Kavitha Mani
Chennai
Summary
Proactive and result-oriented Data Quality Engineer with over 13 years experience in various roles related to Big Data and Analysis. I have a strong analytical background and am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Eager to learn and interested in opportunities that can offer challenges to push myself for Learning and growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Quality Engineer
Affinity Answers
01.2020 - Current
- Developed Python scripts to automate the process of recurring tasks and QA testing,
- Analyzed data using SQL and visualized data from the open-source Apache Superset, Power BI, Tableau, and AWS QuickSight.
- Participated in Agile and Scrum development cycles, attending daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings
- Documented test plans, test reports, and test summaries to communicate testing progress and results to stakeholders.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reasons for failures and errors.
- Performed various types of manual testing and automated testing including E2E, Database, Cross-browser, Accessibility Testing & UAT using Robot Framework and Reflect.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Researched and evaluated new techniques and technologies to improve product quality.
- Ensured that data and models were managed and documented according to Quality Standards and Procedures.
- Responsible for AWS Cloud Storage and Access control.
- Monitored and analyzed the cost and usage of AWS resources to maintain cost control.
Senior Research Analyst
Affinity Answers
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Led a team of 5 Research Associates.
- Analyzed large volumes of data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
- Researched and analyzed trends, opportunities, competitors, and pricing to identify themes
- Prepared reports with recommendations, visualizations, and clear risk analysis
- Developed, maintained, and quality control databases and sources
- Participated in data mining activities to uncover insights from various sources.
- Presented results to a variety of audiences and answered questions
- Experienced Cataloging, Categorization, and Taxonomy Mapping with data providers to facilitate data integrations.
- Have done Fan behavior Analysis, Social engagement measurements (Campaign Analysis/measurement)
- Analyzed revenue data and presented actionable insights
- Worked closely with the Product Team to maximize segment usage across distribution channels
- Submitted prospect data for the clients based on events
- Key person in regular submission of Product usage reports and performed manual testing for the Company's research tools.
Assistant Professor
SRM University
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Conduct Audit related activities and worked with Audit team in the evaluation process.
Lead Research Associate
Affinity Answers
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Led various research projects, including setting objectives, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring that they were completed on time.
- Developed research strategies, methodologies, and experimental designs in collaboration with the research team.
- Organized data collection and analysis, ensuring that high-quality data is collected and analyzed according to research objectives.
- Analyzed the data importing, cleaning, transforming, and validating data with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision-making purposes.
- Presented the data in charts, graphs, and tables, designing and developing relational databases for collecting data.
- Analyzed the data using statistical methods and spreadsheets.
- Prepared and delivered presentations, reports, and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Held training sessions for new team members.
- Led a team of 8 Research Associates.
Lead Online & Research Analyst
Prosource Service and Solutions
05.2006 - 08.2009
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
- Led the team of 25 people and ensured data quality and accuracy and on-time delivery.
Education
M.Phil - Mathematics
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India06.2008
Master of Science - Mathematics
Vellalar College For Women
Erode, India05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Vellalar College For Women
Erode, India05.2004
Skills
- Scripting Languages (Python, SQL)
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using Apache Airflow
- Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Data Wrapper, Apache-Superset, AWS QuickSight and MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Expertise in AWS Cloud and its Web services (EC2, S3, CloudWatch, etc)
- Test Automation (Robot Framework, Reflect)
- Agile and Scrum Methodologies (JIRA, Atlassian, Trello and Git)
Accomplishments
- LinkedIn Learning Certificate for Learning Python(2020)
- GreatLearning learning Certificate for GitHub Tutorial
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Data Quality Engineer
Affinity Answers
01.2020 - Current
Senior Research Analyst
Affinity Answers
06.2016 - 12.2019
Assistant Professor
SRM University
07.2015 - 05.2016
Lead Research Associate
Affinity Answers
09.2009 - 03.2013
Lead Online & Research Analyst
Prosource Service and Solutions
05.2006 - 08.2009
M.Phil - Mathematics
Bharathiar University
Master of Science - Mathematics
Vellalar College For Women
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Vellalar College For Women
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