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ARUN KUMAR SAHU

@arunkumarsahu

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Detail-oriented data analyst transitioning from software testing to analytics.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a data-focused role where I can apply SQL, Power BI and Python to drive insights, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver measurable business value.

I am a data analyst with nearly four years of IT experience who transitioned from software testing to data analytics, skilled in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and Advanced Excel. I have delivered dashboards, performed data validation, and uncovered actionable insights that improved process efficiency and informed decision-making.

At Cognizant I supported UAT and end-to-end testing across healthcare projects, reduced backlog and UAT cycle time through process improvements, and produced analytic solutions that identified cost drivers and risk trends using SQL and Power BI.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Oct 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Performed end-to-end manual and API testing for web-based healthcare applications, led UAT facilitation achieving 98% first-time acceptance, and reduced defect backlog by 15% through triage and process improvements.

Manual Testing API Testing Postman)SQL UAT Defect Triage Agile)Test Planning

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Supported Agile delivery and UAT cycles, created Excel-based analyses that reduced UAT cycle time by 40%, and collaborated on automation improvements using Selenium to improve regression coverage.

UAT Agile)Selenium SQL Test Automation

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (11 months)

Executed 150+ manual test cases, validated application functionality against specifications, and improved defect reporting accuracy by 15% through disciplined tracking in qTest.

Manual Testing qTest Test Execution Functional Testing API Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), SOA University

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering

2017 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from 2017 to 2021, gaining technical foundations and problem-solving skills relevant to engineering and analytics roles.