Nimmi Mathai
Dubai ,UAE
Summary
Results-driven Business Development and Data Analytics professional with hands-on experience across market research, sales forecasting, production analysis, and data visualisation. Skilled in extracting insights from complex datasets using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Odoo ERP to support strategic decision-making. Proven ability to manage cross-functional coordination — from vendor alignment and packaging development to market entry and client engagement. Adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities through variance analysis and building compelling dashboards that communicate business performance. Currently based in Dubai and actively seeking a full-time opportunity to deliver measurable impact in a data-driven or business development role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Business development associate
Sarya Holdings and Distribution LLC
Dubai, UAE
09.2025 - Current
• Handled business development across India and KSA markets.
• Analysed cost and raw material consumption trends to support operational efficiency.
• Calculated product-level cost variances to identify and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
• Extracted data from Odoo ERP and built Power BI dashboards to visualise variance trends. Developed monthly sales forecasts projecting expected production output for upcoming period.
- Played key role in new product artwork packaging, channelling QC and Design team reviews to the vendor and ensuring all stakeholders were aligned.
• Forecasted raw material requirements for the next 6–8 months based on current production plans.
• Conducted market research for cheese suppliers in India, successfully onboarding Nutoras Cheese with a bulk order of 250 kg.
• Analysed Stock-on-Hand (SOH) vs. production capacity and delivered reports on additional production potential.
- Monitored monthly production capacity and analysed the variance between actual output and planned targets.
• Represented the company at Gulfood 2025, managing the Good Seoul brand booth, engaging with founders and industry contacts, and building a pipeline for future partnerships
Data Analytics Intern
Cloud Counselage
Mumbai, INDIA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Implemented strategies to ensure accuracy of collected datasets.
- Designed dashboards for visualizing data insights in Tableau or Power BI.
- Gained hands-on experience in analysing business processes and translating data into actionable insights.
- Leveraged analytical tools to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design workflows.
Marketing and Data Analyst
MyGuide Berlin
Dundee, United Kingdom
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Translated raw data into meaningful information using statistical techniques.
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, load data into databases.
- Provided data-driven solutions to support decision making.
- Prepared presentations summarizing research findings.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of Dundee
Dundee, United KingdomComputer Science Engineering -
University of Mumbai
MumbaiSkills
- Python
- PowerBI
- Market Research
- SQL
- MS Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Analytics
- Results-Driven approach
- Client research and prospecting
- Brand development strategies
Accomplishments
2024 UBC Global Masters Challenge Participant - Successfully completed Round 1 of the 2024 UBC Global Masters Challenge . a business simulation competition involving participants from across the UK.
Projects
- Real-Estate-Market-Analysis-Dubai June 2025- This project uses simulated data from 2024 to analyse real estate listings in Dubai using an interactive dashboard. It reveals pricing patterns, distributions of property types, and performance by area in Dubai's main regions.
- Retail Sales Dashboard UAE Supermarket June 2025 – In this project, retail sales data from a grocery chain in the United Arab Emirates is simulated, and Power BI is used to visualize important business insights It illustrates how data analytics may assist in measuring performance, spotting trends, and assisting in strategic decision-making.
- IoT Home Automation Project, 01/2022, 08/2022- A project aimed at integrating IoT devices for enhanced home security. Developed a home automation and security system utilizing IoT technology.
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Doodling
- Reading fictional books
- Playing Badminton
- Semi-Classical Dance
- Gardening
References
* References available upon request
Timeline
Business development associate
Sarya Holdings and Distribution LLC
09.2025 - Current
Data Analytics Intern
Cloud Counselage
01.2025 - 04.2025
Marketing and Data Analyst
MyGuide Berlin
03.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Business Analytics
University of Dundee
Computer Science Engineering -
University of Mumbai