Pavan Kumar Tallapaneni

About Pavan Kumar Tallapaneni

I’m a management consultant with a strong foundation in engineering and a deep passion for solving complex business problems through data-driven strategy, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration. My experience spans global consulting engagements and innovation-driven product development, where I’ve consistently delivered high-impact outcomes through structured thinking, stakeholder alignment, and agile execution.At Deloitte, I led strategic projects across operational excellence, predictive analytics, market expansion, and customer lifecycle optimization—supporting executive decision-making and driving measurable results for Fortune-listed clients. My work has spanned go-to-market planning, process redesign, and applied AI in commercial strategy.Previously at Ashok Leyland, I partnered across engineering, procurement, and business operations to design and scale new mobility solutions, enhance product reliability, and enable data-backed decision-making in product lifecycle strategy.With a PGDM in Operations & Supply Chain from SPJIMR and a B.Tech in Engineering from VIT Vellore, I bring a unique combination of strategic insight, analytical rigor, and execution mindset. I’m an award-winning innovator, certified Lean Six Sigma professional, and a lifelong learner focused on unlocking business value through scalable transformation.

Experience

1. Management Consultant

   Deloitte

   Sep 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Established and led a data-driven business transformation CoE for a Fortune 15 automotive client• Devised geospatial-led dealer network strategy to accelerate expansion | Reduced planning time by 50%• Improved spare parts forecasting accuracy from 45% to 93% for 15K+ parts using supervised ML model• Boosted lead conversion by building a 90%-accurate model to rank prospects | Optimized dealer targeting• Developed and secured C-suite approval for implementing 16 new projects to solve business challenges by harnessing AI-driven analytics, market intelligence and digital transformation strategies• Optimized vehicle product portfolio by 40%, using ML model to refine feature offerings within price cohorts• Designed predictive scorecard using connected car data to enhance used car valuation and buyer confidence• Drove 2× increase in 2-wheeler repurchase by predicting churn and enabling targeted customer engagement

Education

• Sr Chaitanya Junior College Raman Bhavan - 1&2

  Intermediate, MPC (Maths, Physics, Chemistry)

• DR. K.K.R. GOWTHAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

  SSC Examination

• Michigan State University

  Student Exchange Program , Business Administration, Management and Operations

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  PGDM, Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical with Specialisation in Automotive Engineering