1. Ramya Guntupally
929 Morreene Road, C26, Durham, NC 27705 • ramya.guntupally@duke.edu •919-641-6856
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC Expected: Dec 2015
Master of Engineering Management (MEM) GPA: 3.6/4.0
Relevant Courses: Management in High Tech Industries, Marketing, Finance, Product Management, Innovation Management
Vasavi College of Engineering (VCE), Hyderabad, India Aug 2008 - June 2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications GPA: 4.0/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Technology Risk Consultant, Deloitte & Touché LLP, Hyderabad, India July 2012 – July 2014
 Evaluated the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of General Information Technology Controls and Business
Cycle Controls to ensure operational, financial and regulatory compliance
 Managed end-to-end implementation stages of an audit such as planning, scoping, client walkthroughs, controls testing and
report drafting, across various IT platforms for US and global clients
 Identified the risks of material misstatement and mapped the internal controls, performed review/re-performance and
independent testing of controls for clients from multiple industries
 Performed and supervised gaming compliance audit per Nevada Control Gaming Board (NGCB) Regulation 6.090 for
multiple Entertainment and Media clients
 Proficient in IT control assessment in the areas of Change Management, Logical Security, and Computer Operations controls for
statutory and SOX 404 audits, SSAE 16/SAS70 Audits,CSAE3416 Audits,and SAS70 Report Reviews
 Led and managed multiple engagement teams and equipped new team members with relevant technical, client facing, and
project management skills
Awards and Achievements:
 Spearheaded the development of a unified SSAE16 testing and documentation template for a 45,000 hourtelecommunications
client, achieving 15% efficiency in documentation time
 Awarded the highest Project Rating of ‘2’on a scale of 2-5 for exceeding expectations on all the projects led and involved
 Received 2 ‘Busy Season’awards,forexcellent quality deliverables and efficient engagement management during peakworkseason,
and 2 ‘Spot’ awards for consistently displaying excellent management skills and providing top quality deliverables
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Treasurer, Program Development Committee (PDC), MEM, Duke University Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
 Oversaw budget allocation and developed efficiency analysis reports for activities of 6 sub-committees within PDC, achieving
enhanced student value of PDC activities
Project Innovator, Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators, Duke University, NC Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
 Conducted comprehensive market analysis and developed a marketing strategy for a regional arts council, resulting in increased
consumer base and cost-to-benefit ratio
Core Committee Member, Technical and Cultural Committee, VCE Nov 2008 - May 2012
 Headed the Hospitality Department of the Annual VCE Technical Symposium ‘Acumen’, efficiently managing the logistics of
around 1,500 students attending the symposium every year
 Organized cultural events and choreographed dance performances forthe AnnualCultural Festival ‘Euphoria’
 Designed and organized State level technical events in the annual VCE technical symposium ‘Acumen’
 Functioned as the core committee member of Collegiate Entrepreneurship cell, which focused on developing entrepreneurship
acumen among engineering students
SKILLS
Technical skills:Networking Fundamentals Course from Cisco Networking Academy, Microprocessorand their programming, C and
C++ computer languages, MATLAB, Basics of Unix and Linux Operating Systems, Oracle and SQL databases,MS Office
Languages: English, Hindi, and Telugu
Interests: Trained for 14 years in Indian Classical Dance ‘Kuchipudi’ and trained for over a year in Indian Classical music. Passionate
about Sketching, Badminton, and writing short stories