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Ishita Singla

Business Intelligence Engineer

Summary

Versatile Data Engineer with over 5 years of experience spanning data warehousing, ETL pipeline development, data visualization, and cloud-based analytics solutions. Proven expertise in designing and automating scalable data workflows using AWS services (Glue, Redshift, Athena), SQL, and tools like Tableau and Power BI. Known for delivering high-impact dashboards and single-source-of-truth solutions that drive operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enable data-driven decisions across global teams. Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator with a talent for translating complex data into clear business insights.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Amazon

Business Intel Engineer
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with product, engineering, and operations teams to solve high-impact problems and build scalable analytics solutions using AWS and SQL.
  • Built and maintained robust sets of operational metrics to support strategic decision-making by senior leaders.
  • Designed and implemented multiple ETL pipelines using AWS Glue (PySpark) and Athena for data validation and processing from S3 to Redshift.
  • Translated complex data into actionable insights using Tableau and QuickSight dashboards, enhancing transparency and business performance.
  • Worked with stakeholders across HRBP, GPIT, PXT, and Ops teams to automate reporting and standardize KPIs.

Key Projects & Impact:

  • GO-AI Attrition Dashboard: Designed a centralized platform aggregating attrition data by tenure, program, and level using HRBP portals.
    Impact: Reduced manual effort by 58.6%, avoided ~$1700 attrition cost per ~120 HC/month, standardized metrics across multiple teams.
  • Cost Per Thousand Labels (CPTL) Dashboard: Created a Tableau ETL pipeline and Single Source of Truth (SSoT) for 20+ annotation programs to track OPEX and label costs.
    Impact: $40K in entitlement savings, 50% manual effort eliminated, 10% improvement in metric accuracy.
  • PRISM Real-Time Ops Dashboard: Replaced 144 min/day of manual effort with Slack-based health snippet automation using CloudWatch.
    Impact: 16.9K hours saved annually, equivalent to 11.7 FTE.
  • L2-L3 OSC GPIT Scorecard Dashboard: Automated manual Nike performance metric consolidation across FFR, Ops, and Andon metrics.
    Impact: Saved ~9,918 hours/year, $89K in entitlements, 99.6% manhour reduction.
  • OSC Connect Real Time Monitoring Dashboard: Real-time SLA tracking for SME sessions using Amazon Connect metrics; custom alerts ensured SLA adherence. Impact: $101K in savings annually, improved SLA target accuracy, enabled rapid capacity allocation decisions.

Amazon

Program Manager – Tech/Analytics
02.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Served as primary owner of business-critical dashboards, ensuring uptime, data integrity, and stakeholder usability.
  • Developed advanced Python-based forecasting models with sensitive MOE for business-critical parameters across GO-AI programs.
  • Scoped requirements for new metrics, automated report creation, and maintained stakeholder alignment with agile transformation plans.
  • Partnered with GCW Planning, Ops, Business Transformation, and Tech teams to prioritize analytics-driven automation initiatives.
  • Conducted deep dives using SQL, Tableau, and Redshift data to troubleshoot dashboard failures and data discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

  • Owned dashboard uptime, data integrity, and delivery cycles for senior leadership reviews.
  • Designed data visualization frameworks with Tableau, enabling pattern recognition and root-cause analysis for cost, performance, and productivity.
  • Led automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention across performance reporting and planning workflows.
  • Built end-to-end metric definitions, working backwards from business needs across 10+ global programs, including near-real-time HITL initiatives.
  • Drove real-time analytics for SLA risk alerts and program performance reporting, collaborating with capacity planning and engineering teams.
  • Maintained stakeholder trust and drove program alignment by translating ambiguous requirements into scalable technical solutions.

EXL Services Private

Business Analyst
01.2021 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Delivered end-to-end automation, dashboarding, and analytics projects to streamline decision-making for cross-functional business units.
  • Led discovery sessions with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into automated reporting solutions.
  • Built reusable data models and assets that supported consistent BI delivery, reduced duplication, and improved report accuracy.
  • Partnered with operations and leadership to interpret trends, summarize findings, and recommend actionable solutions.

Tools Used: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL

Key Contributions:

  • Developed interactive dashboards to visualize key KPIs, improving speed and clarity of executive reporting.
  • Introduced automation frameworks that cut manual reporting time by up to 40%, using SQL and Excel macros.
  • Supported process optimization through data deep-dives across finance, operations, and risk verticals.

EXL Services Private

Data Reporting Analyst
06.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Enhanced operational efficiency through robust data analysis, fraud risk monitoring, and performance tracking across financial clients.
  • Generated complex monthly reporting packs using advanced Excel, SQL, Hive functions, and Tableau.
  • Evaluated transaction patterns to identify anomalies, detect fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Tools Used: SQL, Hive, Tableau, Excel, Power BI

Key Contributions:

  • Built VMRI (Visa Merchant Risk Intelligence) reports, integrating large datasets for fraud detection and merchant risk profiling.
  • Achieved 75% success in automating claims reporting by identifying systemic inefficiencies and deploying fixes.
  • Synthesized insights into polished presentations for leadership, highlighting fraud risk trends and compliance gaps.

Education

Chitkara University
Rajpura, India

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science Engineering
01.2015 - 01.2019

University Overview

  • GPA: 8.5/10

Skills

Languages/Tools: SQL, Python, MySQL, Tableau, Power BI, Excel

Timeline

Business Intel Engineer

Amazon
09.2023 - Current

Program Manager – Tech/Analytics

Amazon
02.2022 - 09.2023

Business Analyst

EXL Services Private
01.2021 - 02.2022

Data Reporting Analyst

EXL Services Private
06.2019 - 01.2021

Chitkara University

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science Engineering
01.2015 - 01.2019
Ishita SinglaBusiness Intelligence Engineer