Sunanda Datta

Experience

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  Damodar Valley Corporation

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Summer Intern

  • Involved in summer training for 30 days undertaken on “Thermal Power Plant-Basics” at Mejia Thermal Power Station (4X210 MW+2X250 MW+2X500 MW)• Successfully completed the project describing the various uses, functioning properties and specifications of the cooling towers of 2X500 MW situated at Mejia Thermal Power Station, Bankura, West Bengal• Also suggested ideas regarding the possible recyclable usages of the slag coming out of the thermal power plants as the end product

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  Cognizant

  Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Programmer Analyst

  • Extensive experience in creating, enhancing, debugging and execution of performance scripts/testing and developed script level solutions for web based applications using HTTP/HTML web protocol with help of tools such as HP LoadRunner, Apache JMeter and NeoLoad• Monitored tests and mitigated defects using tools such as Application Dynamics, PerfMon, HPE Application Lifecycle Management and HP Quality Center• Coordinated with the onshore team to improve the architectural design of the application which was responsible for improving its load capacity, performance and reliability• Handled project as a single offshore resource and provided in-depth information regarding the endurability and scalability of the client side application website• Good hands on experience on Fiddler- an HTTP debugging proxy server application• Mentored associates regarding applications and Business As Usual activities through various knowledge transfer sessions Show less

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  EdCast by Cornerstone

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Corporate Project

  • Explored trends, market readiness, customer landscape and adoption level of the corporate eLearning industry in South East Asia and accordingly formulated an expansion strategy for EdCast • Performed the SWOT analysis of the L&D industry in South East Asia• Studied the competitor and market segmentation• Analysed the decision framework, drivers and challenges EdCast could face while implementing their solutions on to the SEA customer landscape

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  HT Media Group

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Summer Intern

  • Conducted a macroscopic sector analysis of Media Industry with special focus on Print• Study Hindustan Hindi Media Marketing Deployment, Process flow & Stakeholders• Identified opportunities to monetize 11 Ranchi upcountry locations and carried out field visits to facilitate the same• Proposed an alternative payout system for BAs to seek for optimized distribution of workforce as per market potential• Engaged in on-ground surveys and worked with Media Marketing team to craft a new supplement launch - “Johar” series• Reviewed cost-revenue estimation and designed the look of the supplement so as to secure product recall and affinity• Ideated campaigns, activities and initiatives to improve visibility of Hindustan Hindi and its associated clients• Identified untapped business opportunities in education and retail sector in Ranchi and study competition• Performed a benchmarking study with respect to media properties owned by competition in education and retail, their media type & Target group Show less

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  Eaton

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

  Strategy and Consulting (SAMR)

  • Provided researched analysis and actionable intelligence to determine growth opportunities, market positioning, and strategic business issues.• Gathered and evaluated relevant market and competitor information to review market development (industry trends, market drivers, etc.), determine threats and benchmark competitor marketing activities (strategy, product launches, etc.) • Conducted primary and secondary research to determine sales trends, market share, and operating profit with the intention to identify opportunities to grow sales, strengthen market share, and increase profitability Show less

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  PwC India

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2024

  Associate - Advisory

  ● Work with leading IPPs on assignments related to Solar Park Detailed Project Report and Commercial Due Diligence of Renewable Energy Portfolio (Wind, Solar and Solar Roof Top) ● Analyze key demand drivers – Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), C&I consumption, sustainability targets, tariff structure, cost of supply and cross subsidies in states to assess the economic viability of projects● Counsel clients on regulatory compliance matters including energy market rules, environmental & utility regulations● Identify ESG risks and opportunities to develop a sustainability implementation plan for companies● Employ knowledge of ESG standards and frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SASB, SDGs) to help increase customer centricity and improve risk management● Develop engagement plans, material assessment surveys (for 150 stakeholders), and facilitate meetings to examine the key KPIs Show less