Tom Melnikov

Tom Melnikov

Data-Driven Business Analyst

+1 (416) 878-6819
tom@melnikov.app
Toronto, Canada
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Professional Summary

Business Analyst with 3+ years of experience driving growth and efficiency in fast-paced startup environments. Proven record of transforming complex data into strategies that deliver results: cutting development cycles by 60%, enabling 30% customer growth, and supporting $2M+ in funding rounds. Skilled in SQL, Python, and business analytics with a strong ability to partner with product managers and engineers to design smarter features, optimize operations, and accelerate digital transformation.

Work Experience

Co-Founder / Product & Business Analyst

SkipRecruit (Side Project, Ongoing)Toronto, ON, Canada

May 2025 - Present
  • Defined MVP scope and backlog in Agile sprints, writing user stories and acceptance criteria in Jira/Confluence to guide development
  • Conducted market and user research (4 HR professionals, 110+ job seekers) to validate pain points and prioritize features for early prototypes
  • Cleaned and structured candidate/job data in SQL for a vector database powering Elastic ML matching algorithms, improving time-to-match accuracy in testing
  • Designed wireframes, website UI, and UX flows to support recruiter and candidate journeys, ensuring functional requirements translated into usable product designs

Product & Growth Analyst

Spector AI (Seed Stage Startup)Toronto, ON, Canada

May 2024 - April 2025
  • Created a system to rank product features based on actual user data from SQL analysis, which cut development time by 60%
  • Delivered actionable business intelligence by analyzing user behavior patterns and market trends via SQL queries, directly informing 2 major platform enhancements
  • Built financial models to forecast where our revenue was heading, giving the team insights that backed up key business decisions
  • Streamlined reporting processes by creating automated dashboards and KPI tracking systems, reducing manual reporting time by 40%

Growth Analyst

Fling.AI (Series A Startup)Bangkok, Thailand

May 2023 - September 2023
  • Generated $112K in contract value by creating data-driven market analysis reports for Southeast Asian expansion, directly supporting client acquisition including DHL partnership
  • Led market entry analysis for Singapore operations, conducting regulatory research and competitive landscape assessment that enabled successful international expansion
  • Supported funding initiatives through comprehensive business intelligence reporting and market opportunity analysis, contributing to $500K in grant acquisition and $2M+ in Series A funding

Junior Business Analyst

Moto-Velo (Established SME, Retail & Supply Chain)Chelyabinsk, Russia

January 2020 - December 2021
  • Conducted market trend analysis and translated insights into business requirements that expanded the customer base in South Ural by 30% in 12 months
  • Designed and implemented automated SQL pipelines to centralize data from 10+ sources, reducing manual reporting and enabling faster strategic decision-making
  • Optimized supply chain performance by analyzing logistics data and recommending restructuring, which reduced distribution nodes from 4 to 3 and improved efficiency
  • Established data collection frameworks to track customer acquisition and regional KPIs, strengthening management's ability to measure business outcomes
Key Skills

Technical

SQL
Python
Pandas
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Power BI
Google Analytics
Postgres
A/B Testing

Business & Analytics

Business Analytics
Financial Modeling
Market Analysis
Research and Analytical Skills
Strategic Planning
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability

Project Management

Agile
SCRUM
JIRA
Confluence
Project Management

Domain Expertise

Business Development
SaaS
Digital Product Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Marketing Strategy Development
AI Product Development
Automation and Machine Learning
Education

Humber College

Bachelor's, International Business

January 2021 - April 2024
  • Concentrated on supply chain management, finance, and marketing, with a focus on applying strategic business analytics to solve real-world business challenges
  • Completed data analysis projects using Excel and SQL to solve business case studies
  • Participated in cross-functional team projects that required gathering requirements, analyzing stakeholder needs, and presenting data-driven solutions

University of Vienna

Bachelor's, Political Science

January 2018 - April 2020
  • Participated in high-level diplomatic events including presidential meetings, embassy receptions, and UN/EU conferences, developing exceptional professional communication and networking skills
  • Studied International Relations, analyzing geopolitical trends and cross-border business dynamics
  • Completed coursework in Comparative Political Systems focusing on governance structures in emerging markets
  • Applied quantitative research methods to policy impact assessment, strengthening data analysis capabilities
Certifications
Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration - IBM
Python for Data Science, AI & Development - IBM
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python - IBM
Scrum Master Training - LearnQuest
Strategic Planning Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
Learn Python 3 - Codecademy
Languages & Interests

Languages

German
Russian
English

Competitive Athletics Background

Mixed Martial Arts

Competed at international and federal championship levels, demonstrating exceptional discipline, analytical thinking under pressure, and performance optimization mindset.

Varsity Soccer

Developed leadership and collaborative problem-solving skills in high-stakes team environments.

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