Namrata Mishra
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Expert in agile project management and stakeholder engagement, specializing in requirements gathering. Enhances product development to meet business objectives efficiently. Strong track record in team leadership and communication, facilitating successful product launches and ongoing improvements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master (with responsibilities as Product Owner and Software Developer)
KR Elixir
Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented automation solutions to modernize end-to-end (E2E) data pipelines within a multi-tenant Data Platform.
- Developed a Regression Testing Tool enabling segment teams to perform comprehensive E2E validations in the INT2 environment, improving testing efficiency and coverage.
- Built and deployed a Data fabric (DF) Regression Tool executed post-Release Train (RT) deployments across INT, UAT, and PROD environments to validate pipeline functionality and detect post-deployment failures, reducing operational risks and accelerating release cycles.
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives) to drive efficient delivery of automation tools for E2E data pipelines within a multi-tenant Data Platform.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration among Data Fabric segment teams, architects, developers, and QA to align requirements for the Regression Tool and ensure readiness for INT2 E2E testing.
- Managed sprint backlogs, prioritized user stories, and communicated goals, dependencies, and acceptance criteria across teams to maintain alignment and transparency.
- Oversaw development and deployment of the DF Regression Tool, ensuring compliance with functional requirements for post–Release Train (RT) validation in INT, UAT, and PROD environments.
- Partnered with engineering teams to identify, track, and resolve impediments, enabling uninterrupted development and testing workflows.
- Directed regression execution and defect triage post-RT deployments, validating pipeline functionality and mitigating post-deployment failures.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to review progress, refine scope, adjust timelines, and align tool capabilities with broader Data Fabric modernization objectives.
- Promoted continuous improvement by analyzing team performance, gathering feedback, and implementing process enhancements within the Agile framework.
- Maintained clear communication with leadership and segment teams regarding deployment readiness, risks, and E2E regression outcomes.
MicroStrategy, PowerBI Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Project scope was migration of over one hundred reports and fifty dashboards from MicroStrategy to Power BI as part of a strategic modernization initiative. The project aimed to enhance user experience, streamline reporting, and improve data visualization capabilities.
- Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather dashboard requirements through sprint grooming sessions.
- Advised the Product Owner on effort estimates during sprint planning for BI-related tasks.
- Served as the MicroStrategy SME and Power BI Developer throughout the migration lifecycle.
- Authored Specifications and Detailed Design Documents outlining tables, columns, and reporting objects.
- Designed logical data models with dimensions, facts, hierarchies, and relationships to support optimized performance.
- Built schema layers, enhanced LDMs, and developed measures, wireframes, and dashboard components.
- Coordinated with backend teams to retrofit views for Power BI compatibility.
- Developed complex dashboards using a variety of visuals, including custom visuals like gauges and infographics.
- Validated dashboard data using SQL queries in Teradata SQL Assistant.
- Scheduled report delivery via email subscriptions and designed intuitive landing pages for improved navigation.
- Led testing, deployment, UAT support, and knowledge transfer to support teams.
- Participated in daily stand-ups to address critical issues and ensure timely delivery.
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
12.2016 - 06.2018
- This project scope was migration of over two hundred Tableau workbooks with diverse data sources to MicroStrategy, modernizing the financial reporting infrastructure and enhancing dashboard functionality.
- Self-trained in Tableau and collaborated with Tableau SMEs to create the Business Requirements Document (BRD).
- I conducted a feasibility study for the migration process and engaged with MicroStrategy vendor for solution planning.
- Designed Star and Snowflake schemas and developed logical data models based on BRD specifications.
- Created derived and implicit attributes, facts, hierarchies, and tables as part of the MicroStrategy architecture.
- Developed prototype dashboards replicating Tableau financial workbooks to validate design and functionality.
- Managed a team of five in data loading, mapping, and cleansing from text and Excel sources into critical tables.
- Built complex dashboards with smart controls and URL API functionality for enhanced user interactivity.
- Generated effort estimation documents to support planning and stakeholder communication.
- Created public objects including metrics, filters, and schema components.
- Performed unit testing, participated in UAT with business users, and resolved issues during validation.
- Managed object migrations using Object Manager and conducted regression testing via Integrity Manager.
- Contributed to support transition, knowledge transfer, and documentation including TSDs and project learnings.
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 11.2016
- This project scope was migration of sixty financial reports and dashboards from Cognos to MicroStrategy, focusing on converting complex freeform SQL logic into a robust schema model within MicroStrategy.
- Conducted a feasibility study for the Cognos-to-MicroStrategy migration and collaborated with the MSTR vendor on Balance Reconciliation report conversion.
- Analyzed Cognos reports and created detailed design documentation for MicroStrategy implementation.
- Developed prototype dashboards based on financial workbook designs and Tableau references.
- Created schema objects (attributes, facts, hierarchies) using MicroStrategy Architect and built application objects, reports, and dashboards.
- Designed and implemented advanced metrics, filters, prompts, and templates to support dynamic and user-driven reporting.
- Utilized pass-through functions for time-based filtering (e.g., current month, previous year).
- Worked to troubleshoot performance and logic issues using VLDB properties, fixing them to improve user experience.
- Participated in unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and UAT with business users.
- I interacted with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for departmental and KPI dashboards.
- Guided team members in dashboard development and data preparation tasks.
- Built complex dashboards with smart controls and URL API functionality for enhanced interactivity.
- Managed object migrations using Object Manager and performed regression testing with Integrity Manager.
- Contributed to documentation (TSDs, support documents, project learnings) and supported knowledge transition.
