Ankush Jain

About Ankush Jain

I am a results-oriented professional with a passion for developmental and communication roles. I value ideas and continuously strive for improvements. In my approach, I am attentive and innovative, actively sharing suggestions and inviting opinions when leading teams. I excel at consulting, interpreting information, and using data effectively to achieve goals. When making decisions, I prioritize understanding others\' perspectives and seek feedback. I thrive under pressure by expanding my knowledge, exploring options, and maintaining predictability.As a team-oriented person, I willingly share my knowledge and gracefully accept the ideas of others. I believe in the power of collaboration and diversity to drive exceptional outcomes.With over 8 years of project management experience, I have successfully overseen and executed project milestones, managed budgets, and ensured timely delivery in multidisciplinary consulting engagements. Additionally, I have over 10 years of expertise in data consulting and visualization, specializing in reporting, data exploration, and advanced analytics. I am proficient in implementing data through tools such as Tableau and Power BI.Throughout my career, I have collaborated with global stakeholders, including leadership and operational leads, on projects with annual investments exceeding $15M. I have worked extensively with healthcare clients, implementing best data practices and collaborating with technical and operational professionals.As an Adjunct Associate at Columbia University, I mentored graduate students in Blockchain, Cryptos, and Analytics, focusing on driving automation through initiatives like DAO, DeFi, and NFT products.Keywords: Developmental roles, Communication roles, Ideas, Improvements, Attentive, Innovative, Collaboration, Consultation, Information utilization, Empathy, Feedback-seeking, Pressure management, Team-oriented, Knowledge sharing, Project management, Budget management, Data consulting, Data visualization, Reporting, Data exploration, Advanced analytics, Tableau, Power BI, Global collaboration, Healthcare, Technical professionals, Operational professionals, Mentoring, Blockchain, Cryptos, Automation, DAO, DeFi, NFT, Multidisciplinary consulting, Milestone tracking, KPIs, Timeline management, Data storytelling, Data governance, Process improvement, Agile methodologies.

Experience

1. Mission Critical Infrastructure Delivery Manager

   Team b. Strategy +

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Supporting NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration)Spearheaded the buildout of a cybersecurity operations center for a ~$25M government-funded project that will include a Security Operations Center, conducting technical assessments and implementing infrastructure requirements- Led technical discussions with federal clients, identifying physical and critical network infrastructure gaps and presenting data-driven solutions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards- Negotiated various contract requirements and implemented cost control to deliver high- compliance buildouts within time and budget- Orchestrated cross-functional teams for corporate rollout of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC L2 regulatory compliance standards.

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelors of Science in Business, Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation, Finance and International Business

  2013

• Columbia University

  Master of Science - MS, Analytics