Shruthi LakshmeGowda

I began my academic journey with a Bachelor of Commerce, where I specialized in Accounting, Finance, and Business. Alongside, I cleared the CA Foundation and CA Intermediate (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) exams, which gave me a strong grounding in financial principles, auditing, and reporting. These experiences built the foundation for my analytical and problem-solving mindset. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Business Analytics & AI at the University of Texas at Dallas. Through this program, I’m expanding my expertise into data analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven solutions learning how to apply advanced tools like SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, Snowflake, and Azure Data Factory to solve business problems and generate insights. Professionally, I’ve worked as a Data Analyst & Business Reporting Analyst, where I created dashboards, automated recurring reports, and analyzed operational and financial data to support decision-making. At UTD University Recreations, I also manage scheduling and coordination, further strengthening my skills in organization, reporting, and communication. What excites me most is the ability to bridge my finance background with analytics not just looking at numbers, but telling the story behind them and helping organizations take informed actions. I’m particularly interested in opportunities in data analytics, financial analytics, audit analytics, and business reporting, where I can combine my commerce knowledge and data expertise to make an impact. Outside of work, I see myself as adaptable, curious, and people-oriented. And yes I like to call myself a Purple Squirrel, blending finance, analytics, and creativity, while keeping a human touch (and love for dogs 🐶).