Abhinab Acharya
Limerick
Summary
Results-driven analyst with 5+ years of experience in data analysis, operational coordination, and process optimization. Proven expertise in generating and maintaining daily reports, ensuring data accuracy (98% defect resolution rate), and coordinating cross-functional workflows across diverse business operations. Strong proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools with demonstrated success in reducing manual effort by 40% and improving process standardization by 30%. Experience with data-driven operational processes including report generation, data accuracy maintenance, and multi-location coordination - skills directly transferable to inventory management and stock analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business Analyst
Lancet India
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Generated and maintained daily operational reports across 10+ concurrent workstreams with distribution to multiple locations, ensuring timely delivery and data accuracy for decision-making with 98% accuracy rate through systematic validation processes
- Co-designed automated Power BI dashboards and weekly Management Information (MI) reports for inventory-style data tracking, reducing manual reporting effort by 40% while providing strategic insights for business operations and resource allocation
- Coordinated daily processing of operational requests and approvals similar to requisition workflows, liaising with cross-functional teams across business, technical, and executive leadership to ensure smooth execution and zero critical incidents
- Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures (SOPs) using Visio for multi-location operations, achieving 30% improvement in process consistency and maintaining comprehensive data files with daily database updates
- Executed approved operational adjustments and stock-related process changes based on periodic reports and analysis, conducting thorough RAID analysis to proactively identify risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies throughout project lifecycle
- Investigated and resolved data discrepancies and process inefficiencies daily through systematic root cause analysis comparable to inventory variance investigations, preventing 90% of operational delays and maintaining operational efficiency
Business Analyst
Kantar
Hyderabad
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Created and maintained weekly Power BI and Tableau dashboards for operational data tracking addressing manual reporting challenges, reducing report generation time by 50% while updating Branch & Group Analysis Files weekly similar to inventory reporting cycles
- Coordinated analytics platform migration affecting 200+ users across multiple locations, managing daily communications and processing change requests similar to branch requisitions, ensuring smooth transition with 85% user adoption within first quarter
- Facilitated standardization of business rules and KPIs across data pipelines comparable to inventory range maintenance, achieving 25% improvement in data quality and consistency while producing ad-hoc analytical reports as required by stakeholders
- Documented current workflows through structured interviews across multiple client engagements and locations, translating complex processes into clear functional specifications meeting governance standards for distributed operations
- Conducted comprehensive UAT for major releases, performing systematic root cause analysis on data discrepancies similar to stock variance analysis and collaborating with QA and engineering teams to resolve data quality issues with 98% defect resolution rate
- Engaged stakeholders across multiple business functions, global client teams, and distributed locations, liaising with technical teams regarding system-related issues to ensure timely resolution of operational adjustments and minimal business disruption
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Technological university of Shannon
Limerick 01.2024 - 01.2025
Master of Business Administration - Marketing & HR
IMIT
India 01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
GIET
India 01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced): Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Complex Formulas, Data Analysis, Macro Development, inventory data management
- Data Analysis & Reporting: SQL, Power BI, Tableau, automated dashboard creation, data visualization, operational reporting
- ERP Systems & Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart, MS Access (database queries and report generation), system implementations
- Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint (presentations & stakeholder reporting), Word (documentation)
- Core Competencies: Daily report generation and distribution, data-driven inventory analysis, operational reporting and coordination, data accuracy maintenance (98% rate), cross-functional and multi-location coordination, process adjustments and documentation, requisition-style request processing, root cause analysis, attention to detail, time management across concurrent priorities
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
- ChatGPT & AI Tools Mastery (2024) – Leveraging generative AI for automation, reporting, and analytics
- AI Hacks with Microsoft Office (2024) – Using AI to streamline reporting, presentations, and workflows
- AutoCAD Certified
- Microsoft Power BI Certified
Timeline
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Technological university of Shannon
01.2024 - 01.2025
Business Analyst
Lancet India
11.2022 - 11.2024
Business Analyst
Kantar
09.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Business Administration - Marketing & HR
IMIT
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
GIET
01.2013 - 01.2017