Ambita Surlekar
About Ambita Surlekar
Ambita Surlekar is a Senior Business Analyst at Expedia Group with extensive experience in data science, program management, and business analysis.
Company
Ambita Surlekar currently works at Expedia Group as a Senior Business Analyst. Based in Seattle, Washington, United States, she joined the company in 2021. Her role at Expedia Group involves utilizing her extensive background in data science and analytics to drive business insights and decisions.
Previous Employment
Prior to joining Expedia Group, Ambita worked at Macy's as a Data Science Student Consultant in 2020, where she spent 3 months applying her analytical skills in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Cincinnati from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier roles include working as a Program Manager at Avenue Supermarts Ltd from 2017 to 2019 in Mumbai, India, a Fellow in the Leadership program at Teach For India from 2015 to 2017, and an Analyst at Indus Valley Partners from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ambita Surlekar earned her Master of Science (MS) from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business in 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from the Govt. of Goa College of Engineering, Goa. Ambita has a robust expertise in business intelligence tools like Dremio and Qubole and advanced analytical skills which include Sentiment Analysis and Root Cause Analysis. She is proficient in project management tools such as JIRA and Kanban and possesses strong data visualization capabilities with Tableau.
Skills and Analytical Techniques
Ambita possesses a strong foundation in multiple analytical techniques and methodologies. She is experienced in conducting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), and she applies various Time Series and Forecasting methods in her work. These skills enable her to extract valuable insights from data, which are crucial for making informed business decisions.
Location and Work Environments
Throughout her career, Ambita has worked in various locations, including Seattle, Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio, and multiple positions in Mumbai, India. These diverse environments have enabled her to gain extensive experience in different cultural and business settings, thereby broadening her understanding and approach to business analysis and data science.