Gouri Benni

About Gouri Benni

As a data enthusiast with a master’s degree in Data Analytics from San José State University, I am driven by using data to gain valuable business insights. With expertise in various technologies, I have honed my skills through academic projects and internships. I have experience in extracting insights from complex datasets using languages such as R, and Python, and tools such as Tableau and PySpark. I have successfully built end-to-end data pipelines, created predictive models, and developed data-driven solutions for various domains. My skills in programming languages such as Python and SQL, coupled with my experience in cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure, enable me to provide end-to-end solutions for complex data challenges. I\'m actively working on various academic projects, all of which are focused on extracting statistics and real-time insights from vast, complicated datasets. Also, building my expertise in Python, SQL, and Tableau.Key Expertise:Leveraging data for actionable insights and strategic alignment.Leading cross - functional projects and collaboration with product, engineering, and design teams.Building scalable data pipelines and features.ETL, data visualization using tools like Tableau/Python.Utilizing big data tech, diverse ML algorithms, including time series forecasting, recommendation systems, and NLP for sentiment analysis.Technical toolkit:Programming Languages/ Analytical Tools - Python, Spark, Advanced ExcelDatabase Query Language - Snowflake, AWS RDS, Postgres, Oracle SQL, MySQL, MongoDBData Visualization - Tableau, Matplotlib, Ggplot2Cloud - AWS [RDS,EC2, Glue, EMR,S3] and DataBricks [MLFlow, Auto ML]Data Analysis - Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, A/B Testing, Optimization.Statistical methods/Machine Learning - Linear/Logistic Regression, Time series analysis, A/B Testing, Clustering, Principal Component Reduction, Survival Analysis, ARIMA, Decision Trees, Random Forest, NLPBusiness Skills:Communication - Translating data complexities for a non-tech audience, fostering data-driven organizational decisions using Excel and powerpointBusiness Acumen - Aligning analytics with overarching business objectives.Problem-Solving - Turning challenges into data-driven insights.Team Dynamics - Leading and integrating diverse teams for comprehensive solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Data Analyst

   State of Idaho

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2016 — 2020

• San José State University

  Masters

  2022 — 2024