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Vijay Hariharan B K

DATA ANALYST
Chennai,TN
Vijay Hariharan B K

Summary

Political consultancy professional with experience in constituency research, electoral analysis, voter segmentation, and campaign strategy support. Leveraging insights gained through Civil Services preparation and having a proven track record of designing data-informed strategies for a political party and individual candidates to maximize voter outreach and electoral impact.

Data analysis professional prepared to deliver impactful insights and drive business decisions. Adept in data visualization, statistical analysis, and database management, with strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and results-driven approach. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Excel, ensuring robust data solutions and strategic recommendations.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Populus Empowerment Network

Political Analyst | Data Analyst
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported election strategy and campaign operations across 29 AC’s covering more than 9,000 polling booths.
  • Built and maintained strong relationship with MLAs, political leaders, party functionaries, and booth-level workers to facilitate effective campaign execution and stakeholder coordination.
  • Conducted electoral research by analysing historical election results, voting patterns, demographic trends, and voter behaviour to identify opportunities, risks, and strategic interventions.
  • Prepared detailed constituency reports, political assessments, voter sentiment analyses, and field intelligence briefs for senior leadership and campaign ideation.
  • Implemented targeted outreach strategies that ensured campaign penetration across approximately 60% of identified weak and swing areas.
  • Monitored door-to-door voter outreach programs, enabling party cadres to reach nearly 45% of households in the priority area.
  • Executed 10+ micro-campaigns focused on key communities, opinion leaders, and stakeholder groups to improve voter engagement and issue awareness.

Asthra Institution for Excellance

Data Analyst
10.2020 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Delivered a structured session on Governance System and Political Science.
  • Prepared training materials, notes, and structured study documents.
  • Mentored candidates on civil service competitive exam preparation.
  • Analyzed complex datasets to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
  • Integrated multiple sources of disparate data into cohesive datasets using ETL processes, improving overall analytic capabilities.
  • Reduced data redundancy with effective data modeling, ensuring optimal use of storage resources.

Education

Velammal Engineering College
Chennai

B.E. Mechanical Engineer
04-2015

University Overview

GPA: 72%

Skills

  • Python (Pandas and Numpy)
  • SQL
  • ETL processes
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Github
  • Google analytics
  • Tableau

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Cleared UPSC CAPF Examination - Mains
  • Banking Regulatory Bodies like RBI, SEBI, NABARD - Mains

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Political Analyst | Data Analyst
Populus Empowerment Network
03.2023 - Current
Data Analyst
Asthra Institution for Excellance
10.2020 - 02.2023
Velammal Engineering College
B.E. Mechanical Engineer
Vijay Hariharan B KDATA ANALYST