Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Senior Media Analytics Manager at Instacart with extensive experience in data analytics and business intelligence across various sectors.
Work at Instacart
Gaurav Sharma currently holds the position of Senior Media Analytics Manager at Instacart, where he has been employed since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as Media Analytics Manager at the same company from 2021 to 2023. His work at Instacart is based in New York, United States, where he focuses on media analytics to support the company's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Analytics
Before joining Instacart, Gaurav Sharma worked at Nestlé as a Data and Analytics Solutions Engineer for four months in 2021. He also held the position of Data Analytics Engineer in Advanced Analytics at Nestlé from 2019 to 2021, contributing to data-driven projects in the Greater New York City Area. His earlier roles include Senior Data Analyst at Emirates Group from 2014 to 2017 in Bangalore and Business Analyst at Tech Mahindra in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma earned a Master's degree in Business Analytics and Project Management from the University of Connecticut School of Business, completing his studies in 2019. He also holds an Engineer's Degree in Computer Science from Maharshi Dayanand University, which he obtained in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in data analytics and business intelligence.
Technical Skills and Tools
Gaurav Sharma is skilled in a range of tools and technologies essential for data analytics. His proficiency includes Python, PySpark, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Excel, Azure, Databricks, ETL Pipeline, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, and SAP. He has experience in data pre-processing, automation, text mining, and forecasting, which are critical for developing analytics solutions.
Domain Experience
Gaurav Sharma has domain experience in several sectors, including Retail & CPG, Travel, and E-Commerce. His background in these industries enables him to apply data analytics effectively to support business planning and strategic initiatives. He has developed end-to-end analytics and reporting solutions that facilitate data-driven decision-making.