Prasun K Howli
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Houston, TX, United States
Toptal member since April 25, 2025
Prasun is a seasoned management consultant with over 18 years of experience in strategy and digital transformation. Prasun brings broad domain expertise across enterprise technology, generative AI, fintech, payments, and cybersecurity, aligning innovative strategies with evolving industry demands. His technical acumen, grounded in deep industry insight and advanced technology frameworks, enables the design and integration of innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Cloud-driven Technology Implementation
Global M&A
Future-ready Operating Model
Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Business & Digital Transformation
- Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down)
- Cybersecurity
- Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Operations
- Strategy
Work Experience
Director
Guidehouse
- Oversaw a team supporting a $600 billion national lending program for small and medium-sized businesses, overseeing the process design and implementation of technology solutions for origination, underwriting, and servicing.
- Directed a multimillion-dollar engagement to design and implement a loan servicing solution for a leading auto finance institution, optimizing efficiency and regulatory compliance through solution selection, integration, and operationalization.
- Guided a team assisting a fintech payment company in designing and developing its payment card issuing and processing platform, enabling the company to achieve a multibillion-dollar initial public offering (IPO).
- Spearheaded the design and development of a 3rd-party risk management program for one of the top five financial institutions, managing a multimillion-dollar engagement and overseeing supplier risk assessments for 500+ vendors.
- Drove multimillion-dollar General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance efforts for a Fortune 500 multinational company, implementing privacy-by-design frameworks and privacy management solutions across the globe.
- Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity program for a leading crypto exchange, integrating risk management protocols, incident response strategies, and threat monitoring systems, enabling the company to obtain its money transmitter license.
- Led audit and compliance for a leading SaaS provider, establishing governance frameworks aligned with NIST, GDPR, and SOC. Spearheaded policy review and control assessments, enhancing operational resilience and ensuring full regulatory adherence.
- Implemented strategic cost optimization initiatives, reducing operational expenses by 20%. Led process automation and risk-based resource allocation, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and profitability while maintaining service excellence.
- Managed key accounts, developing a go-to-market (GTM) strategy that drove significant revenue growth. Led customer engagement, solution positioning, and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in enhanced market penetration.
- Forged strategic alliances with SaaS and cloud service providers, driving collaborative innovation and expanding market reach. Led joint GTM initiatives, enhancing solution integration and customer adoption.
Manager
EY
- Guided a cross-border M&A engagement for one of the top three pharmaceutical companies, overseeing the development of target-state architecture, conducting synergy analysis, and managing capital expenditure planning to ensure a smooth transition.
- Executed a strategic sourcing engagement for one of the top three banks, analyzing $1.6 billion in technology spend. Developed a strategic sourcing framework and a business case, implementing a performance tracking system to drive measurable results.
- Directed a $10 million engagement for one of the top five financial institutions, leading the design of target-state architecture, business requirements, and technology specifications to ensure seamless integration.
- Defined business requirements for a front-end loan acquisition system, covering origination, pricing, underwriting, and delivery for a large financial services firm. Analyzed IT landscape and conducted vendor due diligence.
- Led PMO for a large-scale securitization system implementation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and stakeholder objectives. Managed scope, risk, and cross-functional coordination, driving on-time delivery.
Senior Consultant
IBM
- Collaborated with chief experience officers (CXOs) and executives to develop an operating model for an investment bank, ensuring strategic alignment between business objectives and long-term strategic priorities.
- Supported the market entry strategy for one of the top five FMCG companies in ASEAN, conducting market analysis, refining brand messaging, and crafting a comprehensive sales strategy to enhance regional presence and drive revenue growth.
- Assisted in the core banking implementation at a major financial institution, ensuring the seamless integration of next-generation banking systems.
- Provided program management support at a leading auto finance institution, overseeing the implementation of origination and general ledger systems to optimize financial operations and reporting.
Marketing Intern
Procter & Gamble
- Formulated a marketing entry strategy for ASEAN and South Asia.
