Area of Expertise:

• Project Management

Education:

• Bachelor of Technology (Information Technology)
• Master of Management – University of Melbourne

About Ankit Priyadarshi

• Ankit joined Seven Consulting’s Melbourne team in January 2026 through Seven Consulting’s Graduate Program. He is a graduate of Master of Management, from University of Melbourne. He is seeking to utilise his knowledge in Project Management and apply it in delivering successful projects.

What Ankit brings

• Foundational knowledge of using various PM tools, such as Jira and MS Project.
• Knowledge in Agile methodology and Scrum.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop professionally.
• Experience collaborating with multiple international teams distributed geographically.
• Quality and risk focused, with ISTQB certified Tester certification.

Key Clients:

• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
• Seven Consulting

Key Achievements:

As an Associate at PwC, Ankit worked closely with global clients on large scale technology transformation programs, analysing endtoend business processes to strengthen system reliability in complex delivery environments. He contributed to the preparation of test strategies, test plans, execution reports, defect dashboard, and stakeholder status updates. He streamlined validation processes and introduced bestpractice standards, resulting in a 20% reduction in production defects and faster release timelines for global clients.

As an Associate at PwC, Ankit collaborated with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders in Agile delivery environments across several transformation initiatives. He improved sprint quality by conducting root cause analysis, prioritising highimpact fixes, and reducing rework, ultimately enhancing overall delivery effectiveness.

As a Master of Management student at the University of Melbourne, Ankit led a product and business strategy proof of concept (POC) to design and validate a digital sports facility booking platform. He conducted market research, applied design thinking and value proposition frameworks, and translated insights into a clear product roadmap and go-to-market strategy. He identified a high-growth market opportunity, delivered a validated solution concept, and demonstrated strong stakeholder ready problem-solving thinking.

As a Graduate at Seven Consulting, Ankit has a strong start in developing core project management capabilities. The program is designed to build foundational PM skills for professionals from diverse backgrounds, and so far, he has been gaining valuable theoretical and practical knowledge across various aspects of project management through structured sessions, hands‑on exercises, and workshops led by domain experts.