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ATA TALEGHANI

Toronto,ON

Summary

Strategic Research and Business Analyst with expertise in traditional and modern research methodologies. Skilled in conducting in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses, assessing project performance, and delivering actionable insights. Proven ability to lead development research, execute detailed competitive assessments, and provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic business decisions. Proficient in tools such as SPSS, SurveyMonkey, and Power BI to optimize research and business analysis outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

ENERZA Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2024


  • Built detailed financial models in Excel incorporating pivot tables, macros, and formulas to evaluate R&D project feasibility and guide $1M in investment decisions.
  • Designed Python scripts to analyze and optimize robotic performance metrics, reducing maintenance downtime by 25%.
  • Applied competitor benchmarking and market research, identifying trends that secured $4M in new contracts.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Liaised with BC Hydro executives, engineers, and managers to identify and document over 30 detailed business requirements, leading to a 35% improvement in project workflow efficiency and a 15% reduction in costs.



Senior Research Analyst

Diversity Institute
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate the impact of policies on supporting startups and entrepreneurship, focusing on innovation and sustainability within early-stage companies.
  • Utilized SPSS to analyze diversity metrics, identifying key gaps in resource allocation and proposing policy adjustments to enhance equity among underrepresented founders.
  • Performed data mining on startup ecosystems, synthesizing insights from accelerators, incubators, and funding programs to shape policies that support minority-led ventures.
  • Designed and implemented surveys through SurveyMonkey to assess challenges faced by diverse entrepreneurial teams, gathering valuable input to develop inclusive policy frameworks.
  • Created experimental models to test entrepreneurship-focused policy interventions, such as grant structures and mentorship programs, ensuring alignment with ecosystem needs and fostering inclusivity.

Business Analyst

Accenture
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Created comprehensive business cases and conducted competitor pricing research for a banking client, leading to the development of marketing strategies that improved customer acquisition by 12%.
  • Provided product analytics insights that optimized product positioning and increased competitive market share by 8% through targeted pricing adjustments and feature enhancements.
  • Led in-depth customer journey analysis using SQL and SAS, identifying key behavioral drivers that informed pricing strategies and boosted product visibility by 10%.
  • Designed and implemented automated ESG financial reports using Python, SAS, and SQL, reducing manual reporting time by 40% and improving data accuracy for sustainability compliance tracking.
  • Conducted A/B testing on product features using SQL, identifying top-performing features that increased user retention by 15% and feature adoption by 20%.

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, None
12-2023

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Politecnico Di Torino
Turin
06-2021

Skills

  • Forecasting and planning
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Research design
  • Quantitative research
  • Survey design
  • Qualitative research
  • Process development
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Proposal development
  • Business intelligence

Languages

English
Persian
Italian

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

ENERZA Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2024

Senior Research Analyst

Diversity Institute
09.2021 - 09.2022

Business Analyst

Accenture
01.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Business Administration And Management

Toronto Metropolitan University

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Politecnico Di Torino

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