Apurwa Bhausaheb Sontakke

Boston, MA • 857-***-**** • ad0rva@r.postjobfree.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurwa-sontakke/ EDUCATION

Masters in Analytics, Northeastern University Boston, MA Expected Jun 2024

• GPA: 3.83; Concentration: Statistical Modeling

• Relevant Coursework – Data Management and Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining Applications MBA, Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research India Apr 2021

• CGPA: 8.91/10; Major in Marketing Management

• Relevant Coursework - Business Statistics, Market Research and Analytics Bachelor of Engineering, Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies India Jun 2018

• Major in Mechanical Engineering

• Relevant Coursework – Retail Management, Project Management and Operation Research KEY SKILLS

Programming: Python, R Programming, HTML, C, C++

Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SPSS

Database Technologies: MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn, Statsmodels, Plotly, ggplot2, shiny, Beautiful Soup, Bamboolib AI/ML: Logistic Regression Analysis, Decision Tree, Random Forest, XGBoost, Neural Networks Other Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Google Suite, ETL, Jira, Confluence, Project Management, Data Analysis, A/B testing, Hypothesis testing, Agile Management, NLP, AutoCAD PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IT Infrastructure Project Manager TATA Consultancy Services, India Dec 2021- Dec 2022

• Improved project advancement speed by 50%, reducing the project timeline from 12 to 6 months through process optimization thereby earning recognition from clients for a detail-oriented and execution-focused approach

• Generated data-driven reports and visualizations, presenting key findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, improved data accessibility and understanding by 70%

• Achieved 100% on-time project delivery and increased efficiency by successfully collecting crucial business requirements through cross-team collaboration

• Reduced project disruptions by 80% and maintained progress with the systematic resolution of 95% of project challenges

• Developed and executed comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production plans, ensuring seamless implementation of solutions that aligned with business needs; minimized software defects by 60% and delivered high quality software solutions Analyst TATA Consultancy Services, India Jul 2021 – Dec 2021

• Conducted comprehensive data analysis for senior project managers, leading to a 15% improvement in data-driven decision-making accuracy across multiple projects

• Leveraged advanced data analysis techniques to analyze and interpret large-scale datasets; generated 20 comprehensive reports that drove a 30% improvement in stakeholder decision-making and increased project success rates by 25%

• Coordinated the development of project plans for 5 complex endeavors, ensuring precise definition of scope, objectives, and deliverables; facilitated seamless cross-functional collaboration and a 30% improvement in project execution Business Strategy Intern NO Land Farming, South Africa (Remote) May 2020 - Jul 2020

• Strategically conceptualized operational plans meticulously implemented KPIs, and effectively analyzed data insights to achieve a 30% increase in operational efficiency and a 15% improvement in tracking success, resulting in better outcomes

• Led market research initiatives, leveraging data analytics and customer surveys to gain deep understanding of target audience; findings informed strategic decision-making and resulted in a 15% boost in customer acquisition rate

• Proposed a data-driven sales model adaptation in response to the Covid-19 scenario, resulting in a 25% increase in sales efficiency and resilience

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Predictive Modeling for Customer Churn in Telecommunications Oct 2023

• Led data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, and machine learning model development, optimizing for high recall in analyzing customer churn factors through Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, and Random Forest in Python.

• Employed rigorous statistical testing to validate correlations between pivotal factors and customer churn, providing valuable insights to guide the analysis and formulate actionable recommendations for enhancing customer retention in the telecommunications industry.

Comprehensive Analysis of Larceny Theft Incidents using Tableau, Northeastern University May 2023

• Skillfully created interactive Tableau dashboards to visually analyze trends in Larceny Theft incidents.

• Effectively employed advanced statistical techniques to derive actionable recommendations. Online College Convenience Store, Northeastern University Apr 2023

• Led the design and implementation of a cutting-edge database system, consolidating product information, customer data, and order records

• Crafted complex SQL queries to ensure smooth data interaction, enabling comprehensive analysis of sales performance and customer behaviors for strategic decision-making

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