Lead Business Analyst & ERP Consultant at Simpel Techlabs — bridging the gap between leadership vision and ground-level execution for 3+ years. I govern cross-functional teams, own enterprise-wide delivery, and build process-driven organizations that scale without breaking.
Every engagement tracked, every outcome measured. Here's what the data says.
Requirements Accuracy
Avg Efficiency Gain
On-Time Delivery Rate
Time Saved via Automation
Faster Decision Making
Inventory Cost Reduction
📈 Project Success Rate by Domain
📊 Work Breakdown by Service
Share of total project engagements
What I Offer
Core Services
Specialized consulting to transform your operations and unlock competitive advantage.
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ERPNext Implementation
End-to-end ERPNext/Frappe deployment — from business discovery and gap analysis to go-live, training, and post-launch support. Delivered across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and construction verticals.
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Business Analysis
Eliciting, validating, and documenting requirements that developers actually understand. BRDs, FRDs, use cases, process maps — built with precision, signed off first time.
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Process Optimization
Auditing, re-engineering, and standardizing workflows across BA, Engineering, QA, and Delivery — replacing people-dependent execution with repeatable, scalable processes.
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AI & Automation
Deploying ChatGPT, Claude AI, n8n, and Zapier workflows to eliminate manual effort — from intelligent document processing to AI-assisted requirements generation, achieving 3× productivity gains.
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Social Proof
Client Testimonials
★★★★★
"Kamal didn't just implement ERPNext — he restructured how our entire factory floor operated. Within 90 days we had real-time production dashboards, zero data duplication, and a team that actually adopted the system. That last part is rarest of all."
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Rajesh Kumar
Operations Director, Manufacturing Co.
★★★★★
"Before working with Kamal, our monthly close took 3 full days and still had errors. He automated our reconciliation, built a live P&L dashboard, and cut our reporting time from 72 hours to under 4. The ROI was obvious within the first month."
SP
Sneha Patel
CEO, Retail Group
★★★★★
"Most BAs write requirements. Kamal architects solutions. He ran stakeholder workshops, mapped every edge case, and handed our engineering team documentation so clear there were zero back-and-forth clarifications during the entire sprint. That is extremely rare."
AM
Aditya Mishra
CTO, Tech Services Firm
Let's Build Something That Lasts
Whether you need an ERP implementation, a process audit, or someone to govern your delivery organization — I bring 3+ years of enterprise execution experience to the table. No fluff. Just results.
I'm Kamal Solanki — Lead Business Analyst at Simpel Techlabs Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. I own enterprise-wide execution across all projects and programs, govern cross-functional teams spanning BA, Engineering, QA, Support, and Delivery, and act as the strategic bridge between leadership vision and ground-level execution.
Academically backed by a Post Graduate Program in Data Science & Engineering from Great Lakes Executive Learning and a B.Tech in IT from M.L.V. Textile & Engineering College — I bring the rare combination of data science thinking, software engineering foundations, and real-world ERP expertise that most business analysts simply don't have.
My philosophy is simple: every engagement must leave the client measurably better than before — not just with new software, but with new capabilities, better processes, and a team that can sustain the change. I am highly proficient in leveraging AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude AI, and n8n to automate workflows, accelerate documentation, and enhance decision-making — consistently delivering 3× faster output across all project phases.
Cutting through ambiguity to identify what the business truly needs — not just what stakeholders say they want. Structured discovery, gap analysis, and solution architecture that builds consensus before a single line of code is written.
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ERP Excellence
15+ ERPNext/Frappe deployments across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and construction — each with custom modules, data migration, user training, and post-go-live support that ensures real adoption.
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Data Intelligence
Building Power BI dashboards and ERPNext analytics layers that give leadership real-time visibility into revenue, operations, and KPIs — replacing weekly Excel reports with live, self-service intelligence.
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AI-Driven Workflows
Using ChatGPT, Claude AI, n8n, and Zapier to automate documentation, requirements generation, and data processing tasks — enabling teams to focus on high-value work while AI handles the repetitive.
Academic Background
Education & Qualifications
2021 – 2022
Post Graduate Program in Data Science & Engineering
Great Lakes Executive Learning
Advanced coursework in machine learning, big data, predictive analytics, and industry-relevant capstone projects bridging data science with real business problems.
Comprehensive grounding in software development, data structures, systems engineering and IT fundamentals — building the technical foundation for a career in business technology.
Software DevData StructuresSystems Engineering
2014 – 2015
12th Grade — Science
Red Rose Public Sr. Sec. School
Focus on science and mathematics, nurturing critical thinking and laying the groundwork for an engineering pathway.
The Journey
A Story of Growth & Impact
From curiosity-driven analyst to enterprise leader — every chapter built on the last.
Chapter 01 · Where It All Began
Business Analyst Simpel Techlabs Pvt. Ltd.
