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Naveen Bakana

@naveenbakana

AI automation and analytics professional at Kantar building Python automation and Power BI dashboards for survey operations.

India

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At Kantar, I lead AI and Python-based automation across Dimensions (IOM) and N-field platforms. I’ve developed scripting tools and validation frameworks, and built Power BI and Advanced Excel dashboards that reduced manual reporting effort by 30%.

Previously at Datamatics and Ipsos, I developed automation tools, data pipelines, QA systems, and reporting dashboards. At Ipsos, I also created Power Apps solutions for employee awards, resource tracking, and operational workflows.

At Kantar, I managed global project delivery across 100+ countries and developed Excel VBA reporting solutions that reduced manual reporting effort by 60%. Earlier, I managed global projects and teams at Gfk ROC and WNS, delivering survey solutions including MaxDiff and Conjoint.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Automation & Senior Survey Lead

Current

Kantar

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Led AI and Python-based automation initiatives across Dimensions and N-field platforms to streamline survey programming and operations. Developed AI-powered scripting tools, validation frameworks, and interactive Power BI and Excel dashboards reducing manual reporting effort by 30%.

AI Automation Python Power BI Excel Survey Programming Validation Framework KPI Dashboards Operational Reporting

AI Automation Lead | Power BI & Data Analytics Specialist

Datamatics

Oct 2025 - May 2026 (7 months)

Led AI and Python-based automation initiatives across Dimensions, Decipher, and Confirmit platforms. Developed AI tools, automated data pipelines, QA systems, and report generation workflows, and created interactive Power BI and Excel dashboards reducing manual reporting effort by 50%.

AI Automation Python Power BI Excel Data Pipelines Quality Systems Report Generation Stakeholder Management AWS CI CD

BI & Automation Specialist | Power BI Developer

Ipsos

Aug 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Developed interactive Power BI and Advanced Excel dashboards for KPI tracking and management reporting, reducing manual reporting effort by 50%. Contributed to AI automation initiatives with Python-based scripting systems and developed Power Apps solutions for operational workflows.

Power BI Excel Python Automation PowerApps KPI Dashboards Management Reporting Process Optimization

Analytics Automation Lead | Power BI & Python Specialist

Kantar

Apr 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 4 months)

Managed global projects across 100+ countries with cross-functional stakeholder coordination. Developed automated reporting solutions using Excel VBA/Macros and Power BI dashboards, reducing manual reporting effort by up to 60% and transitioning major international accounts.

Power BI Python Excel VBA Macros Automation Global Project Management Stakeholder Management KPI Dashboards

Senior Manager / Manager / Deputy Manager

Gfk ROC

Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 (4 years 4 months)

Managed global projects and a team of 12, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Delivered complex survey solutions including MaxDiff, Conjoint, and Segmentation, and transitioned 15 tracker studies.

Project Management Team Leadership Survey Methodology Max Diff Conjoint Analysis Segmentation Reporting Budget Management

Senior Programmer / Programmer

WNS

Aug 2008 - Oct 2013 (5 years 2 months)

Managed 10+ trackers and multi-country projects, ensuring high data quality through QA processes. Developed customized survey solutions including DCM and MaxDiff, and mentored junior members.

Survey Programming Data Quality QA DCM Max Diff Mentorship Project Planning Data Cleaning

Data Analyst

Ugam Solutions

Dec 2006 - Jul 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Worked on data cleaning, formation of word and excel tables, SPSS files, and quality assurance. Handled Quick Query studies with quick turnaround times.

Data Cleaning Excel SPSS Quality Assurance Quick Query Studies