Ambica Cheekatla
Hyderabad
Summary
Data Specialist with 8+ years of successful history at IHS Markit, dedicated to enhancing data accuracy through thorough root cause analysis and implementation of preventive controls. Skilled in Master Data Management, developed impactful Power BI dashboards that provided better operational insights. Achievements include a reduction in recurring data issues and improved integrity of financial reports.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Specialist
IHS Markit
Hyderabad
08.2019 - Current
- Govern and validate large-scale financial master data (1M+ records/year) across securities, funds, pricing, and ownership.
- Improved data accuracy through root cause analysis and preventive controls, reducing recurring issues.
- Built Excel and Power BI dashboards to track KPIs, quality trends, and operational risks.
- Partner with finance, technology, and automation teams to streamline data workflows.
- Support complex corporate actions ensuring timely and accurate downstream reporting.
- S&P; Global
Financial Research Analyst
Shore Group Associates LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported master data operations for mutual and hedge funds, including pricing and reference data.
- Performed reconciliations and rule-based validations to ensure reporting integrity.
- Delivered operational and analytical reports using Advanced Excel.
- Collaborated with onshore stakeholders to resolve data quality issues.
Education
MBA - Finance
CMR College of Engineering and Technology
12.2017
B.Sc. - Computer Science
BHSR & VLM Degree and PG College
12.2013
Skills
- Master Data Management (MDM)
- Data Quality & Controls
- Reconciliation & RCA
- Financial Data Governance
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI
- SQL (Basic)
- Data validation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Securities & Funds Data
- Corporate Actions
- SOPs & Audit Readiness
Websites
Languages
- Telugu
- Hindi
- English
Projects And Tools
Capital Structure Analysis (Automobile Industry), Built Excel-based financial models to analyze leverage impact., Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL (Basic), Bloomberg, IDC, Financial Databases, ERP Interfaces
Timeline
Data Specialist
IHS Markit
08.2019 - Current
Financial Research Analyst
Shore Group Associates LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
MBA - Finance
CMR College of Engineering and Technology
B.Sc. - Computer Science
BHSR & VLM Degree and PG College