October 20, 2016

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Mr Anshu Kumar
SGP team, Siemens

Subject: Application for the Siemens Graduate Program

Dear Stephanie,
It is with a sense of great enthusiasm that I am applying for the position of Siemens Graduate Program. Siemens has
been a tour-de-force in the hyper-connected 21st century and has pioneered various innovative technologies spanning
sectors like healthcare, infrastructure, energy and IT. A new business model involving a multimodal, customer centric
approach is the new path going forward. The SGP offers a dynamic, challenging and rewarding experience which will
enable me to gain knowledge, ideate and solve problems day-in-day-out at Siemens. My previous work experience with
Siemens as well as MBA at ISB coupled with business case competition victories have imbibed in me leadership skills, an
analytical mindset and tools to break down complex problems and engender agile solutions.

The goal to excel at every responsibility I undertake, through strong will and orthogonal thinking is what drives me. I
worked for Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (Newark, DE) in the manufacturing division for over two years. During this
time, I initiated and led several process improvement projects over and above my regular work which were recognized
and awarded by Siemens. A project very close to my heart was the experimental troubleshooting I undertook across the
value stream when we faced exceptionally critical in-process operational problems in patented technologies. The project
required accurate forecasting due to inventory constraints, as well as risk management because of the high stakes
involved. It concluded successfully, leading to unlocking of issues and saving the firm $1 million annually. Several other
operational projects I worked on involved innovative planning in design, procurement, logistics & execution. They had
significant bearing on the bottom line of the company while helping me develop strong relationships with management.

I associate myself strongly with the Japanese methodology of Kaizen or continuous improvement. As an example, I
would like to mention a quality control enhancement project that I led and the recommendation was successfully
incorporated. The goal was to reduce uncertainty and failures due to impurities in raw materials. I conceived the idea of
using a new, portable, non-destructive technology, carried out necessary validations and successfully implemented the
change which resulted in time and monetary savings. I relished the opportunities of strategizing frameworks, suggesting
improvements in upstream/downstream processes throughout the supply chain. Siemens provided me with a platform
to work with the best minds and grow with collaborative effort.

The enriching learning curve continued when I joined ISB for cutting edge management pedagogy coupled with a rich
peer learning environment. We were victorious in Deloitte Maverick North Zone business case competition, wherein we
developed strategic M&A roadmaps for a telecom company. Our team also qualified as national finalists for two other
competitions involving organizational change management, go-to-market & pricing strategies. The chance of applying
freshly assimilated knowledge in operations and marketing to real world complexities is fantastic and I look forward to
opportunities where I can push myself beyond the comfort zone and make an impact.

Outside of work, I am very passionate about hiking and have traversed over 2,000 miles across national parks in the US
and India. It has helped me explore my limits as an individual and get close to nature which is a liberating feeling. I am
equally passionate about stock markets and manage an active portfolio in Indian equities. The joy of passing on our
knowledge to the next generation is a gratifying and to this effect, I took up the position of Adjunct Professor of
Chemistry in the US, whereby I mentored undergraduate students in the sciences. A pillar of strength that I have relied
on through ups and downs in life has been meditation. It has instilled in me calmness, poise, an ability to think and act in
a structured, logical manner.

