Ing. Azhakesan Kolanginathan

is researching.

Angestellt, Business Analyst, Hurtigruten GmbH

Abschluss: Master, Bharathidasan University

Hamburg, Germany

About me

As a results-driven business analysis professional with 6 years of experience spanning various industries, I specialize in data analysis, process improvement, and project management. I am proficient in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, and adept at using data analysis, visualization, and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP BO/BI, Tableau, and SQL. Throughout my career, I have delivered business revenue growth, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction through marketing and branding strategies, market research, consulting, event management, and corporate communication. I have also implemented reports and dashboards using data visualization and business intelligence tools, leading to increased productivity and efficiency for small and enterprise businesses and resulting in increased revenue.

Skills

Analytical skills
Business Intelligence
Business-Performance-Management
Business Analytics
Brand strategy
SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI)
Automatisierung
Operational Management
Implementation of processes
Budget
Sales forecast
Team Management
Stakeholder Management
SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW)
Demand Planning
Support
Data Migration
KPI
Data Warehouse
Business requirements
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
SQL
Python
SAP S/4HANA
Data visualization
Statistics
Problem Solving
Critical thinking
Analytics
Data mining
Reasearch
Data Modeling
Business Development
Unternehmensplanung
Anwendung
Marketing
SAP BusinessObjects

Timeline

Professional experience for Azhakesan Kolanginathan

  • Current 1 year and 1 month, since Mar 2022

    Business Analyst

    Hurtigruten GmbH

    *By analyzing historical data trends and identifying optimization strategies, €2M in cost savings were achieved. *Vendor analysis was applied, resulting in a 35% reduction of €4.5 million in freight costs for the 2023 budget planning. *Data-driven forecasting of onboard revenues was conducted, revealing €2.5M in annual growth opportunities, leading to a 17% year-over-year sales increase.

  • 3 years and 2 months, Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

    Business Analyst

    Nadec Foods

    *Sales were augmented by analyzing business channels, products, and customers, developing NPDs, reducing costs, and increasing revenues. *The existing system, including its interfaces with other apps, was analyzed to translate business requirements into system requirements. *Competitor activities were monitored, and competitive strategies were developed, resulting in a 5% increase in market share.

  • 2 years and 6 months, Sep 2016 - Feb 2019

    MIS Analyst

    Hassani Group Of Companies

    *Supported the spending analysis to ensure a more accurate, efficient, and automated process *Extracted daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Excel and SQL with a view to ensure accuracy and timeliness *Piloted a month-end close process, order management, stock management, and account reconciliations *Imparted robust reporting and analytical information support to the management team *Reviewed and analyzed the key performance indicators (KPI) and financial ratios

Educational background for Azhakesan Kolanginathan

  • 2 years, Jun 2013 - May 2015

    Applied Computer science

    Bharathidasan University

  • 3 years, Jun 2010 - May 2013

    Applied Computer science

    Bharathidasan University

Languages

  • English

    Fluent

  • German

    Basic

  • Tamil

    First language

Wants

Business Analysis
Business Intelligence
Data Analytics
Performance Management

Interests

Cricket
Music
Travel

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