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Vaishnava Ruchika Puppala

USA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Leverage 4+ years of experience in Python, SQL, and automation to build scalable data pipelines and streamline analytical workflows.
• Develop dashboards and geospatial solutions that improve data accuracy, visibility, and decision-making efficiency.
• Optimize large datasets through validation, transformation, and automation using Snowflake, Jenkins, and ArcGIS.
• Integrate spatial, environmental, and product data from systems including Hadoop, PostgreSQL, and Salesforce.
• Apply strong technical and analytical expertise from master’s and bachelor’s programs in Information Technology to deliver reliable, data-driven outcomes.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Data Analysis & Automation: Python, SQL, Jupyter, JSON, Power BI, Tableau, Data Extraction, Transformation & Validation, Workflow Automation, Quality Assurance, Data Integrity
• Geospatial & GIS Tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, FusionX, Radar, Survey123, Field Maps, Geodatabases, OpenStreetMap (OSM), Geospatial Data Management, Mapping & Visualization
• Data Pipeline & Cloud Deployment: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Talend, ArcGIS Cloud Integration, Containerized Workflows, Network Analysis, UCINET, NetDraw, Scalable Data Pipelines
• Collaboration & Project Tools: Git, Salesforce, SharePoint, Vessel, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, JIRA, Confluence, Postman, Agile/Scrum, Documentation & Technical Workflow Mapping
• Dashboard & Reporting Expertise: Performance Dashboards, Data Visualization, Interactive Reporting, Decision-Support Analytics, Documentation & Visualization
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
SQL Analyst
Apple Inc via RMSI, Seattle, WA, USA | Jun 2025 – Present
• Oversee 100M+ Apple Maps location records by extracting data from Hadoop HDFS and loading into PostgreSQL, enhancing spatial precision, and supporting enterprise-scale geospatial analytics.
• Execute 50+ complex SQL queries weekly in Snowflake to extract, transform, and optimize datasets; automate validation and reloads using Python and Jenkins, boosting processing efficiency by 25% and data reliability by 30%.
• Enhance data integrity through systematic cleaning, validation, and preprocessing in Python and Excel, ensuring accurate, consistent outputs for downstream systems.
• Engineer advanced Python automation tools to streamline GIS workflows and internal utilities, driving faster data delivery and improved operational performance.
GIS Analyst
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee, FL, USA | Feb 2025 – May 2025
• Developed advanced Python and ArcPy automation scripts to streamline GIS workflows, cutting manual processing time by 60% and accelerating project delivery for grant compliance and spatial data analysis.
• Automated QA validation for 120+ Salesforce grant records and optimized geodatabases with over 1M records, improving audit accuracy by 40%, data quality, and system performance.
• Designed and maintained boundary maps, feature layers, and multi-layer geodatabases in ArcGIS Pro, strengthening spatial tracking, data integrity, and regulatory oversight for $25M+ environmental programs.
• Integrated and cleaned datasets from SharePoint, CAMA, and CSV/GDB sources, resolving inconsistencies across 150+ records, and developed ArcGIS Online dashboards to improve public accessibility and real-time monitoring.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA | Aug 2023 – Dec 2024
• Delivered technical instruction and support in Networking, OOP, Java, and Web Systems, simplifying complex concepts for student understanding.
• Streamlined administrative workflows, improving attendance tracking and grading accuracy across multiple courses.
• Maintained performance datasets, managed course documentation, and led review sessions using Canva and Zoom to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Data Analyst
StrikeTru India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana, India | May 2021 – Dec 2022
• Utilized SQL and Python to identify and correct data inconsistencies, improving product data accuracy by 22%.
• Automated repetitive ETL pipelines and developed Power BI dashboards, reducing manual reporting time by 30%.
• Documented detailed business workflows in Visio and Lucidchart, resulting in a 15% reduction in process redundancies.
• Managed UAT processes and defined functional requirements, achieving a 95% first-pass success rate and expediting project rollouts.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Information Technology
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA | Jan 2023 – Dec 2024
• Relevant Coursework: Data Analytics, Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing, Advanced Python Programming, GIS and Spatial Data Analysis, Information Systems Management
• GPA: 3.85
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology
B V Raju Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India | Jul 2018 – May 2022
• Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Web Technologies, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Computer Networks
• GPA: 3.1
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
• EV Charging Station Analysis: Collected and cleaned 5,000+ EV station records using Python and GIS. Analyzed spatial coverage to identify gaps and optimize placement, and built interactive Power BI dashboards to visualize density, accessibility, and priority areas, supporting data-driven infrastructure planning.
• Sleep Stage Detector: Developed a machine learning pipeline in Python to classify EEG signals into sleep stages with 85% accuracy. Designed visualizations to monitor sleep patterns and provided a low-cost, non-invasive alternative to polysomnography for real-time research and clinical applications.
CERTIFICATIONS & LEADERSHIP
• Graduate Certificate in Information Leadership & Management: Florida State University (FSU)
• Google UX Design Professional Certificate: Coursera | Coursework: AI, Python, SQL, OOP, HTML
• FSU Leadership Council: Event Coordinator | Indian Students Association: Cultural Programs | Promethean 2K19: IT Support

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