Data Analyst Senior

Madhavi Yaramala

Senior Data Analyst

*****************@*****.*** • 305-***-****

LinkedIn URL • Troy, Michigan 48085, US

Accomplished professional with demonstrated success in spearheading data-driven strategies, building enterprise dashboards, and translating complex analytics into impactful business outcomes across large-scale environments. Proven track record of designing end-to-end analytics solutions, automating complex workflows, and visualizing KPIs to support executive decision-making. Adept at querying multi-source databases, integrating advanced statistical models, and surfacing insights that drive revenue, retention, and service optimization. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders, developing survey-driven intelligence, and aligning cross-functional initiatives with organizational goals. Experienced in leveraging tools like SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and SAS to deliver real-time reporting and strategic forecasts. Proven ability to validate data integrity, synthesize behavioral trends, and enhance operational performance across enterprise systems.

Technical Proficiencies

Databases: MySQL Workbench SQL Server Management Studio Oracle SQL Developer

Programming Languages: SQL SAS (PROC SQL) Python R C MATLAB

Operating Systems: Windows macOS Linux

Data Visualization: Tableau Power BI WebFocus Excel Qualtrics SmartView

ETL Tools: SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Talend ETL

Office Tools: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint

Development Environments: PyCharm RStudio

Areas of Expertise

●Data Visualization

●SQL & Advanced Data Querying

●Predictive & Statistical Modeling

●Business Intelligence Reporting

● Data Cleaning & Transformation (ETL)

●Cross-Functional Collaboration

●Survey Analytics & Customer Insights

●Performance Optimization

●Data Strategy & Forecasting

●Trend & Pattern Analysis

●Reporting Automation

●Effective Communication

Professional Experience

Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL

Performance Data Analyst

2022 – Present

Design and maintain dynamic Tableau dashboards to enable executive decision-making, visualize real-time KPIs, and align insights across departments. Leverage Qualtrics survey data to capture valuable customer feedback, identify satisfaction trends, and recommend targeted service enhancements. Conduct comprehensive ad-hoc analyses to inform high-stakes decisions, address urgent business challenges, and support timely, data-driven action.

●Improved data access and analysis speed by streamlining SQL, SAS, and Smart View extractions from multiple systems.

●Forecasted trends through historical data analysis, delivering insights that drove strategic business growth.

●Boosted cross-functional alignment by translating complex findings into clear, actionable team recommendations.

●Identified gaps and opportunities through trend analysis, supporting data-driven operational improvements.

●Strengthened governance by building reliable pipelines and validation protocols across enterprise data sources.

●Reduced report delivery time by automating dashboards and enabling self-service tools in Tableau and Power BI.

●Received an outstanding year-end review for delivering high-quality analytics and driving cross-functional project success.

Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX

Data Analyst

2020 — 2022

Maintained team accuracy and consistency by testing and validating data models and reports created by colleagues. Predicted key student outcomes by applying statistical techniques and machine learning models to forecast retention, graduation, and academic success. Provided actionable planning insights through detailed reports on student demographics, academic success, and financial aid metrics. Supported strategic enrollment initiatives by delivering data insights on student behaviors, course registration patterns, and graduation trends.

●Ensured strong data integrity and accuracy by analyzing large student datasets for critical university decisions.

●Improved planning and retention by analyzing trends in enrollment, academic performance, and persistence.

●Enabled faster, data-driven decisions by automating dashboards and reducing manual reporting processes.

●Enhanced strategic visibility by visualizing trends through Tableau and WebFocus for university stakeholders.

●Resolved data queries efficiently by performing ad hoc analysis using SQL and Python across Oracle and file-based sources.

●Improved academic offerings and student satisfaction by analyzing course feedback and survey results for departmental use.

MyClassBoard, Hyderabad, India

Data Analyst

2017 — 2019

Delivered tailored reporting solutions using Excel and Tableau, aligning outputs with client-specific needs and documented business rules. Accelerated team onboarding and project ramp-up by training new analysts and sharing domain knowledge. Maintained consistent reporting standards by peer reviewing team deliverables and ensuring alignment with project requirements. Improved analytical efficiency and consistency by implementing best practices in data preparation and report automation.

●Improved data quality by cleansing, transforming, and loading data into models using SSIS across sources.

●Enabled campaign decisions by gathering requirements and delivering accurate SQL-based Excel listings.

●Enhanced visibility by building and maintaining dashboards and reports tracking key business KPIs.

●Streamlined reporting by partnering with teams to design scalable data pipelines and efficient models.

●Supported planning with trend analysis and predictive modeling to forecast business performance.

●Ensured strong data integrity by validating and processing large datasets for reliable reporting.

●Received "Best Performer" award for exceeding performance metrics and delivering high-impact analytical insights

Education

Master of Science in Business Analytics & Project Management

Texas A&M University – Commerce, USA

Bachelor of Technology

JNTU - Kakinada, India

Certifications

Tableau Desktop Specialist from Tableau

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