Open To Work
Vakula B
Summary
Results-driven Business Analyst with a proven track record at IBM, specializing in financial analysis and pricing strategy. Expert in developing data-driven insights and optimizing resource allocation, achieving significant cost savings. Proficient in Power BI and SQL, with strong collaboration skills to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst
Dillon Morgan Consulting
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented data-driven forecasting models to optimize cloud resource utilization, improving forecast accuracy by 15% and reducing over-provisioning by 8%, resulting in cost savings of 20% ($50M)
- Enhanced PMO decision-making and capacity planning by identifying project risks via Azure Data Explorer analytics, leading to $60M in cost savings through strategic resource allocation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze pricing structures and margin impact, implemented data-backed recommendations that streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Automated financial reporting processes with Excel and business intelligence dashboards, minimized manual effort and accelerated access to strategic insights for informed decision-making.
- Evaluated deal structures and volume potential, ensuring alignment with financial targets and pricing guardrails through applied commercial acumen.
- Documented pricing decisions with clear rationale aligned to policies and financial objectives, reinforcing governance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Graduate Data Analyst
The University of Texas at Dallas
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed and developed 15+ interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI connected to Azure Data Explorer, visualizing performance trends and improving data accessibility by 12%
- Utilized analytics tools to analyze historical data patterns and model scenarios, informing strategic decision-making
- Employed statistical modeling and hypothesis testing to uncover trends and identify optimization opportunities across multiple data sources
- Engaged stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven insights supporting revenue management objectives
- Streamlined data collection processes through automation, enhancing accuracy and cutting manual reporting time
- Managed cloud infrastructure resources with cost optimization analysis, improving system performance by 14% while ensuring pricing competitiveness
Technical Research Business Analyst (Tier -III)
Netflix
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Architected and implemented ETL data ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory, processing 50+ TB of data daily from diverse sources to improve demand planning accuracy by 11%
- Developed and maintained data models in Synapse Analytics supporting 12 dashboards used by 100+ employees for strategic pricing and margin analysis
- Applied advanced analytics to evaluate volume potential and customer value propositions, influencing deal structuring decisions
- Analyzed customer segmentation data to identify pricing trends and margin risks, guiding commercial execution strategies
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including sales operations to align pricing strategy, optimizing revenue management processes
- Documented analytical methodologies and upheld governance standards, ensuring data-driven pricing recommendations were reliable and actionable
Senior IT Business Analyst
IBM
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze cloud service performance data, identifying cost optimization opportunities resulting in a 10% reduction in operational expenses
- Developed PowerApps application to streamline data collection for pricing analysis, reducing manual effort by 15% and improving data accuracy for deal evaluation
- Evaluated service margins and pricing competitiveness across customer segments, identifying strategic adjustments to enhance market positioning
- Delivered data-backed insights on customer value propositions and volume analysis, enabling targeted support for sales operations
- Automated report generation using Python scripting and SQL queries with Power's visualization, reducing manual reporting time by 50 hours per week
- Established documentation standards and governance protocols, ensuring compliance with business intelligence requirements and enhancing data integrity
Business Insights Analyst Intern
Amazon
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze supply chain data, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies leading to 15% improvement in operational efficiency
- Aligned analytical outputs with sales operations and pricing strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, enhancing strategic coherence
- Utilized analytics tools to evaluate cost structures and identify margin opportunities across distribution channels, enabling informed decision-making
- Supported pricing analysis through volume and customer value assessment, contributing to strategic commercial decisions
- Documented analytical findings and crafted recommendations to support deal structuring and inform revenue optimization initiatives
- Leveraged Excel and business intelligence platforms to model scenarios and provide data-backed insights to stakeholders
Education
M.S. - Data Science & AI
The University of Texas at Dallas
USA12-2024
B. Com - Computer Science and Economics
St. Francis College for Women
India06-2019
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Market analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Cost forecasting
- Deal structuring
- KPI tracking
- Data reporting
- Excel and Power BI
- Dashboards and ERP systems
- SQL and AS400
- Business intelligence platforms
- Database management
- Process optimization
- Project lifecycle management
- Collaborative project management
- Stakeholder engagement
Websites
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$50000/yr - $154000/yrTimeline
Business Analyst
Dillon Morgan Consulting
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Data Analyst
The University of Texas at Dallas
06.2023 - 07.2024
Technical Research Business Analyst (Tier -III)
Netflix
07.2022 - 01.2023
Senior IT Business Analyst
IBM
06.2019 - 07.2022
Business Insights Analyst Intern
Amazon
09.2016 - 02.2018
M.S. - Data Science & AI
The University of Texas at Dallas
B. Com - Computer Science and Economics
St. Francis College for Women