Sathyanarayanan Subramaniam
Research Analyst
Coimbatore
Summary
Results-driven Data Analyst with 10+ years of experience in data analytics, reporting, and insights visualization. Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions. Adept at managing diverse client requirements, streamlining reporting processes, and driving strategic decision-making. Strong background in people management, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless execution of projects that enhance business efficiency and growth. Skilled in leveraging data tools to automate workflows and present key insights to leadership and stakeholders
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Lead Analyst
Merkle A Dentsu Company
02.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end project management, ensuring seamless coordination between data analysis, reporting, and client deliverables while meeting committed timelines.
- Managed cross-functional teams, overseeing workload distribution, performance tracking, and ensuring project milestones were met efficiently.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and deliver actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making.
- Streamlined reporting workflows by leveraging automation, reducing manual effort by 30%, and improving turnaround time for stakeholders.
- Directed market research data analysis and visualization, transforming complex datasets into clear, impactful presentations for clients and internal teams.
- Developed and implemented standardized reporting processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all client deliverables.
- Conducted team training sessions on data visualization best practices, Excel automation, and PowerPoint storytelling to enhance report quality and efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency on project progress, timelines, and data-driven insights through structured reporting and meetings.
- Oversaw quality control measures, ensuring statistical accuracy, data validation, and adherence to best practices before finalizing reports for clients.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, encouraging knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in data analysis and reporting processes.
Tech Specialist (PowerPoint Professional)
KANTAR GDC
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Drive timely project completion with precision, ensuring 100% accuracy and seamless execution.
- Manage end-to-end reporting, including project review, client communications, timeline management, and professional execution in PowerPoint, storyboarding, Google Slides, and Google Sheets for seamless delivery.
- Define project scope, provide estimations for reports, and secure approval before initiating the process.
- Collaborate with the QA team by aligning QA timelines with client deadlines to ensure seamless project execution.
- Conduct thorough project reviews upon receipt of client materials before commencing charting to maintain quality standards.
- Submit weekly and monthly deliverables lists to the reporting manager for revenue and volume forecasting.
- Initiate and update the project lifecycle, ensuring timely DDST updates for every report to maintain process transparency.
Lead Analyst
Ugam Solutions
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Ensure on-time project delivery with 100% accuracy, overseeing charting, proofreading, and second-level QA for flawless execution.
- Manage client communications, address clarifications, provide value-added suggestions, and ensure a smooth workflow from material receipt to final delivery.
- Prepare cost estimations, secure purchase orders before initiating processes, and ensure accurate invoicing by sending consolidated invoice details to client account managers monthly.
- Monitor team availability and proactively share updates with clients to optimize resource allocation based on forecasted workload fluctuations.
- Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss project updates, client feedback, workload forecasting, and performance improvement strategies.
- Identify root causes of escalations, implement corrective actions, track process deviations, and provide regular feedback to maintain operational excellence.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports on deliverables and invoice details to the reporting manager for revenue and volume forecasting.
- Actively contribute up to 50% of work hours to charting, proofreading, and secondary QA while managing overall project execution for seamless delivery.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Computer Application
Bharathiar University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration -
Bharathiar University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Skills
Analytical Reporting Proficiency
Timeline
Lead Analyst
Merkle A Dentsu Company
02.2024 - Current
Tech Specialist (PowerPoint Professional)
KANTAR GDC
05.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Analyst
Ugam Solutions
07.2014 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Bharathiar University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelors of Commerce - Computer Application
Bharathiar University
01.2007 - 01.2010
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