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Lalitha Kalanadhabhatla

Hyderabad

Summary

Data Analytics & BI Manager with 12+ years of experience in delivering enterprise-level BI and analytics solutions across telecom, pharmaceutical, and finance sectors. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing reporting architectures, and enhancing data-driven decision-making. Proficient in Power BI, SQL, SAP BO, AZURE Data Factory, and MS Fabric, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and agile project delivery. Recognized for transforming data into actionable insights and driving digital transformation initiatives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Lead Engineer Manager BI & Analytics

Verizon One Planning
07.2021 - 08.2024
  • Directed end-to-end BI initiatives including dashboard development, data modelling, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Served as Scrum Master for a cross-functional team; led Agile ceremonies and optimized sprint deliveries.
  • Defined and executed analytics strategy aligning with supply chain KPIs and operational excellence.
  • Participate in solution ideation, design sprints, and user insights to gather and synthesize information.
  • Familiarity with data governance frameworks, data lineage tracking, and MDM solutions.
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, supporting, and documenting data architecture and data models (OLTP, consolidation stores, dimensional stores) solutions toward building the right model in Power BI.
  • Configure data intake using Power Query, along with its formula language, MQuery, and expertise using DAX.
  • Use Power BI Deployment Pipelines to manage Dev/Test/Prod environments.
  • Knowledge on Integration of Power BI models through MS Fabric.
  • Demonstrated success in improving supply chain efficiency through enhanced data visibility, accuracy, and reporting.
  • Resolved a $100 million inventory discrepancy by reconciling SAP and reverse on-hand systems.
  • Reduced IBP job runtime by over 70% via logic optimization. Led successful SAP BusinessObjects migration, optimizing CPFR and inventory reports.
  • Strengthened executive reporting with accurate KPI dashboards, and improved Power BI and WEBI/HANA reporting assets.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align reports with strategic goals. Well-known insights in data engineering and modeling using tools like Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
  • Strong communication skills, with an ability to influence through data storytelling, and certified Scrum Master.
  • Experience in presales, solution architecture, and budgeting.
  • Deep understanding of enterprise data ecosystems and business processes.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Senior Consultant BI Solutions

Merck & Co.
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Company Overview: SCIPE Project and MMD reporting
  • 3+ years of experience in business intelligence, insight generation, business analytics, data visualization, infographics, and interactive visual storytelling and 3+ plus years’ experience SQL skills, with the ability to write and optimize queries for large datasets.
  • Hands-on expertise in BI and visualization tools including Power BI and spotfire.
  • Managed the migration from Spotfire to Power BI; introduced advanced DAX measures and storytelling visualizations.
  • Knowledge in working with database technologies such as Snowflake, with strong programming skills in SQL.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Experienced in managing projects in matrix environments, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery.
  • Proficient in defining product roadmaps and managing the full lifecycle of analytical solutions.
  • Well-versed in Agile/Scrum methodologies, promoting iterative development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Spearheaded governance policies around Row Level Security (RLS), data model optimization, and Power BI workspace security.
  • Acted as liaison between business users and developers to convert complex reporting needs into sustainable BI solutions and building Power BI security model.
  • Created and enhanced 45 reports in SAP BO for MMD reporting.
  • Strong knowledge with data warehousing solution (such as Snowflake), including schema design and performance optimization.
  • Implement Import Mode, Direct Query, and Hybrid Models with performance best practices.
  • Administer Power BI Service, including managing workspaces, datasets, and dataflows.
  • Conduct performance tuning using Performance Analyzer and Query Diagnostics in DAX Studio.

Senior Consultant BI Development

Hitachi NGC
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Beckmann labs and NGC
  • Led BI report development and developed dashboards in Design Studio and Lumira for client analytics delivery.
  • Expertise in CSS scripting in the Design Studio.
  • Tuned SQL stored procedures and BO reports for optimized performance.
  • Collaborated with global teams and clients to define reporting structures and align BI deliverables with SLAs.
  • Designed security models for SAP BO and built critical reports in the 445 calendar year.
  • Worked on 4+ dashboards in SAP Design studio and received excellence award for the worked delivered

Associate Consultant BI & Reporting

Polaris Software Lab
08.2006 - 03.2014
  • Developed and maintained financial and regulatory dashboards using SAP BO and Cognos.
  • Executed data masking projects for privacy compliance in sensitive reporting environments.
  • Handled data migration and report migration projects from SAP BO 3.0 to 4.0
  • Designed ETL workflows and reporting pipelines using SQL Server and TALEND.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computers

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2006

Skills

  • Power BI
  • SAP BO
  • Cognos
  • SQL
  • PL/SQL
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • Snowflake
  • HANA
  • Azure
  • MS Fabric
  • TALEND
  • Power Query
  • Data Bricks
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Sprint Planning
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • ETL processes
  • Data visualization
  • Data modeling
  • Agile methodologies
  • Stakeholder management
  • Performance tuning
  • Dashboard development
  • Data governance
  • Business intelligence

Certification

  • Power BI (PL-300), Ongoing
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Certified Scrum Master, 04/01/23
  • Trained in Azure Architecture Fundamentals ,Azure Services,MS Fabric
  • HANA Views on Cloud

Personal Information

Title: Senior Software Engineer | Power BI & Business Intelligence Expert

Project Management

  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Sprint Planning
  • Jira
  • Confluence

Timeline

Senior Lead Engineer Manager BI & Analytics

Verizon One Planning
07.2021 - 08.2024

Senior Consultant BI Solutions

Merck & Co.
02.2018 - 06.2021

Senior Consultant BI Development

Hitachi NGC
11.2014 - 01.2018

Associate Consultant BI & Reporting

Polaris Software Lab
08.2006 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Computers

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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