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Updated 15 Jun 2023

Proftware Senior Data Analyst Interview Experiences

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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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

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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How would you rate yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

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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 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 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 experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Finance questions - related to option pricing, derivatives, securities such as ABS, CLOs
  • Q2. Questions on hedge fund structure, ecosystem, hedge fund strategies
  • Q3. Why do you want to join IVP? Why not sell side core finance roles?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Math puzzles, Statistics, Probability problems
  • Q2. Do you have any technical experience? Data visualization and SQL based
  • Ans. 

    I have experience in data visualization and SQL, utilizing tools like Tableau and SQL Server for insightful data analysis.

    • Proficient in SQL for querying databases, including complex joins and aggregations.

    • Utilized Tableau to create interactive dashboards that visualize key performance indicators.

    • Developed SQL scripts to automate data extraction processes, improving efficiency by 30%.

    • Experience in data cleaning and tran...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to join us?
  • Q4. What do you know about IVP and the exact nature of work we do?
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What keeps you going everyday?
  • Ans. 

    My passion for problem-solving and making a positive impact drives me every day as a Business Analyst.

    • I thrive on analyzing data to uncover insights that can improve business processes, like streamlining a supply chain.

    • Collaboration with cross-functional teams energizes me, as I enjoy facilitating discussions that lead to innovative solutions.

    • Seeing the tangible results of my work, such as increased efficiency or reven...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join IVP and what strengths will make you thrive here?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Common logical and reasoning questions and also has a pseudocode

Round 3 - Gamified and Essay writing 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Gamified round with time limits and essay writing for the given picture
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about whatever you put in the resume and mainly focus on aptitude
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round is gaming round with 13 levels
And the aptitude with science, technical and non technical questions

Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions were asked Tell me about yourself And then technical he round with puzzles and aptitude to solve
  • Q2. Long term and short term goals
  • Q3. Strength and weakness
  • Q4. Puzzles and aptitude questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare yourself with general aptitude and puzzles
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Well designed to test the aptitude competence of the candidate.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explanations for the answers given to the aptitude questions.
  • Q2. Questions from python.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare based on the JD.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Logical and aptitude test, game round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on projects and logical questions

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