The progressive work experience in leading diverse teams & managing multiple stakeholders, synergistic learning at ISB
and a drive to excel have me convinced of my capability to add immense value and contribute to Siemens success. I
present the relevant experience in the form of my resume for your kind perusal and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Parikshit -
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CGPA: 3.21/4
EDUCATION
Indian School of Business Apr 16- Apr 17
PGP Operations and Strategy (intended majors) | GMAT: 720/800
Deloitte Maverick case competition North Zone Champions & National Finalists (Top 4 out of 2000 teams)
Devised growth strategies by assessing global M&A targets and market performance data of a US wireless telecom firm
CEB Insight case competition National Finalists (Top 18 out of 1000 teams)
Formulated a productivity boosting strategy via reforms based on matrixed team structures and knowledge sharing mechanisms
Events coordinator Coordinated logistics for Health Impact case competition for ISBs ADVAITA with 195 team registrations
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA Sep 10- Aug 13
Master of Science Bioorganic chemistry; Certificate in Project Management | CGPA: 3.09/4
Research Assistant- Advanced knowledge base in bioorganic chemistry through research on metabolic triggers in response to cancer
Journal publication on humans natural cancer fighting mechanisms: American Chemical Society, Chem. Biol., 2014, 9 (8), pp 1685-91
10-times cited original research paper conceived by conducting extensive research on US-National Science Foundation funded project
Facilitated insight into potentially high impact (>$10 million) cancer curing mechanisms through ideation and problem solving
Recipient of full tuition waiver ($50k) and comprehensive 3-year research assistantship stipend ($25k pa) (top 20% of all student appl.)
Spearheaded establishment of new research lab by negotiating purchase prices, logistics and service contracts with instrument vendors
University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India Jun 04- May 09
B.Sc.-M.Sc. Organic Chemistry | CGPA: 8.0/10
Research project- Conceptualized and developed agrochemicals with 15% better efficacy to induce flowering in mango plantations

WORK EXPERIENCE
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Newark, DE, USA Nov 13- Feb 16
Pharmaceutical Tech.III- Managed antibody-conjugate manufacturing and analyzed quality parameters for their use in diagnostic equipment
Key Achievements and Recognitions (Leadership in process improvement and logistics & supply chain management):
Siemens recognition award (top 10% employees) for successful process improvement and risk management of mainframe technology
Effected $1 million annual savings through experimental troubleshooting leading to unlocking of supplier process problems
Siemens recognition award (top 10% employees) for quality control enhancement & scrap reduction via technological standardization
Saved 500 man-hours annually through implementation of portable Raman spectroscopy for impurity screening of raw materials
Averted plant shutdown by firefighting- Executed three validation projects within 6 month period to attain US-FDA quality compliance
Siemens administrative award (top 25% employees) for heading lab renovation project with 50% reduction in product spillage accidents
Attained 5% productivity increase and $200k annual savings by leading 5-member team to improve workflow, forecasting and safety
Awarded fast track promotion to Tech. III position within 2 versus 5 year average at Siemens
Key leadership initiatives and projects (Leadership in operations management, strategic planning & procurement, process development):
Accelerated process development of Vitamin-B12 assay with projected sales of over $2 million by optimizing operating protocols
Added $1 million to topline through 10% increase in process efficiency by initiating replacement of legacy instruments with new ones
Presided over procurement, validation and SOP creation with process controls by coordinating with vendor & quality control dept.
Cut production times by 9% (1600 man-hours) and maximized utilization by training 9 co-workers on procedures and data evaluation
Integrated 3 new product lines into operations (with projected sales of $4 million) by proactively leading process transfers from R&D
Generated $30k annual savings in materials and labor by streamlining inventory flow to reduce variability and maintain optimal stock
Secured 100% compliance in safety audits by incorporating performance testing through a change management project
Lupin Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, India Sep 09- Apr 10
Chemist- Designed chemical reactions, synthesized novel entities and evaluated pharmacological purities for furthering R&D
Key Achievements:
Delivered team department wide 10% increase in IP repository of drug candidates by brainstorming new chemical methodologies
Instituted 30% improvement in chemical diagnostic accuracy by directing set-up of tools and engineering changes in product testing

SOCIAL IMPACT AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

Leadership positions:
Lead coordinator, Self-Realization Fellowship- Led a group of 50 members during weekly meditation service Jan 07- Dec 15
Organized a blood donation campaign (75 donors) and education-for-all drives
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, Widener University- Undertook teaching and mentorship for chemistry majors Jan 15- Dec 15
Guided a cohort of 60 students in Problem Based Learning and drove syllabus improvement through consultation to faculty
Personal interests:
Stock market investments- Managed investment portfolio in Indian equities with YoY growth rate of 15% Jan 12- present
Cross country hiking- Trekked over 2000 miles in 10 years across national parks in the US and India Jan 05- Dec 15