Karthik Thakkalapelly

Results-driven Data Analyst with expertise in Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Specializes in ETL pipeline development, statistical analysis, data modeling, and KPI reporting. Delivers actionable business insights through end-to-end data cleaning, transformation, and stakeholder-focused reporting. Skilled at translating large-scale datasets into clear visualizations and strategic recommendations that drive decision-making across retail, restaurant, and e-commerce sectors.

Data Analyst Intern - Cognifyz Technologies

(2025-11 - 2026-01)

Project: Restaurant Data Analysis

• Performed exploratory data analysis on 9,000+ restaurant records using Python, Pandas, and Seaborn, uncovering customer rating trends, pricing patterns, and cuisine popularity across multiple city tiers.
• Quantified relationships between pricing tiers, online delivery availability, and customer ratings through statistical analysis, identifying factors responsible for 15% variance in customer engagement scores.
• Prepared ad hoc analytical reports on restaurant ratings, price ranges, and customer votes, enabling informed decision-making for cross-functional product teams and senior stakeholders.
• Enforced data governance standards during cleaning and standardization, ensuring accuracy and consistency across 9,000+ records prior to analysis.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Information Technology - KU College of Engineering and Technology (2022 - 2026)