Swathi Padmanabhan
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Summary
Data-driven professional with experience analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, optimize processes, and support strategic decision-making. Skilled in market research, performance analysis, and consulting projects, with a track record of delivering clear, data-backed recommendations and measurable improvements. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, presenting findings to stakeholders, and driving initiatives that enhance efficiency and growth. Seeking internships in management consulting, business analytics, or strategy roles to apply analytical skills and strategic thinking toward solving real-world business challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
StopBy (NYU Startup Accelerator)
05.2025 - Current
- Currently leading development of StopBy, a real-time discovery app mapping trending pop-ups and cultural finds.
- Overseeing MVP design, user research, and market validation to refine product-market fit.
- Securing early-stage funding through accelerator support and investor interest.
- Building pitch materials and financial models for accelerator mentors and investors while preparing for launch phase.
- Organized and grew StopBy’s pre-launch waitlist to 2,000+ signups by driving interest through peer networks and online presence.
Consultant
Pitt Management Consulting Group (PMCG)
08.2025 - Current
- Conducting consulting projects for 3+ local nonprofits and small businesses, analyzing operations, finances, and programs to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.
- Performing market research and stakeholder interviews with 20+ clients and community members to develop actionable, data-driven recommendations.
- Presenting findings and strategic proposals directly to client leadership, helping organizations streamline processes and improve performance metrics by 10–20%.
- Collaborating with a team of 4–5 student consultants and faculty advisors to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with client goals.
Data Analyst
Mood and Mind Lab, UPMC
04.2025 - Current
- Process and analyze longitudinal EMA and mobile-sensing datasets from ~200–400 adolescent and young adult participants, tracking mood swings, mindfulness engagement, and cognitive-emotional patterns.
- Apply mixed-effects modeling (R/Python) to quantify how mindfulness and neurofeedback interventions (e.g., BEAM) influence mood liability, informing internal study design.
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings in lab presentations and journal clubs.
- Lead data quality pipelines—including imputation, outlier detection, and preprocessing of sensor time-series data—to ensure reliable analytics.
- Collaborate closely with PI, graduate researchers, and clinicians to align analytical insights with study goals and patient-centered outcomes.
Research Assistant
UPMC Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Analyzed pharmacogenetic and perioperative data from 500+ pediatric patients, identifying patterns that informed more cost-effective opioid dosing protocols and optimized resource allocation.
- Designed and implemented enhanced data management workflows, reducing errors and accelerating turnaround time for research analyses by 20–30%.
- Synthesized complex datasets into executive-level reports and visualizations, enabling hospital leadership to make informed decisions on research prioritization and operational strategy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations, directly influencing study design, cost management, and precision medicine initiatives.
Research Assistant
FEND Lab, University of Pittsburgh
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked on the Teen SCREEN study, analyzing fMRI and mobile tracking data from 150+ adolescents to explore how screen use affects mood, attention, and social behavior.
- Built and tested an fMRI task simulating social media scenarios, which improved the amount of usable neural data by roughly 15–20%.
- Turned complex datasets into clear, actionable insights through dashboards and reports that helped guide digital health strategies and adolescent mental health interventions.
- Helped produce findings for publications and presentations that shaped thinking around screen time, social evaluation, and digital health policy.
- Collaborated with a team of 6+ researchers and clinicians to ensure results were practical and could inform real-world intervention design.
Research Group Lead
Youth Research Advisory Board (YRAB)
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Led 25+ strategic student research meetings, guiding discussions on adolescent health studies and ensuring youth perspectives informed research design and operational decisions.
- Directed the annual Youth Research Summit, coordinating logistics, panels, and workshops for 100+ participants, strengthening engagement between youth stakeholders and researchers.
- Mentored a team of 10+ peers, developing leadership skills, project management abilities, and capacity for data-driven decision-making.
- Partnered with researchers and institutional stakeholders to translate youth feedback into actionable recommendations, improving study efficiency, recruitment strategy, and overall project outcomes.
Assistant Manager
PYCO School of Music
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Directed 50+ daily sales operations across rentals, payments, and returns, ensuring smooth client experiences.
- Analyzed customer purchasing trends, recommending inventory adjustments that improved revenue growth.
- Designed client engagement initiatives that boosted customer retention and service reputation.
Server
Masonic Village
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided friendly and efficient dining service to residents and guests in a high-volume setting.
- Worked closely with team members to keep meals running smoothly and ensure a positive experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics, Business Minor
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2028
High School Diploma - undefined
North Allegheny High School
Wexford, PA05.2024
Skills
- Data Analysis & Visualization (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access, Figma, Adobe Suite, Tableau)
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Strategic Planning & Business Modeling
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Team Management
- Professional Communication & Presentation
Leadership & Activities
Founder & President | Walk Her Home (Pittsburgh Chapter) | Jul 2020 – Jun 2024
- Founded nonprofit raising $10,000+ annually for shelters supporting human trafficking survivors.
- Scaled membership to 400+, overseeing finances, partnerships, and outreach campaigns.
- Directed fundraising and advocacy efforts, delivering 1,000+ meals annually to local families in need.
Service Coordinator Supervisor | MHY Family Services | Jan 2022 – Aug 2024
- Coordinated toy drives distributing 500+ gifts annually to children with behavioral challenges.
- Developed streamlined logistics systems for sorting and tracking donations.
Mentor | UpStreet | May 2023 – May 2024
- Mentored 11 teenagers in a mental health program, providing 50+ hours of guidance.
- Designed tailored mentorship plans to improve academic and personal outcomes.
Accomplishments
- Opioid use disorder in pediatric populations: considerations for perioperative pain management and precision opioid analgesia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38626303/
Publication
Timeline
Consultant
Pitt Management Consulting Group (PMCG)
08.2025 - Current
Founder
StopBy (NYU Startup Accelerator)
05.2025 - Current
Data Analyst
Mood and Mind Lab, UPMC
04.2025 - Current
Server
Masonic Village
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
UPMC Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
FEND Lab, University of Pittsburgh
06.2023 - 08.2024
Research Group Lead
Youth Research Advisory Board (YRAB)
05.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager
PYCO School of Music
08.2021 - 03.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
North Allegheny High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Informatics, Business Minor
University of Pittsburgh
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