Start where you are
We’ll discuss your experience, goals and questions to identify the capabilities that matter most for your next step.
YOUR GROWTH · A SHARED JOURNEYBuild capability
Build capability
Grow with
confidence
You bring the curiosity
I’ll help you find the direction
I’m Sushant Kumar Patnaik. Through personal mentoring and practical analytics sessions, I’ll guide you in strengthening your foundations, connecting concepts and putting your skills to work.
For students, working professionals and teams
A path shaped around you
THE CAPABILITY JOURNEY
01
BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Understand
Make the concepts clear
02
CONNECT THEORY TO PRACTICE
Apply
Work through it together
03
STRENGTHEN YOUR CAPABILITY
Grow
Move forward with confidence
Clarity · Practice · Progress
Sushant Kumar PatnaikAnalytics leader · Mentor · Session facilitator
18+years across data
& analytics
& analytics
EXPERIENCE SHAPED ACROSS
SigmoidMSDDeloitteEMC
Practical experience
Personal guidance
Personal guidance
THE WAY WE’LL WORKA little direction
A little direction
A stronger way forward
Learning becomes more meaningful when you understand where you are, what you need next and how it fits together. I’ll help you make those connections.
Make the concepts click
I’ll break down ideas, connect them to familiar business questions and help you understand the thinking behind the tools.
Practise, reflect, improve
We’ll work through exercises, discuss your approach and use feedback to shape the next steps in your learning journey.
Your next chapter starts with a conversation
Tell me where you want to go, and let’s shape the path together.
Let’s start a conversationWHAT YOU CAN BUILDFrom data foundations
From data foundations
to analytical thinking
A connected set of capabilities, grounded in my experience across data platforms, business intelligence and advanced analytics. Your starting point shapes the path.
01
Data foundations
& warehousing
Understand how data is stored, organized and prepared for analysis — and why a strong foundation makes the rest possible.
Build the ability toconnect data structures with analytical needs
02
SQL
& data analysis
Develop the query skills and analytical logic to explore data, answer questions and make sense of what you find.
Build the ability toturn business questions into useful analysis
03
Business intelligence
& visualization
Learn to create clear, meaningful views of performance and communicate insights that support better decisions.
Build the ability toexplain what matters and why it matters
04
Python
& programming
Strengthen programming fundamentals and use Python to work with data, organize your analysis and automate repeatable tasks.
Build the ability tosolve analytical problems through code
05
Data science
& statistics
Build a structured approach to exploring patterns, evaluating evidence and interpreting results in their business context.
Build the ability toreason with data and explain uncertainty
06
Machine learning
& AI concepts
Understand the modelling process, evaluate results thoughtfully and explore how AI can support analytical work.
Build the ability toconnect model outputs with useful decisions
Along the way, we’ll also work on problem framing, communication and the business context behind the analysis.
YOUR STARTING POINTA path that
A path that
meets you where
you are
Choose the description closest to your goal to explore a suggested starting point.
BUILD A STRONG BASE
Build your foundations and find your direction
We can map your interests and current skills, then build a learning sequence across databases, SQL, BI and Python before exploring more advanced topics.
Suggested focus: data foundations · SQL · BI · Python
Discuss your learning goals A starting point for a conversation. We’ll agree the scope and pace together.
WAYS TO LEARN TOGETHERPersonal guidance
Personal guidance
Shared learning
Whether you’re investing in your own growth or bringing people together to learn, we can shape the format around the audience and its goals.
Personal
mentoring
A focused conversation around your learning goals, skill gaps and next steps. Bring your questions and we’ll work through them together.
- Learning direction and prioritization
- Concept clarification and practice feedback
- Career development conversations
Analytics
learning sessions
Guided sessions that connect concepts with exercises and discussion, helping learners build understanding through participation.
- Topic-led sessions and demonstrations
- Hands-on exercises and Q&A
- Foundational or focused skill development
Capability
workshops
Learning conversations shaped around a team’s needs or an institution’s audience, connecting technical concepts with practical thinking.
- Audience and learning-needs discussion
- Relevant examples and guided practice
- Shared understanding and next steps
Topics, duration, delivery format and fees are discussed before confirming an engagement.
YOUR MENTOR
Sushant Kumar Patnaik
Data & Analytics Leader
Mentor · Learning facilitator
Bengaluru, India
EXPERIENCE, SHARED WITH PURPOSEI bring the perspective
I bring the perspective
You build the capability
I’ve spent 18+ years working across data, business intelligence and advanced analytics — from building solutions to leading teams and shaping analytics capabilities.
My experience spans Sigmoid, MSD, Deloitte and EMC, connecting technical work with business needs across global teams. It has reinforced a simple belief: lasting capability grows when people understand the reasoning, have room to practise and receive useful guidance.
That is the perspective I bring to mentoring. I’ll help you connect the pieces, ask better questions and develop an approach you can keep building on.
CURRENT ROLEDirector – Analytics, Sigmoid
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONMaster’s in AI & Machine LearningLiverpool John Moores University
UNDERGRADUATE STUDYBachelor’s in EconomicsUtkal University
A FEW THINGS TO KNOWBefore we
Before we
begin
Do I need a technical background?
Your starting point will shape the discussion. If you’re new to analytics, we can identify the foundations you need before moving into more technical topics.
Can I focus on a particular skill?
Yes. You can bring a goal around SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python or another area listed above. We’ll discuss your current level and the depth that fits your needs.
Can you conduct sessions for a group or team?
Group learning sessions and workshops can be discussed for students, professionals, teams and institutions. Share the audience, topic, preferred format and timing so we can explore the fit.
How are the sessions arranged?
I lead the mentoring and analytics sessions. My co-founder manages marketing, communications, enquiries, scheduling and session logistics. We’ll agree the scope, format, availability and fees before confirming. Contact details will be added below.
What should I share in my enquiry?
A short introduction, your current learning stage, the capability you want to strengthen and your preferred availability. For workshops, include the audience size and intended learning outcomes.
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEPYour journey
Your journey
Let’s give it
direction
Tell us where you are and what you’d like to build. I’ll guide your learning and lead the sessions, while my co-founder takes care of communications, scheduling and all session logistics.
Start with a goal
We’ll explore the right next step
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