Minnu Polachan

Commander
DISC Type : D

Research Assistant at Hobby School of Public Affairs

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Minnu Polachan is a results-driven Business Analytics MS student at the University of Houston with a background in HR operations and data analysis at UST. She has hands-on experience with Power BI, Python, and Excel, and notably reduced hiring costs by 30% in a previous role. People who have worked with her describe her as dependable, self-driven, and possessing strong business acumen.

Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Minnu has an entrepreneurial spirit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded and managed her own home baking business, handling everything from marketing and inventory to finance and sales. She is also committed to continuous learning, frequently completing courses on topics like unconscious bias and Excel.

Unique fact: She started her own entrepreneurial venture, a home baking business called "Mie_Bakes_", managing all operations herself.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven HR
Passionate about using data to optimize HR processes, improve employee retention, and streamline talent planning, as demonstrated in her role at UST.
Business Intelligence
Utilizes Power BI and advanced Excel skills to design and develop KPI and executive dashboards, turning complex data into actionable business insights.
Entrepreneurship
Launched and single-handedly managed a home baking business, demonstrating initiative and skills in marketing, finance, and operations.

Media Appearances

Minnu has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Research Assistant at Hobby School of Public Affairs
10-2021 - 7-2024
Associate Business Analyst at UST
7-2021 - 10-2021
Trainee_Data Analyst at UST
3-2021 - 3-2021
Operations Intern at SH hospital pullur
12-2020 - 1-2021
Academic Operations Intern at JJ ORTHODONTICS PVT LTD

Education

8-2024 - 5-2026
Master of Science - MS from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

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Insights For Selling To Minnu

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Minnu is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Minnu

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Minnu move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Minnu take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Minnu

Personality Compatibility


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