Milan Paremajalu Suresh

Hello, I'm

Milan Paremajalu Suresh

Data and Business Analytics Professional

Turning messy data into decisions

$1.5M+ profit delivered 90% efficiency gains 3 years expertise

Data and Business Analyst with expertise in SQL, Python, and BI tools. Skilled in dashboards, customer engagement analysis, retention modeling, and advanced visualization with Tableau and Power BI.

About Me

I'm a Data and Business Analyst with 3 years of experience transforming complex datasets into actionable business insights. My expertise spans SQL, Python, and advanced BI tools, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results including $1.5M+ in profit gains and 90% efficiency improvements.

I have a Master's degree in Business Analytics from Arizona State University (GPA: 3.88). I specialize in customer engagement analysis, retention modeling, and forecasting. My experience includes building enterprise dashboards, automating data workflows, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive data‑driven decision making.

I'm passionate about turning messy data into clear stories that drive business value, with particular expertise in customer lifecycle analysis and operational optimization.

Core Focus Areas

Data Engineering

Data Engineering

Building robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality for analytics-ready datasets. I design and automate ETL workflows that enable seamless data integration from diverse sources, supporting reliable business intelligence and advanced analytics.

Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence

Transforming raw data into actionable insights through interactive dashboards and reports. I focus on stakeholder alignment and data storytelling to drive informed decision-making across business functions.

Predictive Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Leveraging statistical models and machine learning to forecast trends and uncover patterns. My approach emphasizes practical, interpretable solutions that improve business outcomes and support proactive strategies.

Business Modeling & Profitability

Business Modeling & Profitability

Optimizing business processes and financial performance through scenario analysis and decision modeling. I use quantitative techniques to identify opportunities for margin improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills & Technologies

A comprehensive toolkit for turning data into actionable insights and business value.

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Visualization & BI

  • Power BI (DAX, M Query)
    Advanced dashboards, automation
  • Tableau
    Interactive visualizations, storytelling
  • Excel (Advanced)
    Complex formulas, pivot tables, VBA, Solver
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Programming & Analytics

  • Python (Pandas, NumPy)
    Data analysis, statistical modeling
  • SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
    Complex queries, database design
  • R
    Statistical analysis, data mining
  • Scikit-learn / LightGBM
    ML modeling and evaluation
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Business & Statistical Analysis

  • A/B Testing
    Experimental design, hypothesis testing
  • DOE & ANOVA
    Factor experiments, variance analysis
  • Forecasting
    Time series & demand planning
  • Decision Modeling (Excel Solver)
    Optimization & what-if scenarios
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Data Engineering & Tools

  • ETL Workflows
    Pipeline automation & orchestration
  • Snowflake / Databricks
    Cloud data warehousing & processing
  • Jupyter / VS Code
    Analytics & development environments
  • Git / Jira / REST APIs
    Versioning, delivery, integrations

Featured Projects

A showcase of data analytics, statistical modeling, and optimization projects demonstrating real-world problem-solving skills.

Lean Six Sigma — Gentech Case Study
Process Optimization

Lean Six Sigma – Gentech Case Study

DMAIC methodology applied to reduce proposal cycle time with dashboard and process optimization artifacts.

DMAICProcess AnalysisDashboard Design
Design of Experiments (LEGO Vehicle)
Statistical Analysis

Design of Experiments (LEGO Vehicle)

Factorial design and ANOVA analysis in Minitab achieving ~30% trial reduction through statistical optimization.

MinitabANOVADOEStatistical Modeling
Production Optimization
Operations Research

Production Optimization

Excel Solver model generating +$77k net monthly profit and +25.4% profitability improvement.

ExcelSolverOptimizationFinancial Modeling
Walmart Dashboard
Power BI Dashboard

Walmart Drone Delivery Dashboard

Interactive Power BI dashboard analyzing drone delivery performance and simulating 4.1% profit growth (~$2.7M) through Drone Fleet Expansion and Product GM% optimization.

