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Akash Rathod

Akash Rathod

VP Analytics
Berlin

Summary

12+ Years of experience in data field and 6 years in managing a team of 30 analysts and engineers. Hands on experience with reporting tools like Tableau and SQL. Good understanding of E-commerce and Fintech organizations and their KPI's. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Meticulous Data Analyst accomplished in compiling, transforming and analyzing complex information through software. Demonstrated success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Vice President of Analytics

smava GmbH
Berlin
12.2015 - Current
  • Leading a team of 30+ members in Data Analytics and Data Engineering
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Implementation of Tableau across organization to bring data-driven culture
  • GA360 and BigQuery implementation as part of DMP (Data Management Platform), migrating to GA4 currently
  • Writing scripts for Data Warehouse Management using SQL. Migrating to Dbt for DWH using Data Vault methodology and ETL workflows
  • Building Framework for Monitoring Data quality & KPI alerts
  • Supporting Product teams in implementing AB testing strategies and interpreting results
  • Evaluating results from predictive models to drive business outcomes and also help improve the algorithms
  • Working close with Business Development team to identify new business opportunity area using data
  • Data preparation for Investor reporting

Business Intelligence Manager

Kiveda Holdings GmbH
Berlin
08.2013 - 11.2015
  • Assisted in setting up the BI structure for the Organization
  • Defined KPI's for different departments based on the available Data
  • Preparing Business Plans and Investor Reportings
  • Creating tracking infrastructure using GA and GTM
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Sent Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports using Excel and automated them using VBA
  • Created database in SQL Server for all reporting needs & writing ETL processes for Data Warehousing.
  • Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures.
  • Master Thesis Topic: Online Marketing Multichannel Analysis & Development of BI Tool.
  • Developed the BI Tool with PHP and Yii MVC Framework.

Software Engineer

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad
07.2010 - 09.2011
  • Worked under Financial Services in Banking Domain as part of the Quality Assurance Team
  • Identified scopes using Functional Specification Documents (FSD's)
  • Automated test cases using VAF and HP Quick Test Professional (QTP)
  • Maintained test cases and Bug Reporting using HP Quality Center
  • Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team

Education

Master of Science - Informatics (Business Computing)

SRH Hochschule
Heidelberg, Germany
05.2012 - 2014.05

Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science

RTMNU
Nagpur, India
07.2006 - 2010.05

Skills

Tools: Tableau & Tableau Data prep, Matilion, Deepnote, Git, DbVisualizer, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, MS-Office, HP QA & HP QTP

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Interests

Playing Snooker

Board Games

Badminton

Travelling

Quote

"Data will talk to you if you're willing to listen."
Jim Bergeson

Timeline

Vice President of Analytics

smava GmbH
12.2015 - Current

Business Intelligence Manager

Kiveda Holdings GmbH
08.2013 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Informatics (Business Computing)

SRH Hochschule
05.2012 - 2014.05

Software Engineer

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd
07.2010 - 09.2011

Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science

RTMNU
07.2006 - 2010.05

Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

Throughout my career, I have contributed to impacting business outcomes through effective organization, prioritization, and execution of key projects. With my extensive experience as a VP of Analytics and expertise in data analysis, I believe I can make a significant contribution to your organization.

Currently based in Berlin, Germany, I have been serving as the VP of Analytics at smava GmbH for the past 7 years. During my tenure, I have successfully developed and executed data analytics strategies that have driven business growth, optimized operations, and enhanced decision-making processes. I have led cross-functional teams, overseeing the development and implementation of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning and predictive modeling, to extract valuable insights and drive actionable outcomes.

While I have enjoyed tremendous professional growth in my current role, I am now seeking to relocate to India due to family and personal reasons. As someone deeply committed to leveraging data to inform strategic decision-making, I am excited to bring my expertise and knowledge to contribute to the data analytics landscape in India.

I am confident that my skill set, leadership abilities, and passion for data analysis make me an ideal candidate for this position. I am eager to contribute my expertise and work alongside a talented team of professionals at your company. Moreover, my experience transitioning into diverse work environments and adapting quickly to new cultures will enable me to thrive in the Indian business landscape.

I have attached my resume for your review. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your organization's needs in more detail. Thank you for considering my application. I have an active Indian number as well but for Whatsapp only +918669696611

Sincerely,
Akash Rathod

Akash RathodVP Analytics