About Me
In my journey as a Data Analyst, I’ve discovered a true passion for weaving narratives from numbers. Currently at Centene Corporation, I dive deep into over 15 million medical and pharmacy claims to uncover insights that drive better decisions for both organizations and patients alike. There’s something incredibly rewarding about transforming raw data into stories that not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to improved patient outcomes. Before joining Centene, I honed my skills at Deloitte where I developed a comprehensive financial analytics platform using SQL and Power BI. This project automated revenue tracking and budget variance analysis for finance leaders across multiple departments—an experience that taught me the importance of clarity in communication when presenting complex data insights. Processing over 8 million records was no small feat but seeing the impact of my work on decision-making was immensely gratifying. I thrive on challenges that allow me to utilize tools like Python and Snowflake for predictive modeling and ETL automation. Each dataset presents a new puzzle waiting to be solved! Whether it’s optimizing workflows or delivering actionable cost containment insights through precise actuarial risk stratification, I’m always eager to learn more and push the boundaries of what’s possible with data. Outside of work, I enjoy engaging with the data science community through meetups and online forums where we share knowledge and best practices. Volunteering at local health initiatives has also opened my eyes to how impactful our work can be when we apply our skills for the greater good. If you’re interested in discussing data-driven strategies or exploring collaboration opportunities within healthcare or financial analytics, feel free to reach out via email! Skills: SQL | Python | Snowflake | Power BI | Tableau | ETL Automation | Predictive Modeling | Healthcare Analytics | Financial Analytics
Experience
Data Analyst
Centene CorporationAug 2024 --- Present
- Developed and maintained data pipelines with SSIS and AWS, integrating GitHub for version control, reducing data access time by
- 27% for claim adjudication.
- Processed over 15 million medical and pharmacy claims records using Snowflake and PostgreSQL, enabling actuarial risk
- stratification and cost containment insights.
- Developed predictive risk stratification models utilizing Scikit-learn and TensorFlow, improving high-risk member identification
- accuracy by 21%.
- Developed automated claims cleansing and transformation workflows using Alteryx, reducing manual data handling by 75% and
- improved reporting cycle latency by 32% for the actuarial team.
- Designed executive performance dashboards within Tableau, incorporating clinical quality indicators and provider benchmarking
- metrics, improving executive decision-making speed by 25%.
- Optimized data warehouse performance by tuning Snowflake and Redshift queries, reducing query run times by 35% and improving
- data loading processes.
- Implemented data quality monitoring by developing data validation rules using SQL and Python, reducing data errors by 30% for
- reporting.
Data Analyst
DeloitteMay 2021 --- Jun 2023
- Built a financial analytics platform with SQL and Power BI, automating key processes and enabling 30% faster decision-making for
- finance leaders.
- Analyzed 8 million financial transactions using Python and MySQL, supporting strategic planning with profitability assessments and
- revenue trend evaluations.
- Designed interactive Power BI dashboards and Excel trackers, presenting KPIs and cost ratios, which strengthened reporting
- efficiency by 28%.
- Conducted variance evaluations, improving forecast reliability by 18% through structured validation and compliance-aligned
- reporting workflows.
- Implemented ETL pipelines using SSIS and Informatica, standardizing multi-source financial data and saving over 40 hours per
- month in reconciliation efforts.
- Managed data extraction in Azure using CTEs and Git, automating reporting and accelerating insight delivery by 33%.
Skills
Education
Master of Science, Business Analytics
University of the Pacific -- Stockton, CA, USA
Aug 2023 --- Dec 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Analytics
Indian Institute of Management and Commerce -- Hyderabad
Jul 2019 --- Aug 2022