Ankit Kumar Baral

Background

About Ankit Kumar Baral

I am a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with a Master's in Business Analytics from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and a Bachelor's in Data Science from Sri Sri University. I have developed a deep understanding of analytical tools, business intelligence, and automation technologies. During my tenure as a Project Intern at Textron India Private Limited, I worked closely with various financial teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger, to identify inefficiencies and develop automation solutions. I successfully automated 12 manual reporting processes using Python and VBA, reducing report generation time by 40% and saving the team over 60 hours monthly. Some key projects include: PDF to Excel Data Migration: Developed a Python script for the General Ledger team to extract data from 77-page invoice PDFs in 30 seconds using NLP and Streamlit. Automation of VBA Macros with Python: Replicated complex VBA macros in Python to automate processes for the Accounts Payable department, streamlining monthly invoice processing for over invoices. Full Automation of Accounting Processes: Spearheaded automation for 11 manual tasks within six months, improving the efficiency of multiple teams. I also have a strong academic background with hands-on experience in projects like: Sentiment Analysis on E-cigarettes: Conducted sentiment analysis using Python and NLP to assess public opinion on e-cigarettes from YouTube comments. Face Mask Detection Model: Developed a machine learning model to detect face masks in public areas during the COVID-19 pandemic using CNN and image processing. Core Skills: Data Science, Analytics, Econometrics, Machine Learning, Time Series Analysis, Regression Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Reporting & Documentation, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithm Development, Ethical and Compliance Practices Technical Skills: Python, Streamlit, VBA, SQL, MongoDB, Hadoop, HQL, R Programming, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, Linux I am certified in Financial Econometrics, Data Visualization in Excel, Supply Chain Analytics, and Linear Regression with Python, among others. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Odia, I am passionate about leveraging my analytical skills and technical expertise to drive business success and deliver impactful solutions.