Maria Baranova

BI & Data Analyst / Power BI Developer @Complete Design & Digital

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Utilizing the full extent of Microsoft Power BI, including DAX, M, and AI, to develop comprehensive automated reporting solutions across various domains like Finance, Operations, HR, and Product Management; - Leveraging Microsoft Power BI's capabilities (DAX/M/AI) to create a fully automated reporting solutions (including Financial, Operational, Management, HR and Product reporting); - Harmonizing and enhancing a variety of data sources, ranging from current to legacy systems; - Applying advanced visualization techniques in Power BI, Python and R Statistics to create and refine insightful data presentations; - Crafting data models for efficient handling, transformation, and processing of multi-source data, utilizing both Azure and Snowflakes depending on a customer’s data assets; - Developing and consulting on design of comprehensive data governance frameworks and templates; - Designing pipelines and other automated flow solutions (Power BI Flow); - Leading the training and coaching programs around Power BI and MS Dataverse; KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Lifecycle Marketing Dashboards / Scorecards: Supported development and revision of the dynamic dashboards with GA4 and Salesforce data source to track the campaign efficiency for Intrepid Travel. Social Purpose Reporting – B-Corp certification: Led development and implementation of bi-annual and historical series reporting for Intrepid Travel recertification. Environmental Impact Reporting: Led development and implementation of bi-annual and historical series reporting for Intrepid Travel recertification (Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3). Consulting on Fabric: Series of consultations regarding introduction of Fabric and the First Fabric Summit of Microsoft (2024) Policy documentation: Developed series of strategic and tactical documents to support implementation of Power BI Data Framework, Governance, Data collaboration and Training.

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Work Background

Expert360Business Intelligence Consultant

Oct. 2023Power BI, D365FO, BI Solutions: multiple private / government customers

Intrepid TravelLead Data Analyst

Mar. 2024 - Aug. 2024Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIntrepid Travel is the largest adventure company in the world with various reporting needs including sustainability, commercial, environmental and operational analytics to support its mission to create a positive change through the joy of travel.

Telstra HealthGroup Business Intelligence Lead

May. 2018 - Sep. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaI supported Telstra Health Group (Telstra Health, Fred IT, Dr Foster, Medical Director, Power Health) in business intelligence capabilities. It includes collaboration across our business function, professional services, and product development teams, trailblazing new Microsoft products, developing automated reporting and reconciliation solutions and designing data migration and data integration strategies. From the technical standpoint, I specialise in Power BI Development (statistical, analytical, operational, financial reporting), database development (Azure, SQL), data factory configuration and support, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI automation, report distribution automation, reporting development for Real-Time Prescription Monitoring as a Lead Developer.

RMIT UniversitySenior BI Analyst

Mar. 2017 - Mar. 2018Melbourne, AustraliaI facilitated strategic decision-making in Research & Innovation division of RMIT (School of Graduate Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Enabling Capability Platforms, Research Support Office). - Perform various analytical tasks including system restructuring, accounting policy writing. automation of monthly management reports, project reporting; - Develop predictive models for five-year span of performance-related funding, interpret and advise on Commonwealth funding schemes and associated reporting; - Provide statistical analysis of various information using Advanced Excel, R Statistic and Python. - Deployed automation in highly manual areas of finance operations using SQL and data integration expertise. - Participate in a project presentations, collaborative project team meetings.

UHG (Unified Healthcare Group)Senior BI Analyst

Mar. 2015 - Feb. 2017Melbourne Area, Australia- Performed various financial and accounting tasks including preparing monthly/annual reporting for 8 profit centres and balance sheet reconciliations. - Drove business reporting in relation to sales, costs, volumes and variance analysis by integrating financial and non-financial data, performing reconciliations and consulting with stakeholders. - Facilitated operational and customer reporting relating to vaccination/healthcare services which involved reviewing contracts with customers/providers, structuring data flow and training quality assurance officers to use this framework. - Deployed automation in highly transactional areas of finance operations using SQL and data integration expertise. - Initiated improvements to the existing data framework and worked with quality assurance/customer officers to produce timely and accurate information for billing and analysis purposes.

McAleese GroupSenior BI Analyst

Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2015Melbourne Area, Australia- Drove annual planning processes relating to annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and long-term business plans in line with requirements specified by the board of directors and management, which clarified direction across the organisation, streamlined change initiatives and aided in developing plans to attract external funding. - Collaborated with the Finance Accountant to explain and present budget variances in monthly P&L and Balance Sheets to the Finance Manager. - Managed various accounting tasks including reviewing sales, costs, overheads and margins as well as monthly reconciliations. - Analysed customer contract profitability to help maintain healthy profits or initiate operational process changes focused on improving the bottom line for each customer. - Prepared contract Rise & Fall claims which helped track, and advise customers of, the very specific purpose-calculated price adjustments. - Maintained Customer Pricing and Development of Pricing and Procurement Models that were linked to the customer profitability analysis. - Partnered with the General Manager - Marketing and Business Development to renew contracts and prepare tenders for business development opportunities nationwide. - Prepared Capital Submissions and Financial Evaluations which provided a clear insight into financial and/or operational outcomes of the various asset acquisition and operation choices. - Developed and maintained planning and KPI models in line with strategic and operational goals. - Initiated the development of the Automation of Accommodation Program which included a simple and intuitive tool that enabled users to quickly make optimal decisions in line with financial, operational and legislative outcomes.

VL Logistics Group www.vl-logistic.com, $150M turnover / over 1,000 employeesChief Financial Officer

Apr. 2006 - Apr. 2012Russian Federation, China, Japan, Korea- Managed a broad range of financial analytical and managerial reporting obligations for key ownership stakeholders whilst providing information and support to shareholders, investors and management. - Liaised with external auditors, investors and shareholders to maintain compliance and ensure high quality of statutory reporting, particularly in relation to offshore requirements. - Managed Rise & Fall pricing adjustments which involved conducting routine analysis of macroeconomic changes. - Prepared and guided variance investigation and explanation using micro, macro and factor analysis methods which assigned risk factors impacting competitive position and bottom lines, thereby helping develop the most relevant and agile organisational structure and personnel motivation system. - Drove all aspects of the business planning and forecasting processes in addition to designing and reviewing the methodology of indirect costs allocation and financial/non-financial KPIs. - Assisted with business intelligence development which involved developing and running a number of training programs for staff in relation to new technologies, business practices and professional issues. - Conducted business reviews on underperforming business unit sections and drove the delivery of recommended action items to improve performance and service delivery.

Leadership Development InternationalAssistant Manager

Mar. 2005 - Mar. 2006Vladivostok, RussiaCustomer Profiling and Relationship Management Administrative Assistance for Project Managers Contract Management Data Mining and Market Research