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akul chhillar

@akulchhillar

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Associate stakeholder management and data automation specialist driving KPI-led product growth.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can automate analytics with Python/SQL, build executive-ready dashboards, and partner with product leadership to set KPIs and drive data-backed strategic decisions—while mentoring teams and improving quality and speed.

I partner with executive leadership to define KPIs and deliver data-driven strategies that support product growth. At BlackRock, I led an end-to-end overhaul of the Quality Control (QC) framework and built Python-based automation to reduce bottlenecks and save 500+ annual hours. I also develop real-time insights through Power BI dashboards, Excel models, and SQL-driven reporting.

Previously, at Gartner, I served as Senior Research Specialist after promotion from Vue.js Specialist, directing a 5-member team to modernize legacy systems by migrating VBA to Python. I automated report generation and quality checks, cutting processing time by 30% and manual QC by 75%, and I integrated API-based automation to improve weekly client responsiveness. Earlier roles at WNS and Evalueserve strengthened my market research, financial modeling, and business analysis capabilities using advanced Excel/VBA and Capital IQ, Pitchbook, DBHoovers, Factiva, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Stakeholder Management

Current

BlackRock

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Partner with executive leadership to define KPIs and deliver data-driven product growth strategies. Lead QC framework overhaul and implement Python/Power BI/SQL automation, mentoring analysts and establishing an automation center of excellence.

Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning KPIs Project Management Python Pandas Flask Power BI Excel Modeling SQL VBA Center Of Excellence API Integration

Senior Research Specialist

Gartner

Jan 2021 - Jul 2025 (4 years 6 months)

Directed a cross-functional team to modernize legacy systems by migrating VBA to Python for scalable research delivery. Developed Python automation for report generation and quality checks, integrated API-based automation for client responsiveness reporting, and advised product leadership using consumption trend analysis to pivot roadmaps.

Python VBA Report Generation API Integration Trend Analysis Product Roadmapping Strategic Planning Streamlit

Analyst

WNS

Apr 2020 - Jan 2021 (9 months)

Delivered strategic market research and complex financial modeling for global pharmaceutical clients to inform strategic planning decisions. Designed and implemented Excel/VBA forecasting models to automate revenue projections and reduce manual data manipulation.

Market Research Financial Modeling Excel VBA Forecasting Revenue Projection Data Automation Client Presentations Investor Pitch Support

Business Analyst

Evalueserve

Jun 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Developed company and executive profiles using Capital IQ, PitchBook, DBHoovers, Factiva, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to support strategic market analysis and business development. Produced strategic financial insights and advanced forecasting reports, delivering research outputs supporting M&A and strategic initiatives.