| | Delhi, India | www.linkedin.com/in/nikita | DATA SPECIALIST | QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE| DATA GOVERNANCE SUMMARY Analytical and quality-driven Data Specialist with a strong foundation in healthcare data operations, data cleaning, and standardization. Proven track record of transforming complex, inconsistent datasets into accurate, structured formats aligned with industry standards. Adept at navigating healthcare data systems, flagging discrepancies, mapping data endpoints, and maintaining rigorous documentation. Thrive in fast-paced, detail-heavy environments where precision and consistency are non-negotiable. EDUCATION Master of Science in Data Analytics Sheffield, UK University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science Nov Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Major: Mathematics, Minor: Economics Delhi, India University of Delhi, Jesus and Mary College Jun WORK EXPERIENCE Data Quality Coordinator Sheffield, UK Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Mar -Jan &bull; Conducted root cause analysis of data discrepancies, implementing structured cleaning processes that enhanced overall reporting quality. &bull; Maintained detailed logs of data cleaning methodologies and workflows, ensuring traceability and reproducibility. &bull; Spearheaded training programs on data quality audits and governance protocols, improving compliance. &bull; Partnered with technical teams to resolve data integrity issues and ensured all datasets met compliance standards. &bull; Generated quality reports for internal audits and supported backend documentation for compliance tracking. Clerical Officer Sheffield, UK NHS Professionals Aug -Mar &bull; Optimized data processing workflows, reducing appointment delays and improving service efficiency. &bull; Conducted periodic data reviews and ensured SOP adherence for processing patient records. &bull; Managed high volume inquiries (50+daily), delivering actionable ad hoc reports to support operational decision-making. Customer Service Advisor Sheffield, UK EC Outsourcing Nov -May &bull; Maintained customer data accuracy within the CRM systems, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards. &bull; Simplified complex data insights for non-technical stakeholders, driving improved business decision-making. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Healthcare Wait List Analysis using Power BI &bull; Designed and developed Power BI dashboard using real-world healthcare data, implementing data cleaning, modeling, visualization, and user-friendly layouts with interactive elements to enhance stakeholder insights. &bull; Utilized DAX functions to derive insights on patient wait times by specialty, optimizing resource allocation. Dissertation project: AI Judge for Legal Decision-Making using NLP and ML &bull; Built an AI model using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning in Apache Spark to adjudicate legal data. &bull; Applied text analytics to analyze sentence structure, improving decision-making speed by 60% with 85% accuracy. Patient Mobility Prediction Model &bull; Developed a predictive model using Python to analyze environmental factors affecting patient mobility trends. SKILLS Programming &amp; Databases: Python, SQL, R. Business Intelligence &amp; Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Microsoft Excel. Soft Skills: Stakeholder engagement, Verbal &amp; Written Communication, Decision-Making, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Data Governance, Attention to Detail, Project Management, Data Management. Certificates: Coursera&rsquo;s SQL for Data Science, Goldman Sachs&rsquo;s Excel Skills for Business Job Simulation, Data Manipulation and Visualization through Statistical Software R. ACHIEVEMENTS Rank 1 in National Science Olympiad Achieved first place in the 19th SOF National Science Olympiad, demonstrating exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Academic Excellence Awards from YMCA Recognized for outstanding academic performance, reflecting a strong commitment to continuous learning and excellence.