Project Management · Analytics · Automation

I turn complex data and messy processes into measurable business results.

Associate Project Manager at Revenew International, a cost recovery and contract compliance leader that has reviewed $6.2T+ in client spend for Fortune 100 companies. Rice University Master of Engineering Management and Leadership graduate with a Mechanical Engineering foundation, bringing hands-on experience across ports, logistics, energy and finance, and a track record that includes a $15.3M annual profit increase.

Current roleAssociate Project Manager
EducationMaster of Engineering Management & Leadership, Rice University
Core toolsSQL · Power BI · Python · Excel · SAP
CertifiedCAEM · Six Sigma · Fortinet Cybersecurity · Project Management Institute
Based inHouston, Texas · Open to relocate

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Shubh at a glance

Current roleAssociate Project Manager, Revenew International
EducationMaster of Engineering Management and Leadership, Rice University
Core toolsSQL · Power BI · Python · Excel · SAP
AI toolsClaude · Copilot · Gemini · ChatGPT
CertifiedCAEM · Six Sigma · Fortinet · PMI
LocationHouston, Texas · Open to relocate
Contactshubhvania17@gmail.com · +1 (832) 359-7057
$15.3Mannual profit increase at Port Houston
17projects delivered in first 2 months at Revenew
13enterprise applications integrated (IBM Maximo, Oracle EBS)
30% / 40%less reporting time · faster grading through automation
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By the numbers

Impact at a glance

$15.3M
Annual profit increase
Port Houston
17
Projects delivered
First 2 months at Revenew
13
Enterprise apps integrated
IBM Maximo, Oracle EBS & more
200+
Graduate students supported
3 semesters at Rice
40%
Faster grading
Automated tooling
30%
Less reporting time
Power BI pipelines
Selected work

Case studies

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Project DeliveryRevenew

17 audit projects in 2 months

ChallengeHigh-volume cost recovery audits for large enterprise clients needed faster, repeatable delivery.
ActionAutomated manual steps and streamlined project flow, working hands-on in SAP with the planning team.
17 projects delivered in the first two months
SAPExcelAutomation
Systems IntegrationPort Houston

Unifying 13 enterprise systems

ChallengeDisconnected enterprise platforms slowed workflows across engineering, IT and finance.
ActionLed integration of 13 applications including IBM Maximo and Oracle EBS, and wrote training materials to drive adoption.
Streamlined workflows and higher system adoption
IBM MaximoOracle EBSChange mgmt
Business IntelligencePort Houston

Real-time project KPI dashboards

ChallengeStakeholders lacked a fast, shared view of project performance.
ActionDesigned Power BI dashboards, reporting pipelines and Excel automation scripts to track KPIs across divisions.
30% less reporting time, 30% faster decisions
Power BIExcelAutomation
Financial ModelingRice University

Investment feasibility with AI forecasting

ChallengeMulti-million-dollar engineering projects needed rigorous go/no-go analysis.
ActionBuilt NPV, IRR, EVA and MVA models and layered in machine-learning demand and cost forecasting.
Decision-ready models for energy, logistics & manufacturing
PythonExcelPower BIML
AutomationRice University

Automated grading for 200+ students

ChallengeGrading and tracking for a 200+ student graduate course needed to be faster and more consistent.
ActionDeveloped automated grading tools and engagement dashboards for Engineering Economics (RCEL 505).
40% efficiency gain in grading
PythonExcelDashboards
Energy TransitionPort Houston

Battery storage & emissions research

ChallengeSupporting Port Houston's $4B 2040 Plan to cut emissions and improve efficiency.
ActionResearched Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and data-driven forecasting models.
Research input to a $4B long-term plan
BESSForecastingSustainability
OperationsAdani Ports

Ship-to-shore crane reliability

ChallengeShip-to-shore crane downtime put timely cargo handling at risk.
ActionAnalyzed gearboxes, hydraulic brakes and lubrication systems, and applied proactive maintenance.
15% reduction in downtime
ReliabilityMaintenanceMechanical
Career path

Experience

From Mechanical Engineering in India to Project Management in Houston

Associate Project Manager

May 2026 – Present
Revenew International · Houston, TX

Cost recovery and contract compliance leader: $6.2T+ in client spend reviewed and $2.25B recovered for Fortune 100 clients.

