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Specializing in Power BI, SQL, and Python — transforming raw operational data into business intelligence that drives real outcomes across Automotive, Smart City, and QSR domains.

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Who I Am

About Me

Data analyst bridging operational complexity and business clarity.

I'm Appu Anand, a data analyst focused on bridging business goals and data-driven insights. I specialize in Power BI, Python, SQL, and Excel — transforming raw operational data into powerful visual narratives and evidence-based strategies.

My expertise lies in building interactive dashboards, uncovering performance drivers, and automating reporting workflows. I thrive on simplifying complexity, ensuring every metric tells a story that matters to the business.

Currently driving delivery analytics at Nippon Toyota while completing my MBA in Business Analytics (Part-time) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Kerala, India Open to Work Remote Friendly
Core Technical
SQL Power BI Python DAX Tableau Advanced Excel ETL
Libraries & Frameworks
Pandas NumPy Streamlit XGBoost SHAP SMOTE Power Query
Analytics & BI
KPI Modeling Root Cause Analysis Cohort Analysis EDA MIS Reporting SLA Monitoring
Career

Work Experience

2+ years of progressive analytics across three domains.

Executive — Delivery Operations & Analytics
Nov 2025 – Present
Nippon Toyota Pvt Ltd
  • Spearhead end-to-end operational analytics for 80+ monthly vehicle deliveries, orchestrating data flows across finance, insurance, and logistics for SLA-compliant execution.
  • Architected real-time MIS dashboards monitoring delivery KPIs, approval cycles, and timelines — compressed reporting turnaround by 40% through Excel automation.
  • Established data integrity protocols across RTO portals and dealership systems; delivered ad hoc analyses and executive reports informing decisions across 5+ departments.
Junior Lead — Data Operations & Analytics
Nov 2023 – Apr 2025
Cogniphi Technologies
  • Directed 10-member analytics team across Smart City projects — structured task allocation, quality checkpoints, and milestone tracking to maintain consistent SLA adherence.
  • Reduced annotation errors by 20% via structured validation framework; built Power BI dashboards with advanced DAX measures for 50+ cross-departmental stakeholders.
  • Transformed MIS reporting by automating workflows using Power Query and Python (Pandas) — cutting manual effort by 30% and establishing a reliable reporting pipeline.
Data Analyst (Contract)
Apr 2023 – Oct 2023
Cogniphi Technologies
  • Architected QSR operational intelligence dashboard analyzing wait-time distributions, peak-hour demand, and service throughput metrics for operations leadership.
  • Constructed time-series KPI models using SQL window functions and CTEs to surface performance trends and anomalies for executive decision-making.
Portfolio

Featured Projects

6 real-world projects — all live on GitHub.

Retail Sales RCA Dashboard
★ Featured

Retail Sales Root Cause Analysis

Power BI DAX Excel

Multi-layered diagnostic dashboard tracking revenue velocity, margin compression, and discount impact across retail regions. Advanced DAX measures isolate root causes of profit decline — turning complex data into clear business narratives.

View on GitHub
Fraud Detection Explorer

Fraud Detection Explorer

XGBoost Streamlit SHAP SMOTE

End-to-end fraud detection pipeline with SMOTE for class imbalance. Streamlit dashboard with SHAP explainability — 92% precision, optimized precision-recall tradeoff for fraud use cases.

View on GitHub
Marketing ROI Dashboard

Marketing ROI Dashboard

Power BI SQL

Cohort-based ROI attribution model tracking campaign performance, conversion efficiency, and profitability. Reduced reporting effort by 30% and accelerated campaign decision cycles.

View on GitHub
Customer Segmentation

Customer Segmentation & Personas

Python RFM Analysis KMeans

Multi-dimensional segmentation using RFM analysis and KMeans clustering — isolating high-value cohorts and uncovering behavioral patterns invisible in aggregate reporting.

View on GitHub
QSR Customer Journey

QSR Customer Journey

Power BI SQL Funnel Analysis

Operational intelligence dashboard dissecting wait-time distributions, peak-hour demand surges, and service throughput — equipping operations leadership with efficiency levers.

View on GitHub
Bike Sales Analysis

Bike Sales Analysis

Power BI Python EDA

EDA and Power BI dashboard analyzing Indian bike resale market trends, regional performance, inventory patterns, and customer demographics across categories.

View on GitHub
Industry Exposure

Job Simulations

Hands-on simulations from world-class consulting and tech firms.

Quantium

Data Analytics Simulation

Customer analytics on transaction data — commercial recommendations, benchmark store uplift testing, and strategic report generation.

Certificate
Tata Group

GenAI Powered Data Analytics

AI-powered analytics with GenAI tools — EDA, no-code predictive framework for delinquency risk, and agentic AI collections strategy design.

Certificate
Deloitte

Data Analytics Simulation

Forensic data analysis and classification using Excel, culminating in a Tableau dashboard presenting business conclusions to stakeholders.

Certificate
Tata Group

Data Visualization Simulation

Executive data visuals and strategic meeting questions to support effective decision-making for Tata Consultancy Services leadership.

Certificate
Accenture

Data Analytics & Visualization

Advised a social media client by cleaning and analyzing 7 datasets to uncover content trends — insights presented via PowerPoint and video.

Certificate
Credentials

Certifications

IBM
Data Analysis Using Python
IBM
Data Visualization Using Python
Cisco
Data Analytics Essentials
Microsoft
Career Essentials in Data Analysis
Google Cloud
Architecting with Google Cloud
General
SQL and Relational Databases
General
Statistics Fundamentals
UAE Initiative
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Open to Data Analyst, BI Analyst, and MIS Analyst roles. Always interested in projects where analytics sits close to real business decisions.

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