Nihar Khillar

Business Development Executive

Dallas, Texas, United States6 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 6+ years in data science and pricing strategies
  • Expert in machine learning and advanced analytics
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and Pricing expert in the Analytics industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data SciencePricing StrategyData AnalysisPresentation SkillsRevenue ManagementLeadershipProject ManagementBusiness StrategyQuantitative Analytics

Other Skills

AlteryxAnalytical SkillsBusiness MetricsCommercial AwarenessCommunicationCompetitive IntelligenceCritical ThinkingData AnalyticsData ConversionData MonetizationData VisualizationData-driven Decision MakingData-driven MarketingDatasetsDelivery Performance

About

I am a Data Science and Pricing professional at Cinemark, where I apply Machine Learning, Gen AI, and Advanced Analytics to shape data-driven pricing strategies and optimize revenue outcomes. With an MBA from IIM Bangalore and an MSBA from the University of Texas at Dallas (4.0 GPA, JSOM Dean’s Excellence Scholar), I bring a blend of analytical rigor and business acumen built over 6+ years across pricing, strategy, and analytics. My experience leading cross-functional projects has honed my ability to communicate complex insights effectively across all levels of the organisation: bridging data science, strategy, and execution. I am driven by curiosity, the thrill of uncovering “Aha” moments that connect data patterns to real world decisions. My goal is to bridge strategy and data science to create measurable impact. Outside of work, you will find me experimenting with new recipes or exploring fitness routines. Always open to meaningful conversations over coffee in the DFW area.

Experience

Cinemark

2 roles

Senior Pricing Analyst

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Plano, Texas, United States · Hybrid

Data MonetizationSQLPython (Programming Language)Microsoft Power BIMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint+4

Data Scientist (Pricing)

Feb 2024Jul 2024 · 5 mos · Plano, Texas, United States · Hybrid

Microsoft PowerPointRevenue ManagementMicrosoft Power BIData MonetizationData VisualizationAlteryx+11

Naveen jindal school of management, ut dallas

JSOM Student Study Hall Leader

Sep 2023Dec 2023 · 3 mos · Richardson, Texas, United States · On-site

  • Develop and present weekly session materials to help graduate students understand key concepts related to OPRE/SYSM 6301 Statistics and Data Analysis course
VisualizationMicrosoft PowerPointData AnalysisPresentation SkillsQuantitative AnalyticsDatasets+2

Ambuja cements limited

4 roles

Planning & Pricing Manager

Oct 2020Aug 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Aided the Chief Commercial Officer in managing the sales operation of the cement and services division
  • Closely worked with the Executive committee on multiple tracks to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
  • Identified opportunities and coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop Covid trackers, price monitors, etc.
  • Liaison with the Global Digital Hub team to automate several key managerial reports via robot process automation
  • Drove change management for adoption and update of existing systems related to revenue management
VisualizationSolverMicrosoft PowerPointRevenue ManagementData AnalysisInvestment Decisions+35

Deputy Manager: Chief Marketing Officer's Office

Oct 2019Sep 2020 · 11 mos

  • Monitored operations, sales pipeline and drove weekly cadence calls with the Chief Marketing Officer
  • Recommended and introduced Digital solutions to solve frontline sales teams’ needs as well as issues faced by end customers
  • Led with a consulting approach: understand business needs, customers’ challenges, identify opportunities for value creation, provide industry insights and develop business cases, financial models, solutions and transformation strategies
  • Undertook quantitative/ qualitative research, sector specific competitor analysis and track industry trends
  • Interact with senior management to initiate/ coordinate periodic review processes for P&L
VisualizationMicrosoft PowerPointData AnalysisMobile MarketingQlikViewData-driven Marketing+29

Deputy Manager: Marketing & Sales Strategy

Promoted

Apr 2019Sep 2019 · 5 mos

  • Identified and aided in enforcing the key commercial levers to the regional teams (Potential yearly earnings: INR ~100 Cr or ~1.23 Million USD)
  • Revamped the Rewards & Recognition program for the sales executives as well as the commercial schemes for channel partners
  • Utilized S&OP to optimize the sales plan and maximize contribution from existing markets
  • Supported Digital team in assessing effectiveness of digital initiatives
  • Created monthly and bi-weekly status reports and multiple ad-hoc presentations for the Executive Board
Microsoft PowerPointData AnalysisQlikViewData-driven MarketingSAP ProductsCritical Thinking+22

Assistant Manager: Trade Marketing

May 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Developed business plan for launching new products
  • o Prepared detailed business proposals for 8 new products (Sales Projections, Branding, etc.)
  • o Identified, evaluated & interacted with potential dealers & suppliers in target market
  • o Finalized "Go To Market" strategy and future roadmap for new product lines
  • Lauded by Global CEO of LH for conceptualizing and developing current and future retail models
  • o Carried out competitor analysis for the new retail model vis-à-vis other key industry incumbents
  • o Performed bench-marking analysis to gauge benefits of new retail model vis-à-vis current model
  • Developed Brand Platform for new Retail Model in collaboration with LH’s branding team (Paris, France)
  • Organized Retail workshop for top mgmt. to explore new retail models for launching new products
Microsoft PowerPointData AnalysisQlikViewData-driven MarketingSAP ProductsCritical Thinking+22

Sutherland

Organisational Excellence Summer Intern

Apr 2016Jun 2016 · 2 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • Recommended measures to reduce transportation "No shows" by 40%
Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingQuantitative AnalyticsPricing Strategy

Indian railways

Summer Intern

May 2014Jun 2014 · 1 mo · Bhubaneshwar Area, India

  • Recommended measures to reduce operational costs by 13% without affecting efficiency in air conditioned coaches
  • Report adjudged to be in the Top 3% from 70+ project reports on summer training at VSSUT, Burla
Interpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Education

Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas

Master's degree — Business Analytics

Aug 2022May 2024

Rennes School of Business

Exchange Student (Fall Semester 2016)

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

PGP

Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology ( Formerly UCE ), Burla

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) — Mechanical Engineering

Shakti Junior College

CHSE Odisha — Science

Cambridge School

ICSE — Science

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