Power Bi Platform

Ramani Chinthakindi

Chicago, IL (Open to relocate) +1 (773) 930 – 2885 ********************@*****.*** SUMMARY

Certified Power Platform Developer with over 4.5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying low-code solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI across higher education and financial sectors. Proven expertise in building interactive dashboards, automating complex workflows, and integrating data from diverse sources such as SQL Server, SharePoint, and Azure to enable real-time analytics and data-driven decision-making. Committed to leveraging Microsoft Power Platform capabilities to drive digital transformation and empower diverse stakeholders across various industries. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Power BI Developer Jan 2024 – Present

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

• Developed interactive Power BI dashboards to track key academic metrics such as student enrollment, course completion rates, and departmental performance, supporting data-driven decisions across the university and enhancing leadership visibility into trends.

• Integrated data from SQL Server, SharePoint, and academic platforms, building robust data models with accurate, real-time reporting for strategic planning, accreditation needs, grant applications, and cross-functional performance evaluation initiatives.

• Automated reporting workflows by linking Power BI with Power Automate and Power Apps, reducing manual data entry by 60% and improving reporting turnaround time for administrative, compliance, and departmental operational processes. Collaborated with faculty and administrative teams to tailor visualizations and KPIs across Power BI and supported Cognos reporting initiatives, improving dashboard usability and adoption across 5+ departments in alignment with evolving academic priorities and standards.

Power Platform Developer Jan 2021 – Jul 2023

Accenture, Hyderabad, India

• Designed and delivered end-to-end Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for financial clients, significantly improving operational efficiency by 40% and streamlining key banking workflows with automation.

• Integrated Azure AI services like Form Recognizer and Text Analytics with Power Automate to automate data extraction, sentiment analysis, and document classification, reducing manual processing by 60% overall.

• Developed scalable, responsive Power Apps using Common Data Service (CDS), customized business rules, enforced validations, and ensured compliance for high-volume, secure financial applications.

• Built interactive Power BI dashboards and automated reporting systems connected to SQL Server, SharePoint Online, and Azure, empowering stakeholders with real-time insights and improved decision-making speed.

• Mentored junior developers, led Agile ceremonies, facilitated peer code reviews, and collaborated with QA and UAT teams to ensure successful deployments, timely delivery, and smooth transitions post-launch. Junior Power BI Developer Dec 2019 – Dec 2020

Indobytes, Hyderabad, India

• Supported the design and development of Power BI dashboards for sales, operations, and finance, translating complex business needs into actionable visual insights used for strategic decision-making.

• Built and maintained robust data models using DAX, connecting Power BI to sources like Excel, SQL Server, and web APIs to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely data reporting across multiple teams.

• Collaborated closely with senior developers and analysts to refine reports, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and optimize performance through query tuning, model improvements, and enhanced visual design features. SKILLS

• Microsoft Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas, Model-Driven), Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, Power Pages

• Business Intelligence & Reporting: Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Report Builder, Paginated Reports), Tableau, IBM Cognos, SSRS

• Cloud & Integration: Azure, SharePoint Online, SQL Server, REST APIs, On-Premises Data Gateway

• Automation & Tools: RPA, AI Builder, PowerShell, Python Scripting

• Security and Compliance: Role-Based Access Control, Data Loss Prevention policies, Environment Security, HIPAA, CJIS, CDC guidelines

• Database Management: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Dataverse (CDS)

• Software Development: C#, JavaScript, .NET, Python CERTIFICATION

• Microsoft Power Platform Certified Jan 2025

EDUCATION

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL May 2025 Master of Science, Computer Science

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