ARCHANA DAYANAND SHANBHOGUE
Portlaoise,Ireland
Summary
Senior data analyst with over 4 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven problem solving in healthcare and financial services. Expertise in Power BI, SQL, Azure, Databricks, and PySpark, with a proven track record of building scalable analytics solutions and developing interactive dashboards. Career progression from data analyst to senior data analyst at Optum demonstrates commitment to technical excellence and impactful solutions. Recent focus on Databricks apps enhances data accessibility and interactivity for business users.
Overview
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Certification
5
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years of post-secondary education
13
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years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Data Analyst
Optum
Dublin, Ireland
2026.07 - Current
- Promoted to Senior Data Analyst based on technical contribution to key initiatives.
- Owned business intelligence design and delivery to support operational and strategic choices.
- Drove stakeholder coordination across business and technology to uncover improvement opportunities.
- Set reporting standards using Power BI, Databricks SQL, and PySpark to deliver insights.
- Advanced Databricks applications to strengthen data accessibility and analytical capability.
- Led knowledge sharing practices to improve collaboration and resolve issues proactively.
- Facilitated informed business decisions with real-time dashboards and reports.
- Delivered customised solutions to client requirements using SQL and Python scripting languages.
Data Analyst 2
Optum
Dublin, Ireland
2024.09 - 2026.06
- Built advanced Power BI dashboards using DAX and solid modelling practices.
- Performed data profiling validation in Databricks and PySpark to improve quality.
- Translated stakeholder requirements into actionable Power BI reporting solutions.
- Delivered projects using new tools like Databricks and Power BI successfully.
- Contributed to team newsletters, documenting work and sharing knowledge.
- Improved data quality by implementing structured validation checks.
Data Analyst
Optum
Dublin, Ireland
2022.01 - 2024.08
- Migrated Tableau dashboards to Power BI for modernised reporting solutions daily.
- Built interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboard experiences for stakeholders.
- Supported enterprise data initiatives using SQL Azure, Databricks, and PySpark.
- Optimised SQL queries and reporting steps for faster access and performance.
- Performed data cleansing, transformation, and validation to raise data quality levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver analytical insights for business outcomes.
Senior Software Engineer
Majesco
Navi Mumbai, India
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Delivered insurance technology solutions supporting life and annuity products for major US insurance client.
- Collaborated with business and product teams to translate client requirements into technical solutions.
- Automated software build and deployment processes using Jenkins.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Conducted integration testing and code reviews to improve software quality and reliability.
- Managed billing activities including payments, endorsements, refunds, and customer communications.
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI)
Navi Mumbai, India
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Supported development and maintenance of insurance applications using Mainframe, COBOL, DB2, .NET, and Duck Creek technologies.
- Worked on policy administration systems and workflow customisation projects.
- Contributed to application enhancement and maintenance initiatives across multiple insurance platforms.
- Assisted senior engineers with complex project tasks.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance engineering knowledge.
Education
MSc - Data Science & Analytics
Munster Technological University
Cork, County Cork 2020.09 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
VTU
Karnataka, India 2010.08 - 2014.06
Skills
- Analytics & Visualisation: Power BI, Tableau, DAX, Excel
- Data & Programming: SQL, Python, PySpark, R
- Platforms: Azure Databricks, Azure
- Databases: MySQL, Netezza
Certification
- Microsoft PL-300 Power BI
- SAS Certified Base Programmer
- Managing Big Data with MySQL
Accomplishments
Senior Data Analyst Promotion | Optum | July 2026
Promoted to Senior Data Analyst in recognition of consistent delivery, technical expertise, ownership of complex initiatives, and contributions to business-critical analytics solutions.
Data Analyst 2 Promotion | Optum | September 2024
Promoted to Data Analyst 2 following strong performance in business intelligence, reporting modernization, stakeholder collaboration, and successful delivery of analytics initiatives.
Recognition for Collaboration & Growth Mindset | Optum | 2025
Recognized by leadership for willingness to take on new challenges, rapidly learn new technologies including Power BI and Databricks, proactively support team members, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
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Strategic Thinking & Leadership Recognition | Optum | 2025
Commended for forward-thinking problem solving, consideration of broader business impacts, and ability to contribute effectively to discussions on new ideas and initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership potential.
Stellar Award for Best Performance | Majesco | 2018
Recognized for outstanding performance and contribution to successful delivery of insurance technology solutions.
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Secretary, Electronics & Communication Department
Visvesvaraya Technological University | 2012-2014
Elected to represent the department and coordinate academic and student activities, demonstrating leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Timeline
Senior Data Analyst
Optum
2026.07 - Current
Data Analyst 2
Optum
2024.09 - 2026.06
Data Analyst
Optum
2022.01 - 2024.08
MSc - Data Science & Analytics
Munster Technological University
2020.09 - 2021.10
Senior Software Engineer
Majesco
2016.01 - 2020.01
Graduate Trainee Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI)
2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
VTU
2010.08 - 2014.06