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Sahithi Chadalavada

Performance Management Data Analyst
Pontiac,MI

Summary

Analytical Strategy & Operations professional with 4+ years of experience driving business insights through SQL-based analysis, KPI frameworks, and executive-level reporting across public sectors and healthcare environments. Proven ability to translate complex, ambiguous data into actionable strategies, partner cross-functionally, and support leadership decision-making. Strong background in performance management, analytics modernization, and stakeholder alignment, with hands-on experience building scalable reporting solutions in Power BI, SQL, and cloud data platforms.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Performance Management Data Analyst

Oakland County
Pontiac, Michigan
09.2024 - Current
  • • Supported the implementation of a countywide performance management system by coordinating with departments to gather and prepare data from various systems, supporting consistent KPI tracking aligned with County priorities.
    • Designed and maintained KPI dashboards to monitor progress toward strategic goals, identify performance gaps, and support data-driven decision-making.
    • Prepared agendas, analytical materials, and executive-ready presentations for monthly performance management (OakStat) meetings.
    • Provided technical support to departments in the use of Power BI, performance management software, and Microsoft tools, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
    • Identified automation and continuous improvement opportunities using Power Automate and Microsoft 365 tools, improving reporting efficiency and system reliability.

IT Data Analyst

BLUEORIGIN STAFFING LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Executed end-to-end data analysis and integration using SQL and Python to prepare large healthcare datasets for reporting, performance tracking, and strategic analysis.
  • Improved data quality and reporting reliability by implementing automated validation checks and standardized workflows, reducing downstream errors by 50%.
  • Partnered with analytics and platform teams to support Workday-aligned data models, improving access to timely, workforce and financial insights for business and finance users.
  • Built executive-ready dashboards and headcount/performance reports using Power BI and Tableau to support leadership reviews, budget discussions, and strategic planning.
  • Enabled scalable, self-service reporting by standardizing data preparation and validation processes (Power Query), ensuring consistency across workforce, finance, and operational datasets.
  • Supported cross-functional delivery using Agile practices, contributing to roadmap planning, iterative releases, and alignment between HR, Finance, and Analytics stakeholders.
  • Maintained clear documentation and delivery tracking in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint, supporting auditability and on-time execution of reporting initiatives.
  • Collaborated with engineering and QA partners to validate Workday data integrations, ensuring data accuracy, governance alignment, and compliance with reporting standards.

IT Data Analyst

Sage Softech
, India
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Built automated data workflows to standardize and validate data from ERP systems, Anaplan, and third-party platforms (including Google Cloud Platform), reducing manual processing effort by 40%+ and improving data readiness for analysis.
  • Structured clean, reusable data layers to support consistent reporting and scalable business analysis across teams, including inputs for workforce and financial planning models in Anaplan.
    • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, Analytics) to define and align performance metrics across Anaplan and Power BI ensuring consistency and enabling real-time KPI monitoring.
  • Performed exploratory and diagnostic analysis to identify data quality issues, pipeline inefficiencies, and planning/reporting risks, contributing to a 98% on-time and stable delivery rate across quarterly releases.
  • Prepared clear documentation and process guidelines for data workflows, quality checks, and Anaplan data inputs, improving transparency, governance, and cross-team adoption.
  • Improved reporting performance and usability by optimizing queries and data structures, reducing query latency by 30% and accelerating access to insights.
    Outcome: Enabled reliable integration of siloed operational data, strengthened data quality, and supported leadership decision-making with timely, trusted insights across reporting and planning platforms.

NSS (National Service Scheme)

KL University
Guntur, India
07.2018 - 03.2020

• Collected and analyzed data from various government sources to support key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic goals. Evaluated the impact of initiatives on community wellness, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Ensured data integrity and accuracy, creating detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings to senior management. Created performance reports highlighting operational efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Assisted in scheduling performance management meetings, preparing agendas, and developing presentation materials. Organized reviews to assess effectiveness
• Collaborated with public administration departments to design and maintain KPI dashboards, using tools like PowerBI.
• Provided technical support and training to government staff on performance management software. Ensured departments effectively used tools to track progress and achieve strategic objectives, facilitating continuous improvement.

Research Scholar | KL University
Guntur
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Drove advanced research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, specializing in innovative algorithms for natural language processing, showcasing computer science and data analytics skills
  • Collaborated seamlessly with a cross-disciplinary team to analyze complex data, contributing to a forefront of knowledge in the field, employing data analytics and business analysis expertise
  • Executed experiments using Python, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn to evaluate algorithm performance, furthering research goals in computer science and data analytics in R&D and crypto projects
  • Published research findings in esteemed journals and delivered presentations at international conferences, demonstrating data analytics and business analysis proficiency
  • Displayed expertise in mentoring graduate students, guiding research projects, and securing research funding through grant proposals, involving information systems and business analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Cincinnati

Coursework: Human-computer interaction & usability, Enterprise security & forensics - undefined

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

KL University

Automotive Electronics & IoT, Computer Networks and Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain management - undefined

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Programming Languages:
  • Python, Go, C, C, R, MySQL
  • Data Management and Other Tools:
  • MySQL, SQL Database Management, SAP SD, JIRA
  • TABLEAU, Power BI, Excel VBA
  • Streaming Frameworks: Apache Spark, Kafka
  • Data Lake: AWS S3, EMR
  • Data Warehouse: Snowflake, BigQuery
  • Workflow Orchestration: Apache Airflow
  • Programming Languages: Scala, Python, Java
  • Messaging Queue: Kafka, Redis
  • OS & Tools: Linux, Git, CI/CD

Accomplishments

  • Developed an advanced intelligent security system using IoT concepts, integrated with automatic phone calling for immediate action: Created a cutting-edge security system that utilized Internet of Things (IoT) principles, allowing for automated phone calls to be made in case of security breaches, ensuring swift responses
  • Designed an intuitive crop protection and irrigation system utilizing IoT technology, empowering farmers to monitor and safeguard their crops effectively Built machine learning models in Python to detect crop diseases and trigger automated alerts
  • Created a multi-featured credit card deception tracking system using R Studio, based on the widely used programming language for statistical computing and graphics: Developed a comprehensive credit card fraud tracking system using the R Studio programming language, known for its statistical analysis capabilities in the fintech sector
  • Published a paper on information technology trends at the International Conference:
  • Successfully contributed to academia by publishing a research paper discussing prevailing trends in information technology, presented at the Seventh International Conference
  • Presented a paper at the "International Conference on Innovations in Electronics
  • Communication, Computing & Automation (ICIECCA-2020)": Shared insights and findings with peers by presenting a paper at the "ICIECCA-2020" conference, focusing on innovations in electronics, communication, computing, and automation

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

  • Automotive Electronics and IoT
  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop for Business Intelligence – Udemy Issued 2023
  • Supply Chain Management – Coursera Issued Oct 2020
  • Founder and President of KL University Women in STEM Club

Timeline

Performance Management Data Analyst

Oakland County
09.2024 - Current

IT Data Analyst

BLUEORIGIN STAFFING LLC
06.2023 - 09.2024

IT Data Analyst

Sage Softech
07.2020 - 11.2021

Research Scholar | KL University
11.2019 - 07.2020

NSS (National Service Scheme)

KL University
07.2018 - 03.2020

Master of Science - Information Technology

University of Cincinnati

Coursework: Human-computer interaction & usability, Enterprise security & forensics - undefined

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

KL University

Automotive Electronics & IoT, Computer Networks and Architecture, Object-oriented Programming, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain management - undefined

Sahithi ChadalavadaPerformance Management Data Analyst