Shankar Dhawan

Senior Quality Analyst @ NielsenIQ|| Ex GFK ||Af Advisors||Excel|PPT|JIRA|MDM|Citrix|MIS|Powerbi|VLookup|Basic SQL|| · Gurugram, Haryana, India

As a Senior Quality Analyst with 5 years of experience, I am a highly organized and meticulous professional dedicated to ensuring data integrity and operational excellence. My pragmatic and logical approach, combined with a strong sense of accountability, drives me to deliver precise and high-quality results in every project. I thrive on applying diligent analysis to complex data, consistently upholding strict standards to optimize systems and processes.

Experience

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Senior Quality Analyst

NielsenIQ · May 2025 – Present

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Senior Analyst

GfK - An NIQ Company · Jun 2024 – May 2025

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• • Conducted comprehensive training sessions to improve team members' skills and knowledge in data analysis and market trends.
• • Analyzed monthly and weekly data from a global retailer to accurately estimate market size and growth, providing valuable insights into consumer behavior and projecting potential trends.
• • Prepared and presented QC reports and presentations, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting actionable solutions.
• • Regularly maintained and updated qualitative and quantitative data using Excel and internal software, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for team members.

Research Analyst

GfK - An NIQ Company · Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

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• • Performing secondary research by creating a database and analyzing the data provided through various retailers/distributors of different countries so that sales trend of a particular type of a product group can be determined in a certain region.
• • Managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion.
• Performing quality checks to ensure data correctness.
• • Performing various market data quality checks and trend analysis by comparing sales, turnover and prices of current period to previous periods.
• • Matching of Electronic point of sales (EPOS) data to MDM (Master data management tool).
• • Responsible for handling complete survey cycle which includes collecting data, data validation, statistical analysis and publishing final reports.

Junior Research Analyst

GfK · Apr 2022 – Jul 2023

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• • Creating a database by reviewing the data provided through, various consumers, Retailers and Distributer of different countries so that sales trend of a particular type of a product group can be determined in a certain region.
• • Segregating products based on OEM (Original equipment manufacturer) and EAN (European Article number).
• • Performing secondary research by creating a database and analyzing the data provided through various retailers/distributors of different countries so that sales trend of a particular type of a product group can be determined in a certain region.
• • Managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion.
• Performing quality checks to ensure data correctness.

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Sr. Operation Executive

AF Advisors Pvt Ltd · Aug 2018 – Apr 2022

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• • Conducted a thorough analysis of documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• • Evaluated the eligibility of clients based on established criteria, resulting in efficient and accurate decision-making.
• • Proficiently completed queries and prepared necessary documents, reducing processing time and improving overall efficiency.
• • Successfully processed files in banks by adhering to established procedures and timelines.
• • Provided clients with comprehensive competitive analysis on pricing offered by various banks, enabling them to make informed decisions.
• • Provided strong leadership during periods of organizational change, maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
• • Delivered consistently high-quality customer service experiences by driving adherence to best practices throughout all aspects of operation management.
• • Coordinated with stakeholders across various departments to align strategic priorities with operational realities effectively.
• • Coordinated effectively with bankers and clients to ensure seamless communication and timely resolution of issues.
• • Managed day-to-day management information system (MIS), ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for effective decision-making.
• • Implemented process improvements that increased overall operational effectiveness and cost savings.