💥 The 4 stages of Data Analysis:.1. Panic 😵.2. Clean 🧹.3. Analyze 📊.4. Redo 🔁.It’s never a smooth ride. 📌 Working in Excel, SQL, Python, or Power BI — this is a shared struggle. We panic, we patch, we polish. #datalife #dataanalysis #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak

Which skill do you think is MOST essential for a Business Analyst starting out?. The foundation of analytics starts here. Which one would you pick first as a beginner BA?. #analytics #businessanalysis #careertips #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak #SakshamPulakInfo.

Cleaning isn’t sexy. But it’s necessary. Drop a 🧼 if you've done this 100 times!.

📊 Step 4: Finalize for reporting.Format columns, filter, export as CSV.

📉 Step 3: Fill blanks logically.Use IF, VLOOKUP, or INDEX MATCH.

📅 Step 2: Standardize date/time.Use TEXT() or custom format options.

🧽 Step 1: Remove duplicates.✅ Go to Data → Remove Duplicates.It solves 30% of the mess.

Raw data is rarely clean. If you’re in analytics, you need to love cleaning data first. Here’s my go-to cleanup routine 🧵👇. #analyticswithsakshampulak #sakshampulakinfo #excel.

I used to mix these up all the time when I started as a Business Analyst. 😅. Honestly? Many professionals still do. So here’s a carousel I wish someone gave me on Day 1. Clarity > complexity. Always. #businessanalysis #baforbeginners #analyticswithsakshampulak #sundaysync

🛑 “I’ll keep it short” = 30 slides, 4 charts, 0 conclusions. Short meetings?.Just vibes & confusion. 😮‍💨. #workculture #datadrama #analyticswithsakshampulak #sakshampulak #SakshamPulakInfo

Quickest way to clean up your raw Excel data?. 👉 Ctrl + T.It gives you a professional-looking table with filters, dynamic formulas, and easier reading. No macros, no drama. #ExcelTips #SakshamPulakInfo #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak #ExcelHack.

Try it out & tag me if you build your version! 💻. #LearnSQL #DataProjects #SakshamPulakInfo.

Tools I used: MySQL + DB Fiddle + public datasets.

Why it works:. 🔵Simulates real-world scenarios.🔵Easy to scale.🔵Shows your practical thinking.

🚚 Project: Food Delivery Database. Tables: Orders, Customers, Cities, Delivery logs. Run queries: Top partner, avg. delivery time, busiest zones.

Want to practice SQL? Don’t just study syntax — build a mini project. Here’s an idea that helped me land interviews. 👇 #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak.

💡Power BI Hack:. No DAX? No problem. Create a dynamic calendar table with just Power Query. 📅 Go to:.➡️ Modeling → New Table.➡️ Use Power Query to auto-generate between min & max dates. ✅ Beginner-friendly.✅ Great for slicers. #PowerBI #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak

Result:. 🟢 Saved 3 hrs daily.🔵 Clean payout sheet.🟢 Happy managers 😄. Want a copy of the script? DM me “SQL Payout”. #SQLTips #AnalyticsWithSakshamPulak #SakshamPulakInfo #GigWork #DataHack.