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Avasarala Kumara

Avasarala Kumara

Manager - Data Analytics And Visualization
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Accomplished manager with a robust background in Data Analytics & Visualization, Product Management, and Business and Market Analysis. Known for leading cross-functional teams, crafting data analytics strategies, and fostering product innovation. Proven ability in negotiating strategic partnerships and significantly boosting transaction volume. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency, managing training initiatives, and achieving organizational objectives. Pursuing a challenging managerial role in a company dedicated to data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Manager of Data Analytics and Visualization

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
8 2023 - Current

Leading a team of data analysts to gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to extract meaningful insights and drive data-informed decision-making. Overseeing the end-to-end data analytics process, from data collection and cleaning to advanced analysis and visualization. Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and quality throughout the analysis process. Develop and execute a strategic data analytics roadmap, aligning departmental objectives with the broader organizational goals. Overseeing the development of visually compelling and interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate data findings and insights to stakeholders. Ensuring the visualizations are user-friendly, intuitive, and aligned with best practices in data visualization. Manage project portfolios, including resource allocation, timeline tracking, and ensuring successful project delivery within scope and budget constraints. Leading initiatives involving hypothesis testing, A/B experiments, predictive modeling, and machine learning to drive business growth and innovation. Playing a pivotal role in the expansion and maturation of the data analytics and visualization department, defining best practices and shaping the organization's data strategy.

Senior Data Analyst

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
08.2022 - 07.2023

Provided leadership and strategic direction for the data analysis team, guiding and mentoring analysts to excel in their roles. Led and executed complex data analysis projects, applying advanced statistical methods and tools (SQL and Advanced Excel) to extract actionable insights. Oversaw data collection, cleaning, and transformation efforts, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards. Designed and developed sophisticated data visualizations, dashboards, and reports, enabling effective communication of insights to stakeholders. Orchestrated cross-functional initiatives to improve data-related processes, enhancing efficiency, and supporting the overall business objectives. Overseeing the delivery of services to clients or customers, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of products or services according to established service level agreements (SLAs) and customer expectations. Leading and managing a team of service delivery professionals and data analysts, including assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary point of contact for service-related issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication, problem resolution, and timely delivery of services.

Data Analyst

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2022

Conducted comprehensive data analysis to support strategic decision-making business initiatives. Collected and cleaned raw data from diverse sources, ensuring data quality and integrity. Utilized advanced statistical techniques and tools (SQL, Advanced Excel.) to perform in-depth data analysis and identify actionable insights. Developed and maintained complex SQL queries and database scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. Created data visualizations, reports, and dashboards using (Power BI with DAX) to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and deliver data-driven solutions. Managed multiple projects, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. Implemented data validation processes to ensure data accuracy.

Windows Application Tester

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2017

Collaborating with the development team and stakeholders to understand project requirements and define test objectives. Creating test plans and strategies to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Performing manual and automated tests to verify the functionality, usability, performance, and compatibility of Windows applications. Following test scripts and executing test cases. Logging defects and issues found during testing.

CORPORATE TRAINING MANAGER

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
03.2010 - 05.2015

Developing and implementing a comprehensive training strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Identifying training needs, conducting training needs assessments, and designing training programs to address skill gaps and enhance employee performance. Designing and developing training programs, materials, and resources for various learning modalities, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, virtual training, and blended learning approaches. Ensuring the content is engaging, interactive, and aligned with adult learning principles. Facilitating training sessions and workshops for employees, managers, and other stakeholders. Delivering training content effectively, using appropriate training techniques and methodologies to ensure maximum knowledge transfer and skill development.

CENTRE ACADEMIC HEAD

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
08.2008 - 02.2010

Develop and update the training center's curriculum including designing course, selecting/preparing training material, and ensuring that the curriculum align with industry standards. Hiring, training, and supervising instructors and faculty members. Ensure the quality of training by monitoring the performance of instructors conducting evaluations and implementing improvement strategies to enhance the overall academic experience for students.

