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Pooja Rajaram Chandhare

Principal Engineer
Pune

Summary

Experienced Data Professional with nearly 9 years in the industry, including 4+ years in designing, developing, and maintaining impactful dashboards and reports in Power BI. Proficient in ETL processes, data modeling, DAX, and Power Query to deliver optimized and scalable reporting solutions. Well-versed in data warehousing concepts and relational database management, with expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries. Proven track record in supporting cross-functional teams, streamlining workflows, and deliver data-driven insights that enhance business outcomes. Seeking to contribute my expertise in a dynamic environment focused on data-driven decision-making and process innovation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Principal Engineer

Konecranes and Demag Private Limited
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and developed reports and dashboards using the Power BI platform. Leveraged Power query to gather and transform data from various sources including Excel, SharePoint, and SQL Server
  • Built robust data models, optimizing relationships and hierarchies for efficient and accurate reporting
  • Supported the Lift Trucks business unit by developing a Power BI dashboard to systematically analyze and track the lifecycle of active fleet parts
  • Conducted comprehensive spend analysis, leading to informed decision-making regarding supplier selection and enhancing negotiation strategiesUtilized SQL with window functions to analyze sensor data, identify high-risk equipment, and reduce downtime by 20%.
  • Created and maintained SQL queries, views, functions, and stored procedures to support data operations
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals and deliver scalable BI solutions
  • Led data cleansing and migration projects, facilitating smooth transitions from legacy systems to Teamcenter and SAP-MM
  • Enhanced data integrity and consistency by conducting regular audits, resolving quality issues, and implementing process improvements
  • Delivered training sessions for 5+ new hires on best practices for data handling and reporting

Design Engineer

Design Engineer Expert Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 12.2021
  • Played a key role in project planning, preparing schedules and tracking progress to ensure adherence to deadlines
  • Evaluated and approved Engineering Change Requests
  • Prepared weekly and monthly reports of work statuses in Excel using pivot tables, reducing report generation time by 30%
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements
  • Utilized issue tracking systems such as Jira to monitor and manage project tasks, improving task resolution efficiency by 20%Analyzed equipment failure trends using statistical methods and historical maintenance data to support root cause identification. Delivered
    actionable reports that enhanced predictive maintenance and minimized unplanned downtime

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pune, IN
06.2011 - 05.2015

Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science - Machine Learning Specialization

IIIT Bangalore & UpGrad
Bengaluru, India
05-2025

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Reporting & Analytics

Project Management

Master Data Management

Data Storytelling

Leadership & Mentoring

Analytical Mindset

Self-Motivated

Strong Communication skills

Accomplishments

Programming Languages : SQL (Intermediate), Python (Beginner – Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn)

Databases : MySQL Server, PostgreSQL

Business Intelligence tool : Power BI (Expert)

Microsoft Office 365 Suite : MS Excel (Advanced - LOOKUPs, Formulas, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Certification

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst - Coursera I Link

Awards

Won the Konecranes Accelerator Program - Anti-Collision technology in EOT cranes

In this two-month learning program focused on lean thinking, entrepreneurial mindsets, and business concept creation, I collaborated with a team to develop an innovative solution to a given problem

PERSONAL PROJECTS

  • E-Commerce Sales Dashboard | Tech Stack: Power BI | May 2024
  • Objective: Developed an interactive Power BI dashboard to analyze and visualize E-commerce sales performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights specific to regions and products
  • Customer Churn Dashboard | Tech Stack: Power BI | Jan 2025
  • Objective: Developed a Power BI dashboard to identify key factors contributing to increased customer churn rate within the telecom dataset,
    enabling business users to make data-driven decisions and implement effective retention strategies
  • RSVP Movies Case Study (IIIT Bangalore & upGrad) | Tech Stack: SQL| Aug 2024
  • Objective: Analyzed RSVP Movies' three years of historical data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations. SQL for data extraction and
    manipulation, focusing on trends, audience preferences, and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making and maximize global
    audience engagement for future projects

Timeline

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst - Coursera I Link

05-2025

SQL (Advanced) Certificate - HackerRank I Link

01-2024

Accenture North America - Data Analytics and Visualization Job Simulation - Forage I Link

01-2024

Python Bootcamp - upGrad I Link

01-2023

Principal Engineer

Konecranes and Demag Private Limited
01.2022 - Current

Design Engineer

Design Engineer Expert Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 12.2021

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering
06.2011 - 05.2015

Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science - Machine Learning Specialization

IIIT Bangalore & UpGrad

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