August 2022 — Promoted
Every great career begins with a mission. Here, the mission was clear:
understand what businesses truly need — not what they think they need —
and translate that into systems that actually work. Led requirements analysis,
validations, and verifications end-to-end, ensuring every specification was complete,
consistent, and buildable.
🎯Lead requirements analysis, validations and verification ensuring statements are complete, consistent and unambiguous
📡Collected and analyzed project business requirements, transferring knowledge directly to the developer team
📋Reviewed and prepared system documents and specifications in accordance with project methodology
🤝Acted as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams across all projects
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⬆ Promoted to Lead Business Analyst
⭐ Current Role · Chapter 02
Lead Business Analyst
Simpel Techlabs Pvt. Ltd. · Bangalore, India
Promotion isn't just a title change — it's a mandate to operate at a different altitude.
As Lead BA, the scope expanded from delivering projects to governing entire programs,
from writing specs to shaping strategy, and from coordinating teams to
building leaders. This is where execution meets vision.
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Enterprise-Wide Execution
Own operational delivery across all projects and programs — zero gaps, zero excuses, zero compromise on timelines.
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Strategic Bridge
Act as the connective tissue between leadership vision and ground-level execution — translating ambition into action.
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Cross-Functional Governance
Govern BA, Engineering, QA, Support, and Delivery teams — driving alignment, accountability, and output.
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Client Commitments. Unbroken.
Ensure every client commitment is met with absolute discipline on scope, quality, and delivery timelines.
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Process Standardization
Drive SOPs, execution discipline, and process standardization across the organization for repeatable excellence.
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Delivery Economics
Control margins through capacity planning, utilization optimization, and proactive cost governance.
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Escalation Management
Lead resolution of high-risk operational and client issues — calm under pressure, decisive in action.
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Scalable Execution Model
Shift execution from people-dependent to process-driven — building systems that scale beyond any individual.
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Leadership Development
Oversee performance, accountability, and leadership readiness of project owners across every function.
Earlier Chapters
The Foundation Years
2021 – 2022
Business Analyst — ERP & Digital Transformation
Technology Firm · India
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across enterprise clients
Translated complex business needs into precise technical specifications
Introduced data-driven reporting frameworks — cut decision time by 35%
Managed cross-functional teams through full SDLC delivery cycles
2019 – 2021
Junior Business Analyst & IT Consultant
IT Services Company · India
Supported requirements elicitation and UAT coordination
Authored system documentation and functional specifications
Built deep foundations in SDLC, BRD writing, and SQL
Learned the craft of stakeholder communication firsthand
2021 – 2022
PGP — Data Science & Engineering
Great Lakes Executive Learning
Machine learning, big data, and predictive analytics
Python, SQL, and industry-grade capstone projects
Bridged data science with real business problem-solving
Foundation for AI-driven consulting approach today
Built across 3+ years of hands-on enterprise delivery — not theoretical knowledge, but battle-tested capabilities applied across 30+ real projects in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and construction.
🕸️ Competency Radar
📊 Core Skill Levels
🔍 Business Analysis
Requirements Gathering95%
Process Mapping & Optimization90%
Stakeholder Management88%
BRD / FRD Writing92%
UAT Coordination89%
⚙️ ERP & Technical
ERPNext / Frappe93%
Python / SQL80%
Data Analytics85%
System Integration / APIs82%
Machine Learning (PGP)76%
🛠️ Tools & Platforms
MS Excel / Power BI90%
JIRA / Confluence85%
Notion / Trello88%
Figma / Wireframing75%
Git / Version Control72%
🤝 Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking95%
Communication90%
Problem Solving92%
Project Management85%
Leadership & Mentoring82%
🤖 AI Tools & Productivity
Highly proficient in deploying AI tools to eliminate manual effort, accelerate documentation, and enhance decision-making across every phase of delivery. Across 30+ projects, AI tooling has consistently delivered 3× faster output on requirements documentation, test case generation, process mapping, and stakeholder reporting — freeing the team to focus on high-value thinking rather than mechanical tasks.
🧠 ChatGPT💜 Claude AI📓 Notion AI🔁 Zapier📊 AI Analytics✍️ Prompt Engineering🤖 n8n Workflows📋 AI Documentation🔍 Perplexity AI🗂️ Cursor AI
What I Offer
What I Deliver
Three years of enterprise delivery experience distilled into six high-impact service offerings. Every engagement is scoped, documented, and executed with zero compromise on quality or timeline.
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ERPNext Implementation
Full-cycle ERPNext/Frappe deployment — starting with a structured discovery sprint that maps your exact workflows, followed by architecture design, custom module development, data migration, UAT, and a go-live that actually sticks. I've done this 15+ times. I know where every project fails — and how to prevent it.
Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis
Custom Module Development
Data Migration & Integration
User Training & Handover
Post-Go-Live Support
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Business Analysis
The most critical phase of any project — and the most often done poorly. I run structured elicitation workshops, validate requirements against business goals, write BRDs and FRDs that engineers actually use, and coordinate UAT that catches edge cases before production. Result: fewer change requests, faster delivery, zero surprise re-works.
Stakeholder Interviews & Workshops
BRD / FRS Documentation
Use Cases & User Stories
UAT Coordination
As-Is / To-Be Process Mapping
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Process Optimization
I audit your current workflows, identify every bottleneck and manual handoff, and redesign processes that scale without adding headcount. From BPMN mapping to SOP documentation to KPI frameworks — I build execution discipline that outlasts any single project.
Process Audit & Bottleneck Analysis
BPMN Workflow Design
KPI Definition & Monitoring
Automation Recommendations
Change Management Support
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Data & Reporting Strategy
Building robust data architectures, interactive dashboards, and reporting frameworks that give leadership real-time visibility for fast, confident decisions.
Dashboard Design (Power BI / ERPNext)
KPI Frameworks & Data Modeling
Automated Reporting Pipelines
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AI & Automation Consulting
Integrating AI tools and workflow automation into your business — from prompt engineering pipelines to intelligent document processing and smart decision-support systems.
AI Tool Audit & Roadmap
Workflow Automation (n8n / Zapier)
Prompt Engineering
ROI Measurement Framework
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Digital Transformation
Strategic advisory for organizations embarking on digital transformation — aligning technology investments with business goals, managing change, and ensuring adoption.
Technology Roadmap Design
Vendor Evaluation & Selection
Change Management
Executive Reporting
How I Work
My Process
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Discovery
Deep-dive stakeholder interviews, process mapping, and business goal alignment to define the real problem.
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Strategy
Solution architecture, technology selection, and detailed roadmap with milestones and success metrics.
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Execution
Agile delivery with iterative sprints, continuous feedback loops, and rigorous testing protocols.
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Handover
Comprehensive training, documentation, and post-go-live support to ensure lasting adoption and ROI.
Interested in Working Together?
Let's discuss your project requirements and build something great.
Six enterprise projects with verified outcomes — each one a real problem, a real solution, and a real number that proves it worked. These aren't mock-ups. These are live systems running in production today.
📊 Project Outcomes — Before vs After
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ERPNextManufacturingFrappe
Manufacturing ERP Overhaul
Replaced 5 disconnected spreadsheets with a unified ERPNext system for a 200-employee manufacturer. Custom production module with real-time floor dashboards, automated inventory reorder, and role-based access for 40 users across 3 shifts. Go-live in 12 weeks with zero downtime.
40%
Efficiency Gain
60%
Faster Reporting
3mo
Go-Live
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ERPNextRetailPOS
Retail Chain — 6 Stores, One System
Unified 6 retail locations under a single ERPNext instance — centralized inventory, multi-warehouse POS, automated min/max replenishment, and a customer loyalty module integrated with billing. Eliminated ₹12L/month in stockout losses and 40+ hours of monthly manual reconciliation.
25%
Inventory Savings
5x
Reconciliation Speed
6
Locations Unified
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Power BIPythonData Science
C-Suite Analytics Platform
Built a real-time Power BI intelligence layer on top of ERPNext — live P&L, sales pipeline by rep and region, operational KPIs, and AI-powered trend forecasting using Python. Replaced the weekly 3-day reporting cycle with a self-service dashboard the CEO checks every morning.
35%
Faster Decisions
12
KPIs Automated
100%
Real-Time
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ERPNextHealthcareCompliance
Healthcare Clinic Management
ERPNext-based clinic management covering patient records, billing, inventory, and regulatory compliance. Reduced admin overhead by 50% and eliminated billing errors.
50%
Less Admin Work
0
Billing Errors
4mo
Delivery
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ERPNextConstructionProject Mgmt
Construction Project Tracker
Custom ERPNext module for a construction firm tracking project costs, subcontractor payments, procurement, and milestone billing with end-to-end financial visibility.
30%
Cost Overrun Reduction
2x
Report Speed
100%
On-Time Billing
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AI Automationn8nPython
AI-Powered Document Processor
Automated document ingestion and classification — extracts data from invoices, POs, and contracts, pushing structured data into ERPNext with 98% accuracy.
98%
Accuracy
80%
Time Saved
3x
Processing Speed
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Deep Dives
Case Studies
The full story behind three of the most complex engagements — including what went wrong, how we adapted, and the exact numbers that came out the other side. This is what real enterprise consulting looks like.
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Manufacturing ERP: From 5 Spreadsheets to One Source of Truth
The Problem
A 200-employee manufacturer was running production, inventory, procurement, and finance across 5 separate spreadsheets. Data lived in email threads. Managers made decisions on 3-day-old data. Inventory errors caused weekly production stoppages.
