Data. Systems. Solutions.
Data and business systems professional with more than eight years of experience transforming complex business information into reporting, analytics, automation, database solutions, and actionable insights.
Kamal Dahal
Senior Data Analyst
Turning business questions into useful insights.
I'm a Senior Data Analyst with 8+ years of experience working with data, reporting, business systems, and SQL.
I started my career in grocery eCommerce and gradually moved into database development, systems analysis, and business intelligence.
Throughout my career, I've worked closely with Finance, leadership, and operational teams to solve data problems, automate reporting, improve business processes, and translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
Dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, reporting and business insights.
SQL Server, ETL, database development and data integration.
Requirements, UAT, workflows, integrations and production support.
Technical & Business Skills
A combination of analytics, database development, business intelligence, financial reporting and enterprise application experience.
Professional Experience
Senior Data Analyst
- Partnered with Finance and operational leaders to gather requirements and translate business questions into reporting, analytics, and data solutions.
- Designed and maintained dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive scorecards used to monitor financial and operational performance.
- Developed SQL queries and automated recurring reporting processes to reduce manual reporting effort.
- Analyzed and validated data across multiple business systems to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Investigated discrepancies between source systems and reporting outputs through root cause analysis.
- Supported integrations and data flow between enterprise applications and reporting solutions.
- Collaborated across departments to prioritize reporting enhancements and scalable solutions.
- Created technical documentation, reporting standards, process documentation and end-user guidance.
Business Systems Analyst
- Led discussions with business stakeholders to understand requirements, workflows, data needs and system challenges.
- Translated business requirements into technical solutions and system enhancements.
- Analyzed business processes and identified workflow and system improvement opportunities.
- Supported integrations and performed data validation across enterprise applications.
- Coordinated application testing, User Acceptance Testing and production deployments.
- Investigated production and data issues with cross-functional teams.
- Worked within Agile teams to prioritize and deliver business system enhancements.
SQL Database Developer
- Designed and developed Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting enterprise applications.
- Developed complex SQL queries, stored procedures and views for application functionality and reporting.
- Built ETL processes using SQL Server Integration Services.
- Developed SSRS reports supporting operational and executive reporting.
- Troubleshot database and data-processing issues and performed root cause analysis.
- Performed database optimization and performance tuning.
- Participated throughout the complete Software Development Lifecycle.
Operations Specialist
- Supported retail eCommerce applications and product management systems.
- Managed and validated product, pricing and inventory data across multiple platforms.
- Investigated data discrepancies affecting online retail information.
- Provided Tier II application support for data and system-related issues.
- Performed data validation and quality assurance.
Academic Background
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Saunders College of Business
Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY
Leadership & Governance
Winooski School District
Board Vice President • Finance Committee
Provided strategic oversight of district operations, budgeting, financial planning and long-term initiatives.
Participated in Finance Committee activities and annual budget recommendations.
Provided oversight for capital improvement projects and long-term financial planning.
Participated in executive leadership selection and governance initiatives.
Professional References
Professional references are available upon request. Reference names and professional relationships are shown below while personal contact details are kept private.
Tom Robbins
Chief Financial OfficerPete's RV Center
Direct SupervisorChad Shapard
PresidentPete's RV Center
Executive Team PresidentChristian Matthew
Director of Data AnalyticsPete's RV Center
Direct SupervisorTim Collins
Data Analytics ManagerGenerac Power Systems
Direct SupervisorBrad Clark
Application AdministratorGenerac Power Systems
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Feel free to reach out regarding data analytics, business intelligence, SQL development, business systems, or professional opportunities.