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Karthigeyan (Karthick) Shivakumar

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Data Insights Analyst with 4+ years of experience turning complex data into clear, actionable insights across advertising, consulting, and technology. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, and data visualization, with expertise in data cleaning and validation. Successfully partnered with global teams, including Google’s ad ecosystem through Cognizant, delivering analytics that drive business growth.

MBA in Business Analytics from University Canada West, completed a management consulting capstone for fintech startup WeSpare, focusing on data-driven user acquisition and retention strategies. Strong at aligning technical analysis with business objectives and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders to enable data-informed decisions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Capstone Project - Management Consultant (Fintech)

WeSpare
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify gaps and growth opportunities in fintech.
  • Delivered data-driven recommendations to enhance user acquisition, retention, and scalability.
  • Analyzed customer behavior and pricing to guide product development and feature prioritization.
  • Created and presented a consulting report with actionable insights, influencing startup strategy and roadmap.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align business goals with data-driven insights using analytics frameworks.

Data Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions (Google Client)
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Performed detailed analysis of internal process datasets to build automated dashboards, scorecards, and analytical reports for the LeadGen project using SQL and PLX, enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven optimization.
  • Managed data reporting and visualization using SQL and PLX dashboards to produce actionable insights for client meetings.
  • Led regression, smoke, and mobile testing for Google Ads products, maintaining documentation, identifying bugs, and certifying product quality.
  • Implemented automated reporting solutions, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and improve data accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
  • Trained team members on multiple workflows, including data analysis, reporting processes, and testing procedures, to ensure standardized practices and improved accuracy across projects.

Software Developer Intern

AddiT Labs
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Developed and enhanced web applications using JavaScript, delivering robust client-side functionality and improving user experience.
  • Designed and implemented cross-platform mobile applications with Android Studio and Flutter, broadening mobile development capabilities.
  • Debugged and resolved software issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability across projects.
  • Managed source code efficiently using Git, facilitating seamless collaboration and version control within the development team.
  • Conducted code reviews, providing actionable feedback to uphold high-quality coding standards and best practices.

Data Analyst

SandCube Analytics Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Conducted statistical data analysis for international sports projects, ensuring data accuracy and consistency for the NBA and NFL datasets.
  • Coordinated data-sharing efforts with international suppliers, maintaining data integrity across multiple reporting systems.

Education

MBA - Business Analytics

University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Information Science Engineering

New Horizon College of Engineering
Bangalore, India
07.2018

Skills

    Data Analysis and Statistical Methods

  • Exploratory Data Analysis EDA, Data Cleaning and Transformation

  • Statistical Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, A B Testing

  • Data Validation, KPI Monitoring, Trend and Root Cause Analysis

    • Programming and Database Tools

  • Python Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn

  • SQL PostgreSQL, MySQL – Data Querying, Joins, Aggregations

  • Git and GitHub, Jupyter Notebooks

  • Basic R Programming Data Analysis and Visualization

    • Data Visualization and Reporting

  • Tableau Dashboards, Storytelling, Interactive Reports

  • Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Index Match, Charts

  • Data Storytelling, Report Automation, PowerPoint Presentations

    • QA and Testing

  • Manual Testing, Regression Testing, Smoke Testing

  • Data Quality Checks, ETL Processes, Data Accuracy Audits

    • Soft Skills

  • Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making

  • Communication of Insights to Technical and Non Technical Stakeholders

  • Cross Functional Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Adaptability

Certification

Licenses & Certifications
  • Python for Data Science / IBM
  • Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions / Google
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere / Google
  • Prepare Data for Exploration / Google
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean / Google
  • Analyze Data to Answer Questions / Google
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization / Google
  • AWS Academy Graduate – AWS Academy Cloud Foundations / Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Develop a Company Website with Wix / Coursera Project Network
  • Create Your E-Commerce Store with Shopify / Coursera Project Network

Timeline

Capstone Project - Management Consultant (Fintech)

WeSpare
01.2025 - 03.2025

Data Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions (Google Client)
07.2019 - 08.2023

Software Developer Intern

AddiT Labs
03.2019 - 05.2019

Data Analyst

SandCube Analytics Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018

MBA - Business Analytics

University Canada West

Bachelor of Science - Information Science Engineering

New Horizon College of Engineering

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