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Narendran P

Thrissur

Summary

Mechanical Engineering graduate with experience in machine learning, IoT projects, cloud security, and business analytics. Completed internships at Cochin Shipyard and Apollo Tyres, and professional experience at Amazon, Zscaler, and Deloitte. Skilled in Python, SQL, ML, IoT, cloud tools, Tableau, and Power BI, seeking roles in AI, analytics, or tech-driven business strategy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

Deloitte
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in gathering and documenting business requirements for technology projects.
  • Collected, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets using Excel and SQL.
  • Supported UAT by preparing test data, validating outputs, and documenting issues.
  • Conducted ad-hoc analysis for presentations, highlighting trends to support decision-making.
  • Coordinated with technical teams to ensure data availability and support project milestones.
  • Applied Agile/Scrum methodologies for project planning and execution.
  • Created dashboards and visual reports in Power BI/Tableau to track KPIs and performance metrics.

Cloud Security Analyst

Zscaler
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Monitored and managed enterprise cloud security operations.
  • Conducted threat detection, risk assessments, and compliance checks.
  • Assisted in implementing security best practices for SaaS and cloud platforms.
  • Collaborated with teams to resolve security incidents and optimize cloud security posture.
  • Key Projects:
  • Serverless Threat Simulation: Deployed AWS Lambda, detected and mitigated misconfigurations using AWS Config.
  • Cloud Data Encryption: Deployed AWS RDS database with KMS-based encryption, implemented key rotation, and tested access controls.

Business Analyst Intern

Amazon
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Extracted, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets using SQL and Athena.
  • Built Excel and Tableau dashboards to track KPIs like order fulfillment, returns, and conversion rates.
  • Automated recurring reports to improve operational efficiency.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of operational and financial variances.
  • Collaborated with product and operations managers to document requirements for dashboards and tools.
  • Performed market and competitive analysis, benchmarking performance against competitors.
  • Gained hands-on exposure to SQL, Excel, Tableau, QuickSight, Python, AWS tools.
  • Delivered a process improvement proposal / pilot project with measurable impact.

Intern

Cochin shipyard Limited
kochi
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Assisted the team in analyzing sensor data (temperature, vibration, pressure).
  • Supported experiments with machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest, Decision Trees, and LSTM for predictive maintenance.
  • Helped in data preprocessing and visualization using Python libraries (Pandas, Matplotlib) to identify trends and anomalies.

Intern

Apollo Tyres Limited
Thrissur
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained practical understanding of tyre manufacturing processes, from raw material selection to final product assembly.
  • Learned about different types of tyre ply and their applications in performance and durability.
  • Observed and analyzed the stages of tyre building, including extrusion, calendaring, curing, and quality testing.
  • Studied the mechanical functioning and design considerations of tyres in real-world industrial applications.

Robotics Internship

Smartknower
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Built an automatic vacuum cleaner using Ignition IoT software, PLC, and IoT components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Amrita School of Engineering
Bangalore
06-2023

Skills

  • Python
  • C
  • SQL
  • MATLAB
  • Excel
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • AWS
  • Supervised Learning
  • Unsupervised Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • Physics-Informed Neural Networks
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Cloud monitoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Serverless security
  • Data-at-rest encryption
  • Compliance
  • IoT Systems
  • Business Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Agile
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking

Certification

  • Foundations of Data, Google (Coursera)
  • Machine Learning Specialization, Andrew Ng (Coursera), Supervised Learning (Regression & Classification), Unsupervised Learning (Recommenders & Reinforcement Learning), Advanced Learning Algorithms
  • AI for Everyone, University of Michigan (Coursera)
  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling, Wharton, University of Pennsylvania (Coursera), 07/01/23
  • Business Analytics, LinkedIn Learning

Internships Academic Projects

  • Robotics Internship, Smartknower, 03/01/22, 04/30/22, Built an automatic vacuum cleaner using Ignition IoT software, PLC, and IoT components.
  • Final Year Project, Analysis on Conjugate Heat Transfer: A Machine Learning Approach, Developed a Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) to predict tumor location in heat transfer simulations., Performed 1D and 2D analyses using gradient descent, Bayesian regression, scaled conjugate algorithms, collocation grid points, and neuron tuning., Compared PINN vs Finite Difference Method (FDM): PINN achieved lower mean squared error and better handled complex geometries and non-linearity., Key Outcomes: Improved understanding of heat transfer phenomena via PINNs, Efficient and accurate temperature distribution predictions, Analytical verification closely matched predictions, Demonstrated potential for tumor prediction based on surface temperature readings.

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • Visited a cancer hospital and interacted with patients in advanced stages (Stage 3 & 4), providing emotional support and encouragement.
  • Volunteered in tree plantation drives on World Environment Day, promoting environmental awareness and sustainability
  • Assisted in organizing and managing fest activities - Vidyut, including coordinating events, helping participants, and ensuring smooth operations.

Timeline

Business Analyst

Deloitte
01.2025 - Current

Cloud Security Analyst

Zscaler
12.2023 - 12.2024

Business Analyst Intern

Amazon
03.2023 - 08.2023

Intern

Cochin shipyard Limited
09.2022 - 09.2022

Intern

Apollo Tyres Limited
08.2022 - 08.2022

Robotics Internship

Smartknower
03.2022 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Amrita School of Engineering
Narendran P