Mahalakshmi R

Business Intelligence Project Leader with 15+ years of progressive IT experience delivering enterprise analytics and data-driven decision solutions. Specialized in Power BI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Azure Databricks, and modern data platforms such as Python, Numpy, Pandas, Snowflake. Expertise in data modeling, DAX optimization, ETL processes, SQL performance tuning, Row Level Security (RLS), and scalable dashboard architecture.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage full BI lifecycle delivery, and partner with global stakeholders across Manufacturing, Banking, Insurance, Retail, and Energy sectors.

Project Leader - Tech Mahindra

(2018-02 - 2026-01)

Project 1: Salesforce APAC Dashboards Project - Client: BASF - Tools Used: Power BI - Duration: Jan 2023 - Jan 2026. Led architecture, development & delivery of Dashboards for various countries such as India, Australia and Japan. Integrated diverse data sources including Azure Databricks, SQL Server, Salesforce, SharePoint and Power BI Dataflows.

Managed sprint planning, stakeholder communication, executive reviews, and production rollouts. Recognized with Outstanding Performer Award (2024) and BASF Pat on Back Award. Project 2: Enterprise Power BI Implementation Project - Client: SPX FLOW - Tools Used: Power BI - Duration: Feb 2018 - Dec 2023.

Developed executive dashboards for GR, Forecasting, Spend Analytics, Supplier Insights. Managed analytics reporting across 68+ commodity categories within a centralized data model. Translated complex Excel-based logic into optimized DAX measures.

• Delivered analytics solutions adopted by 1000+ users across 3 International regions.
• Implemented dynamic RLS across Country Level Directors, BU Leads, Region and Territory Managers.
• Improved dataset refresh performance by 30% through optimized data models and DAX tuning.
• Reduced manual reporting effort by 40% via automation and scheduled refresh strategies.
• Reduced defect resolution turnaround by 25% through structured validation.

Senior BI Developer - Wipro Technologies

(2007-08 - 2013-10)

• Developed and maintained 30+ enterprise SAP Business Objects reports and dashboards.
• Executed enhancement, migration, and production support initiatives.
• Reduced defect resolution turnaround by 25% through structured validation and testing.
• Supported large-scale reporting systems for Banking and Insurance clients.

BI Developer - Intellect Design Arena

(2015-06 - 2017-09)

• Delivered BI reporting and analytics solutions for Banking & Financial Services.
• Developed optimized SQL queries for high-volume transactional environments.
• Supported requirement analysis, UAT coordination, and performance optimization.

BI Consultant - Altimetrik Pvt Ltd

(2014-02 - 2014-08)

• Contributed to dashboard development and SQL-based backend optimization.
• Worked in Teradata BTEQ Scripts.
• Partnered with business and technical teams to enhance reporting reliability and accuracy.

M.S. - Software Engineering - BITS Pilani (2011)

B.Sc. - Computer Science - DR.M.G.R Janaki College, Madras University (2007)