Project Controls System Specialist bridging the gap between raw data and executive strategy. Expert in Smartsheet Architectures, Power BI, and Python automation.
I hold an MBA in Food Business (Analytics and Marketing), which gives me a unique perspective on operational efficiency. My career is dedicated to solving the "process gap" problem. Whether it's automating team assignments at DesignCafe or building unified application interfaces at Egis, I focus on creating systems that are both powerful and user-friendly.
By integrating tools like Jira, Smartsheet, and Power BI, I've helped organizations reduce manual effort by up to 60%, ensuring that stakeholders have real-time visibility into every moving part of their project.
Star Performer (JAS-24 & JFM-25)
Awarded for CT/CS Auto-allocation architecture @ DesignCafe.
I am an Entreprenuer and this is my Entreprenuership
For creating quality metric sheets and dashboards for stakeholders.
Created seamless architectures for Experience Center Scorecards, which were instrumental in performing audits. @ DesignCafe.
Expertise in Control Center, DataMesh, and WorkApps.
Egis Engineering India
Sept 2025 – Present
DesignCafe
Nov 2023 – Aug 2025
Sids Farm Private Limited
June 2023 – September 2023
Using Smartsheet I can create tailored project tracking dashboards that provide valuable insights by visualizing KPIs, optimizing processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making with real-time updates . I design custom automated workflows to streamline project management, integrate seamlessly with existing systems, and automate recurring tasks, saving time and reducing errors. I create meaningful metrics for dashboards, including milestone tracking, resource utilization, and risk analysis, to ensure projects stay on schedule and address potential challenges effectively.
Expertise in using SQL to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets efficiently, ensuring accurate insights for decision-making. Utilize Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib to perform in-depth data analysis, predictive modeling, and visualization. Design interactive dashboards with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Smartsheet to present insights clearly, track KPIs, and monitor business performance in real-time.
Build dynamic and visually appealing dashboards in Power BI to help track KPIs, monitor performance, and uncover actionable insights. Combine data from multiple sources, create efficient data models, and ensure seamless integration for a unified view of business metrics. Develop tailored Power BI reports that align with business goals, providing easy-to-understand insights for better decision-making.
Highlighting my contributions to UI/UX design and product strategy for specialized web platforms.
Assisted in the creative conceptualization and user interface design of this specialized e-commerce platform. I provided the layout recommendations, visual aesthetic guidelines, and user-flow strategy to ensure a premium shopping experience.
Visit Live SiteCollaborated on the front-end design of this complex data monitoring tool. While the backend was technically integrated, I focused on the UI components and data hierarchy to ensure inspection metrics were intuitive for field operators.
Explore DashboardTurning raw data into visual business intelligence.
Integrated external Weather APIs using Python and Power Query to visualize AQI (PM2.5, CO, NO) and 3-day forecast trends for environmental analysis.
Built a Jira-to-Smartsheet automated pipeline using GitHub Actions. Implemented Control Center to maintain uniform governance across all operational sheets.
Automated end-to-end data collection by scraping coffee market pricing and preferences. Visualized top-selling types and revenue movement via Looker Studio.
Analyzed $16.33M in sales data, evaluating fulfillment efficiency (Amazon vs Merchants) and optimizing logistics by assessing delivery success rates.
Smartsheet Control Center
Workapps & DataMesh
Data Shuttle
Python (Automation)
SQL (MySQL)
API Handling
Power BI / DAX
Tableau
Looker Studio
Market Research
Financial Analytics
MBA Strategy
Sharing my expertise on Smartsheet automation and process optimization.
A deep dive into how Smartsheet automation can revolutionize retail audits, ensuring real-time data accuracy and reducing manual reporting overhead.
Exploring intelligent workload management. How to leverage Smartsheet automation to assign tasks based on capacity and project priority.
A featured LinkedIn update showcasing my recent work in dynamic project tracking and the power of automated Smartsheet architectures.
What colleagues and managers say about my work.
"Thanuja consistently demonstrates strong ownership in her work. She is detail-oriented, committed to delivering quality outcomes, and takes responsibility for her tasks with sincerity and focus. Even under pressure, she stays committed and ensures that her responsibilities are met. Her ability to navigate challenges while maintaining professionalism is commendable. She actively seeks growth and learning opportunities, always looking to expand her knowledge beyond immediate responsibilities. Her proactive mindset makes her a valuable contributor to any team. She brings positive energy and sincerity into every interaction, making her someone people genuinely enjoy working with."
Senior Project Manager
Colleague at DesignCafe