Nikhil Kulkarni
Data Analyst
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Data Analyst with 12+ years of experience in finance operations, reporting, process quality, stakeholder management, and business analytics. Skilled in SQL, Excel, Power BI, process documentation, dashboard reporting, and data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency.
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Work Experience
AI Reviewer, Trainer & Quality Analyst
Micro1
May 2026 - Present
Perform data annotation, validation, and quality assessment activities for AI training projects. Review and audit contributor outputs to ensure compliance with project guidelines, quality standards, and accuracy requirements. Conduct quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) checks, identifying labeling inconsistencies, errors, and process deviations. Provide feedback and guidance to contributors, helping improve annotation quality and overall project performance. Evaluate datasets and AI-generated outputs through structured review processes to maintain data integrity and reliability. Contribute to AI model development by supporting annotation, validation, quality review, and evaluation workflows while consistently meeting productivity and accuracy targets.
Corporate Finance Analyst | Business Process Lead
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Apr 2023 - Sep 2024
Supported the Business Finance Management team in financial planning, reporting, and assisted in preparing management dashboards and performance reports. Analyzed financial data and cybersecurity expenditures to support strategic business decisions. Gathered business requirements, identified KPIs, transformed raw data into actionable insights, and developed interactive Power BI dashboards to support business decision-making. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate revenue tracking, forecasting, and financial reviews. Assisted pricing teams in calculating Total Contract Value (TCV), gross margins, and profitability metrics using advanced Excel.
Data Quality Analyst & Trainer (Business Process Lead)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Jul 2017 - Mar 2023
Served as Trainer and Quality Analyst for the Citi Bank US Cards backend operations team, ensuring process compliance and operational excellence. Led a team of 25+ associates, managing performance reviews, conducting training and feedback sessions, quality audits, and SLA adherence. Prepared and analyzed MIS reports using Excel to monitor operational performance and identify process improvement opportunities. Received multiple client appreciations for project delivery, process improvements, and maintaining high service standards.
Business Process Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
May 2012 - Jun 2017
Performed fraud investigation and transaction review activities for Citi Bank US & UK Cards operations. Analyzed customer account information to support payment plan calculations and risk related decisions. Maintained high levels of accuracy and service quality while processing complex banking and insurance transactions.
Education
PG Diploma in Management - Wellingkar Institute of Management
2016 - 2018 · Afghanistan
Bachelor of Commerce - Shivaji University, Kolhapur
2008 - 2011 · Afghanistan
Certifications
Micro1 AI Interview Certification – Corporate Finance Analyst
· 2025
Data Analysis and Visualization with Power Bi
Coursera · 2024
Extract, Transform and Load Data in Power BI
Coursera · 2024
Data Modeling in Power BI
Coursera · 2024
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Coursera · 2023
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