Chandrasekhar Panda - Finance & Analytics Portfolio

About Me

Finance Associate skilled in data validation, reconciliation, reporting, and analytics using Excel, Power BI, and SQL. Currently pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics to enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging data to drive business insights and improve operational processes.

Technical Skills

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables

Visualization

Microsoft Power BI
Data Modeling
Dashboard Creation
Tableau

Database & Programming

SQL Queries & Joins
Data Cleaning
Python (Pandas & NumPy)
PostgreSQL

Projects

Pizza Sales Analysis

Tech Stack: SQL, Excel

Performed time-based and product-level analysis to uncover sales trends
Built an Excel dashboard and validated metrics against SQL outputs

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UIDAI Aadhaar Data Analysis

Tech Stack: Python, SQL, Power BI

Analyzed Aadhaar enrolment, demographic, and biometric update data using Python and SQL
Created Power BI dashboards to identify enrolment trends and district-level update pressure

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Walmart Sales Analysis

Tech Stack: SQL

I performed end-to-end analysis involving data exploration, sales insights, customer segmentation, time-based trends, and advanced business intelligence queries.

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Professional Experience

Finance Associate – RCM

TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited

July 2024 – Present

Utility company focused on the distribution of electrical services

Analyze financial and operational data to support revenue management, billing adjustments, and reporting needs
Support decision-making by delivering accurate data validation, trend analysis, and performance insights
Prepare and verify data-driven reports for audits, compliance reviews, and internal management use
Coordinate with field and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and provide insights for process improvement

ATM Cash Officer

Secure Value India Ltd

October 2021 – June 2024

Company specialized in ATM operations and cash management services

Oversaw daily ATM cash management and reporting for multiple locations, ensuring zero discrepancies
Maintained accurate cash flow documentation and supported audits
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate service delivery

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Analytics Specialization

Uttaranchal University | Currently Pursuing

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Utkal University | 2020 – 2023

Certifications & Achievements

Oracle Data Platform 2025 – Certified Foundations Associate

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Learned the basics of Oracle Cloud (OCI) and how it works
Understand MySQL and NoSQL database services and their uses
Gained knowledge of OCI Analytics tools for reporting and insights
Learned how OCI AI Data Services help with automation and predictions

Deloitte Australia Data Analytics

November 2025

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Completed a Deloitte job simulation involving data analysis and forensic technology
Created a data dashboard using Tableau
Used Excel to classify data and draw business conclusions

Google Analytics Certified

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Certified in analyzing user behavior, traffic trends, and key performance metrics
Skilled in creating actionable insights, reports, and dashboards for data-driven decisions
Ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations for business growth

Tata Group GenAI Powered Data Analytics

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Completed a job simulation focused on AI-powered data analysis for Tata iQ's Financial Services team
Analyzed data to check quality, spot potential risks, and prepare insights for predictions
Created a simple predictive model to identify customers at risk of payment delays
Designed an automated collection strategy using AI while following ethical guidelines and regulations

Business Analysis Certification (IIBA®)

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Gained a strong understanding of business analysis fundamentals and the role of a Business Analyst in organizations
Learned to identify business needs, analyze problems, and support data-driven decision-making
Learned to clearly understand requirements and share findings with teams to support better decisions