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Is Business Analytics Just Charts? My MBA Experience at Siddhant Institute (SIBM) Sudumbare

Posted by Rakesh Men
Beyond the Bar Chart: Why My MBA at Siddhant Institute Redefined My View of Business Analytics When I first enrolled in the MBA program at Siddhant Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Sudumbare , I had a very narrow view of my major. I thought Business Analytics was essentially a more complex version of creating Excel "pictures"—turning rows of data into colorful pie charts and bar graphs, and using basic formulas to find a mean or median. I quickly realized I was mistaken. In today’s data-driven economy, simply showing a stakeholder that "the mean is X" is useless unless you can explain why it is X and what the business should do about it. My journey at Siddhant, specializing in Business Analytics with a Marketing minor, has taught me that true analytics is a four-tiered architecture of intelligence. The Misconception of the "Mean" In basic statistics, the mean (average) is a starting point. But as I learned in my lectures at SIBM, the mean can be...
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Portrait of Rakesh Men, Power BI and data analyst specialist.

About Rakesh Men

Business Data Analyst | Mentor | Freelance Consultant

Hi, I’m Rakesh Men, a Business Data Analyst based in Pune, India.

In today’s data-driven world, numbers are everywhere—but insights are rare. My mission is to transform raw, fragmented data into clear, actionable business strategies. Through my platform, Applied Analytics, I bridge the gap between technical execution and business value.

Let’s Work Together

I am currently balancing my passion for data with a commitment to growing the analytics community. I am open to the following collaborations:

For Recruiters & Hiring Managers

I am currently open to new full-time opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Python to drive data-led growth. I specialize in end-to-end BI development, data modeling, and stakeholder management.

For Students & Professionals (Mentorship)

Transitioning into data analytics can be overwhelming. I offer 1-on-1 mentorship and career guidance to help you:
  • Master Excel, Power BI and SQL through real-world projects.
  • Build a portfolio that actually gets noticed by hiring managers.
  • Prepare for technical interviews with my 4-step framework.

For Businesses (Freelance & Consulting)

Need a custom dashboard or a data pipeline built from scratch? I provide freelance consulting services for:
  • Custom Power BI Dashboards: Turning your Excel sheets into interactive stories.
  • Data Automation: Using Python and SQL to eliminate manual reporting.
  • Analytics Audits: Reviewing your current data stack for efficiency and accuracy.

My Expertise

  • Business Intelligence: Power BI (DAX, Power Query), Data Storytelling, and Dashboard Design.
  • Data Engineering: SQL (Optimization & Modeling), Python for Data Science.
  • Strategic Insights: KPI tracking, Root-cause analysis, and Stakeholder reporting.

Why I Started This Blog?

I created rakeshmen.com to share the "missing link" in data education: the business context. I don’t just teach you how to write a SQL query; I show you how to solve a CEO’s pain points or optimize a company’s bottom line.

Let’s Connect

Whether you’re looking to hire a dedicated analyst, seeking a mentor, or need a freelance expert, I’d love to chat.