Sharath Ragila

Information Science student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with experience in SQL/NoSQL database design, Java backend development, data visualization, and analytics. Skilled in building relational databases, developing interactive dashboards, and translating complex datasets into actionable insights. Seeking an entry-level Data Analyst, Programmer, or Software Developer role.

• Java Music Analytics Engine - Java, JUnit - Developed an object-oriented Java backend application for song filtering, searching, and analytics across structured music datasets. Implemented modular classes, filtering algorithms, and keyword-based search functionality to improve application scalability and maintainability. Built and executed JUnit test suites to validate backend functionality, ensure data consistency, and improve software reliability.
• NoSQL Inventory Management System - MongoDB, JSON - Designed a scalable NoSQL database architecture for hardware store inventory, customer orders, and supplier management. Modeled flexible document-based schemas using JSON to support dynamic inventory tracking and operational scalability. Developed NoSQL queries for inventory updates, order processing, and supplier relationship management.
• University Sports Information System - SQL, MySQL, ERD Design - Architected and normalized a relational database with primary/foreign key constraints to maintain data consistency and integrity. Designed detailed ER diagrams using crow's-foot notation to model relationships between teams, athletes, statistics, and user interactions. Wrote advanced SQL queries using joins, aggregations, grouping, and filtering to analyze user engagement and athlete performance metrics.
• Interactive Policy & Polarization Dashboard - Tableau, Data Visualization - Designed an interactive Tableau dashboard analyzing relationships between AI adoption, educational equity, and political polarization trends. Integrated multiple datasets and developed comparative visualizations to identify demographic and regional patterns. Created interactive filters, dashboards, and charts enabling exploratory data analysis and stakeholder reporting.

• Database Management Systems
• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Web Development
• Information Architecture
• Statistics