Aatif Desai
@aatifdesai
Data-driven business analyst specializing in SQL, Power BI, ETL, and process automation to improve operations.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a data-driven business analyst with strong expertise in SQL, Power BI, ETL, and process automation, focused on translating complex technical requirements into actionable business solutions.
At Raymond James Financial I developed KPI automation and dashboards that saved 80+ hours monthly, improved reporting accuracy by 15%, and led ServiceNow implementation boosting team productivity by 60%.
Previously at Amazon I built ETL processes and automated reporting that increased hiring volume by 40% and delivered 100% user adoption during a multi-country Salesforce migration within 120 days.
I mentor junior analysts, create clear business requirements and SOPs, and apply risk assessment and data-visualization best practices to drive measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Technical Analyst
Raymond James Financial
May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Developed SQL- and Power BI-based KPI dashboards and automations that eliminated 80+ manual hours/month, improved reporting accuracy by 15%, and reduced delivery timelines by 20% through cross-functional initiatives and IAM-driven data-quality checks.
Designed ETL processes and automated reports using DataGrip, Datanet and Quicksight, achieving 100% user adoption of a migrated solution within 120 days and increasing associate hiring volume by 40% through tactical reporting and spend optimization.
Business Operations Analyst
Navy Federal Credit Union
Jul 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Built SQL and Power BI dashboards and automated reports that saved 55+ hours/month, improved decision-making and business performance by 20%, and created a COVID-19 telework dashboard that increased remote productivity metrics by 102%.
Business Analyst Intern
Simeio Solutions
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)
Supported IAM platform optimization through gap analysis and requirements gathering and developed a VBA automation that reduced manual reporting time by 60% and improved audit data accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Syracuse University
Master of Science, Information Management
Grade: 3.7
Activities and societies: Certification of Advanced Studies in Data Science (Syracuse University)
Completed a Master of Science in Information Management with a GPA of 3.7, graduating in May 2019.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, graduating in May 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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