Data Analyst with Python, SQL, and BI Expertise

Rishav Bhurtel

Bethesda, MD, ***** 571-***-**** ******.********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Data Analyst with 5 years of experience supporting cross-functional teams in data collection, cleaning, and analysis to drive product and compliance outcomes. Expertise in Python, SQL, Excel, and BI tools to develop performance dashboards, validate datasets, and inform feature decisions. Proven track record of streamlining data pipelines and presenting actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency. WORK EXPERIENCE

Actfore Data Analyst Jan 2025 - Present

• Own end-to-end delivery of data processing projects for legal, medical, financial, and insurance clients using Excel and SQL, ensuring 100% compliance with PII/PHI regulations.

• Led cross-team initiatives with compliance officers, engineers, and project managers to streamline document ingestion pipelines - cut processing time and improved audit pass rates.

• Lead data quality, validation, and integrity checks across large datasets; improved standardization and reduced downstream rework through automated ETL validations using Python, and data validation best practices.

• Performed data wrangling, cleaning, and transformation using Python and Excel to improve data quality, standardization, and consistency

• Presented analytical findings and product analytics insights directly to clients and internal leadership, influencing operational changes across teams.

Genese Solution Staff Software Engineer Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

• Led dynamic teams of 3–8 engineers and designers across at least 2 concurrent projects, reallocating resources based on budget, scope, and deadlines to ensure consistent delivery.

• Delivered a high-profile engagement for Immersionn, a pioneering women-owned UK metaverse startup - re-architected platform from monolith to modular, improving API response times by 40% and enabling mobile device compatibility for client metaverse experiences.

• Redesigned the company's content management system (CMS) to allow clients to easily update their virtual environments, making product placement faster and more efficient - directly contributing to increased sales conversion for Immersionn's clients.

• Implemented and enforced Jira workflows and sprint ceremonies (planning, grooming, standups, retrospectives) to increase delivery predictability and transparency.

• Partnered directly with stakeholders and clients to gather requirements, define acceptance criteria, create user stories, and prioritize backlog items for two-week sprints, leveraging data analysis to inform roadmap decisions.

• Partnered with stakeholders and clients to define requirements, prioritize features, and balance roadmap goals with technical debt, ensuring all releases met agreed timelines.

• Created automated data pipelines using AWS (CodePipeline, S3) for reliable deployments and data ingestion, integrating performance dashboards to monitor product metrics and detect production issues faster. Codavatar Pvt. Ltd. Software Engineer Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

• Mentored and coordinated a cross-functional team of 4 junior engineers, 2 frontend developers, and 2 QA specialists, guiding development, testing, and release processes.

• Authored comprehensive release notes and technical documentation to improve deployment quality and stakeholder alignment.

• Designed and implemented asynchronous APIs (Starlette) and backend services in Python integrated services with SQL databases and third-party systems.

• Implemented ETL and scheduled workflows using Airflow to support analytics and operational reporting.

• Improved system responsiveness and reliability through targeted performance tuning and automated tests. Uniaxial Software Python Developer Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

• Developed and maintained Flask-based web applications with a focus on backend development and data management.

• Refactored legacy code to improve maintainability and reduce downtime; implemented SQL-based storage solutions to support analytics needs.

EDUCATION

Maharishi International University Master of Business Administration (MBA) Feb 2024 - Jun 2026 Jain University Master of Technology, Data Science Aug 2019 - Jun 2021 Deerwalk Institute of Technology BSc, Computer Science & Information Technology Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 SKILLS

• Technical: Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, ETL (Airflow), AWS (S3, CodePipeline), Linux/Unix, Git, data wrangling & visualization, Excel, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Product Analytics

• Program & Delivery: Technical Project/Program Management, Project Management, Agile / Scrum, Jira, Confluence, requirements gathering, stakeholder management, sprint planning, backlog grooming, release coordination, risk & dependency management, roadmap planning, metrics & OKRs, KPIs and client-facing communications

• Other: Strong written and verbal communicator, mentoring and team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, product thinking

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