Summary
Data & analytics professional with 10+ years across engineering, strategic procurement, logistics, supply chain, consulting and service operations – now focused on leading data‑driven transformation.
I specialise in turning complex operational problems into actionable insight that improves efficiency, profitability and decision‑making. I’m 3× Microsoft Certified (PL‑300, PL‑400, DP‑700) and an IBM Certified Data Engineer, with a Six Sigma Green Belt and a Master’s degree in Engineering.
My experience spans end‑to‑end data solutions – from data engineering and modelling to Power BI reporting and executive‑level insight – in international, multicultural environments. I’m open to manager/lead roles in data & analytics, service/supply chain analytics, strategic business management and digital transformation.
Experience
Senior Data Analytics Engineer – GN Group
- Lead end‑to‑end data solutions for Global Service Excellence teams, from back‑end engineering to front‑end reporting and KPI frameworks.
- Collaborate with Service, Supply Chain, Sales and Finance to define metrics, standardise reporting and deliver data‑driven insights.
- Build and maintain data pipelines and models in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Databricks and the data warehouse, and develop Power BI dashboards for executive and operational use.
- Oversee analytics code deployments via Azure DevOps, ensuring robust and scalable releases.
- Tech stack: Microsoft Fabric, Azure DevOps, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Data Warehouse, Power BI, SQL (T‑SQL, SSAS, SSIS), Dynamics 365, NAV, Monday.com.
IKEA – Strategic Project Leader (Analytics & Project Management)
- Led a cross‑functional digital transformation program to improve data literacy and ERP (SAP S/4HANA) adoption from a business perspective.
- Owned the data quality improvement roadmap, increasing key data quality metrics from 40% to 89% across multiple sub‑functions.
- Partnered with business leaders, process owners and IT to define KPIs, standardise reporting and embed data‑driven ways of working.
- Designed and delivered self‑service BI solutions in Power BI and Cognos, reducing manual Excel reporting and improving decision‑making speed.
- Tech stack: Power BI, MS SQL, GCP, Python, CSO, Excel, Cognos, SAP S/4HANA (VIM, MDG, BOT).
IKEA – Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Senior role)
- Led analytics for strategic sourcing initiatives, supporting category managers with cost, supplier performance and risk insights.
- Developed dashboards to track spend, savings and supplier KPIs, enabling more informed negotiations and sourcing strategies.
- Collaborated with procurement, finance and operations to align metrics, drive process improvements and support strategic decision‑making.
IKEA – Logistics Operations Leader
- Led day‑to‑day logistics operations, ensuring efficient and timely movement of goods across the network.
- Managed a team of supply chain professionals, coaching and coordinating activities across departments.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency by 15% and improved service reliability.
Global Strategic Consultant – Placewell HRD Consultants
- Drove international business growth and expansion, leading strategic projects in partnership development, market entry and sales forecasting.
- Negotiated and developed international business partnerships, contributing to a ~40% increase in revenue and market presence.
- Led cross‑functional teams executing strategic initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of business objectives.
- Used data‑driven analysis and forecasting to support commercial decisions and prioritise strategic initiatives.
Selected projects
Global service excellence KPIs – GN Group
Established a consistent KPI framework and reporting layer across APAC, EMEA and NA, connecting back‑end data pipelines to clear, role‑specific dashboards for service excellence stakeholders.
G Part utilisation program – GN Group
Led the global program to improve transparency and utilisation of G Parts, combining data, process mapping and stakeholder alignment to support better planning and cost control.
Data literacy & ERP transformation – IKEA
Designed and drove an initiative to improve data literacy and readiness during SAP S/4HANA implementation, lifting a key data quality metric from 40% to 89% and embedding new ways of working with data.
Skills
- End‑to‑end data solution design (ingestion → modelling → visualisation).
- Service, supply chain, returns and commercial analytics.
- KPI design, operational reporting and executive dashboards.
- Stakeholder management across regions and functions.
- Project leadership and change management in data/ERP initiatives.
- International and multicultural collaboration (Europe, APAC, global stakeholders).
Tools & technology
Education & other
Education
- Advanced Diploma in Data Science – Learnbay & IBM (2021–2022)
- Master’s Degree, Hydrodynamics, Sea Keeping & CFD – École Centrale de Nantes (2014–2015)
- Master’s Degree, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering – Université de Liège (2013–2014)
- Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering – GITAM University, Visakhapatnam (2009–2013)
Certifications
- 3× Microsoft Certified – PL‑300, PL‑400, DP‑700
- IBM Certified Data Engineer / Certified Data Scientist
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Power BI, Spark/Hadoop/Snowflake for Data Engineering, Microsoft Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Developer Associate
- Prove i Dansk (Trin 4)
Languages
- Hindi, English, Telugu – Native or bilingual
- Danish – Professional working
- German – Elementary
Volunteer & awards
- AIESEC – International volunteer; led the Global Citizen project and multicultural youth activities.
- National Cadet Corps – Army Wing.
- Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Naval Architects.