Vikram Vadhirajan

Data Scientist

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India13 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 13 years of experience in data analytics and engineering.
Expert in Python, SQL, and Power BI for data-driven decisions.
Strong domain expertise in automotive and supply chain analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Analytics professional with a strong focus on automotive and manufacturing industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalyticsData VisualizationMarket ResearchProject ManagementMechanical Design

Other Skills

PythonSQLPower BIData QualityWeb ScrapingData AnalysisKnimePower QuerySAP ERPDAXCreoANSYSVS CodeMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft Power BI

About

Senior data professional with 13+ years of experience across analytics, engineering, and project leadership, and a Master’s in Data Science. I specialize in turning complex data into measurable business impact—delivering efficiency gains, data quality improvements, and scalable analytics using Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and applied machine learning. Strong domain expertise in automotive, manufacturing, and supply chain analytics, with a passion for applying data science to drive smarter, faster decisions at scale. I bring with me a blend of industry experience, academic depth, emotional intelligence, and a hands-on mindset — and I’m always open to new challenges, collaborations, and conversations. 📬 Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss data, learning, or ideas that make a difference.

Experience

13 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

First brands group, llc

2 roles

Senior Data Analyst

Promoted

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore Urban · On-site

Reduced Techline call rejections by 20% by developing automated performance dashboards and workforce insights.
Improved customer data quality from 20% to 95% by integrating multi-source datasets and implementing standardized mapping rules.
Automated warranty reporting using Python scripts extracting data from O'Reilly, NAPA, and Advance Auto Parts, eliminating 30+ manual hours monthly.
Produced insights on vehicle configuration and AutoCare product classification data supporting product coverage decisions.

PythonData VisualizationSQLPower BIData Analytics

Desktop Research Analyst

Nov 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore Urban · On-site

Increased product application coverage by 6% through vehicle-in-operation data analysis.
Performed competitive intelligence analysis using web scraping across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and O'Reilly Auto.
Conducted customer sentiment analysis on Amazon reviews to identify brand perception and pricing insights.
Mentored junior analysts in Python programming and analytics workflows.

PythonData VisualizationMarket ResearchSQLData Analytics

Zf group

4 roles

Data Analyst

Oct 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed Power BI apps with dynamic row-level security (RLS) for role-based access control.
Built plan-vs-actual performance dashboards maintaining KPI variance within ±5%.
Automated executive dashboards reducing manual reporting effort by 5 hours daily.
Delivered advanced Excel training across teams enabling self-service analytics.

Power BIKnimePower QueryData Visualization

Tehnical Project Manager- Planning

May 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Led engineering project execution from RFQ to validation, ensuring delivery targets for quality, cost, and timeline across global automotive programs.
Managed PLM change processes and product cost analysis, coordinating engineering changes and validation activities.
Developed Power BI dashboards integrating SAP and PLM data to track KPIs, engineering performance, and resource utilization for leadership reporting.
Managed resource planning, demand–supply forecasting, and project cost tracking, supporting data-driven operational and financial decisions.

SAP ERPDAXPower BIProject Management

Technical Project Manager

Promoted

Jun 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos

TPJM Role:
Preparing Engineering Time plan with milestones for the project.
Responsible for engineering quality cost and delivery by conducting phase reviews.
Providing End to End support from Engineering from RFQ to DVP completion.
Change Management project; validation requirement finalization, resource estimation, and running the project within time till report release. Track to the closure of the Change Request
Conducting Daily / weekly Review meetings to monitor the Design and testing progress
Interacting with various OEMs to fulfill technical needs and also DVP Delivery.
Tracking and fulfilling PFR and MFR requirements from cross functions
Handling of part transfer for validation and Budget in SAP.
Handling Customer complaints and field failures on projects.
Projects/ Tasks handled:
Hydraulic Electronic Stability control for CV OEM to meet upcoming Regulations.
Supplier Delisting for NFMC and Rubber commodity parts change validation execution and implementation.
Hydraulic Power Steering for Indian OEMs with Design to Cost Ideas.
Multi-cylinder compressor project for Global OEMs.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Feb 2018 – Jun 2018 · 4 mos

Turbo energy limited

Mechanical Design Engineer

Jul 2012 – Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Greater Chennai Area · On-site

Designed turbocharger components using Creo and ANSYS, supporting simulation-driven product development and prototype validation.
Collaborated with global teams on benchmarking, concept design, and engineering validation, including onsite work in Germany.

CreoANSYSMechanical Design