SOFTWARE TRAINER

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2005 - 07.2008

Develop and deliver customized software training programs for clients, ensuring alignment with their specific needs and goals. Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skill levels, tailoring training content accordingly. Create engaging training materials, including user guides, manuals, and multimedia presentations, to facilitate learning. Deliver in-person and virtual training sessions to individuals and groups, adapting training methods to meet diverse learning styles. Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and make continuous improvements to training content and methods. Collaborate with the sales team to support pre-sales activities by demonstrating software capabilities to potential clients. Provide ongoing post-training support and resources to ensure clients' continued success in using software applications. Stay updated with software updates, industry trends, and best practices to enhance training programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
04.2001 -

Skills

Data Analysis and Visualization

Accomplishments

    Best Corporate Trainer (2007, 2008 and 2009).

    Best All-Round Performer of the Year (2016)

    Best Employee of the year 2019,2022.

Software

Power BI,DAX

SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS

Advanced Excel, VBA

C, C, Python, SQL

Snowflake

Data Science and Machine Learning

Certification

Microsoft Certified - Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Project Summary

Project # -1

Title : Windows Application Testing and Developer Support

Client :  Microsoft Corporation

Designation :  Windows Application Tester

Software  : Windows10 (Mobile and Desktop)

Period : Jun’15 - Jun’17

Team Size : 30

Role : Team Member


Project Summary:

The primary objective of this project is to test and certify mobile, desktop, and surface applications. Application developers submit their apps for review and potential inclusion in the Windows Mobile, Desktop, and Surface stores for Windows users. Our role is to conduct thorough testing on the submitted applications to ensure they comply with Microsoft policies, including Privacy Policy, Data Protection, and Age restrictions.


Project# - 2

Title : FD&E Channel and Marketing Service Delivery 

Client :  Microsoft Corporation

Designation :  Data Analyst

Software  : Windows10, SQL Server, COSMIC, VBA, Power BI

Period : Jun’17 to Jul'23 

Team Size : 10

Role : Service Delivery Lead & Data Analyst


Project Summary:

Our primary objective for this project is to analyze the data from CCSM, DPS, GPS, and MS Stores business units by creating comprehensive reports using Excel and Power BI. Additionally, we are tasked with ensuring data quality through a series of rigorous data quality tests, including data profiling, data cleaning, data validation, data integration, and regression testing. These tests will be performed regularly for each sprint deployment, budget and forecast cycle, fiscal year rollover, and data source publication to maintain the integrity and reliability of the solutions provided.


Project# - 3

Title : TPG Snowflake Data Quality and BI Implementation 

Client :  The Planet Group

Designation :  Manager - Data Analytics and Visualization

Software  : Snowflake,Power BI

Period : Since Aug'23

Team Size : 10

Role : Global Delivery Lead


Project Summary:

Our primary objective is to conduct comprehensive data quality assessments, encompassing data accuracy, data integration, data profiling, and data regression, on datasets sourced from multiple origins. Within Snowflake, we implement data quality checks across three distinct layers: RAW, Conformed, and Semantic. Upon the completion of data quality evaluations, we proceed to the data analysis phase, generating reports using Power BI and employing DAX functions for advanced data manipulation and insights.


Project# - 4

Title : Trust and Safety

Client : Meta

Designation :  Manager - Data Analytics and Visualization

Software  : Advanced SQL, Hive, Meta Internal Tools

Period : Since April'24

Team Size : 4

Role : Analytics Architect


Project Summary:

The objective of this project is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of data to identify and investigate instances of business impersonation and misrepresentation on Meta platforms. Users and businesses utilize Meta platforms to place advertisements for increased viewership and business advantage. However, some entities may impersonate or misrepresent legitimate businesses, potentially misleading users. As a team specializing in Data Analytics, our task is to examine and analyze these occurrences using Meta’s internal tools and data analysis methodologies.


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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Interests

Story Writing

Spending Time in Nature

Long Drives

Timeline

Microsoft Certified - Power BI Data Analyst Associate

06-2024

Senior Data Analyst

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
08.2022 - 07.2023

Data Analyst

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
07.2017 - 08.2022

Windows Application Tester

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2017

CORPORATE TRAINING MANAGER

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
03.2010 - 05.2015

CENTRE ACADEMIC HEAD

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
08.2008 - 02.2010

SOFTWARE TRAINER

AQURA INFOTECH PVT LTD
06.2005 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Andhra University
04.2001 -

Manager of Data Analytics and Visualization

Launch IT Consulting India PVT Ltd
8 2023 - Current
Avasarala KumaraManager - Data Analytics And Visualization