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Satyabati Bhotra

Satyabati Bhotra

Hyderabad

Summary

With over 14 years of experience in BI administration, application support, and IT operations, I am a results-driven IT professional, specialized in Microsoft Power BI and SAP BusinessObjects platform administration. My expertise includes managing upgrades, migrations, workspaces, and access governance. I have a proven track record of modernizing legacy reporting systems, integrating Power Platform tools, and enforcing data security best practices. I recently applied prompt engineering and automation through Power Automate and Power Apps to streamline workflows. With strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and experience in supporting business-critical systems and cross-functional teams, I am committed to driving business success through innovative IT solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infra Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad
07.2025 - Current
  • Designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure solutions with a focus on scalability, automation, and security.
  • Managing integrations across Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and data services to support enterprise BI and analytics.
  • Overseeing infrastructure governance, monitoring, and capacity planning for hybrid environments.
  • Leading the adoption of best practices in automation, identity management, and performance optimization.
  • Designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure solutions with a focus on scalability, automation, and security.
  • Managing integrations across Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and data services to support enterprise BI and analytics.
  • Overseeing infrastructure governance, monitoring, and capacity planning for hybrid environments.
  • Leading the adoption of best practices in automation, identity management, and performance optimization.

Power BI Administrator

Cotiviti
Hyderabad
04.2020 - 07.2025
  • Managed the enterprise-level Power BI platform, overseeing on-premises data gateways, configuration, and capacity planning.
  • Implemented workspace governance, lifecycle management, and content certification.
  • Spearheaded the successful migration of over 2,500 legacy SAP BusinessObjects reports to Power BI, ensuring a 25% improvement in data accuracy and visual consistency.
  • Revamped report scheduling functionality by utilizing Power Automate, leading to a 30% reduction in manual effort and seamless automation.
  • Collaborated with Microsoft Premium Support to troubleshoot performance issues, resulting in a 20% improvement in system uptime and effective monitoring of capacity metrics.
  • Provided guidance to dashboard developers on best practices for DAX, workspace design, and dataset performance, leading to a 15% improvement in report performance and user experience.
  • Implemented access control policies, Row-Level Security (RLS), and workspace governance frameworks to ensure data security and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Supported the integration of Power BI with Power Automate and Power Apps to streamline workflows, leading to a 30% improvement in overall productivity and process efficiency.
  • Designed and enforced row-level security (RLS), sensitivity labels, and access policies for compliance.
  • Optimized dataset refresh cycles, report dissemination, and administrative functions through Power Automate, XMLA, and PowerShell.
  • Monitored capacity metrics, refresh failures, and performance bottlenecks, optimizing refresh times by 25%.
    Collaborated with developers to ensure DAX performance optimization, semantic model design, and report efficiency.
  • Integrated Power BI reports into Power Apps, SharePoint, and external portals via REST APIs and service principals.
    Managed app workspaces for different business units, ensuring self-service BI adoption.
  • Conducted end-user training sessions on Power BI usage, workspace management, and governance.
  • Created audit logs and compliance reports for leadership using Power BI Admin APIs.
  • Supported paginated reports deployment for financial reporting workflows.

Business Object Administrator

Cotiviti
Hyderabad
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Established and maintained the BusinessObjects 4.3 environment, encompassing Web Intelligence, and Crystal Reports.
  • Implemented role-based access controls (RBAC) to enhance data security and compliance.
  • Led the upgrade of BO tools to the latest versions, minimizing downtime, and ensuring system stability.
  • Monitored server performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, improving query efficiency.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, significantly reducing incident recurrence.
  • Developed and managed technical documentation covering configurations, processes, and user guides.

Senior Production Support Analyst

Cotiviti
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Provided 24/7 support for critical healthcare systems, ensuring adherence to SLAs and maintaining uninterrupted operations.
  • Resolved high-priority issues by utilizing advanced monitoring tools and implementing root cause analysis techniques.
  • Facilitated secure data exchanges through proficient use of SFTP and automation tools like Control-M and Axway.
  • Authored incident reports and troubleshooting documentation for knowledge management.

Major Incident Manager

Cotiviti
03.2014 - 06.2016
  • Handled Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incidents, with a focus on rapid service restoration and SLA compliance.
  • Managed major incident bridges, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and vendors to resolve critical outages.
  • Proactively monitored IT infrastructure and applications, identifying anomalies before they escalated.
  • Implemented standard escalation procedures, ensuring swift action, and minimizing downtime.
  • Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) during critical incidents, maintaining effective communication with technical teams, and senior management.
  • Prepared incident reports and executive summaries for leadership teams.
  • Supported planned and unplanned outage management, minimizing business impact.
    • Maintained detailed incident logs and metrics, providing insights for process improvements.

Senior Service Desk Analyst

Cotiviti
03.2010 - 03.2014
  • Provided L1/L2 IT support to over 1,000 users across multiple locations.
  • Handled incidents, requests, and access issues via ServiceNow, Manage Engine, and JIRA within SLA.
  • Improved ticket resolution time by designing a structured knowledge base for recurring issues.
  • Managed user accounts and permissions in Active Directory, Exchange, and application systems.
  • Delivered remote desktop troubleshooting for Windows OS, MS Office, VPN, and printer issues.
  • Coordinated with higher-level support teams for unresolved cases, ensuring SLA compliance.
  • Created shift rosters for 24/7 coverage, improving support efficiency and response time.
  • Mentored junior analysts, improving team KPIs and first-call resolution rate.

