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Shital Pilare

Shital Pilare

San Jose,CA

Summary

Data Analyst at Numpy Ninja with a proven track record in building end-to-end data pipelines and dashboards for critical healthcare datasets, including Sepsis and Organ Donation, utilizing SQL, Python, and Tableau. Over three years of experience as a QA Engineer provides a solid foundation in both manual and automation testing, encompassing test design, execution, and validation across various testing types such as functional, regression, integration, and UAT. Proficient in Selenium WebDriver (Java/Python), JMeter, and REST API testing with Postman, alongside familiarity with SQL, XML, JSON, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and databases like MySQL and Oracle. Experience in Agile environments using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and JIRA ensures comfort across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. This QA expertise guarantees high data quality and reliability while delivering accurate, business-driven insights through analytics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Analyst

Numpy Ninja
San Jose, CA
07.2025 - Current

Sepsis Project : Conducted deep analysis of clinical markers (ABG, Heart, Kidney, Lungs, Liver) for early sepsis detection and risk stratification using APACHE/SOFA/MOD scores. Designed a Tableau KPI dashboard for ICU Sepsis patients, focusing on length of stay and throughput, aimed at improving operational efficiency by 30%. Derived insights from demographic parameters, identifying high-risk vulnerability in males aged 65+.

  • Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and inform business decisions.
  • Developed interactive dashboards using Tableau to visualize key performance indicators.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data collection processes.
  • Conducted statistical analyses to support strategic initiatives and optimize operational efficiency.
  • Implemented data cleaning procedures enhancing accuracy of analytical outputs.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Led projects focused on improving data accessibility and user engagement across departments.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
  • Integrated multiple sources of disparate data into cohesive datasets using ETL processes, improving overall analytic capabilities.

Quality Engineer

QAUBER
Santa Clara, CA
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive quality assessments to ensure product compliance with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented testing procedures to enhance accuracy of quality evaluations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality-related issues effectively.
  • Analyzed product defects and initiated corrective actions to improve manufacturing processes.

Project: BidQA (Web-Based Application)
• Performed extensive manual testing including functional, regression, integration, and system testing to ensure application quality before automation.
• Designed and executed detailed manual test cases and test scenarios for UI workflows, form validations, navigation, and business logic.
• Conducted cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox) to validate UI consistency and responsiveness of the web application.
• Built an automation testing framework using Selenium WebDriver with Java to validate end-to-end web application workflows.
• Automated regression test suites using TestNG/JUnit for faster and reliable test execution.
• Implemented data-driven testing techniques to enhance test coverage and scalability.
• Identified, logged, and tracked defects with proper documentation, including steps to reproduce and severity classification.
• Used structured reporting and logging mechanisms for clear test execution results and debugging.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, QA methodologies, and automation design patterns.

QA Engineer

LASTH
Los Altos, CA
11.2016 - 04.2017

Project 1: Lomotif (Mobile Video Editing & Social Sharing App)
• Tested end-to-end functionality of a mobile application for video creation, music integration, and social media sharing.
• Validated integration with social platforms such as Twitter, Snapchat, and WhatsApp for seamless content sharing.
• Performed compatibility testing across iOS and Android devices to ensure consistent performance.
• Designed and executed detailed test cases for features like media upload, music search, playlist playback, and project sharing.
• Conducted GUI, usability, functional, and stress testing under real-world conditions (battery levels, incoming calls, SMS, multi-video selection).
• Evaluated application performance under varying network conditions and internet speeds.
• Reported and tracked defects using Bugzilla and performed regression testing after bug fixes.


Project 2: B-Scape (Web-Based Application)
• Performed end-to-end manual testing including functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
• Automated regression test suites using Selenium WebDriver with Java and TestNG framework.
• Conducted cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer to ensure UI consistency.
• Performed mobile compatibility testing to validate responsive design and usability.
• Developed and maintained test data frameworks using XML and properties files.
• Executed performance testing using JMeter to assess system scalability and response time.
• Worked in Agile environment with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git for continuous testing and deployment.
• Generated detailed QA reports and tracked defects using JIRA.

QA Engineer

OPWDD/NY State
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Environment & Java, Selenium, Intelli-J, TestNG, Maven, Oracle, JMeter, GIT, Jenkins, Tools: BugZilla
  • Project OPWDD NY is connected to various Physically and Mentally challenged people through the Summary voluntary agencies. These agencies are responsible for taking care of physically and mentally challenged people and NY state provides the funds for the same.
  • The underlying projects deals with funds allocation and tracking the status of money being spent in effective manner.
  • Responsibilities
  • Developed and execute test cases, test scenarios and followed-up defects
  • Studied User Requirement Specifications (URS) and converted them to Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) for application modules
  • Bug reporting, tracking and documentation using BugZilla
  • Utilize Selenium WebDriver/Java for cross browser and functional Testing
  • Involved in designing and building automation frameworks in support of continuous integration in atest-driven development (TDD)
  • Used Maven for building the WebDriver project. Integrated with Continuous Integration tools Jenkins for running test on nightly basis automatically
  • Developed SQL Queries to perform database testing

