I’m a high-impact Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 teams turn complex, ambiguous business questions into clean, reliable, decision-ready insights. I build executive-grade dashboards and reporting using SQL and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), and I focus on measurable outcomes like faster decisions, cleaner data, and stronger stakeholder confidence. I specialize in advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions, optimization), KPI reporting, data cleaning and transformation, and end-to-end analytics delivery (requirements, UAT, and defect management). I also lead data quality and process improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve operational performance across enterprise environments.

SUSHMITHA AVULA

I’m a high-impact Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 teams turn complex, ambiguous business questions into clean, reliable, decision-ready insights. I build executive-grade dashboards and reporting using SQL and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), and I focus on measurable outcomes like faster decisions, cleaner data, and stronger stakeholder confidence. I specialize in advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions, optimization), KPI reporting, data cleaning and transformation, and end-to-end analytics delivery (requirements, UAT, and defect management). I also lead data quality and process improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve operational performance across enterprise environments.

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I’m a high-impact Data Analyst with 4+ years of experience helping Fortune 500 teams turn complex, ambiguous business questions into clean, reliable, decision-ready insights. I build executive-grade dashboards and reporting using SQL and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel), and I focus on measurable outcomes like faster decisions, cleaner data, and stronger stakeholder confidence.

I specialize in advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions, optimization), KPI reporting, data cleaning and transformation, and end-to-end analytics delivery (requirements, UAT, and defect management). I also lead data quality and process improvement initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve operational performance across enterprise environments.

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Work Experience

Data Analyst at TIAA
June 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded analysis across multiple business and operational systems, uncovering trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities across 5+ concurrent initiatives while cutting rework by 25% through early alignment. Engineered and optimized high-complexity SQL using joins, subqueries, CTEs, and window functions for reporting, trend analysis, and time-sensitive decisions. Architected and scaled 10+ interactive Power BI dashboards and executive scorecards for real-time leadership visibility. Drove root-cause analysis on recurring data quality/process gaps, delivering workflow redesigns that reduced manual effort by ~30%. Partnered with stakeholders and technology teams to translate ambiguous questions into precise analytical requirements, and owned end-to-end UAT (test cases, data validation, Jira defect management) achieving zero critical defects at go-live. Leveraged ServiceNow for incident/workflow analytics to accelerate request resolution by 20%. Facilitated Agile ceremonies and co
Junior Data Analyst at HSBC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Architected SQL- and Excel-based analytical reporting for 8+ high-visibility projects supporting weekly performance reviews and strategic planning. Conducted gap analysis on operational data, uncovering 20+ inefficiencies and driving workflow redesigns that improved productivity by 25%. Engineered KPI dashboards and management reporting across 3 business units. Captured and validated mission-critical data requirements for 8+ projects via stakeholder interviews, workshops, and JAD sessions; sustained 100% traceability through RTM documentation. Led Agile sprint ceremonies and requirements clarification to deliver 90% of releases on time. Owned UAT strategy across 6+ product releases with zero post-release escapes. Automated recurring reporting using Excel macros and standardized processes, cutting manual reporting time by 35%. Authored end-user training and documentation that reduced onboarding time by 20%.

Education

Master of Science in Business Analytics at Lewis University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services

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