Research Assistant Business Analytics

Neha Gour

Dearborn, MI +1-313-***-**** ad5woi@r.postjobfree.com http://linkedin.com/in/neha-gour-554664271

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Dearborn – Dearborn, MI January 2023 - December 2024

Master of Science, Business Analytics (Finance)

Devi Ahilya University – Indore, IN July 2020 - March 2022

Master of Science, Mathematics

Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences – Indore, IN July 2017 - March 2020

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

WORK EXPERIENCE

University Of Michigan - Dearborn January 2024 - Present

Research Assistant

Designed and executed 5+ surveys, led 5 focus groups, and conducted interviews, resulting in a 40% increase in product engagement.

Conducted extensive secondary research on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive strategies, applying statistical analysis techniques to extract actionable insights.

Produced detailed reports to communicate key findings to internal and external stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.

Managed client relationships by coordinating communication and ensuring a collaborative research process.

Kept abreast of emerging methodologies and technologies, contributing to ongoing research practice enhancement.

University Of Michigan - Dearborn July 2023 - January 2024

iLabs e-Cities research Project Intern

Conducted comprehensive research on 273 Michigan communities, analyzing taxes, assets, and property values.

Utilized advanced data analysis to calculate growth rates, creating visualizations and reports for stakeholders.

Developed a performance ranking system and collaborated in a multidisciplinary team for the e-Cities project's success.

Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical skills, and data proficiency.

Provided actionable growth recommendations, gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional growth.

Precision Engineering Works – Itarsi, IN July 2020 - December 2022

Application Development Analyst

Collaborated with senior developers and project managers to design, develop, and maintain software applications.

Conducted software analysis, testing, and debugging while addressing issues identified in code reviews.

Managed multiple projects successfully, adhering to budgets and supporting internal development standards.

Stayed current with industry trends and technologies through training and cross-functional teamwork, including QA testing.

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Project management, Data Visualization, Data mining, applied forecasting, Accounting and Finance, MS Office, Data Analysis, Quantitative research, and analysis.

Data Analysis: Python, SQL, Statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), Power BI, SAS, Simio, Minitab, JMP, Tableau, JIRA

Organizational Skills: Documentation, data management, time management, data Collection, and Organization

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Flint Water Line Replacement Project August 2023 - December 2023

Business Analytics Consultant: Data Minning

Led a multidisciplinary team in addressing the Flint, Michigan water crisis through predictive analysis for water service line replacement, utilizing JMP Pro for statistical modeling on parcel data.

Developed a classification model achieving AUC of the ROC, predicting water service line replacement likelihood based on historical records and water test results.

Used Tableau for data visualization, uncovering patterns in the dataset and enhancing interpretability of analysis results.

Presented project goals, methodology, and key findings in a 15-minute pitch to top management and contributed to a comprehensive project report for future action.

Texas Coal Consumption Forecasting Project August 2023 – December 2023

Data Science Analyst: Applied Forecasting

Led a team to analyze Texas coal consumption using forecasting techniques like time series analysis, Winter's method, and ARIMA models.

Collected and analyzed quarterly coal consumption data from 2001 to 2020, applying multiplicative decomposition for insights into trends and factors influencing consumption.

Utilized Winter's Method and ARIMA models to forecast Texas coal consumption for the next four quarters of 2021, evaluating accuracy through metrics like MAPE, MAD, and MSD.

Presented findings with clear visuals and provided comprehensive conclusions and recommendations based on a comparative analysis of forecasting methods.

Gamma Automotive EV Battery Decision Analysis Project January 2024 – April 2024

Decision Analyst

Led a team in conducting decision analysis for Gamma Automotive's entry into the electric vehicle market.

Utilized decision analysis tools such as decision trees, sensitivity analysis, and risk profiles to evaluate various EV battery options.

Analyzed factors including cost, performance, environmental impact, and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.

Developed comprehensive reports and presentations outlining recommendations for EV battery selection based on analysis outcomes.

Created a Google Site to showcase project findings, methodologies, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between decision analysis outcomes and company objectives, fostering a cohesive approach to strategic decision-making.

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