Kruti Desai
Director (Research & Planning Analytics) @Metrolinx
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WORK HISTORY
Director (Research & Planning Analytics) @Metrolinx
Toronto, ON, CA
EDUCATION
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Geographic Analysis, Geographic Information Science and Cartography/Geography
Toronto Metropolitan University
Masters of Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Science and Cartography/Geography
Toronto Metropolitan University
Certificate - Data Analytics, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics
ABOUT KRUTI DESAI
Hi! I\'m Kruti, known to be a forward-thinking, analytical, and proactive leader, crafting strategies that transform businesses to achieve market leadership, operational excellence and sustainable increases in revenue and profits. Removing silos and barriers, and making data-driven decisions. As a seasoned strategic and operations leader, I\'ve empowered and coached cross-functional teams, enabled growth on a national and global scale, business diversification, market expansion, and scalable operations. Reinvention and transformation specialist with expertise in business improvement, data strategy, scaling, and optimization initiatives Charismatic, collaborative and innovative Strategy Executive with an all embracing theoretical & hands-on, progressive experience in successfully delivering on large scale and highly complex operational initiatives in support of strategic planning and change, business transformation & development, leadership alignment, new opportunities evaluation, cost control management, stakeholder and client relations and efficiency improvement. Inspirational team leader with motivational management style, dynamic communication and presentation skills, and ability to implement new internal models and infuse innovative techniques into organizational processes. Expert in business analytics and process methodology, coupled with capacity to translate analytical findings into actionable ideas and recommendations. Demonstrated expertise in digital transformation, resource planning and capacity modelling, as well as in advanced data analytics, governance, and visualization. Risk & Change Management Complex Strategic Planning Partnership/Relationship Building Digital Transformation Solutions Project & Performance Management $MM Budget & Financial Controls Data Science & Business Analytics Team Building & Leadership Master Data Management Operations Management Data Strategy OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: I\'m an active contributor to the community, having served on committees and volunteering for non-profit organizations that are close to my heart. Hobbies incl. reading, walking my dog, podcasts (organizational and human behaviour, productivity, and AI/tech) and music (instrumental, film scores and whatever my kids listen to!). I\'ve also participated in webinars and podcasts sharing insights on commercial real estate trends, and contributed to trend reports for industry publications. CONTACT ME: I am always happy to grow my network and share my expertise. Let’s connect!
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