Basavaraj Kumbar
Lead Business Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
Lead Business Analyst with over 12 years of expertise in e-commerce, technology, and supply chain optimization. Proven track record at Ecommerce giant achieving 5% improvement in in-stock rates and freeing ₹150M working capital through descriptive and prescriptive analytics, machine learning, and GenAI techniques. Experienced in leading cross-functional analytics teams, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision making. Expert in Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experienced with advanced data analytics techniques, ensuring comprehensive data interpretation. Utilizes data-driven strategies to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency. Track record of leveraging statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization to provide clear and impactful insights.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Analytics Lead
Flipkart
05.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional analytics team of 4-5 members responsible for national product availability and inventory optimization across all product categories
- Reduced out-of-stock (OOS) and non-buyable inventory by 5% through advanced analytics, process improvement initiatives, and data-driven insights
- Developed predictive models for slow-moving and non-moving (SMNM) inventory using machine learning algorithms, resulting in ₹150M working capital freed annually
- Baked in Competitive Instock and generated actionable insights which helped to take on ground decisions
- Automated weekly/monthly GenAI-driven executive insights and call-outs, capturing trends analysis and waterfall buckets for senior leadership
- Transformed raw data into meaningful visualizations for easy interpretation by non-technical stakeholders. Presented key findings to executive leadership, driving informed decision-making based on accurate insights.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on analytical techniques, tool usage, project management skills, and professional development.
Senior Data Scientist
VMware
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed Agile/Scrum process for 6-member data science team, overseeing sprint planning, stakeholder demos, and project delivery
- Delivered end-to-end customer journey analytics covering purchase to churn lifecycle, including revenue analysis, product usage metrics, and support ticket data
- Developed Customer Health Score model using Python, machine learning, and statistical modeling, providing Customer Success Managers with actionable insights
- Led NPS survey sentiment analysis in R, implementing natural language processing and providing data-driven recommendations to improve promoter scores by 15%
- Created predictive analytics dashboards using Tableau and Power BI for executive reporting and strategic decision making
Data Scientist
VMware Advanced Analytics
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Created comprehensive funnel views for product purchase, installation, and adoption to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conversion rates
- Built product-specific propensity models based on bookings data, usage analytics, and support data to drive installs and adoption rates
- Developed interactive dashboards for propensity to install and adopt metrics for performance monitoring and stakeholder reporting
- Created customized customer health scores for EUC (End User Computing) products using statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
- Implemented data mining and data visualization solutions to identify customer behavior patterns and business opportunities
Senior Business Analyst
Affine Analytics
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Identified key customer segments for leading gaming company through market segmentation analysis, enabling targeted marketing campaigns and customer acquisition strategies
- Developed sales prediction models for footwear industry using statistical modeling and forecasting techniques to minimize lost sales and inventory wastage
- Performed data analysis using advanced Excel, SQL, and statistical software to support client decision making
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
Senior Software Engineer
Mindtree
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Led assortment planning and optimization projects to improve on-shelf availability and reduce out-of-stock scenarios for retail clients
- Developed predictive analytics tools to define optimal product assortments and quantities using machine learning and optimization algorithms
- Created interactive case studies using R and Shiny for client demos including market mix modeling and market basket analysis
- Participated in data Hackathons and analytics competitions, honing problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Implemented business intelligence solutions and reporting frameworks for performance tracking
- Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bagalkot , Karnataka06.2012
Skills
Programming & Analytics: Python R SQL Advanced Excel PL/SQL Statistical Modeling Machine Learning Predictive AnalyticsAlteryx
Data Visualization & BI Tools: Tableau Power BI Looker Data Visualization Dashboard Development Executive Reporting Interactive Analytics
Database & Data Management: MySQL Microsoft SQL Server Data Warehousing ETL SSIS SSRS Data Mining Big Data Analytics
Business Analysis Tools: Requirements Gathering Requirements Analysis Business Process Modeling Stakeholder Management Process Improvement Strategic Planning User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Analytics Specializations: Supply Chain Analytics Inventory Optimization Demand Forecasting Customer Analytics Prescriptive Analytics NLP & Sentiment Analysis GenAI Prompts for insights
Project Management: Agile Methodologies Scrum Sprint Planning Cross-functional Collaboration Team Leadership Project Delivery
Certification
Generative AI Foundation Models and Platforms | IBM | 2024-01
Awards
Ace Alliance Award | Flipkart, Value Champion Award | Flipkart, Achieve Our Best Award | VMware, Functional MVP Award | VMware, Transformer of the Month | Affine Analytics, A Team Award | Mindtree
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Increased in-stock rates by 5% at Flipkart through advanced analytics and inventory optimization
- Freed ₹150M working capital annually by developing predictive models for slow-moving inventory
- Improved customer promoter scores by 15% through NLP-driven sentiment analysis at VMware
- Led successful deployment of multiple analytics models with 100% UAT success rate
- Managed cross-functional teams of up to 6 members with consistent on-time project delivery
- Automated executive reporting processes reducing manual effort by 80% through GenAI implementation
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business Analysis: Requirements Gathering | Requirements Analysis | Business Process Modeling | Stakeholder Management | Process Improvement | Strategic Planning | Gap Analysis | Solution Design
- Data Analytics: Statistical Analysis | Predictive Modeling | Data Mining | Data Visualization | Business Intelligence | Performance Analytics | Trend Analysis | Competitive Analysis
- Industry Expertise: E-commerce Analytics | Supply Chain Optimization | Inventory Management | Customer Journey Analytics | Marketing Analytics | Financial Analysis | Retail Analytics
- Leadership & Management: Team Leadership | Project Management | Cross-functional Collaboration | Stakeholder Engagement | Change Management | Training & Development
- Keywords: Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Analytics Lead, Senior Data Scientist, Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Tableau, Power BI, Agile, Scrum, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, E-commerce, Flipkart, VMware, GenAI, Statistical Modeling, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Forecasting, Customer Analytics
Timeline
Analytics Lead
Flipkart
05.2022 - Current
Senior Data Scientist
VMware
02.2020 - 05.2022
Data Scientist
VMware Advanced Analytics
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Business Analyst
Affine Analytics
05.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Software Engineer
Mindtree
02.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications
Visvesvaraya Technological University