Kiran Kalam
Celina,TX
Summary
Insightful Business Intelligence Manager known for productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in data analysis, strategic planning, and report generation. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful project outcomes and team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr BI Manager
NTT Data
Durham, NC
07.2019 - Current
- Directed staffing plans for 15 team members.
- Enhanced communication through strong interpersonal connections.
- Fostered a collaborative environment with a team-oriented management approach.
- Leveraged advanced techniques to bolster analytical capabilities.
- Developed strategies for Data Warehousing, Master Data Management, and Business Intelligence.
- Harmonized BI plans with company targets.
- Analyzed business intelligence trends within various departments.
- Enhanced data modeling techniques, resulting in optimized system efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing, building, testing, deploying, maintaining and supporting BI applications.
- Assisted with troubleshooting production issues related to data models or databases when necessary.
- Conducted research into new methods for improving existing models or developing new ones.
- Provided training sessions on proper use of the developed models for end users.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to increase user adoption rates of Business Objects, Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about industry best practices related to Business Intelligence.
Sr. Architect
DTE
Detroit, MI
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Oversaw projects to successful completion through strategic team leadership.
- Implemented updated architecture, increasing storage space by 22%.
- Achieved a 25% increase in report generation speed through refined reporting processes.
- Executed comprehensive physical and logical data modeling to support EDW production.
- Built an enterprise-wide data warehouse by integrating databases from multiple departments.
- Monitored system performance metrics such as query execution time and disk I and O utilization to identify bottlenecks or other issues that may impact performance.
- Developed automated scripts for populating tables in the Data Warehouse with daily updates from source systems.
- Orchestrated successful data framework implementation.
- Developed innovative strategies to optimize data architecture.
- Assisted in evaluating vendors and products.
BO Architect
Wake Med
Raleigh, NC
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Evaluated Business Objects deployment to uncover risks and gaps at Wake Med Health & Hospitals.
- Gathered information from various groups to identify business demands.
- Developed dashboards, reports, and scorecards using Tableau and Power BI.
- Enhanced system security by integrating EPIC.
- Enhanced BI Explorer portal with Epic & BO integration.
- Streamlined job destination processes on diverse platforms including email and FTP.
- Developed efficient monitoring solutions with Intro Scope.
- Collaborated with SAP and Epic vendor management teams to address tickets.
- Organized specialized training sessions for Wake Med Health & Hospitals staff.
- Set up new BI 4.2 environment on Polite Project to facilitate EPIC 2015 functionality.
BI Solution Architect
People Fluent
Raleigh, NC
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Documented business requirements, functional specifications, and analyzed them.
- Evaluating the current system architecture, I provided detailed documentation with proposed changes in sizing to help facilitate future enhancements.
- Successfully set up SAP BI 4.1, Tableau, BODS, and SQL Server to enhance data analysis capabilities.
- Achieved seamless setup of SAP BI 4.1 with Java portal utilizing SDK capabilities.
- Set up alerts to proactively manage system performance.
- Engineered custom solutions utilizing Java SDK and RESTful APIs for in-house use.
- Strategized comprehensive disaster recovery plans within SAP BI 4.1.
- Designed dynamic SAP Dashboards for internal managers.
- Delivered key insights on Tableau during client presentations to executive team.
- Facilitated strategic planning within the organization.
- Effectively handled a proof-of-concept project incorporating SAP BI 4.2 Beta Version and Qlik View.
BI Manager
Global brands Group Holdings
Greensboro, NC
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Established effective communication between end-users, business analysts, and technical teams
- Installed and configured SAP BI 4.1, Qlik View, and Tableau server's security
- Configured BI server in clustered environment and implemented sap BW authorizations, Load balancing, SSL, Audit, Service packs, Patches and Monitoring
- Secured server availability by applying necessary configurations to effectively run Qlik View, Tableau and SAP HANA
- Managed overall business objects server configuration, including BI software installation and maintenance
- Optimized data management by creating and maintaining incremental refresh schedules on Tableau server
- Streamlined the process of updating information effectively
- Transformed existing reports by migrating BEX Workbooks into SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence Reports and enhanced report delivery across departments
- Developed over 30 SAP BI Dashboards for both desktop and mobile platforms utilizing BEX as primary data source in North America region
- Utilized functionalities such as open document, query stripping, hierarchies, input control for improved report generation
- Established various project environments in Tableau with customized access levels, designated spaces, and allocated responsibilities
- Developed several story boards on SAP Lumira, as well as Tableau and QlikView Dashboards for the European Region by leveraging SQL server as the data source
- Devised and deployed effective row-level security measures on the HANA platform
- Engaged in interactions with vendors and the Technical Quality Manager for troubleshooting technical challenges
Solution Architect
Nova Chemicals
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with Business analysts and business users to collect project specifications
- Led development of reporting specifications for BI projects and initiatives, while also conducting various training sessions for end users and business analysts
- Successfully installed all required programs with proper security measures in place
- Implemented smooth transition of EDW from Oracle to SAP platforms and upgraded BO XI R2 to BI 4.0/4.1 within timeline
- Deployed advanced SAP BI 4.0/4.1 & SAP HANA setups to establish a more efficient international reporting system
- Optimized performance by configuring APS in CMC for efficient object handling and integrated BO with CTS+ to streamline object migration
- Streamlined report delivery by implementing automated scheduling for periodic reports in various timeframes
- Adapted BI Launchpad Home page according to end users' specifications using BI workspace
- Enhanced system functionality by integrating SAPO BI with ECC, CRM, geomaps, SharePoint and ESRI
- Managed and oversaw Tableau administration activities, including installation, grant access and extract management
