Sonal Aher

Strategic and data-driven analytics professional with experience in business transformation, performance analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration across manufacturing, start-up, and biopharmaceutical environments. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights, supporting leadership decisions that improved revenue tracking, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Skilled in data analysis, performance reporting, and executive presentations using Excel, Power BI, and structured analytical frameworks.

Experienced in leading cross-functional initiatives and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

RAHUL INDUSTRIES Pune, India

Strategy & Business Transformation Analyst Dec 2021 - Aug 2024

• Led a 30-member cross-functional team to implement strategic transformation initiatives and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, improving operational efficiency and strengthening compliance frameworks.
• Analysed business performance metrics using Excel and Power BI dashboards, identifying operational trends and improving revenue tracking accuracy by 15% for senior leadership decision-making.
• Synthesised operational data and presented data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, supporting strategic initiatives that contributed to 20% turnover growth and 15% export expansion.
• Redesigned technology-enabled operational workflows, improving process efficiency and enabling scalable business operations across departments.
• Conducted internal audits and operational evaluations, achieving a 75% score in the MACE operational excellence audit while identifying key improvement opportunities.

MRINAL VOGUE (START-UP) Pune, India

Co-Founder Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

• Founded and directed an online jewellery business with an initial investment of ₹5,000, strategically scaling operations to secure a 30% increase in profit margins and growing revenue to ₹2,50,000. 
• Analysed sales and customer purchasing trends using Excel, informing pricing and procurement decisions that improved operational profitability.
• Implemented customer engagement strategy, boosting client loyalty by 20% through data-driven insights.

GENNOVA BIOPHARMACEUTICAL LTD, EMCURE GROUP Pune, India

Business Development Executive Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

• Investigated market opportunities for mRNA technology beyond COVID-19, developing projections that informed strategic planning for future vaccine development.
• Built financial models and conducted cost variance analysis, identifying optimization opportunities that improved operational efficiency by 10%.
• Collaborated with finance and R&D teams to produce analytical reports on market trends, competitive landscape, and investment opportunities.
• Analysed industry developments and regulatory trends, preparing strategic briefs outlining emerging risks and commercial opportunities.

University College London London, UK

MSc Management Oct 2024 - Sep 2025

DR. D Y PATIL VIDYAPEETH Pune, INDIA

B. Tech in Biotechnology Aug 2017 - Jun 2021