Darnell Kikoo
@darnellkikoo
Aspiring data scientist with a strong background in business intelligence.
IndonesiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and results-driven data professional with a strong foundation in computer science and business intelligence. My academic journey has been marked by excellence, achieving a cGPA of 3.92 in my Chinese Language Program and a GPA of 3.93 in my BSc in Computer Science. I have also had the privilege of participating in an exchange program in Finland, where I excelled in machine learning courses.
In my professional experience, I have made significant contributions at Tiket.com, where I was honored to be the first intern in the Business Intelligence department to be promoted to a full-time role. I developed a hotel scoring algorithm that drastically improved our Google Hotel Metasearch performance and initiated a new promo mechanism that increased purchases by approximately 20%. My internship at Mekari further honed my skills in data automation and dashboard creation, leading to substantial productivity improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Business Intelligence
Tiket.com
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Honored as the first intern in the BI department promoted to full-time. Developed a hotel scoring algorithm that improved Tiket’s Google Hotel Metasearch performance by prioritizing error-free and high-performing hotels, reducing error hotels shown by 95% which significantly boosting hotel visibility and optimizing ad spend.
Business Intelligence Intern
Tiket.com
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Reduced computing costs by 90% on P0 dashboards through query refactoring, optimization, and implementing UPSERT/DELSERT methods for efficient materialized view management. Pioneered the algorithm logic for calculating Promo Cost Saving Calculation for all Tiket.com’s business units (Hotel, Flight, Train & Entertainment).
Data Science Intern
Mekari
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Developed and deployed Python-based automations for Google Sheets and email workflows using Airflow, cutting monthly ad-hoc requests by 50% and significantly boosting team productivity. Designed and enhanced 15+ data warehouses and datamarts, and designed 5+ end-to-end Tableau dashboards, including an automating incentive calculations monitoring.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
STSouth China University of Technology
Chinese Language Program, Chinese Language
2025 -
Grade: 3.92/4.00
Currently enrolled in the Chinese Language Program. Maintaining a strong academic record with a cGPA of 3.92/4.00.
BUBina Nusantara University
BSc in Computer Science, Computer Science
2020 - 2024
Grade: 3.93/4.00
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, graduating as a Top 4 Outstanding Graduate. Achieved a strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.93/4.00.
University of Vaasa
Exchange Program in Technology, Technology
2023 - 2023
Grade: 5.00/5.00
Activities and societies: Relevant Course: Machine Learning Masters Program, Probability & Statistics
Participated in an Exchange Program in Technology, focusing on relevant courses such as Machine Learning and Probability & Statistics. Achieved a perfect GPA of 5.00/5.00 with 25 ECTS/Credits.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndonesiaAuthorized to work in
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