ASHMA POUDEL
Bangkok
Summary
Innovation-driven Analytics & Visualization Specialist with 3+ years of experience in startups, international development, and eCommerce. Proficient in the full data lifecycle, from SQL/Dashboard build to storytelling insights, for clients across Nepal, Thailand, the USA, China, Europe, and India. Skilled at stakeholder collaboration, project coordination, and translating data into operational value using Power BI, Tableau, and Excel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Lead - Reporting & Coordination
United Nations FAO Grant Project
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivered KPI dashboards and strategic reports to FAO, resulting in 90% on-time milestone achievement
- Conducted feasibility analyses to roadmap biodegradable machinery adoption in stakeholder regions
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder communication across international teams, reducing reporting delays by 30%
Co-founder & Operational Analyst
ASALI HIMALI PVT. LTD.
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Built Power BI dashboards across 30+ retail/eCommerce channels, enabling category trend analysis and improved margin strategies
- Generated SKU-level performance insights; refined pricing and assortment, increasing gross margin by ~12%
- Orchestrated business transition strategy, maintaining client trust and strategic continuity
- Awards: Top 20 in NYEF Awards, Nepal (2024, 100+ startups) | Top 25 in Innopreneurs Season 11, India (2024, 600+ startups)
- Transition Role: Partnered with co-founders for a seamless transition of leadership, maintaining strong governance and strategic direction for the company’s sustained success.
Operational Analyst & Innovation Analyst
NIMBUZZ (Digital Lifestyle App)
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed 50,000+ SKUs across China and Nepal: optimized campaigns and marketplace listings to boost conversion rates by 15%
- Collaborated with product growth teams to localize category offerings, driving 10% growth in regional sales.
Project Associate – AI/ML Data Operations
CLOUDFACTORY
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated data annotation workflows across agriculture, retail, and health domains
- Created progress tracking dashboards in Google Sheets and Power BI, raising project throughput by 25%
Product Planning Intern
BMW LEASING CO., LTD.
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted market research, campaign tracking, and created dashboards to analyze pricing and customer preference trends
Education
Masters of Science - Business Analytics and Data Transformation
Asian Institute of Technology
Masters of Arts - Business & Managerial Economics
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelors - Business Administration
Kathmandu University
Skills
Proficient in SQL and data visualization tools
HIGHLIGHTS
- Analytics lifecycle proficiency: ETL and data modeling to visualization—using Excel and SQL for actionable insights.
- Power BI & Tableau experience: Used for KPI dashboards and client reports
- Client delivery and stakeholder communication: Managed complex, multi-country reporting and projects
Timeline
Project Lead - Reporting & Coordination
United Nations FAO Grant Project
12.2023 - 03.2025
Operational Analyst & Innovation Analyst
NIMBUZZ (Digital Lifestyle App)
06.2022 - 12.2024
Co-founder & Operational Analyst
ASALI HIMALI PVT. LTD.
01.2022 - 02.2025
Project Associate – AI/ML Data Operations
CLOUDFACTORY
02.2021 - 12.2021
Product Planning Intern
BMW LEASING CO., LTD.
08.2020 - 12.2020
Masters of Arts - Business & Managerial Economics
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelors - Business Administration
Kathmandu University
Masters of Science - Business Analytics and Data Transformation
Asian Institute of Technology
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