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Akamai Business Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Akamai Business Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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Optimize a Bottlenecked Business ProcessMedium

Explain how you identified a process bottleneck, aligned stakeholders, and implemented measurable improvements without disrupting delivery.

process improvementoptimizationbottlenecksAkamai
Improving Tool AdoptionMedium

Tests change assessment, stakeholder engagement, and practical adoption improvement planning.

adoptionprocess improvementChange ManagementAkamai
Writing Technical SpecificationsMedium

Tests requirements clarity, technical communication, and ability to translate business needs into specs.

Technical FluencydocumentationrequirementsAkamai
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Behavioral & Leadership12 questions · ~96 min
Deciding With Incomplete Financial DataMedium

Tests decision-making under ambiguity in a financial context, including how you assess risk, structure incomplete data, and drive a recommendation.

Decision Makingfinancial dataDealing With AmbiguityAkamai
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More topics4 questions · ~32 min
Define Success for a ProjectEasy

Define what success means for a project using clear KPIs, a north star, and supporting metrics.

KPIsSuccess CriteriaDiagnosisAkamai
Tell Me About YourselfEasy

Tests your ability to deliver a clear, relevant introduction tailored to the role at Aqr.

Competitive AnalysisGo-to-MarketAkamai
SQL and Project ExamplesMedium

Evaluates practical SQL skills and your ability to connect analysis to project outcomes.

sqlAkamai
Diagnosing KPI DropsHard

Tests structured root-cause analysis using data, instrumentation, and cross-team troubleshooting.

root causeKPIDiagnosisAkamai

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SQL: 100th Element QueryEasy
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Use generate_series, a CTE, and a join to return the 100th Akamai service element with product metadata.

sqlAkamai
Second Highest Without AggregatesHard
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Find the second highest salary in each department without using aggregate functions.

SubqueriesRankingSelf-JoinsCredit GenieDevoteamCisco Restaurant + Bar
Identify Funnel Bottlenecks in OnboardingHard
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Use joins, CTEs, and aggregations to find the weakest step in an onboarding funnel and estimate lost conversions.

Funnel AnalysissqlDiagnosisAtlassianRevolut
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