ANIL KUMAR NAYAK

Seattle WA · ad33c8@r.postjobfree.com · +1-206-***-**** · linkedin.com/in/anil-nayak

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Management University of Washington – Seattle Sep 2023-Aug 2025 Specialization in Product Management & User Experience (UI/UX) Relevant Coursework: Principles of Product Management, Product Growth Strategy and Decision Making, Program Management & Consulting, Foundations of Business Operations Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Manipal University Jaipur Jul 2017-Jul 2021 Relevant Coursework: Project Management using Agile Methodologies, Data Analytics, Data Visualization COMPETENCIES

Synopsis: 2+ years of professional experience analyzing data to derive insights and help facilitate high-impact decisions. Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Asana, JIRA, Trello, SharePoint, Slack Customer-Driven: User Interviews, Mapping User Journeys, User Research, User Stories & Acceptance Criteria, Use Cases Business-Centric: Product Roadmap, Go-To-Market Strategy, Gathering Product Requirements, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Tracking Product Usage Metrics & KPIs, Managing Product Backlog, Sprint Planning Tech-Focused: A/B Testing, Wireframing, Data Reporting, Data Analysis, SQL, Python, R, Web APIs, Mockups, MS Azure WORK EXPERIENCE

Programmer Analyst (Public Cloud) Cognizant Bengaluru, India Jul 2021 – Jul 2023

• Compiled ingestion scripts and performed relational data modeling to automate on-premises data movement from Microsoft SQL Server to Azure using Azure Database Migration service, boosting process efficiency by 15%

• Developed 7 Power BI dashboards with tailored metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), helping the client surpass quarterly revenue goals by 10% with consolidated and precise data-driven insights

• Prioritized deployment of an Azure Logic App to streamline the data extraction process from SharePoint folders to Azure Blob Storage, saving ~ 150 hours per year in manual effort

• Designed Azure Boards to monitor client deliverables and captured customer requirements by framing 20+ user stories and epics using JIRA, simplifying engineering and quality assurance team workflows Cloud Data Engineer Intern Cognizant Kolkata, India Feb 2021 – Jun 2021

• Gathered data sets and deployed 30+ robust and scalable Azure SaaS data pipelines, leveraging automation techniques, achieved 24/7 seamless data movement and reduced data reload time by 50%

• Streamlined offshore development teams' data storage operations by assisting in migrating from Azure File Storage to Blob Storage, leading to 25% savings in annual storage infrastructure cost

• Enhanced fault tolerance by implementing automated email alerts for data pipeline failures, resulting in an 8% increase in data pipeline availability

PROJECTS

Talk-Loose Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur, India Jan 2021 – Apr 2021

• Created Product Requirements Document (PRD) by collaborating among a cross-functional team of 6 for a mobile- based online therapy platform, ensuring a clear understanding of the product's requirements and objectives

• Examined product features and value propositions of competitors to identify gaps and opportunities against the in-house offerings, helping shape 7 Product OKRs for strategic product development and a go-to-market (GTM) Sahyog Manipal University Jaipur Jaipur, India Oct 2020 – Dec 2020

• Evaluated market data featuring 50+ data points for a web aggregator catered to non-profits providing mental health support, assisting project teams in identifying unique business patterns for achieving a product-market fit

• Executed user research through 2 surveys and 5 user interviews to gather feedback, aiding the product and marketing teams in user segmentation and creation of a user experience map, leading to 3 user personas LEADERSHIP

New-Hire Onboarding Coordinator Cognizant May 2022 – Jul 2023

• Trained 12 new hires in time management, stakeholders management, and professional email writing, enabling a seamless onboarding experience while fostering integration into respective project teams Head of Marketing Entrepreneurship Cell Manipal University Jaipur Oct 2019 – Mar 2020

• Strategized compelling promotional content for the club's social media platforms and led impactful outdoor marketing campaigns, resulting in a notable 20% surge in user engagement and a 30% increase in follower count Co-Founder & Head of Finance Qureka Manipal University Jaipur Jul 2018 – Apr 2020

• Supervised a team of 15 and tracked the club's quarterly business revenue and expenditure by mapping out financial reports, contributing to informed decision-making for setting up annual financial goals