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Ratnakar Gaur

Ratnakar Gaur

Jabalpur

Summary

Dynamic manager with a proven track record at NielsenIQ, leading a global team to enhance forecasting accuracy and delivery speed. Expert in Excel, PowerPoint and stakeholder engagement, I implemented process frameworks that boosted team performance and streamlined communication, driving impactful insights across diverse markets.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager – Forecasting –

NielsenIQ
Mumbai
03.2025 - Current
  • Lead a 12-member global team delivering forecasting projects across APMEA, Europe, North America, and LATAM.
  • Balance technical oversight with people management to ensure insight quality, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Implemented process frameworks that improved delivery speed, resource planning, and team performance.
  • Collaborated with regional teams to scale automation and tailor solutions to business needs.
  • Conducted training sessions and mentored team members in data analysis and reporting methodologies.
  • Streamlined cross-functional communication to enhance coordination across departments.

Senior Research Analyst –

NielsenIQ
Mumbai
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Led client-facing analytics projects in categories like Snacks, Beverages (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic), and Extended Verticals.
  • Delivered actionable strategic insights, recommendations, and mentored junior analysts across cross-regional teams.
  • Created macro-enabled dashboards, visual representations, and comprehensive reporting for stakeholders.

Research Analyst –

NielsenIQ
Mumbai
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Executed 50+ forecasts and deliverables across non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and household care categories.
  • Built Excel automation templates and supported internal teams with RMS tool expertise.
  • Ensured quality and consistency in client reporting for North American markets.

Education

PGDM - Marketing, Business Analytics & IT

IMT
Nagpur
03-2020

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

VIT University
Vellore
05-2017

Skills

  • NielsenIQ RMS
  • Excel (Macros)
  • PowerPoint
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • People Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Process Optimization

Websites

Certification

  • LinkedIn Learning – Tableau, SQL, Power BI, Python, 2022
  • IBM (edX) – Data Analytics Basics, 2021
  • Udemy – SQL Bootcamp, 2019

Accomplishments

  • President – Zimfonia Music Forum, IMT Nagpur
  • Winner – Inter College Chem-e-car Competition, VIT
  • Technical Head – AIChE VIT Chapter
  • Winner – Regional Solo Singing Competitions (9 consecutive years)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Manager – Forecasting –

NielsenIQ
03.2025 - Current

Senior Research Analyst –

NielsenIQ
01.2022 - 02.2025

Research Analyst –

NielsenIQ
08.2020 - 06.2022

PGDM - Marketing, Business Analytics & IT

IMT

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

VIT University

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