Gaurav Kumar
About Gaurav Kumar
Gaurav Kumar serves as the Director of Consulting at HighRadius, specializing in Financial Supply Chain Management with a focus on Credit, Disputes and Collections Management. He has extensive experience across various industries and holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and Texas A&M University.
Current Role at HighRadius
Gaurav Kumar currently serves as the Director of Consulting at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing consulting operations and ensuring the delivery of effective solutions to clients. His extensive background in financial supply chain management informs his leadership, enabling him to guide teams in optimizing credit, disputes, and collections management processes.
Previous Experience at HighRadius
Gaurav Kumar has a significant history with HighRadius, having worked in various roles since 2011. He began as an SAP Consultant and progressed to Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant, Solutions Architect, and Senior Solutions Architect. His tenure at HighRadius included responsibilities for system configurations and project leadership, where he utilized both waterfall and agile methodologies for project implementation and upgrades.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Kumar holds a Bachelor's degree in Production and Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, completed in 2006. He furthered his education at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Master's degree in Industrial Systems with a focus on Supply Chain Logistics, as well as a Certificate in Business. His academic background supports his expertise in financial supply chain management and supplier relationship management.
Industry Experience
Gaurav Kumar has accumulated experience across various industry verticals, including electronic distribution, consumer goods, oilfield services, high technology, automotive, retail, and government procurement. This diverse background enhances his ability to address complex supply chain challenges and implement tailored solutions for different sectors.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Gaurav Kumar possesses hands-on expertise in system configurations for SAP and cloud-based products. He has led projects that involve end-to-end implementation, support, maintenance, and upgrades. His proficiency in both waterfall and agile methodologies allows him to adapt project management strategies to meet specific client needs effectively.