- Conducted in-depth market research to analyze consumer behavior, competitive landscape, and regulatory requirements. Identified key target markets within ASEAN and South Asia based on economic trends, demand forecasts, and strategic fit.
- Designed branding and messaging strategies tailored to cultural preferences and market dynamics.
- Defined pricing, distribution, and promotional tactics to optimize market penetration.
Manager, Operations & Technology
Tata Steel
- Led a team of 20+ professionals in managing the operations of a continuous manufacturing process, consistently meeting and exceeding production and quality targets.
- Spearheaded a Six Sigma initiative to enhance production quality and process efficiency. Implemented statistical process controls and lean methodologies, leading to a 25% reduction in defects and a 15% increase in overall production efficiency.
- Implemented a total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy. Led cross-functional teams to optimize machine uptime, resulting in a 20% reduction in unplanned downtime and a 10% increase in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Optimized production planning and scheduling to maximize efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks, resulting in a 15% increase in on-time deliveries and a 20% reduction in inventory costs.
- Collaborated with leading suppliers, including GE, Alstom, and Hitachi, to establish process automation for a greenfield continuous manufacturing operation.
- Collaborated with a supplier to implement SAP for enterprise supply chain management, enhancing end-to-end visibility, automation, and efficiency.
Education
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad - Gujarat, India
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - West Bengal, India
Certifications
CISSP
ISC2
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Global Association of Risk Professional
Skills
Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Market Research, Data Analysis, Total Addressable Market (TAM), Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Business Advisory, Lending, Fundraising, Angel/Seed Funding, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Pricing, GAP Analysis, Due Diligence, Cost Efficiency, Valuation, Budgeting, Private Equity, Accounting
Output Software
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Industry Expertise
Affordable Housing, Financial Services, Fashion, Technology, Startup Accelerators, Education Technology (Edtech)
Data & Analysis Software
MATLAB, Visual Basic
Other
Strategy, Operations, IT Strategy, Business & Digital Transformation, Program Management, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, IT Program Management, System Implementation, Process Improvement, Technology Transformation, Operating Models, Project Management, M&A Strategy, Digital Transformation, Change Management, Finance, ERP Implementation, Go-to-market Plans, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Market Diligence, Process Design, Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Design, Process Mapping, Structure & Organizational Design, Organizational Structure, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Plan Consulting, Investor Presentations, Growth Strategy, Business Operations, eCommerce, Product Strategy, Client Relations, Sales Pipeline Management, Customer Acquisition, Quality Assurance (QA), Training & Training Content Development, Learning & Development, B2B, COO, Fractional COO, Startups, CTO, Sales, Market Research & Analysis, Competitor Analysis & Profiling, Mortgages, Competitive Analysis, Market Sizing, Pitch Decks, Pitch Deck Consultant, Customer Journey, Digital Strategy, Business Analysis, SAP, User Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Global Banking, Market Assessment, Compliance, Financial Statements, Loans & Lending, Financial Analysis, Executive Consulting, Product Consultant, Product Roadmaps, SaaS Product Management, Financials, Fintech Consultant, M&A Due Diligence (Technology), Account Management, Sales Effectiveness, Regulatory Compliance, Strategy Consulting, SOP Development, Labor Efficiency Analysis, Operational Modeling, Business Models, Marketing Strategy, IP Valuation, Customer Experience, Agile Program Management, B2B Sales, Team Leadership, CIO, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), Operations Improvement, Strategic Planning, Data Analytics, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Management, Management Consulting, Data Visualization, Presentations, Complex Problem Solving, Software as a Service (SaaS), Large Language Models (LLMs), Operations Management, Standard Operating Procedures Development, Post-merger Integration, Manufacturing, Integration, Microsoft 365, Business Planning, Search Fund, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Leadership, Board Reporting, Team Management, Performance Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial Risk Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Microsoft, Economics, C, C++, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, SAP Production Planning (PP), Process Automation, Cost Cutting (Cost-out), Budget Management, Marketing, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Advertising
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