Ganesh Kota - Sr. Data Analyst - Microsoft | Himalayas
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Ganesh Kota

@ganeshkota

Data analyst with 4+ years of experience in analytics and visualization.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a dedicated software professional with a Master’s degree and over 4 years of experience in data reporting, analytics, and visualization. My expertise lies in delivering actionable insights that drive operational efficiency for technology-driven organizations. I am skilled in Python, Tableau, and Power BI, and I have a proven track record of developing forecasting models and dashboards that enhance decision-making processes.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led data analysis projects at major companies like Microsoft and Intel, where I utilized advanced reporting techniques and predictive modeling to support strategic marketing decisions and operational planning. My passion for leveraging data to create innovative solutions aligns with my commitment to helping organizations achieve their missions through data-driven insights.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Sr. Data Analyst

Microsoft

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Led analysis from multiple marketing sources, ensuring data accuracy and consistency to support campaign optimization and strategic marketing decisions using Azure and Fabric. Performed multiple analytical scenarios on the Bing search and web analytics data to extract keen marketing focused insights to target the customers.

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Analytics Assistant/Adjunct Instructor

Saint Louis University

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Coordinated data collection and interpretation from diverse sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency to support strategic decision-making. Designed an interactive research performance dashboard tracking grant funding, publication metrics, and collaboration networks across academic departments, increasing cross-departmental research initiatives by 28%.

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Sr. Data Analytics Engineer

Intel

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Developed risk assessment models and automated reporting workflows, reducing manual intervention by 30% for compliance monitoring and risk management programs. Created Power BI dashboards tracking operational metrics and program effectiveness, presenting findings to senior leadership in a compelling manner.

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Data Analyst

Microsoft

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Built predictive models for risk assessment and impact analysis using Python and R, forecasting trends to support strategic decision-making. Developed SQL queries and integrated data from multiple sources like SAP and Azure to aggregate all customer data.

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Data Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services

May 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Enhanced data accuracy by 25% through improved integration processes and quality controls for risk monitoring and compliance reporting. Developed custom Power BI and Spotfire dashboards to visualize operational metrics, supporting decision-making for large-scale datasets.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Saint Louis University

Master of Science, Analytics

Completed a Master of Science in Analytics, focusing on data analysis, data science, and machine learning. Studied advanced topics including natural language processing, deep learning, generative AI, and large language models.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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