Niharika
Phone: +1-848-***-**** Email: ********************@*****.*** Chicago, IL
Professional Summary
Highly analytical Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience transforming complex data into actionable business insights. Proficient in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Azure Data Factory, and advanced Excel functions. Expertise spans healthcare, insurance, finance, and energy sectors, enhancing decision-making capabilities through data-driven strategies, sophisticated data modeling, and visualization.
Core Competencies
Data Modeling & ETL
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Statistical Analysis & Predictive Modeling
Data Visualization & Dashboarding
Data Governance & Quality Assurance
Advanced Excel & VBA Automation
Stakeholder Engagement & JAD Sessions
Requirements Gathering & Documentation
Technical Skills
Area
Technologies/Tools
Data Visualization
Power BI, Tableau, Google Looker, Cognos
Programming & Scripting
Python, SQL, PL/SQL, R, VBA, UNIX Shell scripting
Data Integration & ETL
Azure Data Factory, Informatica, SSIS, AWS Glue
Databases
Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Teradata, MySQL, NoSQL
Cloud Platforms
Azure (Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake), AWS
Data Modeling
Erwin, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema
Operating Systems
Windows, UNIX, Linux
Professional Experience
Senior Data Analyst - Kemper, Chicago, IL (Jan 2024 – Present)
Designed and implemented ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory, achieving 30% improvement in data processing efficiency.
Developed comprehensive Power BI dashboards presenting KPIs such as Loss Ratio and Expense Ratio, facilitating informed business decisions.
Automated data extraction tasks with Python scripts and Excel VBA macros, reducing manual workloads by 40%.
Enhanced data models using Erwin, applying star and snowflake schemas, improving database query performance by 25%.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to conduct detailed data profiling and gap analysis, enhancing data accuracy and reliability.
Senior Data Analyst - Press Ganey, Chicago, IL (May 2023 - Dec 2023)
Built data warehouse solutions leveraging Oracle Exadata and Informatica, reducing data retrieval times by 35%.
Designed and maintained interactive Tableau and Cognos dashboards, improving reporting clarity for stakeholders.
Conducted comprehensive gap analyses and data cleansing using Excel and T-SQL, improving overall data integrity by 50%.
Implemented Row-level security in Tableau dashboards, securing sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Performed vendor management risk assessments, contributing to a 20% reduction in operational risk exposure.
Data Analyst - Puma Energy, Mumbai, India (June 2022 - Jan 2023)
Developed logical and physical data models using Erwin, enabling effective data architecture and database optimization.
Streamlined data profiling and cleansing processes with Informatica PowerCenter, enhancing data accuracy by 40%.
Created dynamic Power BI dashboards and Tableau visualizations, significantly improving executive decision-making processes.
Managed end-to-end ETL processes, ensuring seamless integration of data across diverse sources, resulting in enhanced operational insights.
Data Analyst - Deutsche Bank, Bengaluru, India (Mar 2021 - May 2022)
Analyzed and restructured data models, utilizing Erwin for forward and reverse engineering, reducing data redundancies.
Developed ETL processes using Informatica, significantly enhancing data migration efficiency.
Built and optimized Tableau dashboards and DOMO reports, delivering insightful visualizations leading to better decision-making.
Conducted rigorous data profiling and validation, ensuring 100% accuracy and completeness in data migration projects.
Education
Master's Degree - University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI)
Azure Data Engineer Associate
Tableau Desktop Specialist
Google Looker Certified Data Analyst
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking
Problem-solving
Effective Communication
Cross-functional Collaboration
Detail-oriented & Organized
Leadership and Teamwork