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Professional Data Analyst with a strong background in data management, validation, and documentation across academic and financial sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in cleaning, merging, and aggregating large administrative datasets using Python and SQL to meet prescribed file layouts. Skilled in implementing statistical workflows and creating visualizations to communicate complex findings to internal and external stakeholders including department leadership. Maintained exceptional record-keeping habits using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to support departmental goals. Committed to applying data-driven insights to improve organizational efficiency and support educational policy initiatives.

visitor@portfolio:~$> cat README.md

Professional Data Analyst with a strong background in data management, validation, and documentation across academic and financial sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in cleaning, merging, and aggregating large administrative datasets using Python and SQL to meet prescribed file layouts. Skilled in implementing statistical workflows and creating visualizations to communicate complex findings to internal and external stakeholders including department leadership. Maintained exceptional record-keeping habits using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to support departmental goals. Committed to applying data-driven insights to improve organizational efficiency and support educational policy initiatives.

visitor@portfolio:~$> experience --list
Data Analyst@STUDENT AFFAIRS BUSINESS SERVICES CENTER, UMBC
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
  • Cleaned and aggregated large administrative financial datasets using Python to prepare for statistical analysis.
  • Implemented validation workflows that increased reporting accuracy for financial tracking by 15%.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for data management to ensure consistency across departmental records.
  • Transformed raw data from multiple sources into prescribed layouts for school-level reporting.
  • Reduced manual data preparation time for stakeholders by 20% through the automation of weekly cleaning scripts.
Data Management Analyst@STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES, UMBC
Aug 2024 - Dec 2025
  • Conducted data validation and review of fiscal records to identify and resolve critical anomalies.
  • Improved resource allocation precision by 35% through the development of trend analysis models in Python.
  • Utilized SQL and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to merge disparate datasets for comprehensive educational reporting.
  • Created data visualizations to communicate service trends to internal department staff and leadership.
  • Optimized data retrieval queries which accelerated reporting speed by 10% for state-level policymaker requests.
Data Validation Specialist@DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SINGAPORE TECH INDIA
Jul 2022 - Dec 2023
  • Built Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines to merge large administrative datasets for stakeholder review.
  • Expanded visibility into key performance metrics by 25% through the development of structured file layouts.
  • Automated reporting cycles using Python and Excel VBA to facilitate communication with external stakeholders.
  • Drafted technical documentation for data management procedures to ensure compliance with internal standards.
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in manual data manipulation tasks by implementing scripted statistical workflows.
Junior Data Analyst@OPENTEXT
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
  • Extracted and manipulated large-scale interaction datasets using SQL for diagnostic reporting and validation.
  • Enhanced reporting system stability by 10% through the identification and resolution of historical data errors.
  • Supported data validation processes by responding to stakeholder inquiries regarding data integrity and accuracy.
  • Standardized terminology within the internal data dictionary to improve record-keeping and documentation.
  • Increased data-driven decision efficiency by 18% through the application of Python-based statistical methods.
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Customer Retention Analytics

• Analyzed 7,000+ customer records using Python and SQL to identify patterns in administrative data. • Built a diagnostic model that achieved a 95% satisfaction rate among internal testers for report accuracy. • Documented data validation methodologies including null checks and duplicate resolution for technical review. • Translated complex findings into actionable memos for diverse stakeholders using Google Docs and Sheets. • Designed visualization components to highlight trends in high-risk segments for state-level policy discussions.

visitor@portfolio:~$> npm install --save-dev
+Data Analysis & Management: Python
+R
+SQL
+Statistical Analysis
+Data Cleaning
+ETL
+Dataset Transformation
+Software & Tools: Microsoft Excel
+Microsoft Outlook
+SharePoint
+Google Sheets
+Google Docs
+Google Slides
+Statistical Packages: STATA
+SPSS
+scikit-learn
+Pandas
+NumPy
+Predictive Modeling
+Visualization & Reporting: Power BI
+Tableau
+Looker
+Dashboard Design
+Technical Documentation
+Stakeholder Reporting
+Databases & Cloud: PostgreSQL
+BigQuery
+Snowflake
+Oracle
+Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
+Processes: Data Validation
+Record-keeping
+Stakeholder Communication
+Requirement Gathering
+User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
visitor@portfolio:~$> cat /etc/education
Master of Professional Studies, Data Science
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY
| United States of America
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
CVR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
| India
visitor@portfolio:~$> cat .contact
visitor@portfolio:~$echo "Thanks for visiting!"
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