Palavi P
About Palavi P
Palavi P is an Analyst in Business Management at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in data analysis, program coordination, and financial research across various industries.
Company
Palavi P has been an integral part of Nikola Motor Company since 2021, serving as an Analyst in Business Management. Based in Irvine, California, Nikola Motor Company focuses on sustainable transportation and has positioned itself as a key player in the zero-emission vehicle industry.
Title
Palavi P holds the title of Analyst, Business Management at Nikola Motor Company. Her role involves significant responsibilities such as managing major issue logs for the Chassis Group and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to improve vehicle ride and handling.
Education and Expertise
Palavi P is a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), having studied from 2018 to 2021. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance/Data Management Systems and Business Analytics from IMRT School of Business-Pune University (2001-2003). Additionally, she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/MIS from the School of Business-Pune University (1996-2000).
Background
Palavi P has an extensive professional background spanning various roles and industries. Before joining Nikola Motor Company, she worked as a TOM Data Analyst at AMXL Operations Center, a Test Data Entry Analyst at Local Motors, and a Program Coordinator at Karma Automotive. Her earlier experience includes roles such as Program Data Analyst at XLO India Limited, Data Systems Consultant at Bajaj Auto, Business Data Analyst at MetricStream, Data Management Analyst at Volvo Trucks India, Financial Data Researcher at Birla Sun Life Insurance, Jr. Quantitative Research Analyst at SBI Capital Markets, and Town Account Executive at Idea Cellular Ltd.
Achievements
At Nikola Motor Company, Palavi P contributed significantly to the development and rollout of the zero-emission BEV/FCEV semi-truck plan. She played a pivotal role in prototype testing and program management. Her responsibilities included developing executive-level reports, managing major chassis mechanical issue logs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. She also served as a point of contact for various build phases and managed part availability in alignment with build and testing schedules.