Janani Kannan
Summary
Final-year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland, majoring in Business Analytics and International Business. Experienced in data-driven analysis, market research, and operational process evaluation across academic and corporate environments. Seeking analytical, consulting, or digital advisoryroles within technology-driven and corporate environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Experience Representative
University of Auckland
10.2023 - Current
- Managed 90+ stakeholder inquiries daily during peak enrolment periods, resolving complex policy and financial cases with accuracy and discretion.
- Identified service bottlenecks and implemented workflow improvements that reduced average response time by 2 minutes during peak enrolment cycles.
- Collaborated with Fees team to ensure compliance in fee processing (staff fees remissions, journals, waivers) and improve reporting reliability under strict deadlines.
Summer Research Intern
University of Auckland
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Synthesised diverse academic and industry literature to develop structured analytical frameworks for evaluating organisational and healthcare challenges.
- Translated complex research findings into clear insights and recommendations, presenting outcomes to supervisors to support evidence based decision-making.
Strategy Intern
Sodexo
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Identified cost-impact drivers and workflow inefficiencies through financial and process analysis, enabling data-driven vendor selection.
- Delivered executive-ready reports synthesising quantitative and qualitative insights to inform senior stakeholder decisions.
- Evaluated 12+ vendors on pricing, capability alignment, and operational fit, shaping strategic direction for commercial review.
Intern
VR Associates
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Strengthened financial reconciliation processes by enhancing transaction verification and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Supported reporting transparency through organized record management and adherence to internal control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Analytics, International Business
University of Auckland
Auckland06-2026
CBSE Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
Paavai Vidhyasharam
India07-2021
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Feedback analysis
- Program coordination
- Statistical analysis
- Information sharing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Presentation skills
References
Available upon request
Extracurricular Activities
Badminton and guitar
Volunteer involvement in animal welfare initiatives
Involved in UoA Biztech society, UoA Case Club and UoA International students hub
Awards
Dean's Asia Scholarship in the Faculty of Business and Economics, Awarded to the top three outstanding students from Asia for academic excellence
Leadership Community Experience
- TEDx Wynyard Quarter 2026, Guest Admissions Lead Officer, Contributed to admissions strategy and volunteer coordination through pre-event planning and stakeholder briefings., Led front-of-house operations during a high-profile live event, ensuring seamless execution under time pressure.
- BUSAN 307, Class Representative, Identified recurring academic concerns, consolidated peer input into actionable themes, and engaged faculty to support constructive course enhancements.
Timeline
Summer Research Intern
University of Auckland
12.2025 - 02.2026
Strategy Intern
Sodexo
12.2024 - 02.2025
Student Experience Representative
University of Auckland
10.2023 - Current
Intern
VR Associates
11.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Analytics, International Business
University of Auckland
CBSE Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
Paavai Vidhyasharam