Can I move from Infosys BPM to a data analyst role?

Can this experience help someone move from Infosys BPM into a data analyst role, and what skills would they need to build?
Share your experiences, transition strategies, and advice to help others planning a similar career move.

Yes, moving from Infosys BPM to a Data Analyst role is definitely possible. Your BPM experience can be useful, especially if you’ve worked with reports, process metrics, KPIs, quality data, or operational dashboards.

The main step is to add the technical skills employers look for, particularly Excel, SQL, Power BI, basic statistics, and Python. I’d also recommend building a few practical projects and adding them to your portfolio.

If you prefer structured learning rather than figuring everything out yourself, the HCL GUVI Data Science Course is worth considering. It covers core data skills along with practical projects and mentorship, which can help when you’re making a career transition.

You don’t have to completely start over. Think of it as adding data analytics skills to the experience you already have and then targeting Data Analyst roles that match your background.

Yes, definitely. Experience at Infosys BPM can be useful when moving into Data Analytics, especially if your role involves reports, Excel, KPIs, process metrics, or client data.

I’d focus on Excel, SQL, Power BI, and basic statistics, then build a few projects that demonstrate your analytical skills. If you already work with data in your current role, try taking on reporting or process-analysis tasks internally as well.

You don’t need to completely start over—you can use your BPM experience as the domain knowledge and add the technical skills needed for an analyst role.

Moving from Infosys BPM to a Data Analyst role is definitely possible. Your experience can give you a useful understanding of business operations and the challenges teams face. The next step is learning how to use data to find patterns, draw insights, and support better decisions. Working on practical projects based on real business problems can help you build confidence and demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

Yes, experience at Infosys BPM can definitely help you move into a data analyst role. The key is to build skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and basic Python, along with a good understanding of data analysis. Start with small projects using real-world datasets and showcase them in your portfolio. Also, highlight how your current experience with processes, reports, and data can add value to an analytics role.