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Upasana Sherchand

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced Business Intelligence Analyst with 5 years of experience. Skilled in problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical thinking. Proven track record of cost savings by analyzing data to identify key suppliers and identifying problem suppliers to reallocate budget which helped in minimizing plant shutdown and provide potential cost-saving opportunities. Able to analyze complex data sets , create visualization and provide valuable insights to drive business growth and efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead and Business Analyst

St Cloud State University
01.2016 - 05.2021
  • Lead and facilitate meetings and workshops to gather requirements and analyze business processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives for process improvement
  • Act as a liaison between different departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration in implementing data-driven strategies.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations of team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance and support for professional development.
  • Work with teams to establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of services provided by the ITS department throughout the university
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve user satisfaction and experience with the services provided by the ITS department at St Cloud State University.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings in the ITS department's operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and budget allocation.

Information Security Analyst Intern

Central Minnesota Credit Union
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assist in developing and implementing information security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Assist in conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize potential security weaknesses in the organization's systems and networks.
  • Assist in developing and executing incident response plans to mitigate and recover from security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
  • Assist in performing regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions or unauthorized activity
  • Assist in analyzing security logs and identifying potential security incidents or patterns for further investigation.
  • Assist in reviewing and recommending improvements to the organization's security controls and processes based on industry trends and best practices.
  • Assist in coordinating and conducting security training sessions for employees, ensuring that all staff understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining the security of the Credit Union's systems and data.

Commodity Business Analyst

The Toro Company
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Identify opportunities to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency through data analysis and market research.
  • Conduct regular market research and stay updated on industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for the company's commodity business.
  • Building, maintaining and enhancing business systems and models essential to the successful completion of operational responsibilities
  • Creation and maintenance of Spend Analytics dashboard and providing weekly trainings to sourcing department on navigating through different dashboards and their functionalities
  • Create reports, dashboards, presentations for internal teams and customers as needed
  • Analyzing data, aiding with recommendations and comments to present to the leadership team for business planning & growth
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, finance, and operations, to develop cost reduction strategies and improve supply chain performance.

Education

Master of Science - Information Assurance

St Cloud State University
05.2021

Skills

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Predictive Modeling
  • KPI Tracking
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Pivot Tables
  • Data Visualization
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Market Research

Timeline

Commodity Business Analyst

The Toro Company
02.2022 - 11.2023

Information Security Analyst Intern

Central Minnesota Credit Union
01.2020 - 12.2020

Team Lead and Business Analyst

St Cloud State University
01.2016 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Information Assurance

St Cloud State University

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