Varun Kammanni

Data Analyst
Turning Data into Actionable Insights

I am a detail-oriented Data Analyst with a passion for uncovering the stories hidden within data. My expertise lies in cleaning, transforming, and visualizing complex datasets to drive data-informed decision-making. With a strong background in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, I excel at turning raw numbers into clear, actionable insights.


Selected Projects


Experience

2025 - 2026

Data Analyst

Vosyn Inc. | Toronto, Canada

  • Analyzed large-scale AI audio/video datasets for VosynCore using SQL and Python to track translation performance (WER, BLEU, QCS), improving model accuracy by 12% and reducing manual review.
  • Built automated product analytics dashboards monitoring retention, API latency, and feature adoption for VosynVerse.
  • Developed financial models with operations team tracking MRR/ARR, LTV/CAC, and cloud costs to support executive planning and investor reporting.
  • Mentored 3 junior analysts and interns on SQL optimization and reporting standards to improve team efficiency.

2022 - 2024

Data Operations Analyst

Soho VFX | Toronto, Canada

  • Analyzed ShotGrid and production metadata to identify workflow bottlenecks, improving task allocation efficiency and reducing project overspend.
  • Built automated Tableau and Excel dashboards delivering real-time visibility into project health, artist utilization, and delivery timelines.
  • Leveraged historical production and render data to forecast workload and resource demand, improving planning accuracy.
  • Implemented data validation checks across production systems, increasing reporting accuracy and consistency.
  • Collaborated with pipeline engineers to automate data extraction using Python, reducing manual effort and accelerating executive reporting.

2020 - 2022

Reporting & Performance Analyst

Jellysmack | Toronto, Canada

  • Led 160+ monthly A/B tests on video hooks and metadata within a CRO framework, increasing CTR and boosting 1-minute retention by 15% across creator portfolios.
  • Used platform analytics (CTR, retention, MSI) to optimize content ROI and strategy, delivering a 30% increase in audience reach for top creators.
  • Scaled operations by partnering with Creative/Strategy to launch a data feedback loop and 10+ Notion A/B testing playbooks.
  • Automated KPI tracking via internal tools to scale reporting & operational efficiency.
  • Built data visualizations on audience growth to guide stakeholder ROI decisions.

Retail Ecommerce Ventures | Toronto, Canada

  • Leveraged digital marketing analytics (Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite) to achieve 3+ ROAS for online ad campaigns.
  • Conducted in-depth KPI analysis (CTR, engagement rates, conversions) using Hootsuite and native platform analytics to refine video content and maximize performance.
  • Applied data-driven video SEO techniques, including optimized titles and hashtags, to enhance content discoverability on YouTube and TikTok.

2014 - 2018

PMO | Reporting Analyst

Cognizant | Bengaluru, India

  • Analyzed incident, request, and change datasets using SQL and Excel, identifying trends that reduced ticket resolution time(high-risk categories) in ServiceNow (SNOW) by ~20% and improved IT support performance.
  • Built and maintained Tableau and Power BI dashboards tracking KPIs, backlog, and service metrics, delivering real-time visibility to 50+ stakeholders.
  • Developed executive analytical reports(MSR, PMR and QBR) and RCA documentation to support strategic planning, risk management, and change readiness.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders (HealthNet & Allegis) to convert operational data into actionable leadership insights.

Companies & Projects I've Contributed To


Education & Certifications

MA, Digital Media

University of West London, London, UK

2018 - 2020

Bachelor of Engineering, CS

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bangalore, India

2010 - 2014

Certifications

  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
  • Tableau Certified Data Analyst
  • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by IBM
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Analytical Toolkit


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