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Ishitha Nanda Kumar

Business Analyst & Data Analytics Professional

Transforming complex data into actionable business insights through advanced analytics, machine learning, and strategic stakeholder collaboration

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About Me

I am a passionate Business Analyst and Data Analytics Professional with expertise in transforming complex datasets into strategic business insights. My background spans across business analysis, data visualization, and process optimization.

With experience in driving data-driven decision making and facilitating cross-functional collaboration, I specialize in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions that enhance organizational performance.

My passion lies in bridging the gap between technical complexity and business strategy, ensuring that analytical insights translate into meaningful action and measurable results for stakeholders at all levels.

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Analytics

Stuart School of Business, Chicago, IL | May 2025

Relevant Coursework: Visual Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, Database Design and Management, Market Research and Engineering, Business Statistics

University of Mysore

Bachelor's in Business Administration

SBRR Mahajana First Grade College, India | Sep 2022

Foundation: Comprehensive business education covering management principles, organizational behavior, and foundational analytics

Technical Skills

Programming & Analytics Tools

Python SQL Tableau Power BI Qlik R Excel (Advanced) Smartsheet Alteryx

Business Analysis & Process

Requirements Gathering Stakeholder Management Process Mapping Gap Analysis Root Cause Analysis Forecasting Change Management CRM Analytics Statistical Analysis Data Modeling Agile Methodologies JIRA Confluence

Database & Systems

Snowflake Oracle MySQL SAP Salesforce ERP Systems Google Analytics Alation SharePoint

Professional Experience

Flexocraft

Business Intelligence Analyst Intern

NJ, USA | Nov 2025 – Present

  • Built a Power BI shipping dashboard using SQL, uncovering $500K in freight cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Developed a Power BI lead time tracking system integrating freight and warehouse data, reducing at-risk orders by 24%.
  • Delivered weekly Python-powered Excel demand forecasting reports, improving forecast accuracy by 57%.
  • Identified reorder point inefficiencies via SQL and Python analysis, reducing order delays by 3 weeks.

Drevol.AI

Business Analyst Intern

Remote, USA | Aug 2025 – Nov 2025

  • Improved budget forecasting accuracy by 18% with a VBA/Macro Excel model integrated with Python for SAP reconciliation, flagging $73K in savings.
  • Delivered competitor pricing and churn analysis using Pandas and NumPy, securing executive approval for 2 product enhancements.
  • Automated SAP data reconciliation in Excel, saving 5–8 hours weekly in manual processing for finance and strategy teams.

Veenaraj Technologies Pvt. Ltd

Data Analyst

Mysore, India | Jul 2022 – Jun 2023

  • Built Looker dashboards automating the legacy reporting cycle, cutting manual report generation time by 35%.
  • Implemented SQL-based data validation and transformation rules, reducing pipeline data errors by 24%.
  • Performed ad hoc sales and operations analysis, surfacing trends that accelerated business decision-making.

Featured Projects

Cash Flow Optimization

Cash Flow Optimization

Analyzed accounts receivable data to identify $53,961 in late payments and developed strategic solutions recovering $29,484 through data-driven initiatives and billing optimization.

Snowflake SQL Tableau Risk Analytics
Teach for America Analytics

Predictive Analytics - Teach for America

Developed 7 predictive classification models on a 31,000-record dataset to identify at-risk applicants, achieving 80.08% accuracy and 18% improvement in recruitment effectiveness.

R Programming Machine Learning Random Forest Decision Trees
Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization

Constructed regression models across 5 product categories using DataRobot and Python, predicting purchase frequency patterns and enhancing supply chain efficiency by 20%.

DataRobot Python SHAP Analysis Regression
Global Quality of Life Dashboard

Global Quality of Life Analytics Dashboard

Engineered interactive Tableau dashboards processing 6 datasets from 60+ countries with LOD expressions and parameter controls for real-time rankings and data-driven decisions.

Tableau Data Visualization Dashboard Design

View more of my work on GitHub.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • Data Visualization & Reporting
  • Process Optimization & Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Hobbies Outside Work

  • Dancing
  • Painting
  • Content Creation