Manoj Kumar R - Portfolio

Summary

Motivated Data Science graduate student with a strong foundation in Statistical Analysis, Python, SQL, Data Visualization, and Cloud Computing, eager to apply data-driven insights to solve complex, real-world challenges. Certified in Power BI for Data Analysts (Microsoft Press) and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02), with expertise in analytics, business intelligence, and cloud concepts.

Fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, I thrive in multicultural environments, leveraging strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. A disciplined and solutions-oriented professional, I have honed my leadership abilities as a member of the National Cadet Corps. Passionate about continuous learning, I seek an internship opportunity where I can contribute meaningfully while expanding my expertise. Outside of work, I stay active through fitness, cricket, and Indo-Japanese martial arts.

Technical Skills

Python (Proficient: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
SQL (Oracle SQL, Snowflake SQL)
R (Basic)
MATLAB (Basic)

Statistical Analysis (Regression, Hypothesis Testing, Clustering)
Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib)
Machine Learning (Basic: Linear Regression, Decision Trees)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Basic knowledge (S3, EC2)

IDEs: PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook, Visual Studio Code
Database Management: Oracle SQL, Snowflake SQL, MySQL
Version Control: Git, GitHub

Experience

University of St Thomas (Graduate Lab and Research Assistant)

April 2025 – Present

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across university lab systems, enhancing operational uptime and ensuring seamless support for faculty and students.
Collaborate with professors on research initiatives, including collecting and accurately entering indigenous language data from 3,000+ curated images into a structured digital platform.
Maintained 100% accuracy during data transcription and validation processes, contributing to the preservation of indigenous linguistic heritage.
Utilize strong technical troubleshooting and data management skills to support ongoing research projects and improve system efficiency.

University of St Thomas (Student Lead)

August 2024 – Present

Supervised and mentored a team of student employees, ensuring efficient and customer-focused service during busy dining hours.
Coordinated schedules, managed inventory, and resolved conflicts to maintain a productive and harmonious work environment.
Implemented and monitored standard operating procedures, contributing to improved service quality and customer satisfaction.

A Vemula & Associates (Tax Associate Intern)

March 2023 – April 2023

Collected, cleaned, and validated financial data for tax filings using Excel and SQL, ensuring 100% accuracy in reporting.
Conducted data reconciliation to identify discrepancies across financial records, improving reporting efficiency by 15%.
Automated routine data entry tasks using Python, reducing errors and saving 10+ hours per week.
Developed visual reports using Power BI and Excel to track tax compliance and filing deadlines.

Saraswathi Educational and Charitable Trust (NGO Intern)

May 2022 – July 2022

Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) using Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL to analyze historical donor data, uncovering trends in donor behavior and funding patterns for girls' education programs.
Built interactive dashboards using Power BI and SQL to track campaign performance, donor engagement, and impact metrics for girls' education initiatives (e.g., enrollment rates, scholarship distribution), enabling data-driven decisions.
Performed statistical analysis to segment donors and optimize fundraising campaigns for education projects, achieving a 20% improvement in outreach effectiveness and increased funding for girls' scholarships.
Automated data pipelines using Python and Excel to streamline reporting on donor contributions and education program outcomes, reducing manual effort by 30%.

Projects

Logistics Database Management

Designed and implemented a logistics database system using Snowflake Cloud Data Platform (version 7.0) for efficient querying, data storage, and management.
Generated realistic datasets using Mockaroo (2023) to simulate real-world logistics scenarios, enabling robust testing and analysis.
Utilized Oracle SQL (version 19c) for database design, query optimization, and data retrieval, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Languages: SQL (Oracle SQL, Snowflake SQL)

Tools & Features: Snowflake (v7.0), Mockaroo (2023) | Virtual Warehouses, Time Travel, Query Optimization

GitHub Repository: Manojkumarr0925/Logistics-Database

Vehicle Profit and Loss Tracker

Developed a Python-based web application to track income, expenses, and profitability of vehicles, hosted on PythonAnywhere.
Implemented features for summarizing profit/loss, date-wise sorting, filters, and entry editing, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Designed a responsive frontend using HTML/CSS and Bootstrap (v5.3) for an intuitive interface.
Integrated Pandas for data manipulation and analysis, enabling accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Languages: Python (v3.11), HTML/CSS

Tools & Features: Flask (v2.3), Pandas (v2.0), Git, GitHub, PythonAnywhere | User Authentication, Data Visualization

GitHub Repository: Manojkumarr0925/Vehicle-Profit-and-Loss-Tracker

Live Link: manugowda2509.pythonanywhere.com

Education

University of St Thomas

Master of Science in Data Science

St Paul, MN

2024 – Present - GPA: 4.0

MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science

Bachelor’s in Commerce

Bengaluru City University, Karnataka, India

2020 – 2023 - GPA: 3.98

MES College of Arts, Commerce and Science

High School

Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, India

2018 – 2020 - Percentage: 96.33%

Manoj Ravi Kumar