QA Engineer

ILT India
Nagpur, India
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Duration July 2007 - June 2008
  • Environment & Java, Eclipse, JUnit, Ant, Oracle, Perforce Tools:
  • Project The underlying project was an Enterprise portal for ILT India, which deals with various Summary operations of company like sales, accounting, HR etc.
  • Responsibilities
  • Exploring the Software Functionalities and preparing Check list document
  • Executing test cases, generating bug report using and reporting details to development team for followup
  • Performing Functional testing, Usability testing and Browser Compatibility testing during different phases of application development
  • Track Bug Report to its closure
  • Developed SQL Queries to perform database testing. Performed Backend Testing using Toad
  • Verifying the accuracy and completeness of the project released and ensuring defect free quality product as per specification is delivered to the customer
  • Conducted Gap Analysis to ensure all Business Requirements are covered by testcases.

Education

Computer Science And Engineering

Amaravati University
India
06-2007

Skills

  • Data visualization and presentations
  • Data analysis
  • Python programming
  • Jupyter
  • SQL
  • Data cleaning
  • PostgreSQL
  • Tableau
  • MS Excel
  • Microsoft power BI
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Statistical analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Data validation
  • Data modeling
  • ETL processes
  • Report writing
  • Data mapping
  • Business needs analysis
  • Data formatting
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Data quality assurance processes
  • Git
  • Predictive modeling
  • Software development life cycle (SDLC)
  • Optimization techniques
  • Time management
  • Continuous Integration : Jenkins, GIT, Bugzilla and JIRA
  • Software testing life cycle (STLC)

Timeline

Data Analyst

Numpy Ninja
07.2025 - Current

Quality Engineer

QAUBER
05.2017 - 12.2017

QA Engineer

LASTH
11.2016 - 04.2017

QA Engineer

OPWDD/NY State
07.2015 - 07.2016

QA Engineer

ILT India
07.2007 - 06.2008

Computer Science And Engineering

Amaravati University

Hackathons

Hackathons & Key Projects

SQL Hackathon : ORCHID SQL Hackathon Project –

  • Built an end-to-end SQL data pipeline using the ORCHID (PhysioNet) dataset, transforming 130K+ clinical records into analytics-ready datasets.
  • Designed and implemented a Medallion Architecture (Bronze → Silver → Gold) in PostgreSQL to ensure data quality, scalability, and traceability.
  • Performed extensive data cleaning and validation including handling missing values, duplicates, outliers, and inconsistent clinical formats.
  • Standardized and transformed multi-source healthcare data (referrals, ABG, labs, hemodynamics) into structured relational models.
  • Developed SQL views and KPIs for process optimization, including time-to-approach, authorization rates, and organ procurement efficiency.
  • Applied advanced SQL techniques such as CTEs, window functions, CASE logic, and joins to derive clinical and operational insights.
  • Built analytics-ready datasets supporting Tableau dashboards for sepsis and organ donation performance tracking.
  • Ensured data integrity and validation through QA checks (key constraints, timeline consistency, referential integrity).

Python Hackathon : COVID-19 Survey Data on Symptoms, Demographics and Mental Health in Canada

  • Analyzed a large-scale COVID-19 survey dataset (294K+ records) containing symptoms, demographics, and mental health indicators using Python.
  • Performed data cleaning, transformation, and schema flattening (multi-version survey data) to create an analysis-ready dataset.
  • Engineered key features such as probable case identification, vulnerability flags (65+, comorbidities), and exposure risk indicators.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends in symptoms, high-risk populations, and pandemic impact.
  • Identified correlations between symptoms, exposure history, and COVID-19 likelihood, supporting early detection insights.
  • Delivered actionable insights on high-risk demographics and mental health patterns, contributing to public health understanding.
  • Utilized Python (Pandas, NumPy) and Jupyter Notebook for scalable data processing and analysis.

API Hackathon:  Learning Management Service :Focused on end-to-end REST API testing using Postman and Python, implementing automated validation for response codes and JSON body structures.

  • Executed end-to-end API testing for LMS system covering Programs, Batches, Users, and Skills modules.
  • Validated REST API workflows (CRUD operations) with proper status codes and business rule enforcement.
  • Designed comprehensive Postman test scenarios including positive, negative, and edge cases.
  • Tested role-based access, authentication flows, and data integrity across integrated modules.

Blogs

  • https://www.numpyninjaacademy.com/post/mastering-database-triggers-a-comprehensive-guide-to-postgresql-triggers
  • https://www.numpyninjaacademy.com/post/from-venn-diagram-panic-to-pgadmin-pro-how-i-finally-understood-sql-joins
  • https://www.numpyninjaacademy.com/post/the-most-important-skill-i-added-to-my-resume-my-experience-mastering-python-as-a-data-analyst
  • https://www.numpyninjaacademy.com/post/beyond-the-dashboard-why-mastering-api-testing-with-postman-was-my-best-career-move-as-a-data-analy
Shital Pilare