Vardan Krish Sharma
Process Optimization Consultant | Project Management Professional (PMP)® | MBA Graduate
- Role
- Consultant Ii at Illuminative Strategies Inc
- Location
- Springfield, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vardan Krish Sharma
Hello! I’m Vardan, an MBA graduate from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, with a specialization in Strategy, Product Management, and Pricing, with a strong background in Operations and Technology. I’m passionate about tackling complex challenges, especially those that create a meaningful impact within the public sector, healthcare, non-profit, or other industries that make a difference.With experience leading business process redesign and consulting for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (iDCFS), I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to design future-ready solutions, cutting rework by 67% and reducing manual efforts across departments. Earlier in my career, I served as the president of Simon Vision Consulting, managing a $3M portfolio of 31 clients, achieving a 24% YOY growth in client engagements, and executing a new annual strategy that delivered a 100% project success rate.Prior to my MBA, I spent four years in the automotive industry in Project Management and Supplier Quality roles, focusing on lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and quality improvement. These early roles shaped my structured approach to problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and operational excellence.Today, I apply this mix of consulting, operational, and product mindset to help organizations build better, more efficient, and more impactful services. I am passionate about learning, exploring new ideas, and connecting with people across disciplines.If you’re interested in sharing ideas, exploring opportunities for collaboration, or discussing ways to drive meaningful change, I’m always open to connecting. I look forward to enriching my experience on this wonderful platform with you all.
Experience
Consultant Ii
Apr 2025 — Present · Springfield, IL, US
Leading the initiative to revise the ICPC statute in the State of Illinois, guiding a proposed bill through the Illinois General Assembly for anticipated May 2026 approval• Initiated designing the product roadmap for the Core Components team, identifying 100+ shared core components for scalability, consistency, and reusability across product teams in the program• Mentored 2 new teammates, each within 2 weeks, helping them understand the program and contribute effectively to critical milestones
Education
SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
DHDSD Public School, Ambala Cantt
HSC, Non Medical - Physics, Chemistry, Maths
2012
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