Prateek Sharma

Prateek Sharma

5 Years 9 Months Overall Experience
Prateek has 5.5+ years of experience with PwC, Orica, and Ambuja Cements, specializing in the resources and energy sector, particularly mining. He has expertise in management consulting, sales & marketing, and operations, delivering solutions for 25+ clients, boosting explosive market share by 33%, and improving operating margins by 12.5%. Prateek is skilled in problem-solving, strategic planning, value added sales, financial modeling, risk & mitigations, stakeholder management, and leading digitalization initiatives to drive growth and operational excellence.

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Education

IIM Indore
MBA

2024-2025

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
B.Tech in Mining Engineering

2014-2018

SDA Bocconi
Advanced Leadership Program

2024

Certification

lean six sigma green belt
Certified lean six sigma green belt professional by KPMG.

2024

Second-class manager's certificate
Holder of Second-Class Manager's Certificate under MMR, DGMS.

2019

Certified first aider
Holder of first aid certificate from Indian red cross society.

2021

Experience

PwC PL

2 Years 3 Months

Senior Consultant (Management Consulting, Energy & Climate)

Dec'21 - Mar-24

As a Senior Consultant in PwC’s Energy & Climate practice, Prateek led business development for various clients and co-authored thought leadership. He developed a turnaround strategy for a coal mine, increasing NPV by 43%, and prepared a 5-year coal procurement strategy for a power generation company. Prateek managed 15,000 Crore INR coal procurement bid, improved mineral auction process, and evaluated sustainability options for abandoned mine sites. He also led automation initiatives, improving efficiency and was recogonised with the “Above and Beyond - Individual Award.”

Orica

1 Year 11 Months

Site Head (Product Sales & Marketing, Plant Operation)

Jan'20 - Dec'21

As Site Head at Orica, Prateek enhanced operating margins by strategically positioning products, increasing market share, and implementing SAP S/4HANA for improved reporting and forecasting. He standardized blasting practices, reduced mine cycle, and introduced an electronic blasting system to mitigate vibration risks. Additionally, Prateek spearheaded the "Education for All" campaign, providing educational support to plant workers and their families.

Ambuja Cement Limited

1 Year 6 Months

Engineer - Mines (Mining Operation)

Jul'18 - Jan'20

At Ambuja Cements, Prateek spearheaded mine digitalization by designing a Mines Monitoring System. He improved operational efficiency by optimizing HEMM cycle times and increasing drill rate, resulting in significant cost savings. Prateek introduced a Blast ID system to analyze blast performance and developed a skill matrix for the mining department, enhancing training and operational insights. He also contributed to budget preparation and cost reporting, aligning resources with financial goals.