Yash Shah

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About Yash Shah

I am a management professional and engineer with diverse experience across client management, operations, data analysis, system architecture, and team leadership. Driven by curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, I thrive at the intersection of business, data, and technology. My interests span operations strategy, business analytics, and financial decision-making, and I bring analytical rigor and process optimization to every project. I’m proficient in tools like MS Office, SQL, and Python.I started my tenure at Forma.AI as a Manager and grew into my current role as Senior Manager, expanding my focus from project delivery to strategic leadership. I now lead proactive resource planning, client engagement, and cross-functional project execution while helping teams scale and succeed. I’m passionate about mentoring people, building high-performing teams, optimizing processes and creating an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. By combining data-driven insights with a people-first mindset, I focus on delivering seamless client experiences, driving measurable business outcomes, and fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and impact. Through close alignment with evolving business priorities, I continue to strengthen client trust and enhance operational efficiency across initiatives.Earlier, as an Associate Consultant at ZS Associates, I gained strong exposure to compensation strategy, plan design, sales analytics, and active client engagement—developing a solid understanding of the Incentive Compensation industry.Previously, I served as a Business Operations Manager at logistics startup Fortigo, where I led high-impact projects in margin/OTIF analysis, vendor development, seasonality modelling, and process improvement—deepening my grasp of supply chain and operational dynamics.Before that, I earned my MBA from IIM UDAIPUR (Gold Medalist, Marketing Club Rep), with a semester abroad at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany. I hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and began my career as a Senior Production Engineer at L&T’s Heavy Engineering Division.At L&T, I wore multiple hats—shop supervisor, site coordinator, and administrator—building skills in inventory planning, process design, workforce and quality management, and root cause analysis.Additionally, I’ve interned at HDFC bank, IOCL, Benchmark cars, and worked over two years as a math tutor. My academic journey is supported by multiple scholarships and consistent performance across disciplines.