Hardik Patel

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Driven and Data Oriented Pricing Manager

I am passionate about data visualization and pricing strategy, with a proven ability to transform raw data into meaningful insights. My hands-on experience working with complex datasets and solving real-world problems has refined my skills in analyzing and interpreting data.

I excel at leveraging tools like Power BI, SQL, and Python to create solutions that enhance decision-making and optimize pricing models. My approach is centered on continuous learning and applying practical strategies to deliver impactful results in dynamic business environments.

Birthday: 25 September
Phone:

City: Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Email:

Interests

Data Analysis & Visualization

Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)

Technical Proficiency

Forecasting

Pricing Strategy

Visualization

Efficiency & Time Management

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Education

Certificate Business Foundations

January 2013 - January 2014

Relevant Coursework

Business Processes
Information Management

College Diploma - Pharmacy

July 2007 - September 2009

Relevant Coursework

Pharmacology
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmaceutical Calculations

Certifications

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Demonstrates foundational understanding of generative AI concepts and practical applications in project management, including AI-powered tools for planning, risk analysis, and communication workflows.

Generative AI Project Management AI Tools Risk Analysis Workflow Automation

PMI Digital Badge via Credly

Professional Pricing Society

Building High Performing Pricing Teams

Explores frameworks for developing and leading high-performance pricing teams, covering organizational design, talent development, performance metrics, and fostering a data-driven pricing culture.

Pricing Strategy Team Leadership Organizational Design Performance Management Pricing Culture

PPS Certificate of Completion

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

Validates expertise in designing scalable data models, cleaning and transforming data, enabling advanced analytics, and building compelling visualizations and reports in Power BI.

Power BI DAX Data Modeling Data Visualization Power Query Business Intelligence

Microsoft Certified Badge

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

Validates foundational knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents — and how these tools drive business transformation and automation.

Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Power Virtual Agents Microsoft 365

Microsoft Certified Badge via Credly

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Demonstrates foundational knowledge of core data concepts and cloud data services on Microsoft Azure, spanning relational, non-relational, and analytics workloads in the cloud.

Azure SQL Azure Cosmos DB Azure Synapse Cloud Data Data Analytics

Microsoft Certified Badge

NASBA · Registry #140940

Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel

Advanced analytics techniques tailored for pricing professionals — covering statistical modeling, price optimization strategies, and Excel-based frameworks for data-driven pricing decisions.

Excel Statistical Analysis Pricing Analytics Data Modeling Price Optimization

NASBA CPE Certificate · Field of Study: Statistics

LinkedIn Learning · PMI Authorized

Excel Economics

Explores economic concepts and quantitative methods through Microsoft Excel, covering financial modeling, economic indicators, forecasting techniques, and data-driven decision-making.

Excel Economic Analysis Financial Modeling Forecasting Data Analysis

LinkedIn Learning Certificate

Pragmatic Institute · PMI

Certificate: Outlook

Develops strategic market insight skills for product and pricing professionals, covering market analysis, customer research, competitive positioning, and data-driven go-to-market strategy.

Market Analysis Strategic Planning Product Management Competitive Intelligence Pricing Strategy

Pragmatic Institute / PMI Certificate

Coursera · Johns Hopkins University

R Programming

Covers R programming language fundamentals for statistical computing and data analysis, including data structures, control flow, functions, and the R ecosystem for reproducible research.

R Programming Statistical Computing Data Analysis Data Structures Data Wrangling

Coursera Verified Certificate

Coursera · Google

Prepare, Clean & Transform Data

Part of the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. Covers data integrity, cleaning techniques, and preparation workflows using spreadsheets and SQL for real-world analysis.

SQL Data Cleaning Spreadsheets Data Integrity ETL Data Preparation

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Experience

Timeline

2026

Pricing Manager

The Fastener Group

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2024

Pricing Method

Target Margin 30%

Contract & Volume

Quantity (units)

Duration

Live Analysis

Base Cost$0.00

+ Overhead$0.00

+ Platform Fees$0.00

Total Cost / Unit$0.00

Selling Price / Unit$0.00

Gross Profit / Unit$0.00

Gross Margin

0.0%

Contract Value

12 mo.

Duration

Units

—

Break-even

Cost-Plus: selling price is derived from total cost at your target margin — guarantees profitability but ignores market signals.

Margin Erosion Tracker

Upload your pricing & cost data to pinpoint where margins are eroding — by product, category, and time period — with root-cause attribution.

Live

Drop your pricing CSV here or click to upload

View required columns & sample format · Data stays in your browser

Gross Margin % — Trend

Erosion by Product / SKU

Product	Baseline	Current	Erosion	Driver

Skills

Languages and Databases

Intelligence Tools

Tools & Platforms

Resume

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Resume & Links

Resume

View and download the resume versions

Contact

My Address

Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Social Profiles

Email

Contact

Required Columns (must be present)

Column	Accepted Header Names	Notes
Date / Period REQ	`date, period, month, year, quarter, week`	YYYY-MM, MM/YYYY, Q1-2024, or full dates
Product / SKU REQ	`product, sku, item, description, name, part`	Any text identifier per line
Revenue / Sales REQ	`revenue, sales, net sales, gross sales`	Dollar amount per row (e.g. 12500 or $12,500)
Cost / COGS REQ	`cost, cogs, cost of goods, total cost, direct cost`	Dollar amount per row — must be < revenue for positive margin

Optional Columns (unlock richer insights)

Column	Accepted Header Names	Unlocks
Category OPT	`category, segment, family, group, class, dept`	Erosion grouped by segment
Volume / Units OPT	`units, volume, qty, quantity, pieces`	Mix-shift vs. rate analysis
Unit Price OPT	`price, unit price, selling price, list price, asp`	Price-driven vs. cost-driven root cause

Sample CSV Format

Date,Product,Category,Revenue,Cost,Units 2024-01,Widget A,Electronics,10000,7000,100 2024-01,Widget B,Accessories,5000,4000,80 2024-02,Widget A,Electronics,9500,7500,95 2024-02,Widget B,Accessories,4800,4100,78 2024-03,Widget A,Electronics,9200,7800,92 2024-03,Widget B,Accessories,4600,4250,75

About

Driven and Data Oriented Pricing Manager

Interests

Data Analysis & Visualization

Extract, Transform, Load (ETL)

Technical Proficiency

Forecasting

Pricing Strategy

Visualization

Efficiency & Time Management

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Education

January 2013 - January 2014

Relevant Coursework

July 2007 - September 2009

Relevant Coursework

Certifications

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

Building High Performing Pricing Teams

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel

Excel Economics

Certificate: Outlook

R Programming

Prepare, Clean & Transform Data

Experience

Pricing Manager

Pricing Manager

Team Lead, Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Pricing Analyst

Sales Associate

Food Service Supervisor

Junior Pharmacist

Projects

Pricing Intelligence Calculator

Cost Structure

Pricing Method

Contract & Volume

Live Analysis

Margin Erosion Tracker

Skills

Languages and Databases

Intelligence Tools

Tools & Platforms

Resume

Resume & Links

Resume

Contact

My Address

Social Profiles

Email

Contact

How to Use the Margin Erosion Tracker