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Proftware Senior Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 15 Jun 2023

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1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Given a large dataset with millions of rows and multiple variables ,describe the steps and techniques you would use to identify meaningful patterns ,correlations and insights to drive strategic decision m...
  • Ans. 

    Utilize data visualization, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and correlations in large datasets for strategic decision making.

    • Perform exploratory data analysis to understand the structure and relationships within the dataset

    • Utilize data visualization techniques such as scatter plots, histograms, and heatmaps to identify patterns and correlations

    • Conduct statistical analysis incl...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Imagine you are presented with a complex dataset from a multinational company with millions of records.The dataset is unstructured and lacks clear variables.How would approach the data analysis process to...
  • Ans. 

    To analyze a complex dataset, start by understanding the data, cleaning and structuring it, performing exploratory data analysis, applying statistical methods, and creating visualizations for insights.

    • Understand the business objectives and goals to align the analysis with company's growth strategy.

    • Clean and structure the dataset by identifying and handling missing values, outliers, and inconsistencies.

    • Perform explorato...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you describe a time when you encountered a complex data analysis problem and how you successfully navigated through it ,highlighting the specific methodologies or tools you utilized to derive meaningfu...
  • Ans. 

    Encountered a complex data analysis problem and successfully navigated through it

    • Encountered a data set with missing values and outliers

    • Utilized data cleaning techniques such as imputation and outlier detection

    • Applied statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns and trends

    • Visualized the data using tools like Tableau for better understanding

    • Collaborated with domain experts to gain insights a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare your basics well .

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly puzzles and one case study
  • Q2. They asked me questions about my interests and hobbies

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were three sets of question paper. We were sitting according to our roll number then question paper with rough sheet were distributed and we were allowed 1 hour to finish that. There was no negative marking.
Tips: For aptitude practice data interpretation and data sufficiency
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Practice puzzles and case study for this round

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Be yourself

College Name: NIT Rourkela

Interview Questionnaire 

18 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about your yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented business analyst with experience in data analysis and process improvement.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have worked with various stakeholders to identify business needs and requirements

    • I am proficient in SQL and Excel for data analysis

    • I have experience in process improvement and project management

    • I am a strong communicator and collaborator

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us about your training and internships
  • Ans. 

    I have completed a business analyst certification course and have interned at a software development company.

    • Completed a business analyst certification course from XYZ Institute

    • Interned at ABC Software Development Company for 6 months

    • Worked on requirement gathering, documentation and analysis for a project

    • Assisted senior business analysts in creating project plans and reports

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the role of Instrumentation Department? (my training)
  • Ans. 

    The Instrumentation Department is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining control systems and instruments used in industrial processes.

    • Designing and implementing control systems for industrial processes

    • Installing and maintaining instruments used in industrial processes

    • Ensuring accuracy and reliability of instruments and control systems

    • Collaborating with other departments to optimize processes and improve...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why do you want to join Affine Analytics?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join Affine Analytics because of their reputation for delivering innovative solutions and their focus on employee growth.

    • Affine Analytics has a strong track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients across industries.

    • I am impressed by the company's commitment to employee growth and development, as evidenced by their training and mentorship programs.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why Data anayltics? Why not a technical job in your field?
  • Ans. 

    Data analytics allows me to use my technical skills to solve business problems and make data-driven decisions.

    • Data analytics helps me to identify patterns and trends in data that can be used to improve business processes.

    • It allows me to work with large datasets and use statistical methods to extract insights.

    • I can use my technical skills to develop and implement data models and algorithms.

    • Data analytics is a growing fi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. If I keep two diodes in series will it work as a transistor? (EC branch)
  • Ans. 

    No, two diodes in series cannot work as a transistor.

    • Transistors have three terminals while diodes have two.

    • Transistors can amplify signals while diodes cannot.

    • Transistors can be used as switches while diodes cannot.

    • Diodes in series will only increase the voltage drop.

    • Transistors have different modes of operation such as common emitter, common base, and common collector.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What exactly have you accomplished with the drone? (my final year project)
  • Ans. 

    I developed a drone that can detect and monitor forest fires.

    • Designed and built a drone with thermal imaging camera

    • Integrated machine learning algorithm to detect fire

    • Tested and validated the drone in a controlled forest environment

    • Presented the project at a national engineering conference

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. How frequently do you play Badminton? (Hobby)
  • Ans. 

    I play badminton twice a week as a hobby.

    • I enjoy playing badminton as a way to stay active and relieve stress.

    • I usually play with friends or family members at a local community center.

    • I have been playing badminton for several years and have improved my skills over time.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Do you have any problem working in Bangalore?
  • Ans. 

    No, I don't have any problem working in Bangalore.

    • I am familiar with the city and its culture

    • I have worked in Bangalore before and enjoyed my experience

    • I am open to new experiences and challenges

    • I am willing to adapt to the local environment and work culture

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Do you have any questions for us?
  • Q11. Which football club do you follow? (My answer: Real Madrid) (Que based on hobby)
  • Q12. Why is Real Madrid your favorite?
  • Ans. 

