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Consultant @ Axion | Business & Technology Consulting | Analytics, Automation & AI | Enterprise Solutions

About

Smarak is a Consultant focused on solving complex business problems through analytics, automation, and technology, with experience delivering data-driven solutions across manufacturing, finance, pharmaceutical, and retail environments. He works at the intersection of business and technology - translating ambiguous business requirements into scalable solutions, partnering with stakeholders, and using data to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and business outcomes. At Axion, Smarak works with enterprise clients to: • Deliver analytics and risk solutions for Top 100 manufacturing enterprises, contributing to mitigation strategies that reduced client losses by up to 40% • Translate complex business problems into actionable requirements and scalable solutions • Bridge client stakeholders with Data Ops and Engineering teams across requirements, platform usability, and feature QA • Apply Generative AI and prompt engineering to automate data exploration and insight generation, reducing manual effort by approximately 20% Previously, he automated enterprise reporting and analytics workflows using SQL, Python, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, and Looker, reducing manual reporting effort by up to 60% and accelerating reporting turnaround. His core strengths include Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Gathering, Data Analytics, Process Optimization, Automation, and Data-Driven Decision Making. Technology & analytics toolkit: SQL | Python | Excel | Power BI | Tableau | Looker | Snowflake | Azure Data Factory | Databricks | Azure DevOps | Generative AI | Prompt Engineering | Semantic Retrieval Systems Smarak is particularly interested in opportunities where business strategy, technology, data, and AI come together to solve complex enterprise problems. Target areas: Business & Technology Consulting | Business Systems Analysis | Analytics Consulting | Digital Transformation | Strategy & Operations | Product Analytics

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

aistudio

anthropic apis

claude code

cursor

gemini

Gamma

Work experience

Consultant at Axion, Nov 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Bengaluru, •Delivered analytics and risk dashboards for Top 100 manufacturing enterprises, enabling data-driven mitigations that reduced client losses by up to 40%. •Led deep-dive problem analysis with client stakeholders, converting ambiguous business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions •Aligned product capabilities with evolving client needs, contributing to client growth, retention, and value realization •Acted as a bridge between business and engineering teams, defining requirements, improving platform usability, and ensuring high-quality feature delivery (QA ownership) •Built and optimized Generative AI models and prompt frameworks to structure data exploration and automate insights, cutting manual effort by ~20%

Associate Business Analyst at Zen Data Shastra, May 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, •Designed and implemented interactive Power BI, Tableau, and Looker dashboards for pharmaceutical and retail clients, enabling real-time monitoring of KPIs such as sales, forecasting, campaign performance, and operational efficiency. •Automated recurring reporting workflows using SQL, Python, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks, reducing manual effort by 60% and significantly improving reporting accuracy. •Migrated manual Excel reports to scalable BI dashboards, saving 10+ hours per month and enhancing business visibility with real-time insights accessible across teams. •Developed a reusable SQL query library in SSMS, expediting ad-hoc reporting requests and cutting turnaround time by 50%. •Conducted data validation and quality checks, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across datasets. •Managed end-to-end data workflows with Azure DevOps and ETL tools, streamlining deployment processes and improving operational efficiency. •Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to define BI requirements, ensuring analytics solutions aligned with strategic and operational goals.

Geospatial Data Analyst at Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 · 9 mos, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, •Gained proficiency in ArcGIS Pro for data processing and network coordination, enhancing project efficiency and spatial data analysis. •Applied SQL, Python, and Excel for data analysis, managing and manipulating large datasets to meet project requirements and provide actionable insights. •Contributed to the Line of Sight (LOS) project, gaining hands-on experience in managing and analyzing cascading data to support network planning and optimization. •Worked with SUB-6 and AirFiber technologies, leveraging them to optimize network performance and support advanced wireless communication solutions.

Intern- Vehicle engineering and R&D at Bounce Infinity, Jun 2022 - Jun 2022 · 1 mo, Delhi, India, •Conducted extensive research and development (R&D) on electric vehicles, contributing to innovative solutions and project advancements. •Gained hands-on experience with production line management systems, optimizing workflows and improving operational efficiency. •Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality control and production line processes, ensuring consistency and high standards in manufacturing.

Campus Ambassador at Adaptiv_Me, Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 · 5 mos

Intern at Adaptiv_Me, Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 · 3 mos, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India, Intern for growth team

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, computer science and communication, Kalinga institute of industrial technology

Senior School Certificate Examination, Science, SAI International School