Welcome to my portfolio

Hi, I'm Pooja Sahu

Data Governance & Business Analyst

MS in Information Management at UIUC | Translating data governance, risk, and AI requirements into enterprise-ready solutions.

Champaign, IL (Willing to Relocate)

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About Me

Background

I am pursuing a Master's in Information Management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (CGPA: 4.0) with a dual-degree background in Technology Management (MBA) and Electronics Engineering from NMIMS, Mumbai. At Accenture, I spent two years translating regulatory, risk, and data governance requirements into enterprise system workflows, supporting compliant, AI-ready, and analytics-enabled data environments. I bridge the gap between technical data systems and strategic business goals.

Focus Areas

Data Governance & Quality
AI & Responsible Data Use
Business & Process Analysis

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

School of Information Science

Master of Science in Information Management

CGPA: 4.0 / 4.0August 2025 - May 2027 (Expected)

Introduction to Generative AI, Sociotechnical Information Systems, Information Consulting

NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies)

NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies)

MBA in Technology Management & B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication (Dual Degree)

CGPA: 3.53 / 4.0July 2018 - May 2023

Major: Business Intelligence & Analytics | Minor: Marketing Analytics

Professional Journey

Key Projects

Generative AI Systems Evaluation

Built a Ping Pong game using Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT, comparing tools on code quality, interpretability, development speed, and human oversight, with documented insights on responsible AI use and transparency.

Gemini CLIGitHub CopilotChatGPTResponsible AI

AI-Powered Personal Website

Designed and deployed an AI-generated website using v0.dev and Vercel, integrating a Supabase (SQL) feedback database and evaluating AI tools on design control, responsiveness, and data handling.

v0.devVercelSupabaseSQLNext.js

Technical & Functional Skills

AI, Data & Governance

SQLPower BIExcelData AnalysisKPI DesignTrend AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisData ValidationDecision SupportData GovernanceData Quality ManagementData DocumentationData Ownership & StewardshipSensitive Data Identification (PII)Responsible Data Use

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements ElicitationBusiness Process AnalysisUse CasesUser StoriesGap AnalysisWorkshop FacilitationCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive-Level Communication

Process, Systems & Delivery

Process Mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)Workflow AnalysisUAT CoordinationDefect TrackingChange ManagementAgile / ScrumSDLC Fundamentals

Tools & Technical Foundations

PythonPower BITableauMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointWordREST APIs

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Contact Information

Location

Champaign, IL (Willing to Relocate)