Hi, I’m Sumithra Balamurugan, a data-informed developer with a passion for turning raw data into meaningful insights. I enjoy blending data analysis, machine learning, and web development to deliver practical solutions that boost efficiency and user experience. Hi, when I'm not coding, I love exploring new WordPress projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

Sumithra Balamurugan

Hi, I’m Sumithra Balamurugan, a data-informed developer with a passion for turning raw data into meaningful insights. I enjoy blending data analysis, machine learning, and web development to deliver practical solutions that boost efficiency and user experience. Hi, when I'm not coding, I love exploring new WordPress projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Sumithra Balamurugan, a data-informed developer with a passion for turning raw data into meaningful insights. I enjoy blending data analysis, machine learning, and web development to deliver practical solutions that boost efficiency and user experience.

Hi, when I’m not coding, I love exploring new WordPress projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

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Work Experience

Supervisor at Shopper Drug Mart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Support daily store operations by coordinating staff breaks, managing back-room inventory, activating tickets, and generating operational reports. Ensure accurate product labeling, verify expiry dates, and consistently deliver excellent customer service.
WordPress Developer at Q-bitgen Tech
December 31, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Designed and maintained scalable WordPress websites, meeting client requirements and improving user experience. Streamlined development processes, enhancing project delivery timelines by 20%.
Data Analyst Intern at NorQuest College
April 30, 2024 - September 16, 2025
Completed two major projects as part of the Data Analytics curriculum, applying real-world data analysis techniques. Community Data Program: Cleaned and analyzed large datasets, resolved data inconsistencies, and created an interactive dashboard to visualize community-level insights. NPRI Dataset Analysis: Designed a mini dataset from 500,000+ rows to enable targeted analysis and applied machine learning models to identify trends and improve data-driven decision-making.
Supervisor at Shopper Drug Mart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Support daily store operations by coordinating staff breaks, managing back-room inventory, activating tickets, and generating operational reports. Ensure accurate product labeling, verify expiry dates, and consistently deliver excellent customer service.
WordPress Developer at Q-bitgen Tech
January 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Designed and maintained scalable WordPress websites, meeting client requirements and improving user experience. Streamlined development processes, enhancing project delivery timelines by 20%.
Data Analyst Intern at NorQuest College
April 1, 2024 - September 16, 2025
Completed two major projects as part of the Data Analytics curriculum, including cleaning and analyzing large datasets, building an interactive dashboard for community-level insights, and applying machine learning models to identify trends.
Supervisor at Shopper Drug Mart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate staff breaks, support team efficiency, and assist with daily store operations. Ensure accurate product labeling, cross-check expiry dates, and uphold high customer service standards.
WordPress Developer at Q-bitgen Tech
January 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Designed and maintained scalable WordPress websites, meeting client requirements and improving user experience. Streamlined development processes, enhancing project delivery timelines by 20%.
E-PUB Developer at Gouve India
January 1, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Converted and optimized digital content into EPUB format, ensuring compatibility across various devices and platforms. Collaborated with teams to meet strict deadlines, maintaining 100% accuracy and quality standards.
Supervisor at Shopper Drug Mart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate staff breaks, support team efficiency, and assist with daily store operations. Ensure accurate product labeling, cross-check expiry dates, and uphold high customer service standards.
WordPress Developer at Q-bitgen Tech
January 1, 2017 - September 16, 2025
Designed and maintained scalable WordPress websites, meeting client requirements and improving user experience. Streamlined development processes, enhancing project delivery timelines by 20%.
E-PUB Developer at Gouve India
January 1, 2012 - September 16, 2025
Converted and optimized digital content into EPUB format, ensuring compatibility across various devices and platforms. Collaborated with teams to meet strict deadlines, maintaining 100% accuracy and quality standards.
Supervisor at Shopper Drug Mart
January 1, 2024 - Present
Support daily store operations by coordinating staff breaks, managing back-room inventory, activating tickets, and generating operational reports. Ensure accurate product labeling, verify expiry dates, and consistently deliver excellent customer service.
WordPress Developer at Q-bitgen Tech
January 1, 2017 - September 21, 2025
Designed and maintained scalable WordPress websites, meeting client requirements and improving user experience. Streamlined development processes, enhancing project delivery timelines by 20%.
Data Analyst Intern at NorQuest College
April 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Completed two major projects as part of the Data Analytics curriculum, applying real-world data analysis techniques. Community Data Program (published on Statistics Canada website): Cleaned and analyzed large datasets, resolved data inconsistencies, and created an interactive dashboard to visualize community-level insights. NPRI Dataset Analysis: Designed a mini dataset from 500,000+ rows to enable targeted analysis. Applied machine learning models to identify trends and improve data-driven decision-making.

Education

Diploma in Machine Learning Analyst at NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Diploma in Machine Learning Analyst at NorQuest College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Diploma in Machine Learning Analyst at NorQuest College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science at University of Madras
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Machine Learning Analyst at NorQuest College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science at University of Madras
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Diploma in Machine Learning Analyst at NorQuest College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services
    paper Community data Program

    Description: This dataset consists of housing prices in Ontario, categorized by housing type and area. It provides a comprehensive view of market trends and price variations across different regions. Developed and published an interactive dashboard to analyze and visualize community datasets, showcasing trends and actionable insights. This project was recognized and published by Stats Canada.

    Challenges Solved:
    Cleaned unstructured data and efficiently handled missing values.
    Performed feature engineering to enhance data quality and model performance…
    Developed a machine learning model to predict future rental prices.
    Built a dynamic, user-friendly dashboard using Looker, which was highly appreciated by clients and instructors.
    Tech Stack: Python, Scikit-learn, Excel, Looker