Strategy, Consulting, Data Analysis/Modeling

MANAS DASARI

+1-262-***-**** **********@*****.*** Chicago, IL, USA linkedin.com/in/manas-dasari-886086213/ EDUCATION

Indiana University - Bloomington August 2022 - May 2026 Bachelor's, Informatics GPA: 3.52

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN, USA Undergraduate Mentor August 2024 - Present

• Enhanced students' understanding of SaaS concepts and business models in a collaborative lab of 40+ by developing interactive lessons using Excel and Figma to simulate pricing models and growth strategy scenarios.

• Streamlined technical skill development by implementing an Airtable dashboard to monitor KPIs and progress, enabling targeted support for students mastering HTML, Figma, and Python.

charity: water Bloomington, IN, USA

Director of Internal Relations April 2023 - Present

• Collaborated with Xylem and campus organizations to plan and execute outreach campaigns, increasing student engagement and driving donations for global water accessibility initiatives

• Organized and successfully led impactful fundraising events, raising over $20,000 to build wells and provide clean drinking water to underserved communities in Africa

Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN, USA Teaching Assistant Intern and Peer Instructor January 2025 - May 2025

• Enhanced student academic performance by 20% through peer-led instruction sessions for over 50 students, developing and tracking KPIs with Excel to monitor progress and adapt strategies.

• Facilitated discussions and activities to help students develop academic strategies, improve time management, and refine their learning habits in a structured and supportive environment Tradehome Shoes Greenwood, IN, USA

Sales Associate July 2024 - August 2024

• Boosted monthly sales by 10% by implementing customer engagement strategies informed by data analysis and competitive business models, supporting the store's growth strategy.

• Supported SaaS and data-driven initiatives by assisting with SaaS tool adoption for sales reporting and exploring SQL queries to generate actionable sales insights.

PROJECTS & OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE

ERPsim Sustainability Simulation, Tournament of Champions Finalist Bloomington, IN, USA Stock Manager April 2025 - May 2025

• Achieved 3rd place among top teams by optimizing inventory and logistics strategy using Excel to balance KPIs in a SaaS scenario.

• Contributed to 1.45M company valuation by building financial models and benchmarking business models using SQL to inform growth strategy.

• Minimized carbon emissions and avoided stockouts by utilizing Airtable and KPI tracking to optimize stock levels and logistics.

• Enhanced team performance by analyzing metrics with Excel and SQL to support SaaS business model evaluation in a high-stakes simulation. Indiana University MSIS x LCA Case competition Bloomington, IN, USA Technology Consultant December 2024 - December 2024

• Secured top 5 placement out of 30+ teams in a 48-hour technology consulting case competition by developing innovative business models and user engagement strategies, leveraging Excel for data analysis and KPI definition to inform growth strategy recommendations.

• Enhanced solution quality and client impact in a team-based consulting challenge by utilizing SQL and Airtable to organize, analyze, and visualize data, supporting actionable insights for SaaS platform improvement and measurable KPIs. Monroe County Fairgrounds Website Redesign Bloomington, IN, USA Technology Consultant January 2025 - May 2025

• Increased stakeholder alignment and project clarity by defining and tracking key KPIs using Excel and Airtable to evaluate user engagement and optimize community rental workflows.

• Enhanced data-driven decision making by analyzing user interaction data and modeling business processes, utilizing Excel and SQL to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to digital touchpoints.

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Bill’s Breakfast – Full-Stack Ordering System Bloomington, IN, USA Web Developer August 2024 - December 2024

• Enhanced data integrity and system scalability by transitioning from flat-file CSV data to a MariaDB backend for a SaaS-style online ordering system, leveraging SQL for robust database management and risk mitigation.

• Improved transaction accuracy and real-time risk monitoring by building and deploying a dynamic cart and checkout system, utilizing KPIs to track success rates and minimize errors in a simulated production environment.

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SKILLS

Skills: Linux/Unix, Python, MySQL, Tableau, Figma, HTML/CSS, Excel/Numbers/Sheets, Data Analysis, Git, Business Analytics, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, SAP

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