design functions. From entrepreneurial ventures to established institutions, I collaborate closely with clients from day one, ensuring a seamless journey from defining problem statements to software development.Key Responsibilities:Helping clients articulate problems and issues during discoveryValidate problem statements using diverse research techniques (considering user needs and commercial goals)Creating journey maps and wireframesWriting functional specifications for systemsManaging the creation of high-fidelity mockupsServing as the key point of contact between clients and development teams Show less