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HARSHITHA ACHANTA

Carmel,IN

Summary

  • Motivated and detail-oriented computer science graduate with three years of experience as a data analyst and business intelligence developer.
  • Proven expertise in Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, Power BI, Python, and SQL to drive insights and support decision-making.
  • Well-versed in SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and business requirements analysis, ensuring efficient project execution and collaboration across teams.
  • Proficient in defect tracking and reporting using JIRA, with hands-on experience in documentation and presentation, utilizing Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Adept at working with cross-functional teams, fostering smooth communication, and issue resolution to meet project deadlines and objectives.
  • Knowledgeable in Star/Snowflake Schema, Oracle SQL, MySQL, machine learning algorithms, and Azure platform tools, with practical expertise in Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines, and data migration strategies.
  • Quick learner with a track record of adaptability, reliability, and creativity. Possesses strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to mastering new technologies to contribute effectively to organizational growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Intelligence Developer

State of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
08.2024 - Current
  • Created interactive Tableau dashboards and automated data refreshes through Tableau Desktop and Server.
  • Employed Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Studio, and Data Factory for querying and ELT pipeline development.
  • Executed manual data validation using SQL Server and Azure data studio to maintain data accuracy.
  • Presented insights weekly to stakeholders while collaborating with teams via Jira for task management.

Data Analyst

Independent Bank
, MI
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Analyzed customer data to identify churn trends and influencing factors.
  • Developed predictive churn model using scikit-learn with logistic regression and decision tree methods.
  • Created interactive Power BI dashboards, providing stakeholders with actionable insights in real-time.
  • Cleaned and transformed data with SQL and Python for precise analysis.
  • Delivered strategic recommendations to improve customer retention rates.
  • Additionally, I collaborated with the finance team to create DAX calculations for financial forecasting, enhancing the accuracy of quarterly investment decisions.

Data Analyst

Virtusa
, Telangana
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Gathered requirements from business stakeholders to define key performance indicators, and data reporting needs.
  • Developed automated ETL workflows using Azure Data Factory for data extraction, transformation, and loading from SAP and Excel files.
  • Designed data models in Power BI, utilizing Power Query and DAX for real-time analytics support.
  • Created interactive dashboards and visual reports in Power BI, showcasing sales trends, category performance, inventory turnover, and profit margins over the years.
  • Collaborated with data engineers to optimize data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and refresh reliability.
  • Conducted data validation, quality assurance testing, and version control prior to deployment.
  • Trained end users on dashboard functionality and KPI interpretation.

Data Science Intern

Verzeo
, Karnataka
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Preprocessed and cleaned feedback data by addressing duplicates, missing values, and normalizing text.
  • Applied machine learning algorithms to classify sentiment as positive, negative, or neutral.
  • Visualized sentiment trends across course components using Matplotlib for enhanced analysis.
  • Delivered actionable insights to enhance course quality and improve student experience.

Education

Master of Science - Applied Computer Science

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Neil Gogte Institute of Technology
Hyderabad, India
05-2022

Skills

  • Data visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI
  • Web technologies: HTML, CSS3, SCSS
  • Database management: SQL, Oracle SQL, MySQL
  • Project methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
  • Build and automation: Azure Pipelines
  • Programming language: Python
  • Cloud platforms: Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage, Azure Storage
  • DevOps tools: Azure DevOps, Jira, Visual Studio, and GitHub
  • Operating systems: Windows, macOS
  • Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Timeline

Business Intelligence Developer

State of Indiana
08.2024 - Current

Data Analyst

Independent Bank
09.2023 - 04.2025

Data Analyst

Virtusa
07.2021 - 08.2022

Data Science Intern

Verzeo
05.2021 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Applied Computer Science

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Neil Gogte Institute of Technology

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