Kumar Akash

Associate

Cognizant Technology Solutions•  October 2021 - Present•  Bangalore, India

Improved data accuracy and quality by implementing robust data cleaning and transformation processes, enabling 20% faster report generation. Utilized SQL and Snowflake to query complex databases, OLAP engines, and data warehouses, and designed normalized database schemas and models, enhancing query performance by 30%. Delivered actionable insights through interactive Tableau dashboards utilizing advanced features like LOD expressions, dynamic filters, sets, groups and calculated fields. Automated reporting pipelines by integrating Tableau with Snowflake, reducing manual effort by 40% and improving real-time analytics capabilities. Collaborated with data engineers to translate business questions into verifiable hypothesis using transformed, complex and multi-source data. Built and optimized SQL queries, stored procedures and triggers to streamline data extraction, support real-time updates, and enhance reporting efficiency. Led a team of 8 people, provided regular updates to senior management on project status and performance.

Programmer Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions•  July 2020 - September 2021•  Kolkata, India

Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis sessions, documenting specifications to align with client needs and reducing rework by 15%. Helped business user perform UAT and getting approval to move the enhancement for integration testing and then to deployment. Dashboard generation to track all the activities of different teams from ticket dumps. Established best practices for database design, query optimization, and reporting processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables. Documented workflows, queries, and processes to ensure transparency, repeatability, and ease of use for reporting and analytical tasks.