Data Analyst Intern

About the Role

This is an internship role that requires competence in analyzing and interpreting data to support business decision-making. The role emphasizes strong SQL expertise, critical thinking, and core data analysis skills, with opportunities to gain hands-on exposure to automation and AI/ML concepts. Interns will work closely with the BI and data teams to extract insights, automate workflows, and explore predictive analytics. Position is on-site in Chennai.

Required Skills:

• SQL basic knowledge on query writing, joins, aggregations, and optimization.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Basic exposure to Python for data analysis and automation.
• Awareness of AI/ML fundamentals (regression, classification, clustering, etc.).
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau and Looker is a plus.

Project work includes:

• Extracting, cleaning, and analyzing datasets.
• Preparing dashboards and business reports.
• Identifying data trends, anomalies, and actionable insights.
• Supporting automation of reporting workflows.
• Learning and applying AI/ML basics in practical scenarios.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Mysql to extract, clean, and analyze datasets
• Support the creation of interactive dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Validate data accuracy and assist in identifying inconsistencies.
• Develop automation workflows using Python/Google Sheets/Excel VBA/Apps Script.
• Assist in exploratory data analysis and ML feature preparation.
• Maintain productivity while meeting deadlines and ensuring quality outputs.

Technical Skills:

• SQL (Basics).
• Python or R (for analysis & automation).
• Google Sheets, Excel (Intermediate).
• BI/Visualization tools (Tableau, Looker).
• Basic ML libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.) are a plus.

These are not mandatory. Familiarity or willingness to explore the above tools is valued.

Communication skills:

• Clear English written and verbal communication.
• Ability to present insights in a simple, structured manner.
• Team coordination and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into data solutions.

Behavioral:

• Great team player, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Innovative mindset with willingness to experiment.
• Comfortable with challenging tasks and ambiguity.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to listen, adapt to feedback, and propose thoughtful alternatives.