Sharadha Varadharaj

Business Analyst with 4+ years of experience in business intelligence, reporting, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Experienced in gathering business requirements, developing KPI dashboards, performing SQL analysis, and improving operational workflows across finance, healthcare, and analytics domains. Proficient in SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, and business process optimization methodologies.

Business & Financial Analyst – Strategy & Pricing - Baylor University - Waco, TX

(2024-08 - 2025-05)

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gather business requirements and develop KPI dashboards supporting pricing and budgeting decisions.
• Executed SQL-based data extraction, transformation, and reporting to support operational analysis and strategic planning initiatives.
• Automated reporting workflows and improved dashboard efficiency, reducing manual effort by 40%.
• Delivered executive-ready insights and performance reports for cross-functional business teams.

Financial Control & Business Analyst – Compliance & Reporting - Concentrix - Bangalore, India

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• Analyzed 5,000+ business transactions and compliance reports to improve audit accuracy and reporting consistency.
• Streamlined reporting workflows and implemented process improvements to support operational efficiency and compliance monitoring.
• Automated SQL reporting processes to improve reporting accuracy and turnaround time by 25%.

Assistant Professor – Finance & Accounting - St. Joseph's Degree College - Mysore, India

(2019-05 - 2021-05)

• Developed analytical learning frameworks and business case studies to improve student problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Presented financial and operational insights to large student groups using data-driven methodologies.

Financial Services Analyst Intern – Investment & Wealth Mgmt. - Kotak Securities - Mysore, India

(2018-01 - 2018-05)

• Managed client investment portfolio analysis for wealth management and retirement planning products, ensuring full regulatory compliance across all client engagements.
• Conducted investment portfolio analysis, retirement planning evaluation, and financial performance assessments for clients.
• Delivered quantitative financial insights and customized investment recommendations for high-net-worth clients.

M.S. Business Analytics (STEM) - Business Analytics - Baylor University (2025-05)

MBA - Finance - SJCE, Mysore University (2018-05)