Data Analyst Business

NIKITHA REDDY

BUSINESS DATA ANALYST

+1-469-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn Memphis, TN PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven Business Analyst with expertise in leveraging advanced business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) to uncover actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Skilled in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from requirements gathering and gap analysis to successful implementation, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, and aligning technical solutions with business goals. Adept at simplifying complex technical concepts for stakeholders, bridging communication between technical teams and business units. Proficient in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies, with a strong focus on process optimization and risk mitigation. Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency, improving reporting accuracy, and enhancing data governance practices. TECHINICAL SKILLS:

• Business Intelligence & Reporting Tools: Tableau, Power BI, QlikView Looker

• Database Management & Querying: SQL, Snowflake, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL

• Programming & Scripting: Python, R, Excel

• Project Management & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Trello, Microsoft Project, Slack

• Data Analysis & Visualization: Gap Analysis, ost-Benefit Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Matplotlib, Seaborn, D3.js.

• Agile & Other Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma, BPMN.

• Process Automation & Optimization: ETL Tools (Informatica, Alteryx), Robotic Process Automation, Workflow Automation.

• Cloud & Big Data Platforms: AWS, Azure Data Factory, Redshift, Google Cloud Platform.

•CRM and ERP Systems: Salesforce, SAP ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365.

•Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: GDPR Compliance, AML/KYC Processes, Risk Management and Mitigation.

•Testing & Quality Assurance: Selenium, UAT (User Acceptance Testing), HP ALM. Professional Experience:

DataSense IT, Inc Business Analyst June 2023 – Present

• Designed and developed interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI, improving reporting efficiency by 35%.

• Conducted data validation using SQL, ensuring 98% data accuracy.

• Automated recurring reporting processes, reducing manual effort by 40%.

• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to prioritize feature development and deliver project milestones.

• Created and maintained Source-to-Target Mapping documents for ETL pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and consistent data flow.

• Partnered with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling real-time business performance tracking.

• Designed predictive data models in Python to identify emerging trends, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.

• Created detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.

• Managed Jira Epics for Agile sprints, tracking progress and delivering high-quality outputs. Flipkart Business Data Analyst Jan 2021 – Nov 2021

• Directed Workday integration with financial systems, ensuring seamless data migration and operational efficiency.

• Reviewed AML/KYC alerts, reducing compliance risks by 20%.

• Created workflow diagrams using MS Visio to streamline operations and improve process visibility.

• Deployed Kubernetes clusters for high availability, enhancing system performance.

• Developed Kafka consumer APIs for real-time data processing and integration.

• Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot data discrepancies, leading to a 95% reduction in reporting errors.

• Collaborated with data engineering teams to optimize ETL workflows, reducing data processing time by 25%. Tata Technologies Data Analyst May 2019 – Dec 2020

• Engineered and optimized complex SQL queries for data extraction, validation, and transformation, ensuring high data accuracy and supporting seamless reporting processes.

• Utilized ETL tools such as Informatica and Snowflake to automate data pipelines, streamline workflows, and ensure consistent data integration across systems.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather and document business requirements, creating comprehensive BRDs and FRDs aligned with project goals.

• Extracted and analyzed data using SQL to identify trends and provide actionable insights.

• Applied Python and statistical techniques to analyze datasets, uncover trends, and develop predictive models for actionable insights, enhancing strategic business decisions.

• Delivered comprehensive UAT frameworks, ensuring successful implementation of enterprise applications. Education:

Master’s in management information systems University of Memphis, USA B. Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Vignan Institute, India Certification:

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate

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