Rahul Bharadwaj

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Interests: Table Tennis 🏓 | Music 🎧 | Books 📚

Things I like to learn: Business Data Analytics & Project Management

Education

Master of Business Analytics Monash University
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
(DSATM) Visvesvaraya Technological University
Aug 2015 - Jul 2019

Work Experience

Merchandise Process Analyst

Officeworks, Melbourne
Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

Established in 1994 in Richmond, Victoria, Officeworks offers customers a wide range of office supplies, technology, furniture, art supplies, education resources and helpful services like print & create and on-site and remote tech support through Geeks2U. It operates 168 stores across Australia, a website that is home to more than 40,000 products, a national call centre, and a business team that helps businesses of all sizes start, run, and grow.

  • Managed and executed projects for the Merchandise team utilizing established project methodologies. Coordinated resources, communications, and test plans to facilitate internal project success.
  • Compiled comprehensive Business Requirements documents and Business Cases to support project initiatives. Collaborated with stakeholders, end users, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to grasp processes and document them effectively.
  • Evaluated existing processes, offering recommendations for enhancements to drive efficiency. Partnered with IT to conceptualize and implement automated systems to streamline operations.
  • Achieved measurable reduction in manual tasks performed by the Merchandise team through process optimization. Facilitated clear and effective communication and documentation of all process changes.
  • Utilized MS Visio and MS Excel skills, for process visualization and data analysis. Leveraged SAP and PIM System to support merchandise operations and data management.
  • Developed and maintained a centralized knowledge repository tailored to meet the diverse needs of Merchandise Teams. Ensured all re-engineered tasks were accompanied by documented procedures and comprehensive training for team members.
  • Represented the Merchandise team in cross-functional business projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


Business Analyst

J.Elliot Home, Melbourne
Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

J.Elliot is one of Australia’s most trusted consumer goods suppliers in home textiles, furniture, and decor. From Design to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, J.Elliot Home offers a one-stop-shop for decor and home furnishings.

  • Facilitated workshops with key stakeholders to map functional specifications/user stories and managed projects from inception to delivery resulting in a 15% increase in sales/profits.
  • Spearheaded a stock automation project to update stock levels to all platforms resulting in enhanced productivity and saved at least 250+ hours of manual work per annum to re-focus on sales strategy.
  • Conducted requirement analysis, AS-IS TO-BE process mapping, and developed BPMNs for automating warehouse operations to improve operational efficiency by 20% and reducing costs by 10%.
  • Oversaw change management for MS Teams implementation project, including transition planning, UATs, end-user training and handover, ensuring 100% alignment with scope and timelines.
  • Proven skills in interfacing with tech teams and business stakeholders including tech leads, product designers, senior buyers, BDMs and the CEO improving transparency and maximising business outcomes.


Technical Business Analyst

MyGigsters, Melbourne
Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
See Project Report

MyGigsters is extremely passion-driven and aims to build the largest, safest and financially secure gig community in Australia with the ultimate toolkit for delivery drivers to maximise earnings, save money and be safer on road.

  • Identified and collected publicly available data, performed data cleaning/wrangling, and data exploration using R programming, MS Excel, and Tableau to device user-friendly and insightful data visualisations which helped the startup find their target customer community for their mobile application.
  • Conducted market data analysis and strategized a plan with the founder with insights on age, gender, financial spending patterns and other demographics to achieve 1k+ app downloads.
  • Collaborated in an Agile working environment using Kanban on Notion Cloud Technology to brainstorm ideas and spearheading the choice of tools and technology for the startup.
  • Collaborated in an Agile working environment using Kanban on Notion Cloud Technology to brainstorm ideas and spearheading the choice of tools and technology for the startup.
  • Analysed publicly available data on spending trends of individuals of different demographics in Australia and delivered dashboards and reports which helped develop a tax deduction tool on the mobile app.
  • Achieved High Distinction in master’s unit which included a live presentation of the activities and results/outcomes of my work at MyGigsters to the Head Professor, Lecturers, and peers at Monash Uni.


Web Analyst & WordPress Developer

Urban Pineapple, Melbourne
Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

Urban Pineapple is an Australian startup focused on providing Web and Marketing solutions for small businesses. It also manages the IT infrastructure of small/medium businesses.

  • Developed dynamic e-commerce websites for 10 clients simultaneously on WordPress to revamp their online presence and maximising sales of products and services by 15%.
  • Diagnosed website visitors and boosted website traffic by 15% through Google Analytics and SEMrush by analysing and targeting different demographics suitable for the products or services.
  • Implemented omnichannel integration, enabling seamless user experiences across various platforms.
  • Reviewed UI/UX design and customer journeys on websites with the founder and increased sales through easily usable and intuitive website experiences for the customers.


Software Development Intern
AmberTAG Analytics, India
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

AmberTAG Analytics delivers value to customers by analysing their Big-data and helping them make business-critical decisions through predictive analytics.

  • Built an employee management system tool to track details of about 250 employees. Initiated a team approach by dividing tasks among team members through organisational skills.
  • Devised SQL and Python code in MySQL and Django Rest Framework utilising coding skills and delivered a web application as a management tool for easy tracking of employee details in the organisation.


