Aditya Sakhale
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Graduate student at NYU studying Management and Business Analytics with hands-on experience in data analysis, forecasting, and visualization using Python, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Proven ability to drive insights across marketing, product, and user behavior through real-world projects with Riot Games, Shopify, and Capital One. Demonstrated leadership as a startup founder and student treasurer, with a passion for gaming, problem-solving, and emerging AI tools like ChatGPT. Finalist in NYU’s League of Legends Esports Tournament, combining strategic thinking with teamwork.
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY August 2024 - Present Masters of Science - Management & Analytics ( Business Analytics ) (4.0 GPA) Relevant Coursework: Data Analysis and Visualization, Business Process Optimization, Strategic Management, Financial Modeling and Forecasting, Agile Project Management, KPI Design and Tracking TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages & Tools: SQL Python Tableau Power BI Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) Google Suite MS Office Jira
Analytics: Marketing Analytics Web Analytics Game Analytics Data Cleaning Sentiment Analysis KPI Design Data Visualization
Technical: Machine Learning Financial Modeling (DCF, Comps) Agile Project Management Macroeconomic Analysis WORK EXPERIENCE
Equity Research Extern, Extern, New York, NY.February 2025 – May 2025 Excel Data Visualization Interactive Dashboards
● Conducted in-depth equity research on a publicly traded U.S. tech software company by analyzing 10-Ks, financial statements, market positioning, and macroeconomic trends to build a robust investment thesis.
● Built valuation models using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions to estimate intrinsic value and support investment recommendations.
● Drafted a professional investment memo summarizing financial insights, valuation outcomes, and risk assessments to guide decision-making.
Data Analyst, Ravendise Studio, Pune,India. March 2021 – August 2024 Power BI SQL Microsoft Excel
● Led analytics across marketing, product, and game functions for a studio with 200K+ downloads
● Conducted marketing analytics to optimize CAC and boost campaign conversion rates by 18%
● Utilized web analytics (Google Analytics, Firebase) to track user behavior, site traffic, and funnel performance
● Performed game analytics to assess player retention, monetization, and feature engagement leading to a 25% increase in DAUs
● Built and maintained Power BI dashboards to visualize KPIs across design, development, and marketing teams
● Designed and executed A/B tests for in-game features and marketing experiments to inform product strategy
● Presented actionable insights weekly to improve user experience and reduce churn by 12%
● Collaborated cross-functionally to implement data-driven improvements and support roadmap planning PROJECTS
Shopify Data Strategy & Forecasting – NYU Business Analytics Project Python NLP Prophet Tableau Pandas Matplotlib
● Conducted a two-part data analysis to support Shopify’s business strategy across customer experience and market trends
● Part 1: Merchant Sentiment Analysis – Analyzed 500+ merchant reviews using NLP (TextBlob) to extract sentiment scores and key themes across logistics, pricing, and onboarding; built Tableau dashboards to visualize sentiment over time and by feature category
● Identified top drivers of dissatisfaction and proposed actionable product improvements to reduce churn and improve merchant retention
● Part 2: Stock Time Series Forecasting – Used historical market data and Facebook Prophet to forecast Shopify’s stock movement over a 6-month horizon; performed seasonal decomposition and model tuning to enhance accuracy
● Visualized trend forecasts with confidence intervals and interpreted implications for investment and strategic planning
Riot Games Player Behavior Analysis – League of Legends Python Tableau Data Analysis
● Analyzed over 10,000 match records to identify key win rate drivers, champion-tier rankings, and role performance trends
● Created data-driven champion tier lists using pick/ban rate, win rate, and team synergy metrics
● Built interactive Tableau dashboards to visualize meta shifts and inform player strategy
● Helped players understand the current meta by translating complex data into strategic insights for optimal champion selection and team composition
● Presented findings as actionable recommendations for improving win rates and adapting to patch changes LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Founder – Vizart School of Art & Design
Remote 2022 – 2024
● Launched an online education startup focused on delivering accessible animation and design courses to students across India
● Designed curriculum, recruited instructors, and built a learning platform that served over 500 students in its first year
● Managed branding, social media marketing, and community engagement, building a 2,000+ follower base across platforms
● Organized virtual workshops, portfolio reviews, and live critique sessions to enhance student learning outcomes Treasurer – Management and Analytics Professional Society, NYU
● Managed financial planning, budgeting, and expense tracking for a graduate student organization with 200+ active members
● Organized and coordinated multiple academic and networking events, including guest speaker sessions, analytics workshops, and industry panels
● Ensured transparent reporting and effective resource allocation to support community engagement and professional development
Volunteer – Friends of Nature Association (FONA)
● Participated in wildlife conservation efforts, including the safe rescue and relocation of endangered species such as pythons and tigers to protected natural habitats
● Coordinated logistics with forest officials and local communities to ensure humane transport and compliance with environmental guidelines
● Contributed to awareness campaigns and educational initiatives focused on biodiversity preservation and ecosystem balance
Finalist – NYU Esports League of Legends Tournament (2024)
● Achieved finalist status in NYU’s official campus-wide League of Legends tournament. Recognized for strategic gameplay, champion mastery, and effective team coordination under competitive pressure. INTERESTS
Gaming (Strategy & Esports), Cooking (Fusion & Regional Cuisines), Exploring AI tools