Leela Kumar

About Leela Kumar

I’m a detail-oriented and results-driven Business/Data Analyst with hands-on experience in translating complex data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. With a solid background in SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Python, I’ve worked across both U.S. and international teams to build interactive dashboards, automate reports, and solve real business problems.Whether it’s streamlining financial reporting, identifying performance trends, or collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile environments, I thrive on using data to connect the dots and deliver impact. I enjoy bridging the gap between business and technology translating stakeholder needs into clear data solutions.

Experience

1. Business Data Analyst

   CVS Health

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Analyzed large-scale financial datasets using SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake) and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn, Matplotlib) to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights, improving decision-making and financial performance. Designed and developed interactive dashboards and KPI/financial reports in Tableau, Power BI, and Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA), delivering clear, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders. Applied ETL, ELT, and data cleaning techniques to prepare and transform datasets for reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple data sources. Built and optimized stored procedures, T-SQL scripts, and indexing strategies to improve database query performance and reporting efficiency. Created executive dashboards and automated recurring reports, reducing manual reporting time and enhancing operational visibility. Implemented UAT, functional testing, data validation, and regression testing to ensure data integrity and solution reliability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, gathering business requirements, translating them into BRDs, FRDs, and user stories for Agile delivery. Leveraged cloud platforms (AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Azure Synapse) to support scalable reporting and analytics. Applied statistical analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling to support financial planning and performance tracking.

Education

• University of Scranton

  Business Analytics

  2023 — 2025

• Tellakula Jalayya Polisetty Somasundaram College

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2020 — 2023