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
Bhubaneswar
05.2014 - 04.2015
- This project primarily aimed at the development of user-based survey reports with the data generated by Nielsen and loaded into the SQL server by the database teams.
- Developed reports using MicroStrategy, including advanced metrics, filters, prompts, and customized templates for user-driven reporting.
- Imported data into SQL Server in collaboration with DBA teams to support development activities.
- Designed and implemented the MicroStrategy schema model, including attributes, facts, and hierarchies.
- Created public objects such as metrics (conditional, simple, compound), filters, prompts, and templates.
- Conducted SQL query analysis and applied VLDB settings to optimize report performance.
- Built interactive documents and dashboards, incorporating widgets for enhanced user experience.
- Participated in unit testing and supported UAT to ensure data accuracy and functional completeness.
- Authored comprehensive project documentation, including wiki pages, and facilitated knowledge transition to support teams.
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
Bhubaneswar
03.2013 - 04.2014
- This project focused on the development of financial reports to support strategic decision-making for a banking client. The objective was to analyze demographic factors influencing the client’s business performance across various regions. Reports were designed around key business-defined KPIs, serving as the foundation for building insightful and actionable dashboards.
- Developed BI reporting solutions using MicroStrategy 10, including reports, documents, and dashboards based on Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).
- Participated in requirement gathering and planning for reporting deliverables.
- Developed the MicroStrategy semantic layer working with the Solution Architects to support report and dashboard development.
- Created public objects such as metrics, prompts, and filters aligned with business needs.
- Developed the reporting and analytics layer to visualize and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Addressed UAT defects, documented resolutions, and updated test cycles in HP Quality Center (QC).
- Managed object migrations using Object Manager and conducted regression testing with Integrity Manager.
- Contributed to support transition through knowledge transfer sessions and documentation.
- Authored comprehensive project documents and wiki pages to support ongoing maintenance and team onboarding.
Education
MSc.(Comp Sc) - Computer Science
Utkal University
Vanivihar, Odisha01.2012
BSc(Comp Sc) - Computer Science
Utkal University
Odisha01.2010
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Biology
CHSE
Bhubaneswar01.2007
10th - Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Hindi
BSE
Bhubaneswar01.2005
Skills
Technical
Operating System: Windows, Linux
Cloud Platforms: GCP, Azure
Database: Google Cloud SQL, Oracle, SQL Server
Languages/Scripting: SQL, UNIX
Project Management Tool: JIRA, Service Now, Aha
Project Methodology: DevOps, Agile, Software Design, Software Engineering
Functional
Management and Leadership Skills
Led a cross-functional team in an onshore/offshore agile delivery model, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across time zones
Supported the Program and Client Managers in project execution, resource planning, and effort optimization to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
Managed requirement gathering, analysis, and estimation for new features and enhancements
Acted as the primary point of contact for daily client interactions, translating business needs into actionable tasks for the offshore development team
Oversaw the development of tangible and reusable solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) with proven ability to manage end-to-end delivery, leveraging extensive experience as both Product Owner and Scrum Master. Skilled in backlog management, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data products.
- Strong involvement in Data Fabric initiatives, partnering with architects and engineering teams to integrate data domains, optimize ingestion processes, and enable governed enterprise analytics.
- Led Release Train Management for Data Fabric, ensuring team alignment, coordinating dependencies, and driving timely releases. Experienced in Change Management within ServiceNow (SNOW), including presenting and defending changes in CAB meetings.
- Adept at coordinating across multiple teams to proactively identify and remove impediments, ensuring smooth delivery execution and maintaining delivery timelines.
- Monitored team velocity and sprint progress, implementing continuous improvement practices to optimize delivery.
- Demonstrated success in leading BI solution delivery—from stakeholder engagement and requirements analysis to data modeling, dashboard development, and performance optimization.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Power BI (DAX, semantic modeling, mobile reporting, gateway configuration, platform administration, capacity analysis) to improve governance and performance.
- Strong expertise with MicroStrategy BI Suite (Intelligence Server, Architect, Administrator, Desktop, Web), designing semantic layers, schema objects, and advanced reporting components for scalable enterprise environments.
- Highly skilled in conducting requirement-gathering sessions, analyzing business needs, and translating them into actionable technical and functional specifications for data models, views, and dashboards.
- Experienced in effort estimation, impact analysis, and delivering production fixes and enhancements to elevate dashboard performance and visualization quality.
- Supported UAT and go-live activities, ensuring readiness and providing hypercare post-deployment.
- Acted as the primary liaison between business and technical teams, driving alignment and managing expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Coached teams on Agile best practices, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and iterative improvement.
Training and Seminars
- Completed DevOps Training as a part of TCS Internal Training.
- Gained competence in MicroStrategy as part of TCS Internal Training.
- Completed Data Visualization training in TCS.
- Gained competency in Agile way of working.
- Conduct various MSTR Trainings for different account as per the LnD as and when needed.
Professional Organizations
- Prior Work Experience Details
- Organization’s Name: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
- Designation: IT Analyst
- Dates of Employment: From 22-03-2013 To 08-03-2019
- Location (City & State): Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Explanation for Interruption / gap (If Any): No Gap
Timeline
Scrum Master (with responsibilities as Product Owner and Software Developer)
KR Elixir
01.2023 - Current
MicroStrategy, PowerBI Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
07.2018 - 03.2019
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 06.2018
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
05.2015 - 11.2016
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 04.2015
MicroStrategy Developer
Tata Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 04.2014
MSc.(Comp Sc) - Computer Science
Utkal University
BSc(Comp Sc) - Computer Science
Utkal University
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Biology
CHSE
10th - Science, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Hindi
BSE