- Additionally handled Informatica, HANA, and SAP BI tools
- Developed analytical, calculation views, and SP at Hana to successfully integrate them with SAP BW across different projects
- Utilized BEX, Oracle, and HANA as data sources for generating reports
- Utilized Tableau Dashboard to create visually appealing and informative dashboards, enabling accurate analysis
- Integrated dashboard into central location through connectivity with Tableau server
- Designed innovative chart types that facilitated tracking of key business performance indicators
- Developed user-specific filtering capabilities for accessing Workbooks in SharePoint
- Constructed multiple project sites in Tableau with allocated permissions and settings for scheduling, group management, user administration, and task distribution
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by producing visually appealing SAP BI dashboards with simplified navigation options
BI Administrator
Geisinger Health Plan
Danville, PA
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Identified business requirements by interacting with end-users and business analysts
- Constructed Universes and Reports leveraging Epic system and Power insight system
- Streamlined dashboard development process by implementing efficient techniques in Xcelsius live office /QAAWS/BI services/universe
- Migrated reports, universes, connections, users, and groups from BO XI R3 to BI4.0
- Successfully installed and configured Tableau server with worker nodes to enhance visualization and performance
- Implemented Windows AD for authentication along with alerts setup for data sources (Oracle, SQL Server), etc
- Created distinct access levels and allocated separate APS for each service
- Played a crucial role in setting up the cluster environment, along with configuring the highly efficient F5 pool
- Spearheaded the creation and configuration of SAP Information Stewed to enhance integration with BOBJ portal
- Managed the development and maintenance of global meta data definitions, formulas, etc
BI Architect
Cardinal Health
Dublin, OH
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Engaged in discussions with end-users and business analysts to gather, analyze, and articulate business needs into technical requirements
- Managed end-to-end solutions for business global reporting needs, encompassing data model design
- Designed business intelligence solutions that enabled the organization to gain insights from large volumes of data
- Provided technical guidance on best practices for BI architecture, design, and development
- Installed and configured secure business objects and tableau servers for the organization
- Conducted training sessions for users on how to use various tools within the BI suite such as PowerBI or Tableau
- Managed day-to-day support activities related to BI applications including troubleshooting issues with reports and data extracts
- Worked closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to understand their requirements for reporting and analytics needs
BO Technical Architect
Coca-Cola
Atlanta, GA
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with end-users and business analysts to identify and convert business requirements into technical specifications for efficient solution delivery
- Oversaw the performance of a multi-location team consisting of 15 members
- Created detailed diagrams illustrating application, data, and system architectures
- Maintained knowledge base of best practices related to technical architecture designs
- Configured server hardware components including routers, switches, firewalls
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to distributed systems architectures
- Acted as liaison for BO, Tableau, Qlik View, Oracle, SQL Server, and Spot Fire Services encompassing user access management, group administration, content dissemination tasks
- Identified potential risks associated with proposed solutions and provided mitigation strategies
- Created serval Web intelligence report& crystal reports by using add query, combine query, scope of analysis, filters, sub queries, input controls, break, section, cross tab, cascading prompts, etc
- Played a key role in working closely alongside business users and Business Analysts to develop transformation logic, test cases, and provide UAT support prior to signoff
- Streamlined project operations by leveraging live office, BI services, QAAWS to create interactive Dashboards that were seamlessly integrated with web intelligence for enhanced drill-down capabilities
- Applied XWIZ technologies to render highly interactive AdHocs with easy navigation and customization options
- Utilized Tableau to develop workbooks for performing analysis on year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, YTD, QTD, and MTD data
- Evaluated vendor products against established criteria to select appropriate tools
- Developed test plans and conducted tests to validate new features prior to release
Sr. Business Objects Lead
Fujitsu Consulting
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Analyzed requirements, developed universes and reports using Desktop Intelligence and Web Intelligence, created dashboards
BI / BO Developer
MResult Service Pvt. Ltd.
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Contributed to increased efficiency of TTCs by analyzing requirements, implementing database designs, developing universes and reports utilizing a combination of desktop intelligence tools
Oracle APP developer, BO Developer
Quick Logic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Conducted requirements analysis and subsequently coded and implemented the project
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
JNTU
Hyderabad05.2005
Skills
- Strategic Insights Analysis
- Budgeting and Resource Planning
- Technical Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Expertise in Utilizing Business Intelligence Tools
- Advanced Alteryx Skills
- Power BI Proficiency
- AWS Infrastructure Management
- Technology Management Expertise
- Data Warehouse Management
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Data Governance Framework
- Machine Learning
- Business strategy
- Analytical Insights
- Data Architecture Planning
- ETL processes
- Data integration
- Data modeling
- Written communication
- Tooling design and optimization
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- SQL programming
Certification
- Business Objects
- Alteryx
- SAS
Timeline
Sr BI Manager
NTT Data
07.2019 - Current
Sr. Architect
DTE
09.2016 - 07.2019
BO Architect
Wake Med
02.2016 - 09.2016
BI Solution Architect
People Fluent
05.2015 - 01.2016
BI Manager
Global brands Group Holdings
06.2014 - 05.2015
Solution Architect
Nova Chemicals
01.2013 - 06.2014
BI Administrator
Geisinger Health Plan
08.2012 - 01.2013
BI Architect
Cardinal Health
12.2011 - 08.2012
BO Technical Architect
Coca-Cola
11.2009 - 12.2011
Sr. Business Objects Lead
Fujitsu Consulting
11.2007 - 11.2009
BI / BO Developer
MResult Service Pvt. Ltd.
06.2006 - 11.2007
Oracle APP developer, BO Developer
Quick Logic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
JNTU
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