Kavya Nallapu

Results-driven Senior Data Analyst with 15+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years delivering data analytics, business intelligence, and process improvement initiatives across Insurance and Telecommunications. Experienced in analysing complex structured and unstructured datasets, developing interactive dashboards, managing end-to-end analytical projects, and translating business requirements into actionable insights. Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders, improve business processes, and deliver data-driven solutions using Power BI, SQL, Excel, AWS Athena, Azure Databricks, and Python.

Senior Data Business Analyst at Income Insurance (2022-07 – 2024-11)

• Led analytics for the IFRS17 transformation programme, partnering with Finance, Actuarial, Underwriting, and Operations teams.
• Designed and delivered Power BI dashboards, executive reports, KPI metrics, and deep-dive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Combined data from multiple enterprise sources using SQL, AWS Athena, Azure Databricks, and Excel to deliver integrated business insights.
• Managed analytical projects from requirements gathering through design, testing, deployment, documentation, and business adoption.
• Performed ad hoc investigations, trend analysis, and root cause analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Worked closely with business stakeholders, Data Engineers, and Architects to translate business needs into scalable analytical solutions.
• Improved reporting accuracy by 25% through enhanced data quality controls, validation, and governance.

Data Business Analyst at Great Eastern Life Insurance (2019-10 – 2022-06)

• Supported enterprise Big Data Platform transformation by analysing complex datasets and developing reporting solutions.
• Built ETL transformations, SQL queries, and Power BI dashboards to improve operational reporting and decision-making.
• Conducted data wrangling, reconciliation, production support, and performance analysis across multiple business functions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Project Manager at IBM

Managed end-to-end transformation projects, leading stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting, process improvements, and successful project delivery.

Test Delivery Manager at Singtel

Delivered enterprise transformation programmes, managing testing, stakeholder communication, KPI reporting, and release governance.