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Sowmya Gandhamaneni

Summary

  • Senior Data Analyst with 6+ years of experience delivering end-to-end data analytics, business intelligence, and KPI reporting across gaming, healthcare, insurance, retail, and supply chain domains.
  • Strong expertise in SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and BI tools to support data-driven decision-making and executive reporting.
  • Proven ability to design, monitor, and optimize KPIs, key performance indicators, dashboards, and analytical models supporting operational, financial, and product performance.
  • Experienced in building ETL pipelines, data models, and data warehouses using Azure Synapse, Databricks, BigQuery, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
  • Hands-on with machine learning, statistics, forecasting, regression, classification, and anomaly detection to identify trends and predictive insights.
  • Adept at performing financial analysis, product enhancement analysis, and business intelligence reporting in cross-functional environments.
  • Strong background in data modeling, data visualization, data analytics, and data quality governance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reliability.
  • Experienced working cross-functionally with product management, engineering, marketing technology, CRM, and leadership teams.
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, R, Airflow, APIs, and automation to streamline analytics workflows and reporting pipelines.
  • Recognized for strong problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Analyst

Light & Wonder
Chicago
11.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed large-scale gaming and transactional datasets using SQL, Python, and Tableau to identify trends, KPIs, and performance drivers supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Designed and maintained Tableau and Power BI dashboards delivering real-time business intelligence, financial analysis, and KPI monitoring for leadership teams.
  • Built scalable ETL pipelines and data models using Azure Synapse, Databricks, and cloud data warehouses to support analytics and reporting needs.
  • Applied machine learning, statistics, forecasting, and anomaly detection techniques to evaluate player behavior, revenue trends, and operational performance.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders to support product enhancement initiatives through data insights.
  • Developed standardized KPI frameworks, data visualization standards, and reporting best practices to improve consistency and data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensured data quality, governance, compliance, and validation across analytical workflows through audits, documentation, and automated checks.
  • Executed end-to-end data analytics and business intelligence workflows using SQL, Python, and BI tools to support executive reporting and operational decision-making.
  • Designed scalable data warehouse and data modeling structures, enabling historical trend analysis, KPI benchmarking, and forecasting across gaming and revenue datasets.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with product management and engineering teams to support product enhancement analysis through metrics, performance indicators, and statistical evaluation.

Environment: SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Azure ML, BigQuery, Excel, ETL, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, KPIs, BI Tools, Agile

Power BI Developer

GE Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivered enterprise Power BI dashboards and data visualizations supporting clinical KPIs, operational efficiency, and healthcare analytics initiatives.
  • Extracted, transformed, and modeled healthcare datasets using SQL, Power Query, ETL pipelines, and Azure Data Factory for accurate reporting.
  • Applied Python and R statistical models to analyze patient outcomes, risk patterns, and performance indicators.
  • Built reusable data models, KPI definitions, and metric frameworks aligned with healthcare compliance and reporting standards.
  • Automated refresh schedules and reporting workflows, improving data reliability, decision-making speed, and operational visibility.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with clinical, IT, and leadership teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions.
  • Performed detailed data quality audits, validation checks, and documentation to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
  • Built enterprise business intelligence solutions using SQL, Excel, and Power BI to support clinical operations, compliance reporting, and leadership dashboards.
  • Created optimized data models and ETL pipelines supporting scalable analytics across patient, clinical, and operational datasets.
  • Applied statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to evaluate patient outcomes, risk metrics, and predictive indicators.

Environment: Power BI, SQL, Power Query, Azure Data Factory, Python, R, ETL, Data Modeling, Excel, Healthcare Data, KPIs, Compliance, Agile

Data Analyst

Verisk Analytics Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2021
  • Analyzed insurance claims, underwriting, and financial datasets using SQL, Python, and BI tools to support risk and fraud analytics.
  • Designed Power BI dashboards visualizing KPIs, fraud indicators, financial analysis, and performance trends for business users.
  • Developed optimized ETL processes, stored procedures, and data warehouse models to improve processing efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Applied statistical analysis, anomaly detection, and trend analysis to identify emerging risks and operational inefficiencies.
  • Partnered with actuarial, finance, and CRM teams to deliver cross-functional analytics and decision-support insights.
  • Automated reporting pipelines and refresh schedules to support end-to-end business intelligence workflows.
  • Translated complex insurance data into simplified, executive-ready visualizations supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Conducted deep data analytics and financial analysis on insurance datasets to support underwriting, risk assessment, and loss mitigation strategies.
  • Developed data warehouse-friendly ETL pipelines using SQL and stored procedures to enable scalable reporting and analytics.
  • Designed BI dashboards and KPI frameworks supporting actuarial, finance, CRM, and executive decision-making processes.

Environment: SQL Server, Power BI, ETL Pipelines, Data Warehouse, Stored Procedures, Python, Excel, Financial Analysis, KPIs, Insurance Data, Agile.

Education

Master of Science - Management in Information Systems

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Skills

Business Intelligence & Visualization:
Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Excel, BI Tools, Data Visualization, KPI Dashboards, Business Intelligence

Programming & Analytics:
SQL, Python, R, APIs, Airflow, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Analytics

Data Engineering & Cloud:
ETL, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse, BigQuery, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, AWS S3, Redshift

Analytics Techniques:
Financial Analysis, Product Enhancement, Forecasting, Regression, Classification, Anomaly Detection, Decision-Making

Data Governance & Quality:
Data Validation, Data Profiling, Compliance, Data Quality Audits, Documentation

Collaboration & Tools:
Cross-functionally, Product Management, CRM, Marketing Technology, Agile, Git, JIRA

Timeline

Senior Data Analyst

Light & Wonder
11.2024 - Current

Power BI Developer

GE Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2023

Data Analyst

Verisk Analytics Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2021

Master of Science - Management in Information Systems

Lamar University
Sowmya Gandhamaneni