Kushal Kharel

Data Scientist

Intuitive Surgical•  January 2024 - December 2024

Collaborated closely with engineering and quality assurance teams to establish clear analytics objectives and KPIs, aligning cross-departmental efforts towards unified performance metrics and quality improvements. Engineered a suite of SQL queries and Python scripts to support ETL processes, and comprehensive dashboard development, enhancing the agility and accuracy of data-driven decision-making across the organization. Performed survival analysis using Kaplan-Meier and Product Limit methods on aging products, optimizing Failure Analysis by identifying key factors, resulting in a 20% decrease in product backlog time. Devised a 'single source of truth' dashboard that centralized reporting for quarterly reviews, significantly improving data insights and enabling leadership to make informed strategic decisions with a 30% quicker turnaround time.

Data Scientist

eBay•  January 2023 - June 2023

Partnered with international teams to pinpoint and leverage data sources, advancing the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and generating critical insights that informed global strategy. Crafted sophisticated SQL queries to facilitate thorough pre- and post-analysis, supplying concrete proof points that substantiated the company's value proposition and informed data-driven decisions. Conducted comprehensive evaluations of item sales velocity, impressions, clicks, and sales penetration, before and after ad campaigns, revealing actionable trends significantly enhancing campaign planning efficiency by 40%.

Data Scientist

Shopify•  May 2022 - January 2023

Fostered cross-functional collaboration with managers and engineers to crystallize business objectives, leading to a more aligned and focused approach to data-driven decision-making. Enhanced ETL scripts and optimized SQL queries, achieving a 50% increase in data retrieval efficiency and supporting the robust analysis of warehouse unit economics. Conducted in-depth variance analyses that identified key cost-saving opportunities, directly resulting in an 20% reduction in operational expenses and delivering a substantial $1.22 million positive financial impact.

Data Scientist

Deliverr•  November 2021 - April 2022

Collaboratively identified and closed process gaps with operational teams, streamlining business analytics that led to a 20% increase in operational efficiency and a significant reduction in decision-making time. Engineered and documented SQL queries and python scripts for ETL pipelines, tables, and views in partnership with engineers, enhancing data integrity and accessibility that supported a 15% uplift in project throughput. Strategically deployed and standardized critical KPIs across business units, powering a data-centric culture that informed executive decisions and contributed to a 10% growth in overall profitability during quarterly reviews. Implemented regression analysis techniques for cost per unit forecasting, enabling more accurate financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.