SHRUTI PARULEKAR
Los Angeles, CA 213-***-**** ******.***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/parulekarshruti EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business Los Angeles, CA August 2022-May 2024 Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM), Data Science Track University of Mumbai Mumbai, India August 2015-May 2019 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Language: Python (Matplotlib, Pandas), R, MySQL, VBA (for Excel automation). Tools and Technologies: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Google Search Console, Similarweb, Google Analytics (web analytics). Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Advanced Google Analytic. EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst, Acxiom, Conway, Arkansas, US May 2023-May 2024
● Performed monthly audits on performance and productivity data, ensuring compliance with criteria enhancing accuracy by 20%.
● Formulated an insightful dashboard using Google Looker Studio, identifying KPIs to analyze customer behavior trends.
● Enhanced data extraction efficiency by 40% through strategic ETL optimization and precise SQL queries utilizing GoogleBigQuery.
● Automated data pipeline with Python, reducing processing time by 30% and enhancing internal processes to better efficiency.
● Collaborated with special projects, including data analysis and bonus modeling, enhancing presentation quality for key meetings.
● Handled 20+ clients in Salesforce platform ensuring 100% adherence to data governance principles through meticulous due diligence. Business Intelligence Analyst, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US January 2023-May 2023
● Developed Power BI dashboards for real-time water consumption tracking, providing better insights into irrigation meter usage.
● Refined decisions and data quality resulted in 20% fewer data reporting errors such as sensor malfunctions and missing data.
● Improved data collection and reporting processes, achieving a 10% increase in operational efficiency cutting data errors.
● Translated technical insights from Power BI optimization efforts to VP of the department, facilitating better decision-making. Data Analyst (Digital Marketing), MasterTech Web Applications LLP, Mumbai, India June 2019- July 2022
● Leveraged Google Analytics and external data to analyze user behavior, to inform website optimizations that improved metrics.
● Revamped website content to align with branding guidelines, ensuring consistent messaging boosting engagement by 30%.
● Analyzed market trends to refine marketing strategies, boosting campaign effectiveness by 25%; produced key reports.
● Improved e-commerce marketplace performance, implementing SEO enhancements leading to 15% rise in conversion rates.
● Led an analytics initiative to perform extensive root cause analysis for newsletter sign-up pages, optimizing for customer acquisition.
● Crafted insightful strategies analyzing 20,000 monthly active user data, doubling user experience and slashing bounce rates by 30%.
● Coordinated communications and trained 4+ interns to enhance engagement with existing employees, boosting retention. ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Starbucks Rewards Revitalization (Class Project) January 2024
● Conducted quantitative research utilizing K-means clustering to identify 3 clusters, resulting in a 15% increase in retention rates.
● Leveraged SPSS software to perform regression to influence customer retention, achieving a 30% reduction in customer churn rate.
● Enhanced rewards program visibility, leading to a 15% increase in enrollment rates and a 20% boost in engagement metrics. USC Students Lyft Services Satisfaction and Future Retention Analysis (Class Project) December 2023
● Conducted USC Students Lyft Services Satisfaction and Future Retention Analysis, utilizing Qualtrics for data collection and analysis.
● Employed techniques like Cluster Analysis to identify user clusters for customer segmentation and tailor programs to their needs.
● Improved conversion and retention rates; and emphasized data-driven decision-making to enhance overall service quality. Supply Chain Optimization Power BI Dashboard Development (Healthcare Case Competition -2nd Prize) March 2023
● Developed a PowerBI dashboard to streamline the supply chain of a biotech company, addressing challenges and delivery of kits.
● Optimized kit delivery with 3 dashboards: Overview, Activity Tracker, and Alert Dashboard, ensuring real-time visibility.
● Led data cleaning, addressing duplicates, missing, and erroneous values, enhancing data accuracy and reducing memory usage.
● Achieved 10% reduction in lead time, and 7% increase in on-time deliveries, reflected in dashboard metrics.
● Provided recommendations for metric tracking within the warehouse management for kit storage and distribution processes. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
● Established @stitchyourlife_ as a Social Media Influencer and Podcaster, securing 5 brand collaborations and 1.2K followers.
● Volunteered at SarkariSchool.in and served as Vice President at Marshall Business Case Competition Club, USC.
● Awarded a diversity-based scholarship by Acxiom. RELEVANT COURSEWORK
● Consumer Insights and Analytics: Market Research, Consumer Behavior Analysis, Customer Segmentation, Consumer Trends.
● Databases: Database Management, Query Optimization, Relational Databases, SQL Queries, BigQuery, A/B Testing.
● Data Visualization: Tableau, Data Governance, Data Analysis, data synchronization, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office.