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Business / Operations Analytics

Operational and business performance analysis, with pricing, clustering and operations experience.

Rishav Chakravarty

Amherst, MA 01002

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Sep. 2025 - May 2027 (Expected)

Master of Science in Data Analytics & Computational Social Science (DACSS) · Amherst, MA

The University of Texas at Austin

Jan. 2024 - Sep. 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science & Business Analytics · Austin, TX

Virginia Tech

Aug. 2021 - May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Minor in Computer Science) · Blacksburg, VA

Relevant coursework

  • Intro to Quantitative Analysis
  • Causal Inference
  • Applied Statistics
  • Regression & Predictive Modeling
  • Time Series Forecasting
  • Data Visualization
  • SQL & Database Management
  • Research Design
  • Exploratory Data Analysis

Experience

Steve Fisher Consulting

May 2025 - Apr. 2026

Data Analytics & Strategy Consultant · Menifee, CA

  • Analyzed client engagement, retention, and conversion data to support business and digital strategy decisions.
  • Built KPI dashboards and predictive models for marketing, operations, and customer behavior; improved client-facing workflows and reporting.

Virginia Tech Dining Services - Dietrick

Aug. 2021 - Apr. 2024

Student Manager · Blacksburg, VA

  • Managed daily operations in a high-volume dining facility while training, supervising, and providing performance feedback to staff.
  • Maintained customer-service, food-safety, and operational standards across a fast-paced multi-function environment.

Simple Coaching Inc.

Mar. 2025 - Aug. 2025

Digital Strategy & Analytics Consultant · Remote

  • Used customer journey, SEO, and performance analytics to improve service pages, digital strategy, and customer experience.
  • Worked with leadership on new service offerings, digital audits, website improvements, and data-informed outreach.

Zad Holding Company Q.P.S.C.

Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021

Data Analytics Intern · Doha, Qatar

  • Built datasets, database structures, and Power BI reporting workflows to support operational analysis and reduce manual reporting.
  • Completed a client analytics project for Ooredoo Qatar using customer usage data, statistical inference, and Power BI to develop a mobile data-plan recommendation.

Projects

Dynamic Pricing Model for ReCell

UT Austin

Python, Linear Regression, EDA

  • Developed a regression-based pricing model on 20,000+ refurbished-device sales and identified key drivers of resale value.

Stock Data Clustering

UT Austin

Python, k-means, Hierarchical Clustering

  • Clustered S&P 500 time-series data to identify equity groups with similar patterns and examine portfolio-diversification opportunities.

Karnah

UMass Amherst

Product Strategy, Social Impact, Matching

  • Developed an in-kind donation platform concept for matching usable items with nonprofit needs; won second place and a $750 prize at UPitch Spring 2026.

Technical skills

Analytics
Business Analytics, KPI Reporting, Forecasting, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Regression
Tools
Python, SQL, R, Power BI, Pandas, NumPy, Microsoft SQL Server
Business
Operations Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Communication

Honors and awards

The Action Taker Award: Recognized by LISC Massachusetts & the IXL Center for digital strategy and analytics work completed through the LISC Digital Growth Accelerator.

KickStart VT Seed Grant Winner - CalendAI: $500 seed grant from the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs at Virginia Tech.

Future Founder Startup Award - Minute Pitch Competition: $300 award from the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst.

UPitch Spring 2026 Second Place - Karnah: Awarded second place and a $750 prize at UMass Amherst.