Hinal Panchal

💼 About Me — Hinal Panchal | Data Analytics & BI From 🛠️ engineering fundamentals to 📊 data-driven insights, my journey has been shaped by curiosity, impact, and a passion for solving real-world problems through data. With a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, I gained a strong foundation in logical thinking and systems analysis—but it was a university project analyzing system performance that sparked my fascination with data. That moment inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, where I immersed myself in SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, data modeling, and machine learning. 👩‍🏫 During my master’s, I worked closely with Professor Mahmoud Daneshmand as a Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant, supporting coursework in dimensional modeling and forecasting, while mentoring students through their first analytics projects. 📍 I also interned with the New Jersey Department of Labor’s Data Research & Innovation Team, contributing to public-sector dashboards that informed statewide workforce decisions—translating raw data into actionable insights that supported policy planning. 🚀 My industry career began at CPS Solutions, where I developed healthcare dashboards and implemented BI workflows to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance. 🏥 Currently, I’m at Optum, supporting the Accreditation Finance and Commercial Strategy teams. My work focuses on KPI development, automation, and delivering high-impact analytics that support compliance, planning, and strategic growth. 🌟 Key Accomplishments 🌟 Reduced reporting time by 50% through executive dashboards 🌟 Developed ML models (logistic regression, decision trees) to predict patient readmission 🌟 Built scalable reporting solutions for accreditation audits and commercial planning 🌟 Earned certifications in Power BI, Tableau, and Advanced SQL 🛠️ Technical Toolkit SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), Tableau, Power BI, Excel, ETL, Data Modeling, Predictive Analytics, KPI Design Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring aspiring analysts, participating in Kaggle challenges, and attending data meetups. I thrive at the intersection of curiosity and business strategy, where numbers transform into meaningful decisions. 📬 Let’s connect! 📧 Email: hinalpanchal19@outlook.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hinalp1395