SUNIL BABU MR
Solution Analyst | BI & Automation Specialist
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Senior Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience delivering high-impact analytics, BI dashboards, and automation solutions across Purchasing and Operations domains. Expert in Power BI, SQL, Python, and Power Platform, with a strong track record of translating complex data into executive-ready insights and scalable digital solutions. Proven ability to drive 1,500+ hours/month efficiency gains, mentor analysts, and partner with business and IT to enable data-driven decision-making in large enterprise environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Solution Analyst
Volvo
08.2025 - Current
- Lead a Citizen Developer community/team, delivering internal analytics and automation projects across multiple functions.
- Train and mentor Citizen Developers on Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and best practices, enabling scalable low-code adoption.
- Govern and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across all teams, ensuring prioritization, impact tracking, and standardization.
- Own and deliver enterprise Power BI dashboards used by leadership for operational and strategic decision-making.
- Design analytics and automation solutions delivering 1,500+ hours/month productivity savings.
- Act as a bridge between Business, PS&D, and IT to define requirements, data models, and reporting standards.
- Drive data-led process optimization and self-service analytics adoption across teams.
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Volvo
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Led digitalization initiatives across Purchasing, leveraging Power BI, Python, and Power Platform.
- Built and scaled analytics dashboards and automation solutions with recurring business impact.
- Delivered 7+ CI and automation initiatives, significantly reducing manual effort and turnaround time.
- Mentored 5–10 analysts on analytics best practices, automation, and dashboard storytelling.
- Collaborated closely with PS&D and IT teams to align data models and reporting frameworks.
Purchasing Analyst
Volvo
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed 5+ Power BI dashboards tracking KPIs, project performance, and operational metrics.
- Built Python scripts to automate data preparation, validation, and recurring reports.
- Designed Power Apps and Power Automate flows to digitize manual purchasing processes.
- Supported 15+ projects by providing actionable analytics and structured reporting for PMP teams.
Purchasing Associate
Volvo
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported purchasing operations through data analysis, reporting, and process tracking.
- Created early-stage dashboards and reports that laid the foundation for scalable BI solutions.
- Assisted cross-functional teams with data cleanup, reporting accuracy, and process adherence.
Education
National College - PCME
PUC
Bengaluru 06.2014 - 06.2016
Mechanical Engineering -
BE
Bengaluru 08.2016 - 07.2020
Skills
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Power BI (DAX, Data Modeling, Performance Optimization, Dashboard Design)
SQL (Querying, Data Validation, Transformations)
Excel (Advanced formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables)
Awards
“Cheers to Peers” Award (2026) Recognized for initiating and enabling Decarbonization (Decarb) analytics and CI support from PSC to Purchasing teams, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and supporting sustainability-driven decision-making.
Top Performer – Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Training (2024) Ranked #1 in Volvo Group’s RPA training program, demonstrating strong capability in automation design, process optimization, and scalable solution development.
Timeline
Solution Analyst
Volvo
08.2025 - Current
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Volvo
07.2024 - 08.2025
Purchasing Analyst
Volvo
03.2023 - 07.2024
Purchasing Associate
Volvo
03.2022 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineering -
BE
08.2016 - 07.2020
National College - PCME
PUC
06.2014 - 06.2016