Balaji Kolusu

About Balaji Kolusu

I’m an AI/ML Engineer and Software Developer with 4+ years of experience designing and…

Experience

1. Data Analyst

   PayPal

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Developed time series forecasting models using Python to predict future healthcare utilization and costs, helping stakeholders optimize resource allocation and care delivery, resulting in a 20% improvement in cost prediction accuracy.Leveraged machine learning algorithms to optimize forecasting models, improving the accuracy of healthcare cost predictions and resource utilization trends for long-term planning, leading to a 15% reduction in resource overutilization.Integrated forecasting and regression models into the AWS environment to automate data processing and model deployment, improving the efficiency of ongoing healthcare cost and utilization forecasting.Utilized SQL to manage large healthcare datasets, cleaning and transforming data to ensure accuracy in cost forecasting and utilization pattern analysis.Built interactive dashboards in Tableau to visualize healthcare cost and utilization data, providing real-time insights to management and stakeholders for informed decision-making, resulting in a 25% improvement in decision-making speed.Applied advanced Excel skills (DAX, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) to analyze healthcare cost data, ensuring quick access to key insights for forecasting and policy recommendations.Managed project workflows and tracked progress using Jira, ensuring timely delivery of healthcare cost and utilization forecasting models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address project requirements.