Prashant Sehgal

 

81 Sector - 15 A, NOIDA, UP 201 301, INDIA         98102-14818         psehgal@psehgal.com

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business                                                                                               Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Business Administration (Finance, Marketing, Info Systems), GMAT: 690, GPA: 3.77/4.00                         May 07

Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge Certification

 

New York University, Graduate School of Arts & Science                                                                                           New York, NY

Master of Science (Computer Science), GPA: 3.71/4.00                                                                                                           May 02

 

University of Pune                                                                                                                                                                      Pune, INDIA

Bachelor of Engineering (Computers), 62.69%, First Class                                                                                                         Jun 97

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Apple Computer, Inc.                                                                                                                                                              Cupertino, CA

 

Project Manager Intern, iTunes Music Store                                                                                                                May 06 - Aug 06

Responsible for driving projects of complex nature within high impact areas of the iTunes Music Store

·   Management: Interfaced with engineers to enhance the infrastructure needed for global expansion of the Music Store

·   Analytical Skills: Analyzed micro-level customer data to identify growth opportunities; developed customer analytic tools using SAS to calculate lifetime values from various promotions; presented recommendations directly to senior executives

·   Teamwork: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and troubleshoot critical operational issues on daily basis

 

Goldman, Sachs & Co.                                                                                                                                                            New York, NY

 

Technical Analyst                                                                                                                                                                  Dec 04 - Aug 05

Promoted to an advisory role assisting peers with advanced technical problems, while continuing existing Team Lead duties

·   Management: Organized efforts to enhance database-level information security to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

·   Analytical Skills: Led lifecycle evaluation testing for many new products; results used by management to make decisions

·   Communication Skills: Conducted monthly training sessions for superiors and peers regarding various new technologies

 

Programmer Analyst, Team Lead                                                                                                                                      Apr 03 - Nov 04

Designed and maintained key financial applications across multiple business units

·   Leadership: Led a team of four to design and build database infrastructure for analyzing and replicating the firm’s key financial data to hundreds of target databases, interfacing with critical applications globally

·   Client Development: Interfaced with various business groups to understand their project requirements; developed multiple database models and customized solutions to meet the individual business needs; recognized by seniors for contributions

·   Community: Participated in Goldman Sachs’ mentoring and hiring programs for summer interns and new hires

 

Programmer Analyst                                                                                                                                                             Oct 99 - Mar 03

Joining as a Database Administrator, promoted to increasing levels of responsibility within only four months

·   Analytical Skills: Analyzed existing database designs, redesigned and automated the maintenance and reporting utilities, resulting in reduction of human intervention by 75% for the whole department

·   Innovation: Decreased system downtime by 20% by initiating adoption of latest products and technologies

·   International Experience: Managed setup of new technology infrastructure for a recently acquired financial subsidiary firm in Brazil; recruited local talent and established team to act as an interface between Brazil and New York offices

 

Software Services International (now called Aithent)                                                                                              New Delhi, INDIA

 

Systems Analyst                                                                                                                                                                         Jul 97 - Jun 98

Responsible for software development for U.S. healthcare clients like Kaiser Permanente and University of California

·   Analytical Skills: Implemented advanced programming methods for enhancing multi-user environment efficiency

·   Needs Analysis: Determined the needs of major international healthcare clients and developed customized solutions; coordinated all efforts from India, saving costs of travel to the United States on multiple occasions

·   Performance: Promoted ahead of peers within six months with a 40% salary hike due to excellent performance

 

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

 

·   Technical Skills: C/C++/C#, Java, Perl, PHP, VC++, Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Sybase, MS SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL

·   Keen interest in Opera and Classical Music; established an internet presence for renowned opera singer Renée Fleming

·   Avid photographer; pursued various film-making courses at New York University and made three short films

·   Led several Goldman Sachs’ community service initiatives such as mentoring workshops for high school students

·   Volunteer webmaster for Newport Waterfront Association; managed local facilities and organized several cultural events