Rachal Acharya
About Rachal Acharya
Rachal Acharya is a Data Analyst II at HSBC, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on analytic solutions that enhance financial performance. She has a diverse background in data analysis and project management, with previous roles at companies such as Larsen & Toubro Infotech and Verisk.
Current Role at HSBC
Rachal Acharya currently serves as a Data Analyst II at HSBC in Buffalo, New York. She has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the personal banking business by developing and implementing analytic solutions that yield significant financial benefits. Her work involves utilizing analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, and R to enhance products including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Personal Loans. Additionally, she manages JIRA Kanban Board activities and produces workforce utilization reports to optimize team performance.
Previous Experience at Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Prior to her role at HSBC, Rachal Acharya worked at Larsen & Toubro Infotech (L&T Infotech) as a Resource Planning Management professional in HR Analytics from 2015 to 2017. During her two-year tenure in the Mumbai Area, India, she focused on resource planning and analytics, contributing to the optimization of human resource functions within the organization.
Internships and Early Career
Rachal Acharya gained initial experience through internships at various organizations. In 2014, she completed a one-month internship at Star India and a two-month internship at Reliance Capital, both located in the Mumbai Area, India. In 2018, she further expanded her skills as a Data Analyst Intern at Verisk in the Greater New York City Area for two months.
Education and Expertise
Rachal Acharya holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from SIES College of Management Studies, where she studied Finance, Analytics, Human Resources, and Marketing from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Master's degree in Management Information Systems and Services from Stevens Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce at Thakur College of Science and Commerce from 2009 to 2012 and attended Mithibai College for her Junior College studies from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements in Data Analytics
At HSBC, Rachal Acharya has developed statistical models and tools to enhance decision-making processes, identify target markets, and optimize customer outreach channels. She has conducted independent quantitative analysis to support the development and monitoring of analytic solutions, including strategy development, modeling, segmentation, profile analysis, and geo-mapping. Furthermore, she led training initiatives for the North America division at HSBC to implement Agile project management practices using JIRA, focusing on improving project efficiency.