Internships & Technical Training

Naresh IT Technologies
Hyderabad
01.2008 - 03.2010

Acquired foundational skills in application development using C# and ASP.NET within .NET Framework.
Gained expertise in SQL Server for database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Electronics/Telecommunication

University College of Engineering
Burla
06-2007

Class XII - English

CBSE
Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya , Odisha
01.2002

Class X - English

CBSE
Vyomayana Samstha Vidyalaya,Odisha
01.2000

Skills

Business Intelligence & Reporting
Power BI Service Administration (Workspaces, Datasets, Apps, Gateways, Premium Capacity)
SAP BusinessObjects 43 (Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports)
Report Migration (BO to Power BI, Tableau Prep to Power BI Dataflows)
Paginated Reports Deployment & Management
Governance & Security
Workspace & Dataset Governance
Row-Level Security (RLS) & Sensitivity Labels
Access Control Policies & Compliance Frameworks
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Automation & Scripting
Power Automate (Report Scheduling, Workflow Automation)
Power Apps (UI Development & BI Integration)
PowerShell Automation (Admin Tasks, Dataset Refresh)
XMLA Endpoint Integration & REST API Usage
Infrastructure & Cloud
Server & Infrastructure Setup (File Server, CMS DB, Audit DB, Web Server)
BusinessObjects Upgrade (BO 41 to 43) & Server Monitoring
Azure Administration (Service Principal, App Registration, Conditional Access, MFA)
Entra ID (Azure AD) – Identity & Access Management
Database & Development
SQL Server (Queries, Stored Procedures, Performance Tuning)
NET Framework (C#, ASPNET – Basics)
Incident & Operations Management
Major Incident Handling (P1 & P2)
ITIL Processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
SLA & KPI Monitoring, Escalation Handling
Root Cause Analysis & Service Recovery
IT Support & Service Desk
ServiceNow, Remedy, JIRA Ticketing Tools
Windows & Office 365 Administration
Active Directory (User & Group Management)
Remote Desktop & End-User Troubleshooting
Other Professional Skills
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Knowledge Base Documentation & SOP Writing
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
Training & End-User Enablement

Certification

PL-300, 07/2025

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Gardening

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Phone

+91, 9966665218

Accomplishments

  • Awarded recognition for excellence in executing the BO migration project, enabling modern BI adoption across the organization

Projects

1) BusinessObjects to Power BI Migration Project
• Led the migration of 2500+ SAP BO reports to Power BI, ensuring a 25% improvement in data accuracy and visual consistency.
• Handled end-to-end server setup and infrastructure including File Server, CMS DB, Audit DB, and Web Server.
• Upgraded BO environment from 4.1 to 4.3 with minimal downtime.
• Implemented data gateway, workspace governance, and role-based access controls to ensure compliance.
• Recognized with the Performance Excellence Award for successful delivery.


2) Embedding Power BI Reports with Dynamic RLS in Custom Application
• Implemented embedding of Power BI reports in a custom AngularJS web application.
• Configured service principal, REST APIs, and on-premises data gateway for secure embedding.
• Enabled non-licensed users to access reports securely using the App Owns Data model.

3) Tableau Prep to Power BI Dataflows Migration
• Migrated data transformation processes from Tableau Prep to Power BI Dataflows.
• Streamlined ETL workflows, reducing tool sprawl and licensing costs.
• Ensured seamless integration and improved performance.
• Power Apps Interface for Invoice Report Management
• Designed and developed a multi-tabbed Power Apps UI for managing payer information, invoice details, and report metadata.

4) Integrated Power Apps with Power BI Paginated Reports.
• Automated report delivery via Power Automate flows, improving efficiency by 30%.
• Automated Import Table Refresh using XMLA Endpoint in Power BI
• Automated dataset refreshes in Power BI using XMLA scripting, eliminating manual refresh tasks.
• Improved refresh success rate and reduced operational effort.

5) Monitoring & Governance with Power BI Admin APIs
• Created monitoring dashboards using Power BI REST & Admin APIs.
• Provided insights into capacity utilization, dataset refresh failures, and workspace activity.

Timeline

Infra Architect

Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2025 - Current

Power BI Administrator

Cotiviti
04.2020 - 07.2025

Business Object Administrator

Cotiviti
04.2018 - 03.2021

Senior Production Support Analyst

Cotiviti
06.2016 - 04.2018

Major Incident Manager

Cotiviti
03.2014 - 06.2016

Senior Service Desk Analyst

Cotiviti
03.2010 - 03.2014

Internships & Technical Training

Naresh IT Technologies
01.2008 - 03.2010

B.Tech/B.E. - Electronics/Telecommunication

University College of Engineering

Class XII - English

CBSE

Class X - English

CBSE
Satyabati Bhotra