Vir Suri
San Francisco Bay Area ******@***.*** LinkedIn
Summary
Results-driven senior at Santa Clara University pursuing a Bachelor’s in Communication with a History minor, alongsideData Science internshipsatExcelerateandGlobalShala. I bring a unique multicultural perspective, having lived in bothIndiaand theUnited States, with experience indata analysis,visualization, andstrategic decision-making. Eager to leverage my technical skills inR programming,Power BI, anddata storytellingfor a full-time data science/analytics role. I am also pursuing aMaster’s in Data Scienceto further advancemy machine learning and analytics expertise. Key Skills
● Data Analytics & Visualization: R, Power BI, Excel, Tableau
● Programming Languages: R, Python (Basic)
● Data Cleaning & Transformation: Data wrangling, Process Data from Dirty to Clean
● Business Intelligence Tools: Power BI, Google Data Studio
● Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics, Regression, Hypothesis Testing
● Data Storytelling & Communication: Presentations, Dashboards, Reporting
● Languages: English (Native), Hindi (Fluent), Urdu (Fluent), Punjabi (Fluent) Experience
Excelerate
Data Analytics Intern Remote (Dubai, UAE)
November 2024 – December 2024 (2 months)
● Analyzed business data and createdvisualizationsthat helped stakeholders understand key insights and make data-driven decisions.
● Recommended the discontinuation of an underperforming ad campaign, using data to support my suggestion due to its high cost and low engagement among viewers.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine the visual communication of data, tailoring presentations for diverse audiences to enhance clarity and impact.
● Developeddata dashboardsfor visualizing key metrics, enabling decision-makers to track campaign performance and ROI in real time.
GlobalShala
Data Analyst Advisor Intern Remote
October 2024 – December 2024 (3 months)
● Assisted in analyzingad campaign viewershipandfinancial trendsfor the Superhero U event, using tools likeR,Power BI, andExcelto inform data-driven recommendations.
● Designed clear, interactivedata visualsthat helped the marketing team make informed decisions on campaign adjustments, including identifying which campaigns were underperforming.
● Supported the creation ofanalytical reportsthat assessed the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies and optimized budget allocation.
Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY)
Law Program Facilitator Woodside, CA
September 2024 – November 2024 (3 months)
● Ledlegal education sessionsfor at-risk youth, helping them understand their rights and the justice system.
● Focused on empowering youth through information, providing them with the tools to make informed decisions that would impact their futures positively.
● Demonstrated strongcommunicationandleadership skillswhile managing diverse group dynamics and ensuring effective engagement in complex topics. The Octopus Wars
Marketing Analyst Remote
June 2022 – August 2022 (3 months)
● Developed and executeddigital marketing strategiesfor the podcast across social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
● Useddata analyticsto track campaign performance, adjusting strategies based on real-time metrics to increaseaudience engagementandpodcast visibility.
● Created targeted content that resonated with diverse audiences, increasing podcast reach by 30% over three months.
Education
Santa Clara University–Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Arts inCommunication, Minor inHistory(Expected June 2025)
● Relevant Coursework:
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Data Analytics
Digital Storytelling
Research Methods in Communication
Statistical Methods for Data Science
Introduction to Machine Learning
History of Technology & Media
Coursera–Online
Certification in Data Analytics December 2024 – June 2025
● Relevant Courses:
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions
Prepare Data for Exploration
Analyze Data to Answer Questions
Data Analysis with R Programming
Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study
Process Data from Dirty to Clean
Share Data Through the Art of Visualization
IES Abroad – London
Summer 2024
● Course:Media and Technology Studies (British Version) Stanford Continuing Studies
Certification in Marketing June 2023 – August 2023 Projects
Superhero U Ad Campaign Analytics
● Tools:R,Power BI,Excel
● Analyzed viewership and engagement data for multiple ad campaigns. Useddata visualizationto support recommendations for optimizing ad spend, resulting in a more efficient marketing strategy.