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Salimah Hira

Chicago

Summary

Senior Data Analyst / Data Analytics Consultant with 7+ years of experience delivering data-driven insights across healthcare, operations, and business environments. Expert in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Excel, with experience translating complex datasets into actionable recommendations, dashboards, and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead end-to-end analytics initiatives, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and communicate insights clearly to drive strategic and operational decision-making.

Work History

Senior Consultant - Data Analytics

MPULSE INC
Chicago
2024 - 2025
  • Led enterprise-level data analytics and consulting engagements, managing multi-phase projects from strategy to implementation.
  • Served as trusted advisor to healthcare and business clients, developing scalable analytics solutions aligned with value-based care.
  • Managed cross-functional project teams across clinical, business, and IT domains; mentored analysts to enhance delivery quality.
  • Oversaw development of interactive Tableau dashboards and strategic reporting tools to inform executive decisions.
  • Facilitated client communications, executive briefings, and stakeholder alignment sessions to ensure accountability.
  • Established internal consulting methodologies to increase efficiency and improve project success rates.
  • Tracked daily activities related to development tasks using Agile methodology tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Senior Quality & Business Intelligence Analyst

HELP AT HOME, LLC
Chicago
2022 - 2024
  • Directed analytics and business intelligence initiatives to improve compliance and operational performance.
  • Designed and maintained Power BI dashboards for executive KPI monitoring and resource utilization.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to identify process gaps and develop strategic recommendations.
  • Managed analytics workflows, ensuring timely delivery of data insights across multiple programs.
  • Standardized reporting frameworks, enhancing transparency and reliability in corporate operations.

Analytics Client Consultant

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
Chicago
2019 - 2021
  • Served as the primary analytics liaison for large healthcare clients, developing customized data solutions to monitor utilization, financial outcomes, and population health.
  • Led client-facing analytics projects from requirements through delivery, ensuring alignment between technical outputs and business needs.
  • Created dynamic dashboards and executive reports in Power BI and Excel to streamline interpretation for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Authored complex SQL queries and validated enterprise data pipelines to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Presented data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, influencing operational and financial decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management, Business Analytics

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Business strategy and data analysis
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Project management and agile methodologies
  • Healthcare analytics and value-based care
  • Client engagement and stakeholder management
  • Process optimization and efficiency
  • Power BI and Tableau proficiency
  • SQL and Excel expertise
  • Jira and Confluence utilization
  • Python programming skills

Timeline

Senior Consultant - Data Analytics

MPULSE INC
2024 - 2025

Senior Quality & Business Intelligence Analyst

HELP AT HOME, LLC
2022 - 2024

Analytics Client Consultant

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS
2019 - 2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management, Business Analytics

Loyola University Chicago
Salimah Hira