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