Balaji Ramakrishnan,
About Balaji Ramakrishnan,
Balaji Ramakrishnan is a Senior Delivery Manager at o9 Solutions, Inc., with over nineteen years of experience in consulting and industry roles across various sectors including Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive. He holds multiple degrees and certifications in engineering, supply chain management, and finance, and is currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Work at o9 Solutions
Balaji Ramakrishnan currently serves as a Senior Delivery Manager at o9 Solutions, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on analyzing, optimizing, and designing end-to-end business processes. His work is aimed at enhancing client focus and ensuring that business solutions are tailored to meet specific client needs. Balaji's extensive experience in consulting and industry roles supports his contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience at Grant Thornton LLP
Before joining o9 Solutions, Balaji worked at Grant Thornton LLP in the United States as an Experienced Manager in Operations Transformation. His tenure lasted for 11 months from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he contributed to operational improvements and transformation initiatives, leveraging his expertise in business processes.
Background in Consulting and Industry Roles
Balaji has over nineteen years of experience in consulting and industry roles, specifically within the Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Retail sectors. Prior to his role at Grant Thornton, he worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Domain Consultant from 2013 to 2021, and at Cognizant as a Consultant from 2007 to 2013. His diverse background equips him with a broad understanding of various business environments.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Ramakrishnan's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Technology in Automobile Engineering from Anna University, completed from 1997 to 2001. He also pursued management studies at the Great Lakes Institute of Management, focusing on Finance & Operations. Additionally, he has earned MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management and Principles of Manufacturing from MITx on edX, completed between 2019 and 2023. His academic qualifications support his specialization in business process analysis and optimization.
Commitment to Client Focus
Balaji is recognized for his strong commitment to client focus. He emphasizes the importance of tailoring business solutions to effectively meet client needs. His approach combines his extensive experience and educational background, enabling him to deliver value to clients in various sectors. Currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he actively contributes to the local business community.