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Anjana Dash

Data & Analytics Leader India tech Hub, Volvo Cars
Bengaluru

Summary

Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 17+ years of expertise in Data & Analytics for various sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Data & Analytics and AI/ ML technologies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Data & Analytics Leader

Volvo Cars
05.2022 - Current
  • Attended industry events to represent organization and build professional network.
  • Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
  • Optimized operational workflows by identifying bottlenecks, implementing solutions that led to smoother processes across the organization.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Drove customer satisfaction rates up by refining internal procedures and enhancing external stakeholder communications.
  • Collaborated with data scientists to integrate AI solutions into broader analytics projects, enhancing overall results.
  • Leveraged data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process enhancements, leading to significant cost savings.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational growth and increased revenue.

Data & Analytics Sr. Manager

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
  • Developed and implemented data collection systems and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
  • Spearheaded the development of a centralized database to improve accessibility to critical company information for all staff members.
  • Identified areas for cost reduction by conducting in-depth financial analysis on company expenditures.
  • Facilitated better decision-making with advanced analytical tools like Amazon Redshift or EMR for business intelligence insights.
  • Partnered with infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies.
  • Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
  • Informed financial decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry or economic conditions.
  • Streamlined vendor management practices for increased cost-efficiency, savings, and stronger working relationships with key partners.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and advancements, incorporating cutting-edge techniques into project work as appropriate.
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.

Data & Analytics Manager

Medtronic India
09.2016 - 04.2020
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.

Data & Analytics Team Leader

Accenture India
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
  • Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Established clear communication channels that ensured the timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.

Sr ETL Developer

Societe Generale
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
  • Tuned systems to boost performance.
  • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
  • Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
  • Supported ongoing maintenance efforts with regular reviews of existing jobs, identifying areas for improvement or refactoring as necessary.
  • Provided expert guidance on best practices for Informatica development to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  • Developed mappings, workflows and tasks using Informatica Power Center and Informatica Cloud Services
  • Developed robust error handling strategies within ETL processes to minimize data discrepancies while maintaining overall system stability.
  • Ensured timely delivery of high-quality projects by efficiently managing workloads and prioritizing tasks based on business impact.
  • Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems.
  • Assisted in the design and development of data marts and warehouses, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems for comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities.
  • Troubleshot complex issues swiftly by leveraging expert knowledge in both technical aspects of Informatica tools and understanding of business requirements.

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2010 - 03.2014
  • Developed reusable templates for common tasks that reduced development time across multiple projects.
  • Validated warehouse data structure and accuracy.
  • Optimized performance by identifying bottlenecks in ETL processes and implementing solutions to resolve them.
  • Mentored junior developers in best practices for ETL development using Informatica tools, fostering a cohesive team environment.
  • Developed complex mappings, workflows, and sessions to meet project objectives and deadlines.
  • Implemented change management procedures throughout the development lifecycle ensuring minimal disruption during production transition.
  • Mapped data between source systems and warehouses.
  • Tested software applications and systems to identify enhancement opportunities.
  • Successfully migrated legacy ETL processes to Informatica PowerCenter, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced maintenance effort.
  • Identified, troubleshot and corrected bugs and bottlenecks.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining the functionality of developed ETL processes which served as valuable reference material for future maintenance or enhancements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, resulting in accurate and timely delivery of business-critical data.

Sr Software Engineer

Igate Global Solutions
06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Assisted database administrators in optimizing SQL queries for faster response times during data extraction tasks.
  • Implemented business logic parameters for model execution.
  • Optimized performance by identifying bottlenecks in ETL processes and implementing solutions to resolve them.
  • Provided support during production deployments by troubleshooting issues and ensuring seamless transitions between environments.
  • Managed version control for source code, maintaining a well-organized repository for easy access and collaboration among team members.
  • Mapped data between source systems and warehouses.
  • Collaborated with business analysts to translate complex requirements into functional ETL mappings, meeting project goals and timelines.
  • Coordinated troubleshooting support for warehouse personnel.
  • Developed complex mappings, workflows, and sessions to meet project objectives and deadlines.
  • Proactively identified potential risks within projects, taking necessary steps to mitigate them before they became critical issues.
  • Enhanced data integration by designing and developing efficient ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter.
  • Prepared functional and technical documentation data for warehouses.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining the functionality of developed ETL processes which served as valuable reference material for future maintenance or enhancements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

BPUT Rourkela
NIST Berhampur
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Employee Motivation

  • Relationship Building

  • Project Management

  • Data Analysis

  • Process Improvement

  • Influencing Others

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Project Planning

  • Decision-Making

  • Recruitment and hiring

  • Program Evaluation

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Goal Setting

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments


  • Data & Analytics leader owning Employee Engagement pillar in India Tech Hub in Volvo cars managing a global team.
  • Implemented Managed Services in Baxter for Cost optimization operations delivery and won award for cost effective delivery model.
  • Implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for manual activities and made monitoring capability cost effecting and robust in Baxter.
  • Delivered cost savings through implementation of various Continues process improvement ideas (CPIs) and automation in Medtronic.
  • Charing Medtronic Women’s Network (MWN) & Women in IT (WIIT) as a Hub leader in APAC region for Women’s growth in the organization.
  • Succeeded in Managing and Delivering Cloud solution implementation for world’s best Pharmaceutical client in Accenture.
  • As “Development Portfolio Manager”, delivered using AGILE Methodology CIO Balance score card high visibility project with multiple KPIs (on time, on budget, cost variance etc.) successfully and gained many accolades from the. ExCom leadership.
  • Reduction of incidents by 35% inflow and aging tickets through next-gen delivery model and RCA strategy which helped in utilizing team in developing the work.
  • Won the Best Developer for quarter (Q2-2011) from “Tata Consultancy Service”

Software

AI/ML

Generative AI

Azure Data Factory

Snowflake

Power BI

ETL tools like Informatica

AWS

Python

Timeline

Data & Analytics Leader

Volvo Cars
05.2022 - Current

Data & Analytics Sr. Manager

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
05.2020 - 04.2022

Data & Analytics Manager

Medtronic India
09.2016 - 04.2020

Data & Analytics Team Leader

Accenture India
10.2014 - 08.2016

Sr ETL Developer

Societe Generale
04.2014 - 09.2014

IT Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services
09.2010 - 03.2014

Sr Software Engineer

Igate Global Solutions
06.2007 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

BPUT Rourkela
04.2001 -

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