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Bhavya Choudhary

Bhavya Choudhary

Management Information Systems @ Penn State | 2022

Business Operations Analyst (New York) | Mentor for Studying & Living in the US

Analytical professional with 3+ years of experience in market research, business analysis, and growth strategy across IT, logistics, and healthcare. Holding a Master’s in Business Analytics from The Pennsylvania State University and an engineering background, skilled at transforming insights into strategies that drive growth and operational efficiency.  

Portfolio: www.bhavyachoudhary.com

Applied Universities

Pennsylvania State University
New York University
Drexel University
University of Illinois at Chicago

Academic Details from Current/Recent University

Education

Country United States of AmericaUniversityPennsylvania State UniversityIntake2022DegreeMastersProgramManagement Information SystemsSpecializationsBusiness Analytics

Projects/Thesis

1
Specialty Coffee Retailer Business ConsultingPenn State University
Conducted thorough market analysis and team discussions to identify challenges faced by Retailers and propose effective strategies to support the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). Delivered a cohesive roadmap outlining specific and measurable actions for Retailers to increase average customer retention rate and customer loyalty.
2
Housing Type PredictionPenn State University
Developed a robust housing type prediction model using RapidMiner. Applied data preprocessing techniques to optimize model performance and streamlined operations by reducing manual classification efforts.
3
Music Streaming Service AnalysisPenn State University
Designed and implemented an efficient and scalable database model for a music streaming service dataset, encompassing users, artists, albums, songs, playlists, and subscriptions. Developed complex SQL queries based on business rules to extract valuable insights enabling data-driven decision-making.

Teaching Assistant

1
Business Intelligence, Department of Supply Chains and Information SystemsDr. Ian Ho
I led class sessions, conducted office hours, and guided students in data analysis using Excel, Tableau, R, Python, and RapidMiner. I assisted with final projects, helping students apply analytical methods to real-world datasets, and collaborated on grading and course material improvements. 
2
Management Information System, Department of Supply Chains and Information SystemsDr. Qian Chen
I played a key role in supporting students and enhancing the learning experience. I conducted office hours, provided individualized guidance on complex topics, and assisted in grading assignments, quizzes, and exams majorly dealing with Data Mining using Rapid Miner. I also contributed to the development of course materials, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in assessments.

Part-time Work

1
Professional Programs Admission AssistantPenn State - Smeal College of Business
I supported recruitment initiatives for six master’s programs, engaging 300+ students through web pages, meetings, and targeted outreach. I managed information sessions with campus organizations to boost program visibility. Additionally, I created an informational video on on-campus employment for international students, now a lasting resource.
2
Risk-Management Exam ProctorPenn State Smeal College of Business
Ensured a fair testing environment by monitoring student conduct and enforcing academic integrity during exams. Provided clear instructions, maintained professionalism, and addressed student concerns promptly to support a smooth and efficient exam administration.

Application Profile

Skills

Data Analysis & Business IntelligenceMarket ResearchSales OperationsAgile Project ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementStrategic Planning & CollaborationManagement ConsultingETL (Extract, Transform & Load)SQLPower BIExcelPythonRTableauStakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

Test Scores

Exam TypeScoreTOEFL105

Voluntary Work

1
Organizing Committee - HospitalityManipal Blood Donation Camp
Volunteered annually, arranging and managing the logistics and the hospitality committees for the blood donation camp organized on campus.
2
Executive Committee - HospitalityYuvanyu Fitness Fest - Art of Living
Led and managed the hospitality department in the fest.

Extra-curricular Activities

01 Summer Intern/Traineee
Completed many Summer trainings and internships related to Electronics Engineering and further inclined towards Data & Business Intelligence. Earned couple of certifications including Microsoft Azure, etc.

Co-curricular Activities

01 Graduate Student Ambassador for Business Analytics Cohort
Part of Smeal Business school Student Association
02 Head of Events
DIY - Electronics Club at Manipal
03 Executive Committee - Hospitality
Manipal Campus Fests & Activities

Work & Education

Work History

PresentNovember 2023(1Y, 5M)
Airlift USA Inc.
Business Operations Analyst
Airlift USA Inc. specializes in innovative logistics solutions, ensuring seamless transportation and supply chain management. As a Business Operations Analyst at Airlift, I spearheaded competitor analyses to identify market opportunities and tailored presentations to enhance client interactions. Leveraging the Panjiva (Market Intelligence) platform, I boosted sales conversions by 30%. Through strategic networking and workshops, I significantly increased brand visibility and market share.
June 2022January 2021(1Y, 5M)
Capgemini
Digital Business/Product Analyst
In my role as a Digital Product Analyst at Capgemini, I had the opportunity to contribute to a transformative project for a global pharmaceutical client. I collaborated within a team to migrate their web app to Sitecore, a content management system. Our focus on enhancing content personalization and UI/UX, coupled with implementing optimizations like lazy loading for images and integrating Google Tag Manager attributes, resulted in an increase in average session duration and a reduction in page load time, along with an enhanced digital experience for users.
November 2020May 2020(6M)
Celebal Technologies
Data & BI Analyst Intern
Celebal Technologies is a leading IT solutions provider known for its innovative approaches to data analytics and business intelligence. As a member of their Data & BI team, I automated ETL development with SQL, implemented Azure Data Factory pipelines, and crafted tailored Power BI dashboards for clients' KPI views, enhancing decision-making. Collaborating across departments, we also produced a comprehensive Project Document, amplifying stakeholder approval.

Education History

August 2023August 2022(1Y)
Masters
Pennsylvania State University
(3.8/4.0 GPA Grade)
May 2021July 2017(3Y, 10M)
Bachelors
Manipal University Jaipur
(8.5/10 GPA Grade)