Nikhil Thamma

Architecting insights. Designing with data. Always learning.

About

Hey there, I'm Nikhil Thamma.

I started out in architecture, a field that taught me how to think visually, solve complex problems creatively, and communicate ideas with clarity. Over time, I became increasingly drawn to the power of data and how it informs decision-making. That curiosity led me to pursue a Master's in Business Analytics at Babson College.

Switching from design to data may seem like a big shift, but for me, it felt like a natural progression. I bring a creative, user-centered mindset to analytics, always looking beyond the numbers to understand the bigger picture. Whether I’m improving user experiences or making data more actionable, I enjoy connecting ideas that others might overlook.

"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship" – Louisa May Alcott

Embracing that mindset, I have leaned into uncertainty and approached this transition with curiosity and purpose. Today, I am focused on combining my architectural foundation with analytical skills to solve meaningful problems with both structure and creativity.

Featured Work

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Machine Learning & Business Strategy

Customer Churn Prediction – Telecom Retention Model

Tech: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Matplotlib, Seaborn, SciPy

A machine learning project that predicts telecom customer churn and identifies key attrition drivers, delivering $2.8M in projected annual business value through proactive retention strategies.

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Data Science & Business Strategy

Revenue Optimization Engine – E-Commerce Pricing Strategy

Tech: Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Matplotlib, Seaborn

A data-driven pricing optimization system analyzing 530K+ e-commerce transactions to identify revenue opportunities through price elasticity analysis, projecting £183K in annual revenue lift.

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Data Science & NLP

TV Background Analyzer – Best Shows for Background Viewing

Tech: Python, Streamlit, Plotly, Pandas, NumPy, TMDb API, Reddit API

An interactive web app that scores 250+ TV shows on their suitability for background viewing using NLP, API data, and a multi-dimensional scoring system across genre, complexity, and community sentiment.

Natural Language Processing & AI Product Thinking

Resume Matcher AI – Smart Job Fit Analyzer

Tech: Python, Streamlit, Sentence Transformers (SBERT), spaCy, Matplotlib, Replit/Anaconda (local), Streamlit Cloud (deployed)

A recruiter-facing AI web app that intelligently compares resumes and job descriptions using NLP embeddings, providing instant match scores and skill alignment breakdowns.

Machine Learning & Business Strategy

ML Pricing Strategy App – Revenue Optimization Web App

Tech: Python, Streamlit, scikit-learn, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Replit/Anaconda (local), Streamlit Cloud (deployed)

An interactive pricing simulation app that allows users to test different price points and visualize how pricing affects both demand and revenue using trained regression models.

Data Visualization & Financial Intelligence

Project Auora – Stock Analysis Web App

Tech: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Replit, Real-time APIs, AI Recommendations, Chart.js, Custom UI/UX Design

A full-featured, multi-layered stock analyzer web app with real-time financial data, AI-driven investment intelligence, and tiered experience for beginners to experts.

Skills

Python
R
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Excel
Tableau
Power BI
SAS Studio
Canva

Certifications

BCG Strategy Consulting Job Simulation

Forage

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BCG Data Science Job Simulation

Forage

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Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Coursera

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IBM Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Coursera

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Thanks for stopping by!

Let's connect and build something meaningful together.

nthamma1@babson.edu