DAKSH RAJPAL
London,
Summary
Master's in Data Science graduate from University of Bristol which is one of the Russell Group Universities in UK. Analytical and client-focused data professional skilled in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement technical solutions that improve efficiency and sustainability. With expertise in data, business analysis, storytelling, and process optimization, I deliver impactful results in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Proficient in Excel, Power BI and SQL, with a proven track record of managing data, creating dashboards, and presenting compelling data-driven stories.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Energy Analyst
Vasudha Foundation (Renewable Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change)
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed 15+ interactive Power BI dashboards to visualise key renewable energy and climate data for NITI Aayog, enabling 25% faster decision-making for national sustainability planning.
- Consolidated large-scale datasets from 28 Indian states into a unified national level dataset (~2M+ rows), streamlining data pipelines and improving the accuracy and reliability of energy analytics by over 30%.
- Analyzed renewable energy trends (coal, gas, solar, wind, hydro, etc.) using statistical and exploratory data techniques, supporting strategic policy recommendations that impacted energy planning across 10+ states.
- Designed and deployed an AI-powered chatbot to enhance stakeholder engagement and provide access to renewable energy insights, achieving a 40% reduction in manual queries and improving data accessibility for internal teams and external partners.
- Conducted a comprehensive financial analysis of natural resource trade (imports/exports), using excel and SQL tracking over £10 million of transactions, and presented findings via executive-level Power BI dashboards to government stakeholders for better resource allocation and international trade strategy.
Data Science Consultant
Butterfly Data
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Partnered with Bristol City Council to analyze over 50,000+ vehicle and NO₂ pollution records across 49 postcode areas (BS1–BS49), predicting Clean Air Zone (CAZ) adoption timelines.
- Utilized Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) for data collection, cleaning, and statistical analysis, identifying key pollution hotspots postcodes based on vehicle age and emissions.
- Built interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize pollution trends and vehicle distribution, resulting in data driven recommendations for EV grant targeting and policy design.
- Collaborated in an Agile/Kanban workflow, improving task delivery efficiency by ~20% through sprint planning and progress tracking.
- Project concluded that 35–45% NO₂ reduction could be achieved by replacing high emission vehicles with EVs, using public transport more often and that city wide EV adoption before 2048 was feasible with grant incentives and a 30–50% expansion in charging infrastructure.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Alliance Infotech Private Limited
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Designed, developed, and tested RESTful APIs for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, optimizing user interaction workflows and reducing average response time by 20%.
- Performed comprehensive end to end application testing, identifying and resolving 30+ functional bugs, resulting in a 95% success rate across key user scenarios before deployment.
- Delivered technical presentations and demos to 5+ cross functional teams, effectively translating complex backend processes into actionable insights for non technical stakeholders.
- Built custom data visualization tools using excel and power BI to improve stakeholder understanding of system performance, leading to a 15% improvement in feature prioritization and decision making accuracy.
Data Analyst Intern
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), A Government of India Enterprise
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Analyzed 1M+ records for more than 25,000+ employees using Hadoop, Spark, and MapReduce to evaluate the effectiveness of employee welfare schemes (medical, loans, retirement), improving data processing efficiency by 40%.
- Enhanced dataset quality and usability by implementing advanced preprocessing and transformation techniques, increasing data reliability by 35% for accurate psychometric and benefits analysis.
- Developed Power BI dashboards to visualize insights for HR and management, supporting 20% improvement in benefit program targeting and workforce engagement strategies.
Team Leader
NGO (Umeed a Drop of Hope)
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Led educational and developmental programs for over 150 underprivileged children, including those affected by extreme poverty, HIV/AIDS, disabilities, and displacement, with a focus on girl and women empowerment through education.
- Organized fundraising campaigns and awareness events, generating critical funds and in kind donations to support access to food, shelter, and schooling directly impacting children's daily living conditions.
- Managed and motivated a cross-functional team of university volunteers, delegating responsibilities based on individual strengths, which resulted in 100% on time project delivery and enhanced team efficiency.
Education
Master's - Data Science
University of Bristol
01-2024
Bachelor's - Computer Science
Amity University
01-2020
High School -
Apeejay School
01-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Power BI (DAX)
- SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Microsoft Excel
- Python
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- SAP ERP Tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Exploratory Data Analysis & delivering Insightful Reports
- Multi Tasker
- Stakeholder Presentation Skills
- Stakeholder Communication Skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Collaborative & Analytical Mindset
- Team Building
- Time Management
- High Attention to detail
- Self Motivated
- Strategic Planning
- Eager to learn & Grow
Certification
- Certified Python Practitioner (PCEP) from Python Institute.
- Certified Bristol Plus Award achiever from the University of Bristol, UK.
- Worked part-time job at Hampton by Hilton hotel, Bristol.
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
German
Hobbies and Interests
Professional Horse Rider (Canter Specialist)
Swimmer
Playing the Violin
Lawn Tennis Enthusiast Enthu
Timeline
Data Energy Analyst
Vasudha Foundation (Renewable Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change)
06.2024 - 09.2024
Data Science Consultant
Butterfly Data
06.2022 - 09.2022
Full Stack Software Engineer
Alliance Infotech Private Limited
12.2020 - 09.2021
Data Analyst Intern
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), A Government of India Enterprise
07.2019 - 03.2020
Team Leader
NGO (Umeed a Drop of Hope)
10.2018 - 04.2019
Master's - Data Science
University of Bristol
Bachelor's - Computer Science
Amity University
High School -
Apeejay School
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