Neeraj Kamdar

Neeraj Kamdar

Resourceful technology and business operations' consultant, agile project manager, and generalist with a knack for creating functional systems.

20 yrs experience · Nairobi, Kenya · 30-40 hrs/week

About

I'm a resourceful technology and business operations' consultant, certified agile project manager (PMI-ACP), and generalist. My friends call me a problem solver. I have a solid background in creating robust operations systems to support revenue and business growth. I'm well versed in improving business process efficiency by monitoring performance, observing regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional departments. Optimization is my passion. When I'm not working, you can find me teaching primal movement, or volunteering with non-profits.

Skills

Agile Project ManagementDesign ThinkingOnline MarketingOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementProcess OptimizationProject ManagementWeb Development

Experience

  • Chief Consultant · Orrasis Ltd2012

    Optimize business productivity through process improvement. Support companies with the deployment and implementation of third-party software as well as integration with internal processes. Design and produce custom software solutions for clients to improve business efficiency. Contribute towards business growth by providing strategic advice on improving clients’ online presence through user-friendly websites and online marketing. Conduct data analysis and build business intelligence dashboards. Key Contributions: • Developed a 2D RPG game called Endo Quest, for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac, to educate people about Endometriosis, a chronic illness that affects millions worldwide for The Yellow Circle (Kenya) • Designed and built a publication subscription website for Zuger Steuer Praxis (Switzerland) • Implemented KYC processes and procedures for Investors Club (USA) • Continuous process improvement and business intelligence dashboards for Investors Club (USA) • Process improvement and optimization for 3WAG AG (Switzerland) • Asset management of online assets for 3WAG AG (Switzerland) • Implemented a learning management system for BDO East Africa to manage employee training and provide resources for employees to learn additional skills. • Project management for the implementation of a practice management system at BDO East Africa to ensure that business requirements were correctly translated to technical solutions within the practice management system. Created acceptance criteria and performed user acceptance testing. Created project documentation and technical user manuals. • Designed, built, and maintained a custom web-based CRM for Paramount Business Jets to help them operate remotely as well as manage their clients’ flights, contracts, and communications. Created technical documentation for the project. Developed disaster recovery manuals and business continuity procedures. • Developed an Online Spoken Swahili course (https://www.spokenswahili.com)

  • IT & Operations Manager · Paramount Business Jets01-01-2007 – 12-01-2011

    Improved efficiency via process simplification and technology implementation by evaluating business processes and highlighting opportunities. Conceptualized and developed a customized web-based CRM to improve sales and operational efficiency. Developed operating policies and procedures and directed the work of department managers. Headed and coordinated the development of the company website as well as the implementation of new web technologies. Maintained security of company’s intellectual property and information technology with appropriate measures. Prepared reports and associated relevant support material for the CEO. Directed and functioned closely with aircraft operators, firms, and individuals providing productive services to the company. Key Contributions: • Enabled the company to operate worldwide virtually through conceiving, designing, and applying several systems and by heading all operational and administrative functions thereby significantly decreasing operational costs. • Developed an industry-leading online quoting system to provide customers with estimates for private jet charters worldwide. • Contributed to develop a corporate culture of transparency, trust, integrity, and ethics to improve organizational efficacy. • Utilized web analytics data for forecasting and to enhance the user experience of the website to generate higher conversions. • Developed technology solutions to integrate business processes of accounting, HR, and operations department to perform potentially.

  • Junior Engineer · Consulting Aviation Services09-01-2004 – 01-01-2007

    • Designed a user interface for company's proprietary CASSC software that evaluates aircraft performance, stability, and control characteristics. The new user interface reduced model generation time by 80%. • Conduct numerical analysis and investigation of two patented aircraft technologies to evaluate their performance and cost benefits. • Assisted in the development of a 2D panel code to conduct aerodynamic analysis to model airflow as well as jet blow over an airfoil for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. (Air Force SBIR Contract). • Produced CAD drawings for parts to be manufactured to modify a Morane Saulnier 760 jet trainer to include a fuel dump system.

Education

  • MIT Professional EducationNo Code AI and Machine Learning: Building Data Science Solutions, AI and Machine Learning
  • Project Management InstituteCertificate, Agile Certified Professional
  • United States International UniversityExecutive MBA, Business
  • Georgia Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science, Aerospace Engineering
  • Florida Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

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