  • Delivered 17 projects in the first two months by automating manual steps and streamlining project flow.
  • Manage complex audit projects that uncover hidden dollars in client spend.
  • Drive workflow efficiency hands-on in SAP, bridging data, planning and client delivery.

Research Analyst

Aug 2025 – May 2026
Rice University · Houston, TX
  • Evaluated multi-million-dollar project feasibility with NPV, IRR, EVA and MVA models in Excel, Power BI and Python.
  • Applied AI-driven forecasting and machine learning to demand prediction and cost optimization across energy, logistics and manufacturing.
  • Assessed cost structures, risk profiles and investment strategies, linking operations to long-term economic value.
  • Built data-backed case studies on Tesla, Amazon and Walmart that shaped graduate curriculum.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2024 – May 2025
Rice University · Engineering Economics (RCEL 505)
  • Co-delivered a graduate course to 200+ students across 3 semesters.
  • Built automated grading tools that improved efficiency by 40%, plus dashboards for assignment tracking and engagement.
  • Designed Excel and Python models for capital budgeting and NPV analysis.
  • Co-created new modules on digital finance, ESG investing and decentralized systems.

Intern

May 2024 – Aug 2024
Port Houston · Houston, TX
  • Contributed to a $15.3M annual profit increase.
  • Led integration of 13 enterprise applications, including IBM Maximo and Oracle EBS.
  • Built Power BI and Excel dashboards and automation that cut reporting time by 30% and sped decisions by 30%.
  • Researched battery energy storage and forecasting models for the $4B 2040 Plan.

Intern

Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
Adani Ports and SEZ · Visakhapatnam
  • Redesigned port workflows on an automation project, supporting on-time delivery.

Industrial Engineer

Jul 2021 – Aug 2021
Adani Ports and SEZ · Mundra
  • Reduced crane downtime 15% through proactive maintenance.

Business Development Intern

Apr 2020 – May 2020
MyCaptain · India
  • Wrote a strategic sales plan that grew online-education engagement and enrollment.
Toolkit

Skills & certifications

Core stack

SQLPower BIPythonExcelSAPMachine Learning

AI tools

ClaudeCopilotGeminiChatGPTAI-driven forecasting

Project & business

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementWorkflow AutomationCost Recovery & AuditStakeholder Management

Finance & analytics

Financial ModelingNPV · IRR · EVA · MVAForecastingKPI Dashboards

Systems & security

IBM MaximoOracle EBSCloud SecurityCybersecurityData Privacy

Certifications

★Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM)
σSix Sigma Certified
⛨Fortinet Certified Fundamentals, Cybersecurity
◆Project Management Institute (PMI)
▦Foundations of Project Management
⚙Engineering Project Management
∿Machine Learning Workshop
In their words

Recommendations

“
It has been a pleasure supervising Shubh Vania as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Leading Engineering Economics at Rice University. Over multiple semesters, Mr. Vania has helped graduate students develop complex financial modeling concepts and has help[ed] me apply AI-driven tools to streamline grading workflows as well as improve efficiency. Shubh played a vital role in developing and enhancing course modules to ensure continuous improvement for future cohorts. His strong analytical mindset, initiative, and dedication to student learning made him an invaluable member of our teaching team.
JG
Dr. JL (Joshua) Gray
LSSBB · PMP · HTE · CPEM · Engineering Professor, Rice University
Managed Shubh directly · October 2025
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Lot's of good things which shows learning ability and will sure gain so much knowledge from field experience.
MP
Mayank Patel
Assistant Manager, Adani Ports and SEZ
Shubh's mentor · July 2021
Foundation

Education & languages

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Rice University

Master of Engineering Management and Leadership
2023 – 2025
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Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
EnglishFull professional
HindiNative / bilingual
GermanElementary
FrenchElementary
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