Table Tennis Coach

ICC Table Tennis Academy | Mar 2020 - Present
ICC Table Tennis Academy is a professional table tennis coaching provider with over 15 years of experience and is currently ranked as one of the best academies in the region.

  • Managed 3 Assistant Coaches to instruct and train a group of 30 children aged 5-15 weekly resulting in the smooth functioning of the academy.
  • Led the pre-play workouts, table tennis coaching, and post-play stretching exercises and maintained the maximum standards of a professional coaching environment for the kids to learn with discipline.

Melbourne Sports Institute
Coach at St Michael’s Grammar School, St Kilda | Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
Coach at Trinity Grammar, Kew | Nov 2021 - Present
St Michael’s Grammar School & Trinity Grammar are Australia’s leading independent coeducational schools, educating students from Kindergarten to VCE.

  • Formed a game plan and play strategies on a weekly basis for children aged 12-16.
  • Led and motivated young children to learn and perform their best for the school.

Volunteering Experience

Student Mentor
AdmitKard
Sep 2022 - Present

  • Mentored students and guided them with the basic knowledge required to research about living and studying in Australia.
  • Counseled students to make career choices with an overview of what they are planning to study and what job profiles and careers that can lead to.

Data Analyst / Blogger / Speaker
VicWISE
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Devised a data strategy for the collection of data through surveys that helped target demographics to identify the most suitable services for international students.
  • Authored blogs regularly as part of the marketing strategy to build awareness among the international student community about the services available for their safety and well-being.
  • Delivered public speeches on employability, career development, and personal experiences as an international student to give back to the community.

Social Media Volunteer
Student Union Recreational Library (SURLY)
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

The Student Union Recreational Library - SURLY at Monash University is all about supplementing students’ studies with fun, relaxation & creativity. With a variety of fiction & sci-fi books, e-books, boards games music records, and video games, SURLY is a one-stop shop for recreation, socialising and fun activities to take a break from University.

  • Designed photo posts, Instagram stories, and visuals to promote new books in the library.
  • Wrote book reviews, recommendations, and blogs to promote reading as a habit for students.
  • Effectively used Canva to make visually appealing content to attract students to use SURLY.
  • Communicated & collaborated with other volunteers to achieve social media presence of SURLY.

Volunteer Jr Business Analyst
The Victorian Inter-Varsity (VIGs)
Mar 2021 - May 2021

Victorian Inter-Varsity Games (VIGs) is a student-run event founded in 2009, managed, organized, and run by a committee of current students and alumni from 6 different universities across Victoria. To support the growing popularity of university-level table tennis amongst Victorian universities, the VIG provides a platform for students of all levels to participate, compete and develop their skills.

  • Identified and analysed requirements for website design, and social media management.
  • Devised effective use of JIRA/Confluence as collaborative tools for teamwork and collaboration.
  • Coordinated with other team members for efficient event/tournament organization.
  • Conducted regular team workshops and meetings to discuss the vision for VIGs committee.

Lead Volunteer - Free Food Mondays
Monash Student Asssociation
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

Monash Student Asssociation - Free Food Mondays is a weekly event at Monash University Clayton serving food to students and staff. The event takes place near the Campus Centre every Monday evening from 5 pm onwards.

  • Led and planned events by briefing roles and responsibilities among 5-8 team members.
  • Cooked and trained team members using culinary skills. Inspected kitchen area after the event.
  • Coordinated with team members to serve customers with effective communication/social skills.
  • Organised events from start to end through leadership, planning, and organisational skills.

Licences & Certifications

After my Bachelor’s in Aug 2019, it was time I really found my interest and started exploring through online courses and certifications. Udemy and LinkedIn Learning were my go to places for this and after almost 20 courses in Digital Marketing and Business Analysis, I slowly started getting a vision of what my true interests are. These certifications were a great way to explore options and have a thorough understanding of what my options were after Bachelor’s. These are Beginner level courses but something I’m proud of since I decided to begin my journey! Some of the Workshops I have attended during my Bachelor’s have helped me develop both technical and soft skills.

Sports Achievements

My Sports Portfolio
One of the things I’m most proud of is the exposure and real-world experience I gained through my Sporting Career as a Table Tennis Player in Bangalore, India. One of my favorite blogpots emphasizes on the Fundamentals that Schools don’t teach us that I was lucky to learn through sports. Some life-skills like teamwork, perseverance, being self-motivated, never giving up, and always making a good effort irrespective of the end result can only be learned through sports. These are some of the sports certificates that I’m more proud of than academic certificates. It might not have taught me the technical skills, but it has definitely given me an edge with soft and life-skills.

Technical Skills

Soft Skills

Languages

English | ಕನ್ನಡ | हिंदी
Pearson Test of English Score 88/90 (Superior)
Speaking - 90/90 | Reading - 87/90 | Listening - 86/90 | Writing - 83/90

NAATI Credentialed Community Language Test 70.5/90
Translation Test 🗣️
Kannada 🔄 English

Dialogue 1 - 33.5/45 | Dialogue 2 - 37/45

Check out my interviews
on YouTube:

Life of an International Student in Australia Webinar - February 2024

Life of an International Student in Australia Interview - February 2021

 

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