Sayantani Chowdhury
Amsterdam
Summary
Demonstrated 10+ years of expertise in leading product development, process improvement, and strategy programs across finance, retail, airline and manufacturing industries. Proven ability to harness advanced analytics to drive impactful projects, aligning with business objectives and fostering sustainable growth in dynamic and intricate industries
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Data Lead
Adaptfy
1 2021 - Current
- Led Data Transformation and Advanced Analytics for a Leading Energy Company
- Spearheaded a data transformation program that increased operational efficiency and decision-making speed by 30%, impacting over 500 employees
- Implemented a unified data platform, reducing decision times by 40% and enhancing data accessibility for over 1,000 daily users
- Improved data governance, decreasing inaccuracies by 25% and ensuring compliance with international regulations, mitigating significant legal risks
- Led a transformative initiative to create an integrated forecasting and product recommendation system, reducing operational costs by 22% through optimized inventory management and improved production planning efficiency
- Managed the end-to-end delivery with a cross-functional team, enhancing communication and decision-making . Ensured seamless integration with CRM and inventory systems, aligning technical solutions with business objectives for continuous improvement.
Product Manager
Goldman Sachs
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Spearheaded the development of a predictive analytics model for prepayment forecasting, enhancing cash flow estimation accuracy by 20% and revolutionizing investment strategies in the UK & Ireland mortgage markets
- Directed the creation of an advanced analytics and visualization platform, empowering senior leadership with strategic insights that influenced over $5 billion in global operational and investment decisions.
- Loan Performance Optimization: Led the development of a predictive model to identify at-risk loans, achieving a 5% reduction in delinquency rates and safeguarding $2 million USD, equating to a 10% reduction in potential revenue loss from a $20 million loan portfolio.
- Launched and managed the Data Center Operation Analytics Program, driving end-to-end improvements in efficiency, risk management, and business insights from conceptualization to full implementation.
Senior Business Analyst
Affine Analytics
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Led A/B testing of PowerPoint's 2014 Slide Designer feature, enhancing user experience and slide creation efficiency for over 1 million users globally.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of A/B testing data, revealing a 15% increase in user efficiency for presentation creation, demonstrating the feature’s real-world effectiveness
- Led the creation and launch of a forecasting platform for Nike's limited edition shoes, using advanced algorithms to predict SKU-level demand across four seasons
- Defined and tracked KPIs, utilizing data analysis to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
Senior Business Analyst
Mu Sigma
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams to execute A/B testing on marketing campaigns, which led to a 20% rise in conversion rates and a 15% enhancement in customer engagement
- Led a project at Sears as a Product Analyst, employing logistic regression to pinpoint factors behind protection agreement cancellations. This initiative reduced cancellation rates by 20%, enabling proactive measures that retained an estimated $1 million in annual revenue
- Effectively spearheaded the development and deployment of a predictive analytics ecosystem and visual analytics platform tailored for the smartwatch segment within a multi-million dollar cell phone business
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Pune
07.2012
Skills
ETL development
Data Governance
Python Programming
Machine Learning
Statistical modeling
SQL Database Management
R Programming
Power BI Tools
Predictive Analytics
Tableau Software
Business And Technical Expertise
- Strategy & leadership: Spearheaded strategic initiatives, orchestrating project roadmaps and ensuring stakeholder alignment across cross functional divisions to drive organizational success
- Data-driven solutioning: Excelled in employing A/B testing frameworks and data analytics to refine features and user experiences, significantly enhancing performance
- Collaborative feature development: Championed cross-functional teamwork, uniting engineers, data scientists, and designers to innovate and execute customer-centric solutions, meeting rigorous market demands
- Technical expertise in analytics: Proficient in programming (SQL, R, SAS, Python) and adept at leveraging machine learning to inform product development and strategic decision-making
- Insightful data visualization: Skilled in transforming complex datasets into compelling visual narratives using Tableau and Power BI, facilitating informed decision-making and stakeholder communication
- Cloud & big data expertise: Experienced in utilizing cloud data services like Azure and AWS, as well as working with Big Data platforms such as Databricks, ensuring scalability and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
Timeline
Product Manager
Goldman Sachs
01.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Business Analyst
Affine Analytics
11.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Business Analyst
Mu Sigma
03.2013 - 08.2015
Principal Data Lead
Adaptfy
1 2021 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
University of Pune
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