Jyothi Karra
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Finance transformation and data modernization leader with a proven track record of aligning financial systems, processes, and technology with corporate objectives. Expertise in finance data architecture, enterprise system enhancements, master data governance, and process automation to drive scalability, flexibility, and efficiency across global finance functions. Skilled in cloud-based data ecosystems, finance transformation, and business intelligence, with hands-on experience in AWS, Databricks, Azure, Power BI, and Python to optimize financial operations, forecasting models, and reporting. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, streamlining data pipelines, and implementing self-service analytics solutions that enhance KPI management, operational efficiency, and decision intelligence. Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder management experience, ensuring global standardization of financial processes, data integrity, and seamless governance and change management execution. Passionate about fostering a data-driven culture, mentoring high-performing teams, and leveraging AI/ML for predictive insights to modernize finance data operations and unlock growth opportunities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager – Finance Analytics
CHEP
Alpharetta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Led finance data modernization across the Americas, collaborating with Finance teams to identify KPIs, data sources, and reporting needs, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
- Designed and developed an optimized Finance Data Warehouse, integrating key financial data sources to support analytics, forecasting, and self-service reporting
- Led data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance while streamlining data ingestion, transformation, and operational workflows
- Built and managed data pipelines and engineering operations, enabling seamless data integration from multiple sources into cloud-based analytics platforms
- Implemented self-service analytics and dashboards, empowering Finance teams with real-time insights for decision-making and financial performance tracking
- Developed automation strategies leveraging AWS, Databricks, and machine learning to enhance forecasting, financial planning, and operational efficiency
- Partnered with Finance, IT, and executive leadership to align data initiatives with enterprise objectives, driving strategic impact and business value
- Championed a culture of innovation, mentoring data engineers and analysts while leading cross-functional finance transformation initiatives
- Led the global implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for Finance, defining user requirements, designing reporting structures, and ensuring seamless adoption across global finance teams
- Partnered with Accounting, FP&A, and IT stakeholders to align SAC’s reporting and forecasting capabilities with global finance transformation goals
- Designed SAC dashboards and reporting frameworks, ensuring finance teams worldwide have access to standardized, real-time insights for performance tracking and strategic planning
- Drove the change management and adoption strategy, providing training, governance models, and implementation best practices to optimize SAC usage
Manager – Data Engineering
LEXISNEXIS
Alpharetta, GA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led a team of 25+ data engineers overseeing enterprise-scale data engineering projects, cloud migrations, and finance data transformation initiatives
- Managed on-prem to Azure cloud migration, implementing PySpark, Databricks, Synapse, ADF Pipelines, and Terraform to modernize the data ecosystem
- Architected and optimized data pipelines for processing 500TB+ of log data, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost efficiency
- Implemented robust data governance strategies, improving data quality, reconciliation, and compliance across financial operations
- Key contributor to Agile transformation, integrating DevOps best practices to accelerate development and deployment cycles
Lead – Data Engineering
LEXISNEXIS
Alpharetta, GA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Designed and implemented scalable data models supporting finance and business analytics
- Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to develop automated data solutions, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Led data quality and governance initiatives, ensuring data integrity across multiple finance data sources
- Spearheaded finance data visualization strategies, optimizing Power BI dashboards for executive reporting
Sr. Software Engineer
LEXISNEXIS
Alpharetta, GA
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Built and optimized enterprise data solutions, managing large-scale financial datasets and automating ETL processes
- Developed alert models and predictive analytics solutions using Python, HPCC, and OBIEE, driving actionable business insights
- Led performance optimization and automation initiatives, improving system efficiency and reducing manual data processing
Tech Lead
VERINT SYSTEMS
Alpharetta, GA
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Promoted multiple times, leading financial data analysis, variance analysis, and P&L forecasting
- Developed self-serve analytics solutions using OBIEE, SQL, and Power Pivot, reducing finance close cycles from 10 to 5 days
- Led automation initiatives, streamlining financial operations and enhancing reporting capabilities
- Spearheaded multi-year financial strategy planning, integrating data-driven insights into budgeting and forecasting
- Served as a primary stakeholder for system integrations, vendor management, and M&A financial transitions
Sr. Accountant
CREDIGY
Norcross, GA
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Led special projects on cash discrepancies, IRR amortization, and financial reporting automation
- Researched and wrote white papers on IFRS vs
- GAAP accounting transitions, supporting global finance alignment
- Managed financial reporting for third-party investors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
Education
MS - Analytics
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Atlanta, GAMA - Personnel Management
Osmania University
IndiaBS - Accounting
Osmania University
IndiaSkills
- Finance Data Modernization
- Cloud & Data Engineering
- BI & Advanced Analytics
- Data Governance & Compliance
- Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Agile & Lean Methodologies
- Process Automation & Optimization
- AWS
- Databricks
- Azure
- Power BI
- SQL
- Python
- DAX
- Workday
- SAP
- Oracle ERP
- Scrum
- Kanban
- CI/CD
- Git
- Business performance management
- Data-driven decision making
- Partnership development
- Data analytics
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Meditation Instructor – Promoting mindfulness and well-being. Homeless Shelter Volunteer – Organizing and preparing meals. Aunt Flo Initiative – Providing sanitary products for homeless women.
Technical Proficiencies
AWS, Databricks, Azure, Power BI, SQL, Python, DAX, Workday, SAP, Oracle ERP, Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, Git
Timeline
Sr. Manager – Finance Analytics
CHEP
08.2023 - Current
Manager – Data Engineering
LEXISNEXIS
08.2022 - 08.2023
Lead – Data Engineering
LEXISNEXIS
08.2020 - 07.2022
Sr. Software Engineer
LEXISNEXIS
02.2015 - 08.2020
Tech Lead
VERINT SYSTEMS
11.2011 - 09.2014
Sr. Accountant
CREDIGY
12.2010 - 11.2011
MS - Analytics
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
MA - Personnel Management
Osmania University
BS - Accounting
Osmania University
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