    Real Madrid is my favorite because of their rich history, success, and style of play.

    • Real Madrid has won a record 13 Champions League titles, which is a testament to their success

    • Their style of play is attractive and entertaining to watch

    • The club has a rich history and has had some of the greatest players in football history, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Assume you are the CEO of Flipkart. Your board has decided to go App only. What factors would you consider before making your final decision. (You have the relevant data from your website of last 7 years ...
  • Ans. 

    Factors to consider before going App only as CEO of Flipkart

    • Analyze the data from website and app to understand user behavior

    • Evaluate the impact on sales and revenue

    • Consider the potential loss of customers who prefer website over app

    • Assess the cost of developing and maintaining the app

    • Evaluate the competition and their strategies

    • Consider the impact on brand image and customer loyalty

    • Assess the feasibility of providing ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. The Horse Puzzle
  • Q15. 3 Ants triangle puzzle
  • Q16. 3 Jars puzzle (Apple/Orange puzzle)
  • Q17. I have two jars of 5 litres and 3 litres. How can I measure 4 litres? (Assume: Infinite supply of water and no third jar is present)
  • Q18. A revolver with 2 bullets puzzle

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The first 10 questions were Data Interpretation type. There were around 4 to 5 logic questions. The rest were quantitative questions.
The questions were pretty basic.
Tips: The aim is to check the speed of your calculations.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 23

Round: Group Discussion
Tips: Speak relevant points and you will be fine.
High proficiency in English is a must.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The interview was great and lasted around 35-40 minutes. The interviewer gave ample amount of time to solve the questions.
To answer the questions was ofcourse important but approach to your final answer is very important as well. If you already know the answer but fail to explain the approach to the interviewer, you will get rejected.
Tips: Keep the interviewer in the loop and keep explaining him what you are thinking.
Fluent English is very important as well.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewers were very friendly and the interview lasted around 15 min.
Tips: Have one or two favorite subject/s from which you can answer any question thrown at you.
Be well versed about your final year project.
Do not put rubbish in your resume as they read the entire resume.

Skills: Enthusiasm, Projects, Proficiency In English, Logical Puzzles, Logical Thinking
College Name: NIT Surat
Funny Moments: As the HR interviewer is an alumni of my college, we had some chat about the college. This made the interview mood very light.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was nice set of mixed bag questions each challenging your brain to scratch more and find the trick.
Tips: Be calm in solving the questions, Practice few tricks to solve

work,time,distance,number series problem etc. quickly to help save the

time.
Duration: 20 minuntes minutes
Total Questions: 25

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I think resume played a important role in selection processes.
Tips: Make it simple and HIGHLIGHT your good work and experiences.Interviewer don't have time to go through whole crap what we write so basically focus on highlighting your achievements and internships.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: People are dying to take the opportunity and speak.You will be facing a fish market in few cases, rest it is calm and everyone is given a chance to put forward there point.
Tips: Generally u have to decide which side of the boat u want to be on.

Either go against the topic or in favor whichever you are more

comfortable with.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL and domain - Use case scenarios and real time examples
  • Ans. 

    SQL is used in various domains for data analysis and reporting. Use cases include financial analysis, inventory management, and customer relationship management.

    • Financial analysis - using SQL to analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability

    • Inventory management - tracking stock levels, orders, and shipments

    • Customer relationship management - analyzing customer data, preferences, and interactions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SQL questions and domain related questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Affine Business Analyst interview:
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Majorly they are seeking for SQL expert regardless of how much expertise you have in your domain.
If you are bit low in SQL and expert in your domain area, You will be eventually rejected.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Affine user image Sai Shreyas B.K

posted on 28 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

The sql questions were hard

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL and excel questions intermediate
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Highlight the odd cells in excel
  • Ans. 

    Use conditional formatting to highlight odd cells in Excel

    • Select the range of cells you want to highlight

    • Go to the 'Home' tab and click on 'Conditional Formatting'

    • Choose 'New Rule' and select 'Use a formula to determine which cells to format'

    • Enter the formula '=MOD(A1,2)=1' (assuming A1 is the top-left cell of your selected range)

    • Choose the formatting style you want for the odd cells

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are Joins in SQL, explain different joins and their outputs
  • Ans. 

    Joins in SQL are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Types of joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN

    • INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables

    • LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table

    • RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table

    • FU...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Query to give running sum of salary
  • Ans. 

    Use window function to calculate running sum of salary in SQL

    • Use window function like SUM() with OVER() clause

    • Partition the data by employee ID if needed

    • Order the data by date or any other relevant column

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your SQL strong and practice joins with problem solving questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jun 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy SQL questions related to sub query

Round 2 - Coding Test 

SQL moderate questions related to joins and window functions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about specific tools related to requirement

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No advice, prepare based on JD

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Affine user image Vikranth Ravikanthi

posted on 16 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL Questions on Aggregations
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