SHAILAJA THUMMAR
Chicago,IL
Summary
Data-driven analytical professional with 2+ years of experience in customer analytics, predictive forecasting, and GenAI prototyping. Proven track record of uncovering growth opportunities, improving retention strategies, and enhancing product experiences through advanced data analysis and business intelligence tools. Skilled in translating complex datasets into strategic insights, building executive-level reports and dashboards, and communicating results effectively to both business and technical stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
ParkMore Limited
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Analyze project data including budgets, schedules, and resource utilization to identify risks, cost variances, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track key construction metrics such as project timelines, labor productivity, equipment usage, and material costs.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams to translate business requirements into data-driven insights and performance reports.
- Evaluate project performance using data analytics to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning for ongoing and future construction projects.
- Improve business processes by analyzing workflows across procurement, project management, and site operations to increase efficiency and reduce delays.
- Support decision-making by conducting cost-benefit analyses, project feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
Business Analyst
Vector Electronics & Technology Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilize information systems and data analytics tools to monitor operational performance, track key metrics, and support data-driven decision making across business functions.
- Analyze transactional and operational data from enterprise systems to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support cross-functional collaboration by integrating data from multiple business systems to improve visibility across supply chain and operational processes.
- Apply analytical and decision-support tools to evaluate business performance, optimize workflows, and recommend improvements aligned with organizational goals.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Analytics
University of Illinois at Chicago
12-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Information and Decision Sciences (MIS)
University of Illinois at Chicago
01-2021
Skills
- Tableau Python SQL Power BI PyTorch Pandas NumPy Machine Learning Deep Learning Rest APIs Git GitHub Google Cloud Platform Problem-solving Teamwork Project management Learning agility Resilience Critical thinking Requirements gathering Stakeholder management Business process mapping Business process improvement Operations analysis Data analysis Cost-benefit analysis Forecasting and planning Business intelligence tools Predictive modeling
Certification
- Generative AI Leader Certification | Google Cloud Platform | Oct 2025
- Deloitte Data Analytics | Forage – Job Simulation | July 2025
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
ParkMore Limited
01.2023 - 07.2024
Business Analyst
Vector Electronics & Technology Inc.
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Information and Decision Sciences (MIS)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's Degree - Business Analytics
University of Illinois at Chicago
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Business Analytics Organization- Treasurer & Social Media Director (Aug 2024 – Dec 2025)
- Managed a $6,500 annual budget for BAO while leading financial planning and cross-organizational collaborations driving a 40% increase in cross-promotional activities in UIC