Power BI SQL Data Modeling Profit Simulation
Motor Vehicle Theft Analysis (Phoenix)
Data Analysis

Motor Vehicle Theft Analysis (Phoenix)

Exploratory data analysis and geographical mapping providing insights and data storytelling.

PythonPandasMatplotlibGeospatial Analysis
Sentiment Analysis (NLP)
Machine Learning

Sentiment Analysis (NLP)

BERTopic model for theme extraction and churn/retention insights from customer feedback data.

PythonBERTopicNLPCustomer Analytics

Professional Experience

3 years of hands‑on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and process optimization across consulting and enterprise environments.

Intern Business Analyst

NewGrid Consulting
Key Impact
Arizona, US Jan 2025 – May 2025
  • Delivered $1.5M+ in annual profit gains by designing dashboards and forecasting models that integrated 15‑min interval pricing and liquidity data into semantic models, supporting trading efficiency.
  • Accelerated decision‑making by 75% by deploying an end‑to‑end forecasting platform (Python, FastAPI, AWS S3) with automated ingestion, model retraining, and UI‑based forecast access for risk analysis.
  • Streamlined manual processing by 80% through scalable pipelines integrating structured SQL and semi‑structured JSON data sources, enabling daily model updates and seamless cloud‑based reporting.
PythonFastAPIAWS S3SQL JSONDashboardsForecasting
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Oct 2021 – May 2024
  • Built and maintained enterprise SQL/Power BI monitoring dashboards, gathering stakeholder requirements to align with business intelligence and data governance standards, reducing defects to <5%.
  • Reduced testing costs by 90% by building a Python/SQL automation tool, improving data quality and reliability for customer‑facing reporting.
  • Partnered with Marketing, Product, and Strategy teams to document customer data flows and analytics requirements, ensuring adoption of insights and improving timelines by 25%.
  • Enhanced software performance by 15% through diagnostic analytics to optimize execution paths and stability metrics.
SQLPower BIPythonAgile QAData Governance
$1.5M+
Annual Profit Delivered
90%
Efficiency Improvements
75%
Faster Decision Making

Education

Academic foundation in business analytics, statistical modeling, and engineering with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Master of Science, Business Analytics

W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Aug 2024 – May 2025 GPA: 3.88/4.0 Arizona, US
3.88
GPA

Advanced coursework in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and business intelligence. Focus on customer analytics, forecasting, and decision optimization.

Key Areas & Projects:
Statistical Modeling & Optimization (DOE)
Decision Modeling & Profitability Analysis
Customer Insights & Retention Analysis (NLP)
Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, India
Aug 2017 – Aug 2021 GPA: 7.87/10.0 India
7.87
GPA

Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and analytical thinking. Coursework included signal processing, Python programming, data structures, and engineering problem‑solving.

Key Areas & Projects:
Mathematics & Statistical Analysis
Signal Processing & Data Analysis
Programming & Algorithm Design
Engineering Problem Solving

Academic Focus Areas

My educational journey combines rigorous analytical training with practical business applications. The Master's program at ASU emphasizes real‑world problem solving through statistical modeling, machine learning, and data‑driven decision making, while my engineering background provides strong mathematical foundations and systematic thinking approaches.

Certifications

Professional certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud computing, business analytics, and data analysis technologies.

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Coursera
Verified

Fundamental understanding of AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

Key Skills:
Cloud ComputingAWS ServicesCloud ArchitectureSecurity Fundamentals

McKinsey Forward Program

McKinsey & Company
Verified

Comprehensive business skills program covering strategy, analytics, leadership, and problem‑solving methodologies.

Key Skills:
Strategic ThinkingBusiness AnalyticsLeadershipProblem Solving

Continuous Learning

These certifications represent my commitment to staying current with industry trends and best practices. From cloud computing fundamentals to advanced analytics methodologies, I continuously expand my skill set to deliver cutting‑edge solutions. I'm currently pursuing additional certifications in machine learning and advanced data visualization to further enhance my capabilities.