NISHIGANDHA TAYADE
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EDUCATION
University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business Salt Lake City, Utah Master of Science, Business Analytics and Information Systems (GPA: 3.9 / 4.00) December 2024 University of Mumbai Mumbai, India
MBA Finance (Silver Medalist), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance April 2021 SKILLS
Data Analysis & Reporting: SQL, Python, R Statistics, SAP, VBA Macros, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook. Business Intelligence & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint. Business Analysis: Performance Analysis, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance, Financial Modeling. Process Optimization: Workflow Automation, Quality Assurance, Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication. WORK EXPERIENCE
MyMedGlobal Remote
Data Analyst Intern Healthcare Services April 2025 – Present
• Leveraged Python to clean and analyze healthcare facility data, ensuring accurate integration to a centralized platform.
• Developed Tableau dashboards to monitor healthcare access metrics, enhancing decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Compass Group – Chartwells Salt Lake City, Utah
Food Service - Student Supervisor Dining Services Sept 2023 – Dec 2024
• Resolved customer inquiries promptly while maintaining high service standards, contributing to a positive customer experience.
• Enforced compliance with cash handling and safety protocols, while supporting team coordination to streamline workflows. Morningstar Mumbai, India
Senior Data Research Analyst Financial Analysis June 2021 – July 2023
• Conducted financial statement and capital structure analysis to support investment decisions and improve accuracy by 93%.
• Utilized Excel, SQL, and Tableau for FP&A reporting, variance analysis, and dashboard development, enhancing forecasting.
• Led internal audits and rectified reporting discrepancies, achieving 98.56% accuracy and strengthening compliance.
• Automated financial reporting processes and implemented internal controls, reducing manual effort by 30% and mitigating risk.
• Streamlined ERP workflows using SAP, ensuring alignment with GAAP and IFRS standards across financial operations. TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Capital Structure Trends in Retail Industry Financial Leverage Analysis
• Analyzed debt-equity ratios, leverage, and cost of capital for 7 FMCG firms, optimizing financial strategies and risk forecasting.
• Assessed profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratios, delivering data-driven insights for investment risk analysis.
• Built IBM SPSS models to forecast capital trends and risk-adjusted returns, improving financial planning accuracy by 15%. Capstone Project : Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance Swire Coca-Cola
• Secured 1st position for developing a Python-based time series predictive maintenance model, reducing downtime by 30%.
• Applied Survival Analysis and Time Series Analysis to build financial models, identifying $27M in potential annual savings.
• Designed Power BI & Tableau dashboards for real-time monitoring and cost optimization. Generative AI Hackathon
• Developed an ABSA-XGBoost model using NLP to analyze 8,500+ patient responses, identifying key satisfaction determinants.
• Applied A/B testing on bi-weekly surveys, enhancing issue resolution for 300+ respondents monthly. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
• Partnered with United Way, Tata Mumbai, and Dignity Foundation to support social initiatives as a student fundraiser.
• Raised $4,800 for COVID-19 relief efforts benefiting orphaned and underprivileged children.
• Engaged in extracurricular enrichment as an active member of the Literature Club and Hobby Circle during graduate studies.
• Enthusiastic about Photography, Chess, Swimming, and Calligraphy as creative and recreational pursuits.