ARVIND SONI
Bangalore
Summary
Associate Consultant with experience in AI and data product delivery, bridging business and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions. Skilled in product backlog management, stakeholder collaboration, Agile methodologies, and data-driven decision-making. Experienced with Azure DevOps, Databricks, SAP HANA, Salesforce, SQL, and analytics to drive product development and business outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Consultant
AXA
Bengaluru
03.2026 - Current
- Acted as the primary business representative for data product initiatives, driving requirement gathering, backlog refinement, and sprint planning.
- Owned and prioritized a backlog of 20+ user stories, aligning product development with business objectives and customer needs.
- Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional stakeholders across business, engineering, data, and analytics to define product requirements and roadmap priorities.
- Supported the end-to-end product lifecycle, from requirements gathering and UAT through production release across 3–4 Agile sprints.
- Defined acceptance criteria, product KPIs, and feature priorities based on business impact, customer value, and technical feasibility.
- Managed Agile ceremonies and product backlog using Azure DevOps and facilitated requirement workshops and process mapping using Miro.
- Partnered with engineering teams to conduct data discovery and feasibility assessments using Databricks and SAP HANA, reducing requirement ambiguity.
- Worked with business and CRM stakeholders to leverage Salesforce data for analytics and product decision-making.
- Key Tools: Azure DevOps, Miro, Databricks, SAP HANA, Salesforce, SQL, Agile (Scrum), Microsoft Excel, Power BI
Lead Data Analyst
Fossil Global Services India
Bengaluru
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Directed analytics team of 3 members, mentoring talent and promoting data-driven culture
- Designed automated reporting solutions, minimizing manual effort and expediting insight delivery
- Built Google Cloud Platform data pipelines, ensuring scalable and efficient data processing
- Acted as strategic partner to stakeholders in retail, marketing, and operations, translating data into strategies
- Leveraged deep understanding of Retail KPIs and marketing metrics to deliver measurable impact
- Drove collaboration across functions to align analytics initiatives with corporate objectives, enhancing decision-making
Senior Business Analyst
London Stock Exchange Group
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Designed and maintained visually consistent Tableau and Salesforce (SFDC) dashboards, delivering critical insights into revenue operations and enabling a 15-20% faster decision-making cycle for executive leadership.
- Developed real-time KPI dashboards using SQL, Snowflake, and Tableau, automating key workflows and reducing manual reporting tasks by 80%, saving the equivalent of 5 FTEs.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration with business leaders, engineers, and program managers, contributing to a 25% increase in successful analytics project delivery.
- Led end-to-end data analytics projects, aligning BI solutions with business objectives and increasing operational efficiency by 10% through interactive dashboards and proactive insights.
- Supported ServiceNow data migration from UAT to production, ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime through stringent testing and validation protocols.
- Delivered 20+ high-accuracy standard and ad-hoc reports using Tableau, Power BI, and SQL, achieving a 99% accuracy rate and consistently meeting SLA targets.
- Provided SME support for Power BI Service, enabling self-service BI adoption and training users to leverage dashboards effectively.
- Key Tools: Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Power Query, DAX, Azure Cloud, Agile
Senior Data Analyst
MResult Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Configured and integrated ERP and SAP Ariba with Tableau and SQL Server, streamlining procurement reporting and reducing cycle time by 25%.
- Developed automated Power BI dashboards with dynamic filtering, KPI visualization, and drill-downs; implemented Row-Level Security (RLS) to ensure data governance and role-based access.
- Led the transformation of procurement workflows through automation, boosting team productivity by 20% and significantly reducing manual errors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate procurement goals into data solutions, using Snowflake and Azure Synapse for data modeling and preparation.
- Ensured real-time visibility into operational metrics through intuitive dashboards, enhancing stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
- Delivered scalable analytics and automation solutions in a B2B procurement environment, strengthening supplier relationships, and enabling data-driven decision-making across partner networks.
- Key Tools: Tableau, Power BI, DAX, SQL, Snowflake, SAP Ariba, Azure Synapse, Power Query, RLS, Agile
Data Analyst
CREST INFORMATICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Hyderabad
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented data pipelines using SQL, Power Query, and Tableau Prep, improving healthcare supply chain and insurance analytics.
- Built comprehensive Tableau dashboards to visualize inventory levels, order fulfillment, delivery performance, and claim statuses, improving proactive decision-making across business units.
- Automated reporting systems using SQL scripts and macros, reducing turnaround time by 30% and enabling faster resolution of logistics and insurance issues.
- Partnered with data engineers to integrate data across systems and ensure quality, curated sources in alignment with governance standards.
- Key Tools: Tableau, SQL, Power Query, Tableau Prep, Snowflake, Power BI, Excel Macros
System Engineer
TECHMAGIX IT SOLUTIONS
Hyderabad
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Created automated Excel- and SQL-based reporting systems that increased team productivity and reduced manual intervention.
- Developed Tableau dashboards utilizing Google Analytics data, improving stakeholder understanding of marketing KPIs by 30%.
- Configured and maintained ServiceNow tools to align with evolving business requirements and improve workflow tracking.
- Led process documentation and implemented automation tools to reduce the reporting cycle by 15%.
- Key Tools: Tableau, SQL, Excel Macros, Google Analytics, ServiceNow
Education
Advanced Executive Program In Applied Generative AI
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Online01-2026
PGP - Data Science & Business Analytics
University Of Texas Austin
Online09-2022
PGDM - Operations & Marketing
Institute Of Public Enterprise
Hyderabad, India04-2018
BTech - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Christian College of Engineering And Technology
Bhilai, India04-2014
Skills
- Tableau and Power BI
- SQL and Snowflake
- Salesforce and ServiceNow
- Python and DAX
- Azure cloud services
- Agile methodologies
- Data visualization
- AI Data Governance
- Business intelligence
Certification
- Alteryx designer core certification
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau Desktop Certified Professional
Timeline
Associate Consultant
AXA
03.2026 - Current
Lead Data Analyst
Fossil Global Services India
09.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Business Analyst
London Stock Exchange Group
09.2022 - 09.2025
Senior Data Analyst
MResult Services Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
Data Analyst
CREST INFORMATICS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
06.2018 - 08.2021
System Engineer
TECHMAGIX IT SOLUTIONS
05.2014 - 05.2016
Advanced Executive Program In Applied Generative AI
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
PGP - Data Science & Business Analytics
University Of Texas Austin
PGDM - Operations & Marketing
Institute Of Public Enterprise
BTech - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Christian College of Engineering And Technology