Professional Experience:
With over eight years as a Data Officer at the Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action (SNEHA) in Mumbai, I have led end-to-end data management, analysis, and visualization efforts for maternal and child health, nutrition education, and community outreach programs. My responsibilities span mobile data collection design, database administration, analytical reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
Using CommCare, I develop and refine digital forms with advanced display logic, validation rules, and case-management workflows. I work closely with field staff and program managers to align form design with monitoring requirements, train data-entry teams, and document protocols to ensure data quality and consistency.
On the backend, I administer MySQL databases, crafting complex SQL queries and views to transform raw data into structured analysis-ready datasets. I conduct routine database maintenance, indexing, and troubleshooting to optimize performance. I maintain detailed data dictionaries to document table structures, variables, and business rules, facilitating clear communication among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
For reporting and visualization, I leverage Tableau and Apache Superset to build interactive dashboards that translate multidimensional data into intuitive charts, maps, and tables. My dashboards track key performance indicators—such as service coverage, follow-up compliance, and demographic trends—and support program reviews, donor presentations, and strategic planning by providing real-time insights.
In addition to visual analytics, I apply STATA for descriptive statistical evaluations and cross-tabulations to explore relationships between interventions and outcomes. I use Excel for ad hoc analyses, pivot tables, and data validation when rapid, small-scale insights are needed.
I have established and standardized reporting processes, creating templates and schedules that align with program cycles. By coordinating with program leads and external partners, I ensure the timely production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. I facilitate review workshops to present findings, solicit feedback, and iteratively enhance report content and format.
Effective collaboration is central to my work. I liaise with health practitioners, IT teams, and senior management to define data requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and share actionable insights. My strong written and verbal communication skills enable me to convey complex analytical concepts to diverse audiences, from field implementers to executive stakeholders.
Committed to continuous improvement, I have piloted open-source visualization platforms and developed standardized documentation practices to streamline new team member onboarding. I stay current with best practices in data governance, management, and visualization to ensure systems remain scalable, secure, and responsive to evolving program needs.