Analyst, Data Product Manager candidate in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Summary

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Product Manager | ADP |Parsippany, NJ Aug 2022 Present
Defined and developed product roadmaps, customer needs, and goals aligned with overall business objectives
Collaborated with data engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven products and tracked KPIs in Pendo
Conducted user research to gather feedback and designed dashboards on Figma & Tableau to iteratively improve product
Communicated product updates, key milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Data Journalist | ADP |Parsippany, NJ Mar 2021 Aug 2022
Curated datasets from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and successfully translated complex data sets in Databricks into
compelling and accessible datasets for reliability
Developed data-driven narratives with data visualization tools like Tableau to create engaging and informative graphics that
enhanced the overall storytelling in articles or reports
Worked closely with SMEs in Marketing and legal teams, to ensure accurate representation of data in relevant stories
Collaborated with cross-functional teams like ADPRI, including economists, and data scientists, to integrate data seamlessly into
journalistic content, articles, and industry trends
Data Analyst| Met Council| New York City, NY Jul 2020 Oct 2020
Managed data collection across the food pantry network and warehouse to conduct pivot charting analysis of monthly reports
Led efforts to develop data integrity issues which replaced the existing data exporting, increasing the efficiency by 80%
Customized Tableau dashboard reporting with the requirements as an alternative to the PowerPoint presentations that were in
place, allowing for real-time tracking of KPIs
IT Global Risk Analyst Intern| Bristol-Myers Squibb (formerly Celgene)| Summit, NJ Jun 2019 Dec 2019
Contributed to revising reporting, coordination, review, and maintenance of risk management business rules & documents
Carried reviews to escalate appropriate findings scraped in Python from data sources to patient support operations and tracked
mitigation actions on the SharePoint site documentation
Redesigned reports to make Tableau dashboards to identify trends in key metrics that revised risk methodologies by ~7%
Drawn edge cases, and business exceptions to collaborate on test plan for unit testing, SIT to QA to refine 40% of risks in SD lifecycle
Web Developer| Inverted Sense| Mumbai, India Jan 2018 Jun 2018
Created business-facing front-end structure using WordPress and enhanced websites performance by 40% with Google
Analytics features including bounce rate, behavior flow, and examining trends
Identified business impacts on branding, as well as test changes and enhancements with the help of data governance
Efficiently built wireframes using Figma to potential clients for rendering an initial perspective of websites
Delivered advanced data visualization using Tableau drill-down dimensions and hierarchies summarizing KPIs
Systems Analyst| Capgemini India| Pune, India Aug 2016 Oct 2017
Conveyed with cross-functional team stakeholders to find critical system issues as part of an enterprise-wide migration project
Executed end-to-end system test cases to ease user acceptance testing and reduced system defects by 13%
Formulated international client data for exporters via pivot tables, and V-look Ups to automate data loading and validation
Performed indexing and normalization to amend 30% data retrieval, reduced redundancy for better data quality performance

Expectations

When starting a new job, it's important to have clear expectations to ensure a smooth transition and successful integration into the new role and company. Here are some common expectations I have:

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Clearly understand your role, responsibilities, and daily tasks. This includes knowing your key performance indicators (KPIs) and how success will be measured.

Work Hours and Schedule:
Clarify regular work hours, any flexibility in the schedule, and expectations regarding overtime or remote work if applicable.

Company Culture:
Gain an understanding of the company's values, mission, and culture. Know the expected workplace behavior, communication style, and how decisions are typically made within the organization.

Performance Expectations:
Discuss performance expectations with my manager. Understand how my performance will be evaluated, the frequency of performance reviews, and any specific goals or targets.

Training and Onboarding:
Expect a structured onboarding process that includes training on company policies, procedures, and tools. Clarify how ongoing professional development and training opportunities will be provided.

Team Dynamics and Collaboration:
Understand how my role fits into the larger team and company structure. Be clear on collaboration expectations, communication channels, and how projects are typically managed.

Feedback and Communication:
Establish expectations for feedback and communication with my supervisor and colleagues. Know how feedback is delivered, the frequency of check-ins, and the preferred communication channels.

Performance Recognition and Rewards:
Clarify the company's approach to recognizing and rewarding employee performance. This includes understanding any incentive programs, bonuses, or recognition ceremonies.

Career Growth Opportunities:
Discuss potential career paths within the organization. Understand how promotions, career development, and growth opportunities are typically handled.

Work-Life Balance:
Set realistic expectations for work-life balance. Understand the company's stance on flexible schedules, remote work, and the general expectations for your availability outside of regular working hours.

Benefits and Compensation:
Clearly understand my compensation package, including salary, bonuses, benefits, and any other perks offered by the company.

Company Policies:
Familiarize yourself with company policies, including those related to attendance, time off, dress code, and any other relevant guidelines.