I am an IT professional with a decade of experience as a Business/Finance Analyst, working across RedHat, VMware, and HP. I specialize in data validation, process improvement, requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, KPI improvements, and Agile delivery across global initiatives. I bridge business requirements with data-driven strategies to enable cross-regional collaboration and boost operational performance. I focus on creating scalable solutions and have delivered projects that streamline reporting, reduce manual dependencies, and empower strategic decision-making. I am passionate about enabling teams through data-driven solutions to drive sustained operational excellence.

Archana Thakur

I am an IT professional with a decade of experience as a Business/Finance Analyst, working across RedHat, VMware, and HP. I specialize in data validation, process improvement, requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, KPI improvements, and Agile delivery across global initiatives. I bridge business requirements with data-driven strategies to enable cross-regional collaboration and boost operational performance. I focus on creating scalable solutions and have delivered projects that streamline reporting, reduce manual dependencies, and empower strategic decision-making. I am passionate about enabling teams through data-driven solutions to drive sustained operational excellence.

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I am an IT professional with a decade of experience as a Business/Finance Analyst, working across RedHat, VMware, and HP. I specialize in data validation, process improvement, requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, KPI improvements, and Agile delivery across global initiatives.

I bridge business requirements with data-driven strategies to enable cross-regional collaboration and boost operational performance. I focus on creating scalable solutions and have delivered projects that streamline reporting, reduce manual dependencies, and empower strategic decision-making. I am passionate about enabling teams through data-driven solutions to drive sustained operational excellence.

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Work Experience

APAC Business Analyst at RedHat
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Identified process and data gaps, established APAC region data processes and KPIs; demonstrated improvement in APAC NPS and CSAT scores and achieved a 70% reduction in report generation time. Delivered actionable insights for QBR/MBR to VPs and Directors, driving strategic decisions. Improved APAC Instructor Utilization and performance metrics by 10-15%. Documented Current Mode of Operations (CMO) and recommended Future Mode of Operations (FMO) improvements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and create detailed project plans. Led continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows/systems for efficiency gains and conducted end-user training to ensure smooth adoption.
Budget Planning Specialist at RedHat
January 31, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Automated budgeting processes using Allocadia, achieving an 80% reduction in reporting time. Managed forecasting and planning for multi-million-dollar marketing budgets across APAC. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop project plans.
Marketing Operations Specialist at VMware
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Enhanced operational efficiency in budgeting and documentation, aligning with corporate strategy. Coordinated with country teams (ANZ & India) for marketing activity plan submission and execution. Automated Excel-driven processes to on-demand reporting using Allocadia, reducing report origination time by 50%.
Team Lead at Hewlett Packard
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014
Led a team of 10-15 FTEs to manage end-to-end sales cycle for partners and distributors in India/EMEA, achieving a turnaround time of 1 to 3 hours. Mentored and coached subject matter experts across sales operations, enhancing team performance and efficiency.

Education

Executive MBA at Manipal University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) at Calcutta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Executive Education Program in Digital First Retail Business, Digital Marketing for Business Growth and Leading Strategic Change at IIM Bangalore
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Yoga & Meditation Instructor Training at Yoga Alliance
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Qualifications

Executive Education Program in Digital First Retail Business, Digital Marketing for Business Growth and Leading Strategic Change
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Yoga & Meditation Instructor Training
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services