Tom Melnikov
Data-Driven Business Analyst
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.
Co-Founder / Product & Business Analyst
SkipRecruit (Side Project, Ongoing) • Toronto, ON, Canada
- •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
- •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
- •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
- •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
Technical
Business & Analytics
Project Management
Domain Expertise
Humber College
Bachelor's, International Business
- •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
- •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
Languages
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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