Data Analytics - Finance & Business Intelligence Analyst

Pratik Lohani

Boone, North Carolina, United States **************@*****.*** 512-***-**** linkedin.com/in/pratik-lohani/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Adaptable and analytical Data Analytics graduate candidate with a strong foundation in business management, bringing a unique interdisciplinary perspective to problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. Eager to apply 5 years of work and internship experience in finance, banking, and insurance; analytical expertise; and a growth mindset to business and research. EDUCATION

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC December 2025 Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics, GPA: 4.00 Shanker Dev Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal August 2023

Bachelors of Business Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC January 2025 - December 2025 Graduate Research Assistant

● Collected, cleaned, and verified data for research using Python and Excel for banking, finance, and insurance departments.

● Proof-read research papers and graded students exams, providing timely and helpful feedback. Manjushree Finance Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal December 2022 – December 2024 Business Development Officer

● Prepared Credit Analysis (CA), Customer Site Visit Report (CSVR), and Business Site Visit Report (BSVR) for loan disbursement using X-mart credit software, Microsoft Excel.

● Analyzed financial indicators and position of the branch in accounts, loans, deposits, customer churn, presenting the report, and suggested strategies to management.

● Reconciled and settled bills and advance payment, maintaining accurate records, and transparency. Kumari Bank Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal September 2022 – December 2022 Marketing Executive

● Opened new accounts; introduced new products from the bank through door to door and social media marketing.

● Generated $150K in new deposits within 3 months, including $100K in first deposits and $50K in savings. Reliable Nepal Life Insurance, Kathmandu, Nepal December 2019 – August 2020 Intern

● Collaborated with seasoned insurance professionals, learning operations and client services policies.

● Finalized claim settlements working closely with the legal department. SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Technical Skills and Tools

● Programming: Python, SQL, R

● Data Analysis: Statistical and Credit Analysis; Multivariate Regressions, and Time Series Analysis

● Data Visualization: SAS Viya, PowerBI

● Software: Canva, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Autopsy; Kali Linux Coursework and Certifications

● SQL: Query Performance, Data-driven Decision Making, Business Data Analysis

● Python: Introduction and Intermediate Python, Data Structures and Algorithms

● R: Introduction to R, Importing Data, Tidyverse, tidyr

● Implementing Effective Tools for Operational and AML Risk Management

● Introduction to Data Privacy

● Truist Emerging Leaders Certification: Self-Awareness and Communication Strategies in Leadership Research/Publication

● The End of Underdogs? Examining Industry Dynamics When Everyone Starts Using AI (MLB case study)

● Nike sustainability project, Financial and economic analysis using SQL, Gender wage gap analysis. Awards and Honors

● Beta Gamma Sigma Membership International Best Student Scholarship Volunteering

● Cultural Ambassador for Nepal at Appalachian State University

● Nepali Academics in America (NACA) – Collaboration of Master’s and Ph.D. students across USA for research presentation.

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