Saidul Choudhury
Senior Analytics Engineer
Bengalore
Summary
Seasoned data professional with over a decade of experience specializing in data analysis, visualization, automation, and reporting. Proficient in Power BI, Spotfire, adept at driving business outcomes through process improvement. Demonstrated expertise in managing databases, leading teams, ensuring data governance. Recognized for delivering actionable insights, optimizing operations, fostering a people-centric management approach. Dedicated to enhancing data value through innovative, efficient solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Data & Analytics Engineer
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - Current
- Led delivery of 5 strategic projects and multiple MVPs in catalyst and non-catalyst research, delivering scalable analytics solutions that accelerated discovery and insight generation.
- Architected interactive Spotfire dashboards using R and IronPython for real-time statistical analysis, enabling researchers to explore complex chemical data dynamically.
- Implemented write-back functionality in Power BI using PowerApps and Power Automate, improving data capture and collaboration in experimental workflows.
- Developed a sentiment analysis model in R and Power BI to derive actionable insights from technical and customer feedback, supporting continuous improvement in process development.
- Collaborated with data scientists on an oil leakage detection system, applying advanced analytics to enhance safety and risk management in downstream operations.
- Recognized with multiple awards for innovation and business impact in R&D analytics, demonstrating strong leadership in solving complex technical challenges.
- Mentored cross-functional teams and promoted human-centric data practices, helping elevate data literacy and analytical maturity across research functions.
Senior Advisor
EY LLP
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Independently led the complete transition of an operations reporting team from Excel to Tableau and Spotfire, managing infrastructure, databases, and dashboard development to deliver scalable, self-service analytics solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to automate repetitive reports, freeing up analyst time for strategic insights and advanced analytics.
- Developed self-validating Excel templates to consolidate daily work trackers, enhancing data accuracy, reducing errors, and streamlining reporting processes.
- Built a seat allocation model to optimize workspace utilization, leading to better space management and operational efficiency.
- Automated Management Information (MI) reports and PowerPoint presentations using VBA, ensuring consistency, reducing turnaround time, and minimizing manual intervention.
Specialist
AXA Business Services Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Independently led the transition from Excel to Tableau and Spotfire, managing infrastructure, database integration, and BI development to deliver scalable analytics solutions.
- Designed implementation plans and a strategic roadmap for future Tableau reporting enhancements.
- Automated recurring reports, dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, emails, and web tasks using VBA, saving significant manual effort.
- Built an Excel-based workload collating system that gathered daily productivity data from network drives, reducing manager review time from 4–5 hours to a few minutes.
- Collaborated across teams to automate reporting pipelines and built self-validating templates for daily tracker consolidation, enhancing data quality and team productivity.
- Developed SLA and claim analysis reports that reduced monthly errors and delivered a 0.5 FTE efficiency gainthrough reporting automation.
- Created a Time Tracker tool for the Operations Department, improving task accountability and visibility.
- Implemented an internal messaging service to support the Roadside Assistance team, boosting speed and coordination during live incidents.
- Supported quality assurance by creating checklists and assisting in manual error identification, strengthening overall data accuracy in earlier roles.
Education
Post Graduation - Business Analytics (Data Science)
Great Lakes Institute of Management
01.2016 - 1 2017
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science
Bangalore University
01.2007 - 1 2010
Skills
Data Analytics & Automation Tools
TIBCO Spotfire
Microsoft Power BI
Power Apps
Power Automate
Tableau
Alteryx
Programming & Scripting
R Programming
Python Programming
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
JavaScript (JS)
HTML & CSS
Data Engineering & ETL
SQL (Data Analysis & Database Management)
Azure Databricks
ETL Development
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Log Analytics
Advanced Analytics & Data Science
Machine Learning
Text Mining & Text Analytics
Sentiment Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Productivity & Office Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Generative AI & Productivity Assistants
Microsoft Copilot (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Google Gemini
xAI Grok (via X/Twitter platform)
Awards
Shell India Market Pvt. Ltd.
- Shell AI Award – R&D Breakthrough
- Special Recognition & Individual Awards (Multiple)
EY LLP
- Best Data Analyst
- Automation Champion
AXA Business Services
- Innovation Award
Certification
Databricks Certified Data Engineer
Bike Riding
Passionate about motorcycling — it sharpens my attention and gives me a sense of adventure.
Timeline
Databricks Certified Data Engineer
01-2025
Microsoft Certified PowerBI Analyst
12-2022
Senior Data & Analytics Engineer
Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd
02.2017 - Current
Post Graduation - Business Analytics (Data Science)
Great Lakes Institute of Management
01.2016 - 1 2017
Senior Advisor
EY LLP
12.2014 - 01.2017
Specialist
AXA Business Services Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Science
Bangalore University
01.2007 - 1 2010