Bharath Kandikonda

About Bharath Kandikonda

As a seasoned Data Analyst with a proven track record of driving significant business improvements through data-driven insights and advanced analytics, I bring over six years of expertise in optimizing workflows, enhancing model accuracies, and leading strategic data initiatives in high-stakes environments. My career spans significant roles at Google, Wipro Limited, and my current position at Tetra Tech Inc, where I leverage my skills to manage and analyze data for federal disaster recovery grant programs. Professional Highlights: • Tetra Tech Inc. Disaster Recovery: Spearheading data analytics for disaster recovery initiatives, focusing on QA/QC reconciliation, financial data coordination, and developing advanced automation workflows using Microsoft tools and Python scripts to enhance efficiency and compliance. • Google (Senior Data Analyst): Enhanced marketing ROI by 25% and product efficiency by 15% through sophisticated statistical modeling and machine learning. Key projects included optimizing Google Ads strategies, enhancing user engagement through customized data insights, and reducing SQL query execution times significantly. • Wipro Limited (Data Analyst): Led major improvements in operational and reporting efficiency for top-tier clients like Flipkart and LIC, boosting sales conversions and operational efficiency through automated data reporting systems and advanced ETL pipelines. Technical Proficiencies: • Advanced expertise in SQL, Python, Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot and PowerQuery), Tableau, PowerBI, and AWS SageMaker. Proficient in modern machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, with a focus on creating scalable and high-performance data solutions. Career Impact: • My strategic and hands-on approach in analytics has successfully translated complex datasets into actionable insights, driving business growth, optimizing customer engagement, and enhancing data-driven decision-making processes across the board.

Experience

1. Lead Data Analyst

   Tetra Tech

   Aug 2024 — Present · US

   Conducting QA/QC reconciliation and data entry oversight for federal disaster recovery grant programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Generating analytical reports by aggregating program data to inform strategic decisions and aid recovery efforts.• Coordinating and analyzing financial data to optimize grant administration for federally funded programs.• Managing large datasets for data cleansing and metric reporting, enhancing project management and operational efficiency.• Overseeing the fiscal management of grants, performing QA/QC reviews to maintain readiness for audits.• Reconciling federal and state grants to ensure financial alignment with project compliance and budgetary guidelines.• Implementing workflow automation using Microsoft SharePoint and Power Automate to streamline business processes.• Creating dynamic project reports with Microsoft PowerBI, providing actionable insights from complex data.• Utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PowerPivot and PowerQuery, and swiftly adapting to new software systems.• Developed a Python script to automate the extraction and synchronization of data from Smartsheet, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data management and reporting.

Education

• Southern Arkansas University

  Master's degree

  2022 — 2024