Akshitha Pongalgari

Power BI Developer and Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable data models, advanced DAX, and executive dashboards in government and enterprise environments. Proven track record at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) building geospatial analytics and explosives regulatory reporting solutions, plus strong HR analytics and end-to-end ETL experience. Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, performance optimization, and translating complex data into clear business insights.

Power BI Developer / Data Analyst - Fujitsu (NRCan)

(2025-05 - 2026-04)

• Designed and delivered interactive executive dashboards for 50+ stakeholders across NRCan, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and improving decision-making speed.
• Developed complex DAX measures and optimized data models with incremental refresh, significantly improving report performance and scalability.
• Built end-to-end ETL pipelines using Power Query and SQL to integrate multiple internal and external data sources.
• Created geospatial dashboards with advanced map visuals, drill-through, and location-based filtering for regional and environmental analysis.
• Developed compliance-focused dashboards for explosives regulatory data, automating reporting and improving data accuracy and audit readiness.

Junior Data Analyst - Butterfly Pvt Limited

(2021-06 - 2024-12)

• Developed Power BI dashboards for business operations, improving reporting efficiency by 40%.
• Performed data cleaning, transformation, and validation using SQL, Excel, and Power Query.
• Gathered and translated business requirements into technical reporting solutions.
• Built HR dashboards tracking employee performance, attrition, and recruitment metrics.
• Automated HR reporting processes, reducing manual workload and improving accuracy.
• Supported transition from Excel-based reporting to Power BI solutions.

Asst Manager Human Resource - Ankura Pvt Limited

(2020-02 - 2021-12)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes for multiple departments, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience.
• Handled employee relations, performance management, and grievance handling while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Maintained and analyzed HR data (attendance, attrition, leave, and performance metrics) using Excel, laying the foundation for later analytics work.
• Coordinated training and development programs and supported employee engagement initiatives across the organization.
• Assisted in payroll processing, leave management, and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of employee records.

Post Graduate Degree (2018 - 2020)

Bachelor's Degree (2015 - 2018)