What Made It Hard
No IT team. 40 users across 3 shifts who had never used an ERP. A CFO who had "seen three ERP projects fail before." A 12-week hard deadline before peak season. Every business process was undocumented — it lived in people's heads.
How I Solved It
Started with a 2-week facilitated discovery sprint — interviewed every department head, shadowed floor supervisors, and documented 12 core processes from scratch. Designed a phased ERPNext architecture: inventory and production first, finance and HR in wave two. Built custom real-time floor dashboards so shift supervisors could see live production status without leaving the floor. Ran UAT with actual users, not managers. Launched with 2 weeks of hand-holding support.
The Results
Full go-live in 11 weeks. 100% user adoption within 6 weeks — the highest I've ever achieved. Reporting lag dropped from 3 days to real-time. Production efficiency improved 40%. The CFO presented the ROI to the board at month 8.
40%
Efficiency Gain
8mo
ROI Payback
3d→0
Report Lag
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Retail Chain: Unified 6 Stores, Eliminated ₹12L Monthly Loss
The Problem
A fast-growing retail chain with 6 stores was managing inventory through WhatsApp messages between store managers. Stockouts caused ₹12L/month in lost sales. Overstocking tied up ₹8L in dead inventory. Month-end reconciliation took 2 full working days and still had errors.
The Complication
Each store had its own billing software with different data structures. Three different suppliers, two warehouses, and a loyalty program that existed only on paper. The owner wanted everything live in 8 weeks — during sale season preparation.
The Solution
Designed a centralized ERPNext architecture with one master inventory connected to all 6 POS terminals. Built an automated replenishment engine using min/max stock logic with supplier-specific lead times. Migrated 3 years of historical inventory data. Rebuilt the loyalty program as a digital module integrated with every billing counter. Trained 18 staff members across all locations in 4 days.
The Outcome
Zero stockout incidents in Q1 post-launch. Inventory cost reduced 25%. Month-end reconciliation went from 2 days to 3 hours. The owner now checks real-time stock levels on his phone every morning. Total project cost paid back in month 3.
25%
Cost Saved
5x
Reconciliation Speed
₹0
Stockout Loss
03
AI Document Processor: 80% Time Saved
Problem
Finance team manually keyed 200+ invoices/week into ERPNext. Errors averaged 8% per batch, causing reconciliation nightmares and supplier disputes.
Challenge
Documents arrived in multiple formats — PDFs, scanned images, Excel — all requiring manual interpretation and data entry.
Solution
Built an n8n + Python pipeline using Claude AI for document extraction, structured JSON output, automated ERPNext entry, and an exception dashboard for human review.
Results
98% extraction accuracy, 80% reduction in processing time, errors dropped from 8% to under 0.5% in the first month.
98%
Accuracy
80%
Time Saved
0.5%
Error Rate
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Focused SME implementations typically run 8–12 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Multi-location or heavily customized deployments range from 4–6 months. The biggest variable is discovery — clients who come prepared with process documentation move significantly faster. Every engagement starts with a detailed scoping session and a fixed milestone plan.
Do you provide post-implementation support?▾
Every project includes a structured knowledge transfer, full system documentation, and a 30–90 day hypercare period depending on project scope. During hypercare, I'm available for same-day issue resolution, user questions, and minor adjustments. Long-term retainer support (monthly or quarterly check-ins) is available for clients who want continuous optimization after go-live.
What industries do you specialize in?▾
Deepest expertise is in manufacturing, retail/distribution, healthcare, and construction — these four verticals make up 80% of my project portfolio. ERPNext's module architecture adapts well to most B2B service businesses too. If you're in a niche vertical, I'll tell you honestly upfront whether I'm the right fit before we scope anything.
Are you available for remote / international projects?▾
Yes — remote delivery is the default for most engagements, using structured async communication (Notion, Jira, Loom) supplemented by video calls at key decision points. For large or complex projects, I schedule on-site visits for the discovery sprint and go-live week, where physical presence makes the biggest difference. I've worked with clients across India and internationally.
How do you price your services?▾
Three models: (1) Fixed-price — for well-scoped projects with clear deliverables, ideal for ERP implementations; (2) Time & Materials — for ongoing BA engagements or exploratory audits where scope evolves; (3) Monthly retainer — for clients who need a fractional Lead BA or delivery governance partner on an ongoing basis. All engagements start with a free scoping call to determine the right fit.
What does your discovery process look like?▾
Every engagement starts with a structured 1–2 week discovery sprint: stakeholder interviews with every department head, process shadowing with actual users (not just managers), as-is workflow documentation, gap analysis against the target solution, and a prioritized requirements backlog. The output is a detailed SRS or BRD that becomes the contract between business and technology. This phase prevents 80% of the change requests, scope creep, and re-work that kills most projects.
