Hi, I’m Kristina Galunchshikova, a Senior BI & Planning Analyst with over 10 years of experience in data analytics, business planning, and operations management across leading international companies. I specialize in Power BI, Qlik Sense, SQL, Python, and AWS, with strong skills in data visualization, dashboard development, and business intelligence automation. I excel at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and drive value for the business. I am passionate about leveraging modern BI tools to improve operational efficiency and enable strategic growth. My experience spans strategic planning, sales forecasting, and financial modeling, and I’m always eager to collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, build scalable solutions, and deliver impactful analytics across the organization.

Kristina Galunchshikova

Hi, I’m Kristina Galunchshikova, a Senior BI & Planning Analyst with over 10 years of experience in data analytics, business planning, and operations management across leading international companies. I specialize in Power BI, Qlik Sense, SQL, Python, and AWS, with strong skills in data visualization, dashboard development, and business intelligence automation. I excel at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and drive value for the business. I am passionate about leveraging modern BI tools to improve operational efficiency and enable strategic growth. My experience spans strategic planning, sales forecasting, and financial modeling, and I’m always eager to collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, build scalable solutions, and deliver impactful analytics across the organization.

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Hi, I’m Kristina Galunchshikova, a Senior BI & Planning Analyst with over 10 years of experience in data analytics, business planning, and operations management across leading international companies. I specialize in Power BI, Qlik Sense, SQL, Python, and AWS, with strong skills in data visualization, dashboard development, and business intelligence automation. I excel at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and drive value for the business.

I am passionate about leveraging modern BI tools to improve operational efficiency and enable strategic growth. My experience spans strategic planning, sales forecasting, and financial modeling, and I’m always eager to collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements, build scalable solutions, and deliver impactful analytics across the organization.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Kazakh
Intermediate
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Data Analyst at Technodom
August 1, 2023 - Present
Remote Senior Data Analyst responsible for designing and developing data models and interactive dashboards in Qlik Sense, transforming raw data into clear, actionable insights for business teams. Led migration from SAP HANA to AWS DW/Hub, building ETL pipelines in AWS (Athena & Redshift) and optimizing data processing costs and performance. Automated data uploads, cleaning, and validation with MySQL scripts across multiple systems. Participated in analytical project delivery from data collection and structuring to visualization and presentation of insights in a business-friendly format. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather detailed data requirements and translate them into technical specs for the development team. Created on-demand DAG models in Qlik Sense to handle large-scale datasets efficiently. Automated analytical reporting processes, improving data accuracy and reducing manual workloads across departments.
Operations Planning Manager at ASBIS
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Led financial and operational planning activities across multiple brands. Conducted in-depth sales and aged stock analyses, created weekly dashboards to track sales targets and execution. Designed strategic sales planning models for new partners, assessing impact on overall value chain and profitability. Prepared and delivered analytical presentations and business insights to senior management and stakeholders. Calculated brand compensation terms to optimize mutual profitability and long-term cooperation. Evaluated promoter performance and their contribution to sales and marketing goals. Streamlined and automated internal reporting workflows to improve transparency, speed, and operational efficiency across the logistics and operations teams.
Lead Economist at KazGipronefteTrans Engineering Company LLC
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Consolidated and analyzed project budgets and financial performance across multiple engineering initiatives. Prepared and reviewed financial reports to support management decisions and strategic planning. Delivered quarterly presentations on key financial indicators and project outcomes. Conducted detailed analysis of income, expenses, and project profitability. Performed budget performance reviews and provided recommendations to optimize project efficiency. Participated in tender processes, preparing commercial proposals and calculating project man-hour rates per specialist. Collaborated with partners and clients to evaluate economic efficiency and project feasibility.
Investment Projects Economist at Gazprom Neft Kazakhstan Company
April 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Consolidated project documentation and financial data to support investment planning. Conducted economic efficiency calculations for new and ongoing investment projects. Prepared presentations and analytical materials for management and stakeholders. Monitored and reported on project financial performance and ensured adherence to budgets and reporting standards.
Reporting Assistant at Deloitte Kazakhstan
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Reviewed and formatted financial statements according to Deloitte corporate standards and reporting guidelines. Verified accuracy and consistency of financial reports submitted by audit teams, ensuring compliance with internal formatting and structure requirements.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kazakh-British Technical University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Kazakh-British Technical University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Data Analysis with Python at Data Science Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Qlik Sense Level 1 & 2 at Data Nomix Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Qlik Sense Level 1 & 2
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Data Analysis with Python
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Data Nomix Academy Program
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing