Ahmad Badalov
Development
Baku, Azerbaijan
Skills
Data Analysis
About
Ahmad Badalov's skills align with System Developers and Analysts (Information and Communication Technology). Ahmad also has skills associated with Warehouse Staff and Box Fillers (Procurement and Warehouse Management). Ahmad Badalov has 12 years of work experience, with 2 years of management experience, including a low-level position.
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Work Experience
Power BI Developer (Freelance)
VertiPAQ Analyzer
November 2022 - Present
- Key achievements: Reduced size of reports by 70% by aggregating in SQL and Power Query Improved DAX Performance by 30% with DAX Studio | VertiPAQ Analyzer Minimized refresh & publish time by 80% with aggregation. Decreased Number of measures by 70% with Tabular Editor | Measure Killer Duties: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to provide actionable insights. Collect, clean, and transform data from various sources to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Optimize data models and query performance to enhance dashboard responsiveness. Create visually compelling and user-friendly dashboards that effectively communicate key metrics and KPIs. Troubleshoot and resolve any data or technical issues that may arise. Work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to dashboards. Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in Power BI development.
Data Analytics & BI Consultant
QSS Analytics
December 2017 - December 2022
- Consulted 50+ business users and managed 10+ projects from data modeling to creating insightful reports in Power BI and effective use of Excel data analysis tools
Power BI & Excel Trainer
QSS Analytics
December 2017 - December 2022
Head of Data Management & Business Analytics Unit
OBA Market Chain LLC
February 2021 - August 2022
- SCM Department Automated supplier delivery report, store delivery report, and reduced daily manual work by 1 hour, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced operational costs. Designed and implemented a comprehensive stock dashboard, improving decision-making by providing real-time insights into store and warehouse availability, delivery tracking, and stock-out prevention. Developed and maintained sales dashboards featuring key performance indicators (KPIs), facilitating data-driven analysis and enabling the team to compare sales figures against previous years, months, and forecasts, ultimately leading to improved sales strategies and revenue growth. Tailored survey results to extract valuable insights and trends, subsequently creating an automated reporting system that saved significant time and effort while providing actionable data for decision-makers. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize use of supply chain and sales dashboards, resulting in improved accuracy in inventory management, on-time deliveries, and customer satisfaction. Organized process improvements by identifying bottlenecks and implementing innovative solutions, resulting in reduced lead times and improved order fulfillment rates. Proactively monitored and managed inventory levels, enabling the company to maintain optimal stock levels, reducing excess inventory costs, and preventing stockouts. Trained and mentored team members in using data-driven tools and dashboards, enhancing their analytical skills, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
BI & Analytics Consultant
Gilan FMCG
October 2019 - December 2020
- (contract based) Obtained and documented business requirements cooperating with managers, associated specialists, and users Defined and recorded business needs for new metrics and reports collaborating with business teams Worked with cross-functional teams to o structure problems, o identify appropriate data sources, o extract data from multiple source systems and source types o design and develop enterprise BI dashboards and reports Acted as an expert in leading, designing and implementing BI dashboards and reports Created and executed tests for function, operability, and data quality Implemented data modeling design concepts such as star and snowflake schema design Performed data manipulation and cleansing to prepare datasets for visualization Initiated standards, policies, and procedures for the business intelligence activities to ensure a common view and feel through reports, dashboards, tools Managed the timely flow of business intelligence information to senior managers and users Worked with and present to all management levels
Adjunct Lecturer
Baku Engineering University
September 2017 - December 2019
- Subject: Operations Research (Master) Subject: Statistics (Bachelor)
BI & Analytics Specialist
Veyseloglu Group of Companies
November 2018 - June 2019
- Created data summaries and advanced views and reports. Transformed data into reports, tables, graphs, and charts to deliver information to management. Created timely reports and views on a frequent basis to assist management in understanding, researching, and analyzing issues. Grouped similar data sets together to provide reports and analysis. Performed current assessment and modification of reports. Analyzed and interpreted data sets and identify root causes of problems and performance exposures. Troubleshooted and resolved production problems in Power BI reports. Owned resolution of problems concerning to design of reports Optimized data for scale and performance
Project Analyst
QSS Analytics
January 2017 - December 2017
- Assessed clients' needs, identifies, and documents requirements critical to achieving business objectives Coordinated with multiple resources efficiently and effectively to ensure that the projects are completed on time, meet requirements, are implemented accurately Assisted in the procurement of project materials and tracking those materials from ordering through implementation Participated in proposals, creates content and/or solution Developed and implemented business plan updates and maintain new business goals
Financial Analyst
CTS LLC
December 2015 - December 2016
- Consolidated and analyzed financial data (budgets, income statement, forecasts etc.) considering company's goals and financial standing Assembled and summarized data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks Developed financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis Tracked and determined financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
Research Analyst
Baku Engineering University
October 2014 - September 2015
- Conducted Research & Trainings on Supply Chain Management (SCM) & Logistics Developed requirements, reports, and analysis tools Developed and maintained knowledge of available resources in print, online, and on the public internet Effectively managed a range of cutting-edge education projects and guided the process
Supply Chain Analyst
Aztexnika LTD
May 2012 - August 2014
- Created processes and methods to gather supply chain data Analyzed data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements Planned and implemented supply chain optimization projects (e.g., warehouse-slotting, route planning) Developed requirements and standards (e.g., packaging, procurement, delivery) Supervised inventory procedures Discovered the most cost-effective shipping modes and schedules Evaluated vendor operations (e.g., freight forwarders) according to quality standards Supported foster trusting relationships with business partners Collaborated with IT professionals to implement effective systems Tracked KPIs and reported on supply chain's performance
Education
Qafqaz University
MBA
