Data Analysis, Market Research Analyst

Summary

Reliable and responsible Research Analyst with more than 3 years of experience in Market Research and Business Intelligence. Strong background in Business Data Analysis, Strategizing and Data Visualization. Superior research skills combined with effective decision making and interpersonal skills. Highly organized and detail oriented.

Highlights

Advanced Excel modeling

Forecasting and Planning

Statistical Analysis

Economic Research

Exploratory Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Superb communication skills

Advanced problem solving abilities

Critical thinking

Research Design

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

Windows 7/8/Vista/XP

Microsoft Technologies/Tools

MS Office (Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) Visio, Access, Visual Studio, NodeXL, SQL

Statistical Software

SPSS, Minitab

Educational Background

Masters in Economics

June 2004 – May 2006

University of Kerala, India

GPA 4.00

Course focused on Statistics and Econometrics

Bachelors in Economics

June 2001-May 2004

University of Kerala, India

GPA 3.79

Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytical Management

November 2014-April 2016

Keller Graduate School of Management,

Long Beach, California

GPA 3.79

Professional Experience

Business Analyst (Intern)

Astrix Techno Solutions

Beverly Hills, California

May 2014 -Present

Key Contributions

Gathered business requirements and authored business requirement documents (BRDs).

Actively collaborated with stake holders and compliance teams to review and understand business processes.

Conducted Market analysis and established market trends, identifying competitors, customer trends and business needs.

Prepared and presented reports on competitors sourced through annual and half yearly published data.

Effectively visualized the summarized data using statistical tools.

Formulated and implemented cost minimization strategies.

Business/Market Research Analyst April 2013 to April 2014

Sree Dhanya Constructions,

Trivandrum, India

Key Contributions

Conducted Market Research to identify prospects and suggested marketing strategies.

Identified Key Performance Indicators relevant to the firm and developed methods to improve business processes.

Conducted Exploratory Data Analysis using SPSS and generated insights.

Effectively visualized data using dashboards and other tools for the benefit of senior management.

Suggested advertizing strategy based on market research.

Assisted the marketing department in data analysis and in compiling performance reports.

Business Analyst January 2012 to March 2013

Astrix Techno Solutions,

Hyderabad, India

Key Contributions

Developed metrics used to determine inefficiencies and areas of improvement.

Identified KPIs and developed methodologies to improve business processes.

Compiled Monthly financial reports and assisted the Finance Department in related research and analysis.

Manipulated data using pivot tables, pivot charts and macros.

Prepared Charts and tables for data analysis and effective visualization of data.

Elicited stakeholder feedback and input through interviews and surveys.

Identified “bottlenecks” and implemented new and improved processes and policies

Tracked, analyzed and interpreted trends in Time Series data.

Research Assistant November 2011 to February 2012

Centre for Development Studies,

Trivandrum, India

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assisted in the compilation of India Migration Report, an initiative of Ministry of Overseas affairs, Government of India.

Cleaned and Tabulated the Research Data

Analyzed and summarized data using Excel and SPSS and produced research reports.

Publications

Changing Tastes and Sensitivities: A Qualitative Analysis of the Home Buying Preferences in Kerala with Special Focus on Vertical Residences in Thiruvananthapuram”, Social Science in Perspective,Vol.6, No.1,January-March 2014, ISSN 0975-5497.

“The Indian Construction Sector: Economic Significance, Opportunities and Challenges”,

Research Scholar, Volume II NO.I-B, March 2012. ISSN 2249-6696

“Migrant Labour in the Construction Sector: A study of Thiruvananthapuram City in Kerala” Paper presented in the Two day National Seminar on Informal Sector: Lessons and Way forward organized by Dept. Of Economics, St. Thomas College, Thrissur in collaboration with MSME Development Institute, Thrissur. Nov.14-15, 2012.

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