SAI MAHITHA ETIKALA
Alpharetta
Summary
Data Analytics professional with 6 years of expertise in financial reporting, ERP implementation, and business analysis. Achievements include a 75% reduction in manual reporting time and a 60% improvement in system accessibility. Proficient in converting complex data into actionable insights. Currently facilitating data-driven decision-making at Community Dreams Foundation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
Community Dreams Foundation
Orlando
07.2025 - Current
- Develop comprehensive data analytics solutions supporting organizational decision-making processes
- Create automated reporting dashboards reducing manual analysis time and improving data accuracy
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Data Analyst
Northeastern University
Boston
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Contributed to neurotechnology research project developing EEG-based vision-testing instrument prototype
- Applied machine learning techniques and statistical modelling for enhanced data analysis capabilities
- Conducted predictive analytics and data engineering supporting academic research initiatives
Data Analyst
Infosys
India
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed comprehensive financial reporting and analytics platform for major energy-sector client, serving as subject matter expert for accounting and financial management functions
- Reduced manual financial reporting time by 75% by transforming Excel-based accounting tools into enterprise web dashboard using C#, .NET, and REST APIs, directly supporting CFO reporting requirements
- Improved financial system accessibility by 60% across state agency stakeholders through responsive cross-platform application development
- Designed and integrated API endpoints serving financial analytics and accounting data, enabling real-time financial reporting for executive decision-making
- Conducted in-depth analysis and documentation for system configuration, reporting requirements, and data conversion processes
- Managed software requirements and testing achieving 90% test coverage and reducing production issues by 40% through comprehensive quality assurance
- Led technical documentation and version control using GitHub, improving deployment processes and reducing integration issues by 30%
- Collaborated with business analysts, state agency stakeholders, and technical teams in Agile environment, delivering financial management solutions on schedule across 9 consecutive sprints
- Translated complex technical concepts to business audiences and converted business requirements into technical specifications for enterprise financial systems
Data Science Intern
Mahindra University
Hyderabad
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Applied stochastic and probabilistic models to analyze and forecast financial market behaviour using historical data from major financial institutions
- Built predictive models using Markov Chains and Hidden Markov Models for financial trend analysis and risk assessment
- Conducted portfolio optimization analysis constructing Efficient Frontier for investment risk-return assessment
- Utilized Python and advanced statistical methods for comprehensive data-driven financial insights and reporting
Education
Master of Science - Data Analytics Engineering
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Mahindra University
India05.2021
Skills
- Python and SQL
- Tableau and C#
- REST APIs and GitHub
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Visio and ERP implementation
- Financial reporting and accounting systems
- GASB standards compliance
- Data conversion and analysis
- Audit support and statistical modeling
- Business analysis techniques
- Technical analysis skills
- Problem-solving strategies
- Data governance initiatives
- Requirements gathering and documentation
- Testing methodologies
- Technical-to-business translation
- Stakeholder management practices
- Presentation development and report writing
Certification
- Programming for Everybody (Getting started with Python), Coursera, 2020
- R Programming, Coursera, 2020
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, In Progress
- Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification, Planned, 2025
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals, Planned, 2025
- AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty, Planned, 2025
- SQL for Data Science Specialization, In Progress
Websites
Key Projects And Achievements
- Financial Management Solution Implementation, Led technical analysis and documentation for enterprise financial system configuration and reporting, Served as subject matter expert bridging business requirements with technical implementation, Developed comprehensive testing scripts ensuring system functionality met financial and technical requirements, Collaborated with state agency stakeholders and business owners throughout implementation lifecycle
- Accounting and Financial Reporting Systems, Transformed legacy financial reporting processes into modern enterprise solutions supporting CFO requirements, Conducted data analysis and reconciliation supporting accounting functions and audit requirements, Developed automated reporting capabilities reducing manual intervention and improving accuracy, Applied knowledge of financial management principles and regulatory compliance in system design
- Predictive Financial Modeling, Developed sophisticated models using Random Walk algorithms and Geometric Brownian Motion for market analysis, Applied time series forecasting techniques identifying market trends with high accuracy, Created comprehensive portfolio optimization strategies using quantitative methods for financial decision support
- ERP Implementation and Financial Management Solution Experience, Extensive experience with enterprise resource planning systems and financial data integration supporting state-level operations, Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and data governance programs, Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts to business audiences and business information to technical stakeholders, Experience managing deliverables and work products ensuring compliance with project management standards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Analyst
Community Dreams Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Data Analyst
Northeastern University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Data Analyst
Infosys
08.2021 - 06.2023
Data Science Intern
Mahindra University
01.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Data Analytics Engineering
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics
Mahindra University
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