Arshia Kosha

Business Analyst & Data Intelligence Professional

Transforming data into strategic insights | Power BI • SQL • Python • Analytics

About Me

Business Intelligence Specialist

BTM Honours Graduate | Data-Driven Problem Solver

  • Richmond Hill, ON
  • York University (BTM)
  • Business Development Specialist
  • (647) 531-4240
  • arshia.kosha81@gmail.com

I'm a BTM Honours graduate from York University with a passion for leveraging data analytics and business intelligence to drive strategic decisions. With hands-on experience across diverse industries, I specialize in translating complex business requirements into actionable, data-driven solutions.

Current Role: As a New Business Development Specialist at GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, I combine analytical thinking with sales strategy, using CRM analytics and market intelligence to identify and convert high-potential opportunities.

Technical Expertise: I'm proficient in Power BI (DAX, Power Query), advanced Excel, SQL, and Python. I've built interactive dashboards analyzing datasets ranging from $11.6M in banking revenue to 253M vehicle transactions across global regions.

Leadership Experience: As VP of Academics at the Business Technology Association, I led academic initiatives, secured industry partnerships, and developed case competitions that engaged the student body in real-world analytics challenges.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Business Intelligence

Power BI (DAX) Power Query Advanced Excel Tableau Data Visualization Dashboard Development

Data & Programming

SQL Python (Pandas) Statistical Analysis Machine Learning Data Cleaning ETL

Business Development

CRM Systems Pipeline Management Market Analysis Stakeholder Management Sales Strategy Process Optimization

Featured Projects

BMW Global Sales Analysis
Power BI • DAX • Data Modeling

Comprehensive analysis of 253M vehicle transactions across 6 global regions (2010-2024)

  • Created interactive Power BI dashboard with time-series analysis
  • Identified regional performance patterns and market trends
  • Delivered strategic insights on product mix optimization
Multi-Branch Banking Analytics
Power BI • Excel • DAX

Analyzed $11.6M in revenue data across 5 branch locations

  • Built advanced DAX measures for trend analysis
  • Examined customer demographics and product adoption
  • Provided data-driven recommendations for digital banking strategy
Loan Default Risk Prediction
Python • Machine Learning • SQL

Built predictive models analyzing 148,670+ loan records

  • Developed & compared ML models (Random Forest, Logistic Regression)
  • Performed feature importance analysis
  • Identified key risk predictors for business decision-making
PwC Call Centre Performance
Power BI • DAX • Analytics

Analyzed 5,000+ customer service call records for optimization

  • Built interactive dashboard tracking call volume and metrics
  • Calculated KPIs: resolution rates, handle time, peak demand
  • Delivered operational efficiency recommendations
SEO Analysis Tool
Python • Web Crawling • Data Analysis

Developed automated SEO audit bot with comprehensive reporting

  • Built web crawler for technical SEO assessment
  • Implemented ranking analysis and dashboard interface
  • Generated actionable recommendations for businesses
Health & Habit Analytics Platform
React • JavaScript • Web Development

Comprehensive web app for tracking and analyzing personal habits

  • Built modern React dashboard with real-time analytics
  • Implemented data logging and visual progress tracking
  • Responsive design for mobile and desktop

Professional Experience

New Business Development Specialist
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions
November 2025 - Present

Conduct discovery calls with business decision-makers to assess employee health benefit needs. Track and analyze pipeline metrics including contact rates and conversion data using Pipedrive CRM. Research market trends and competitive intelligence in group health benefits sector.

Vice President of Academics
Business Technology Association, York University
June 2025 - September 2025

Secured 5+ monthly meetings with industry professionals through cold outreach. Designed and executed business case competitions focused on data analysis and technology strategy. Organized workshop series on data analytics, SQL, and business intelligence for 100+ students.

Data Analyst
Speedy Home Services
May 2024 - April 2025

Designed Power BI dashboards with DAX calculations to analyze operational performance and business metrics. Built automated reporting solutions using Power Query to consolidate multi-source data. Created interactive visualizations for customer retention analysis, service demand forecasting, and productivity tracking.

Sales & Project Coordinator
Dr Driveway
February 2024 - May 2024

Coordinated project scheduling, resource allocation, and budget tracking for service projects. Analyzed customer data and service trends to identify seasonal demand patterns. Maintained project documentation and performance metrics supporting operational reporting.

Manager
Healthy Eats Here!
May 2023 - September 2023

Analyzed financial data and created operational dashboards to monitor business performance. Developed reporting systems with 100% accuracy. Identified cost-saving opportunities and optimized operational workflows.