Operations & Strategy · Analytics · Project Management · Supply Chain

Bharadwaj
"Barry" Patnaikeni

MBA (Business Analytics) & MS in Supply Chain Management candidate with 7+ years delivering measurable results in operations, analytics, and market intelligence. PMP-certified. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Bharadwaj Barry Patnaikeni
$30M
Branch Portfolio
7+
Years Experience
25%
Efficiency Gain
8,570+
Families Impacted
92%
Process Reduction
$150K+
Annual Savings
Selected out of a million.
Then chose to start over.

In 2021, I cleared one of India's most competitive banking exams. Over a million candidates sat for it. Roughly 4,000 made the cut. I became an Assistant Branch Manager at Indian Bank, running a branch with a $30M portfolio, 20+ staff, and 1,000+ daily customers. Beyond the numbers, I led financial inclusion programs across 17 villages that reached 8,570+ marginalized families and drove a 40% increase in loans to women entrepreneurs.

But an MBA was always the plan. I'd aced the CAT and other B-school entrance exams back in 2019-20, though life had other plans at the time. When I got married in 2024 and my wife, based in the US, encouraged me to pick up where I'd left off, I didn't hesitate. I'd always believed that breadth compounds. The banking years, the research roles, the analytics. I wasn't switching lanes, rather I was building range.

Now at the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business, I'm finishing dual degrees in MBA (Business Analytics) and MS in Supply Chain Management. At Eugia US LLC, I supported demand planning, inventory tracking, and supply chain analytics across a $26M portfolio using Oracle ERP and SQL. At Coherent Corp., I led a cross-functional team as a Pennsylvania Robotics & Technology Fellow, delivering a proof-of-concept that reduced a 12-hour manual process to under 30 minutes.

What drives me: I take ownership, figure out what needs to happen, and make sure it gets done. Whether it's managing a bank branch, analyzing supply chain data, or leading a consulting engagement.

From 12 hours to under 30 minutes.
Case Study

Coherent Corp. — AI-Powered Process Automation

Pennsylvania Robotics & Technology Fellowship · Project Lead · 8 Weeks · Fall 2025

The Problem

Manual First Article Inspection (FAI) report generation from engineering drawings was taking up to 12 hours per report across Coherent's manufacturing locations. Error-prone, slow, and expensive.

What I Did

  • Led a team of 4 graduate students through the full project lifecycle
  • Managed 8 weekly client check-ins, 4 major milestones
  • Delivered a working proof-of-concept AI extraction tool
  • Produced technical documentation, GitHub repo, and handoff guide

Results

  • 92% reduction in manual processing time
  • $150K+ in projected annual savings
  • 100% on-time delivery within 8-week scope
  • Technical foundation for scaling across all Coherent locations

Tools & Methods

Project management (PMP framework), stakeholder engagement, cross-functional coordination, AI/OCR pipeline design, technical documentation, executive presentations.

“The tools met our needs for future development.”
Christopher Decock, Software & Automation Manager, Coherent Corp
The full picture.
Coherent Corp.Sep – Nov 2025
Project Lead, Pennsylvania Robotics & Technology Fellow
Saxonburg, PA
Eugia US LLCMay – Aug 2025
Supply Chain Management Intern
East Windsor, NJ
Gray Swan AIDec 2024 – Mar 2025
MBA Consultant, Pennsylvania Robotics & Technology Fellow
Pittsburgh, PA
Indian BankAug 2021 – Mar 2024
Assistant Branch Manager
Cuddalore, India
Odalarevu RLNG ImportsNov 2019 – Jun 2021
Analyst, Market Intelligence & Research
Hyderabad, India
GlobalData PLCJan – Oct 2019
Analyst
Hyderabad, India

University of Pittsburgh

MBA (Business Analytics) & MS in Supply Chain Management
Katz Graduate School of Business · 2024–2026 · GPA 3.542
Merit Scholar · 2X PA-RTF Fellow · 2nd Place, Super Analytics Challenge

BITS Pilani

PG Diploma in Business Analytics
Hyderabad, India

Osmania University

Bachelor of Commerce
Hyderabad, India
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI
2025
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified
2025
CSCP
ASCM (in progress)
2026
2X Pennsylvania Robotics & Technology Fellow
Gray Swan AI & Coherent Corp.
2024–25
Tata Crucible Campus Quiz Winner
Tata Group
The toolkit.

Analytics & Visualization

RSQL / MySQLPower BITableauAdvanced ExcelOracle E-Business SuiteGen AI (Claude Code & Cowork)

Operations & Supply Chain

Process OptimizationLean Six SigmaDemand PlanningInventory ManagementStrategic Procurement

Project Management

PMPAgileStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional LeadershipRisk Management

Strategy & Research

Market ResearchCompetitive AnalysisKPI DashboardsFinancial ModelingData-Driven Decision Making
Let's talk.

Currently interviewing for full-time roles in Business Operations & Strategy, Business Analytics, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management. Start date: July 2026. Based in Rockville, MD. Open to relocation and remote roles.

patnaikeni@pitt.edu · (412) 515-5990
Rockville, MD · Open to Relocation & Remote