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Monica Alla

Data Analyst
Rotterdam,ZH

Summary

Results-driven data analysis professional leveraging SQL, Power BI, and Azure to deliver impactful insights and drive strategic business decisions. Proven ability in data visualization, statistical analysis, and BI reporting, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Data Analyst

AON ( Contract Through Binit C&S)
Rotterdam, South Holland
02.2024 - Current

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Conducted in-depth data analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Redesigned and optimized reports using Power BI, retrieving and aggregating data from Azure SQL Database using T-SQL.
  • Developed and maintained interactive dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Created data visualizations using Power BI and Excel for data storytelling.

Data Engineering & ETL:

  • Utilized Azure Data Factory for ETL (extract, transform, load) of insurance data, ensuring seamless system integration.
  • Wrote T-SQL queries to clean and validate data during the transformation process.
  • Developed and optimized T-SQL stored procedures and views to improve data retrieval performance.
  • Analyzed and optimized existing workflows to improve data integration and reporting efficiency.

Project Management & Collaboration:

  • Managed the migration of business operations by collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and project goal alignment.
  • Gathered requirements and performed gap analysis to identify system discrepancies, proposing actionable solutions.
  • Managed project tasks and provided updates using Azure DevOps in an Agile sprint environment.

Documentation & Process Improvement:

  • Created comprehensive documentation for migrated systems, processes, and reports, including process maps and data models.

Data Analyst

Tata Steel Nederland (Contract Through Gazelle )
IJmuiden, North Holland
08.2023 - 12.2023

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Collected, transformed, and analyzed large datasets from diverse sources using Power BI and Azure SQL.
  • Developed and maintained user-friendly Power BI reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Wrote efficient SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation, enhancing database performance.
  • Created and managed database structures, including tables and views, to ensure data integrity.
  • Identified and resolved data errors to maintain data accuracy.
  • Translated business requirements into clear report specifications.
  • Presented data insights through clear and concise reports and presentations.

Data Engineering & Automation:

  • Automated data processes using Azure Data Factory, streamlining data movement and transformation.
  • Utilized Azure Synapse to enhance data integration and warehousing capabilities.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and address data requirements.

Data Analyst

ChannelEngine
Leiden, South Holland
04.2022 - 03.2023

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Extracted, transformed, and analyzed large datasets using Power BI, Azure SQL, and Google BigQuery.
  • Developed and maintained interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Google Data Studio.
  • Utilized DAX functions in Power BI for advanced queries and calculations.
  • Wrote SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
  • Analyzed and extracted insights from large datasets using Google BigQuery.
  • Identified and resolved data inconsistencies and errors, ensuring data integrity.
  • Translated business requirements into technical specifications for data solutions.
  • Communicated data findings and insights through reports and presentations.
  • Built and maintained data models to support sales and marketing analysis.

Data Engineering & Automation:

  • Established and managed database structures, including tables, views, indexes, and stored procedures.
  • Developed POCs using Azure Data Factory to automate data workflows (ingestion, transformation, and movement).
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and deliver data-driven solutions using Power BI, Azure SQL, and Python scripts.

BI Developer

Unilever
Rotterdam, South Holland
04.2020 - 03.2022

Data Analysis & Transformation:

  • Analyzed, cleaned, and transformed data to ensure accurate calculations.
  • Performed financial data analysis and forecasting, contributing to financial planning and cost optimization.
  • Conducted data validation, integrity, and checks for successful SQL Server migration from on-premises to AWS Cloud.
  • Wrote and executed T-SQL queries, modifying stored procedures based on business requirements.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
  • Automated data transformation, business logic execution, and reporting using Python.
  • Gathered requirements, performed data analysis, developed solutions, and managed implementation, testing, and configuration.
  • Wrote queries to test and analyze databases in QA environments.
  • Created custom triggers and stored procedures based on business specifications.
  • Documented and implemented business specifications from data review meetings.

Data Quality & Operations:

  • Performed smoke testing after data loading and conducted data integrity checks.
  • Debugged and tested triggers to ensure they met specifications.
  • Provided post-launch (Go Live) support to new stakeholders, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Resolved data issues raised by the business, validated data, and published Power BI reports.
  • Utilized version control (GITea) to maintain source code.
  • Performed database activities, including creating and altering tables and views.
  • Conducted peer code reviews.
  • Prepared technical documentation and gathered requirements from stakeholders.
  • Supported operational processes for data refreshes on global projects.
  • Monitored daily Jenkins jobs and deployments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Visakhapatnam, India
06.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

Power BI

T-SQL

Data Analysis

Data Visualization & Reporting

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

Data Modeling

Azure services

Timeline

Data Analyst

AON ( Contract Through Binit C&S)
02.2024 - Current

Data Analyst

Tata Steel Nederland (Contract Through Gazelle )
08.2023 - 12.2023

Data Analyst

ChannelEngine
04.2022 - 03.2023

BI Developer

Unilever
04.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
06.2010 - 06.2014
Monica AllaData Analyst