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ATS Optimization Kit (95+ Pass Rate)

ATS Resume Checklist & Action Verbs

Format your resume for Naukri, LinkedIn, and MNC applicant tracking systems with verifiable quantitative bullet points.

Single-Column Plain-Text Template

# [YOUR FULL NAME]
[City, State, India] | [+91 XXXXX XXXXX] | [your.email@gmail.com]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourname | GitHub: github.com/yourname | Portfolio: yourportfolio.com

## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven [Target Job Title] with hands-on expertise in [3 Core Tools, e.g. SQL, Power BI, Python]. Built and deployed [X real-world projects], optimizing business workflows by [X%]. Passionate about turning complex data into actionable executive insights.

## CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Languages & Tools: SQL (Window Functions, CTEs), Power BI (DAX, Star Schema), Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel (Power Query, XLOOKUP)
- Competencies: Data Modeling, Dashboard Design, A/B Testing, ETL Pipelines, Business MIS Reporting

## FEATURED PROJECTS
### Swiggy / Zomato Delivery Analytics Dashboard | Power BI, SQL, DAX
- Engineered a Star Schema dimensional model connecting 150,000+ delivery records, reducing report refresh latency by 45%.
- Formulated 20+ custom DAX measures (CALCULATE, Time-Intelligence) to analyze average delivery times, rider payouts, and regional margins.
- Live Interactive Dashboard: [novypro.com/project/link] | GitHub: [github.com/yourname/project]

### Indian FinTech Loan Default Risk Analyzer | Python, Pandas, Scikit-Learn
- Performed exploratory data analysis (EDA) on 80,000 banking loan records to identify high-risk customer default triggers.
- Developed an interactive Streamlit dashboard allowing loan officers to simulate borrower default probabilities.

## WORK EXPERIENCE
### [Company Name] | [Job Title] | [City, India]
[Month, Year] – Present
- Automated daily and weekly sales MIS reporting using Power Query and advanced Excel, saving 12 manual team hours per week.
- Collaborated with cross-functional sales and finance leads to reconcile monthly revenue variations, achieving 99.4% reporting accuracy.

## EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Technology / Commerce / Science | [University Name] | [Graduation Year]
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) | [Year]

5 Golden Rules for 90+ ATS Score

1. Strict Single-Column Layout: Never use 2-column templates or tables which scramble text parser algorithms.
2. Google "X-Y-Z" Bullet Formula: "Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y] by doing [Z]".
3. Include Standard Headers: Summary, Technical Skills, Projects, Work Experience, Education.
4. Live Project Links: Always include GitHub, NovyPro, Behance, or live URLs.
5. Save as Plain PDF or DOCX: Avoid image-heavy scans.

Power Action Verbs by Category

Replace weak words ("Worked on", "Helped with") with strong impactful action verbs.

Leadership & Ownership
SpearheadedOrchestratedArchitectedPioneeredChampionedMobilized
Optimization & Efficiency
AutomatedStreamlinedAcceleratedConsolidatedRestructuredEliminated
Achievement & Results
ExceededGeneratedAmplifiedMaximizedBoostedDelivered
Analysis & Engineering
DiagnosedFormulatedAuditedSynthesizedQuantifiedEngineered