PMP‑Certified Business Strategy & Commercial Manager | IIM Raipur & NICMAR Alumnus—Delivering Cost-Optimised, High‑Value Infrastructure Projects Worldwide, who transforms data into actionable insights. By combining business strategy, cost control, and process optimisation with advanced Excel models and power apps, I empower organisations and individuals to make faster, smarter decisions.
Core Competencies
- Project and Commercial
- Management
- Cost Control & Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Strategic Planning & Decision Making
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Stakeholder Management (C-Level, MDs)
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance (GST and Tax Regulations)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Professional Experience
Strategic Management Consultant (free of cost)
Freelance (2019 – Present)
- Designed and deployed Excel‑based financial models for a $50 M infrastructure portfolio, reducing budgeting cycle time by 40%.
- Built Power Apps templates for field‑to‑office data capture, cutting manual data entry effort by 70%.
- Conducted executive workshops on strategic cost control, mentoring 30+ mid‑level managers in financial analytics.
Project Manager / Cost Control Expert
Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd. (2020 – till Date)
- Cost Control & Financial Strategy: Spearheaded cost management for multi-million-dollar projects, implementing stringent budget controls, cost overruns, and driving corrective actions.
- Commercial Management: Negotiated contracts and managed projects
commercials, including Claims and Financial Settlements, ensuring optimal
terms and conditions for the organisation. - Budgeting & Financial Forecasting: Developed detailed Financial Forecasts
and managed Budget Allocations to align with project milestones and
strategic objectives. - Program Governance & Risk Management: Established and restructured
PMOs to improve operational efficiency and ensure cost-effective project
delivery, minimising risks, and enhancing value. - Data-Driven decision-making: Leveraged Power Apps, Power BI, and
Advanced Excel to automate financial reporting, delivering real-time
insights into project performance and cost trends. This improved
Transparency ensured accurate cost tracking and enabled strategic, data-driven decisions. - Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with senior stakeholders (C-suite,
MDs) to provide financial updates, cost forecasts, and strategic
recommendations for project delivery and financial optimisation.
Project Engineer / Cost Control Expert
Patel Engineering Ltd. (2016 – 2020)
- Cost Control & Profitability: Led cost control initiatives across multiple highvalue infrastructure projects, optimizing financial performance through
effective resource allocation and expense management. - Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conducted detailed variance analysis
(Planned vs. Actual) for project costs, identifying discrepancies and
implementing solutions to align costs with budgeted targets - Contract Management: Managed contractual obligations, including claims, disputes, and extensions of time (EOT), ensuring compliance with financial and legal terms.
- Taxation & Compliance: Oversaw the financial reconciliation of project
accounts, ensuring compliance with GST and tax regulations, reducing tax
liabilities, and maximizing profitability. - MIS & Data Reporting: Delivered accurate financial reports to senior
management, including cost-to-completion forecasts, cash flow
statements, and budget tracking reports, ensuring transparency and datadriven decision-making.
Signature Projects
Associated with Systra MVA Consulting India Pvt Ltd.
NSCR EXT Project (ADB Funded – Philippines, Manila)
Etihad 2D and 2B Rail Project (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
HS2 (High-Speed Rail Phase 2 – London, UK)
TRUe – E1 and E2,3 & 4 (Network Rail – London, UK)
Sydney Western Harbour Tunnel (Sydney, Australia)
NEOM Industrial City (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Smart City)
Associated With Patel Engineering LTD
Kameng Hydro Electric Project – 600 MW [Pkg-1], Value: ₹924 Cr (NEEPCO)
Tapovan Visungadh Hydro Electric Project – 520 MW, Value: ₹524 Cr (NTPC)
Kiru Hydro Electric Project – 624 MW, Value: ₹2,240 Cr (NHPC)
6.4 Km Underground Water Supply Tunnel – Value: ₹256 Cr (MCGM)
Education & Certifications
- Master of Business Administration, IIM Raipur
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management, NICMAR
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Akaash Srivastava 