Nithyashree Balaji
Masters Student in Business Analytics and AI at The University of Texas at Dallas
Based in Dallas, Texas, USA
About
Turning Data into Actionable Insights | Expertise in SQL, Python, Spark, and Tableau | Building Scalable Pipelines & Dashboards for Decision-Making | Experienced in Big Data, ETL, and Process Optimization | Proven Success in Customer Segmentation & Cost Savings Projects | Collaborative, Results-Oriented, and Driven to Deliver Impact
Skills
Projects
Experience
2020-2022
Programmer Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions
I served as a Programmer Analyst, focusing on database optimization and data migration. In this role, I analyzed SQL queries and indexes to reduce server response time, making the user experience smoother and more enjoyable. Additionally, I developed a data migration strategy using SSIS to move massive amounts of data from outdated systems to newer ones, allowing for more robust data analytics and business intelligence capabilities. To further support these efforts, I also designed and built a data warehouse using SSAS, empowering stakeholders with valuable insights and information
2022-2023
Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions
As a Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, I worked to improve system performance and functionality. This involved refactoring legacy code, removing redundancies, and implementing new features using technologies like C# and .NET Core. The result was a more efficient and productive platform that users could rely on
Education
2023-2025
MS in Business Analytics at University of Texas at Dallas, Texas, USA
Coursework : Advanced Statistics for Data Science, Database Foundations for Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics with SAS, Business Analytics with R, Programming for Data Science
2016-2020
B.Tech in Information and Communication Technology at SASTRA Deemed University, Tamil Nadu, India
Coursework : C,C++, Machine Learning, Computer Networks, Communication Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Data Mining and Big Data, SQL