Dr Sheenal Srivastava
Senior Manager - Melbourne
Dr Sheenal Srivastava is a Senior Manager in Data Analytics.
She specialises in solving intricate business challenges by harnessing the potential of data analytics and artificial intelligence.
With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, she delves into complex datasets to uncover hidden patterns and insights. Sheenal's expertise lies in transforming raw data into actionable intelligence, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and drive growth. Her analytical prowess and problem-solving skills make her an invaluable asset to any organisation seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.
Sheenal collaborates with businesses that may not fully recognise the significance of data-driven insights. Her approach involves identifying their pain points and leveraging data to facilitate well-informed financial decision-making. By building strong relationships with her clients, she gains a deep understanding of their unique challenges and opportunities.
Sheenal employs her extensive knowledge of data analytics to design tailored strategies that address specific business needs. Through her efforts, she not only demonstrates the value of data but also empowers businesses to achieve greater financial stability and growth. Her dedication to fostering a data-centric culture helps organisations unlock their full potential and remain competitive in an ever-evolving market.
"I love turning raw data into actionable insights, helping businesses make smart financial decisions and grow by tackling their unique challenges and promoting a data-driven mindset."
Sheenal enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between data science and business stakeholders, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their technical background, can understand and appreciate the insights derived from data. She takes pride in her ability to demystify intricate analytics and present them in a way that is both engaging and informative. This talent not only enhances communication but also fosters a collaborative environment where data-driven decisions are embraced and effectively implemented.
Before joining RSM, Sheenal gained extensive experience working in various consulting firms. Her career also includes significant industry roles within the retail, telecommunications, and financial services sectors. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of different business environments and the unique challenges they face.
In consulting, Sheenal honed her ability to analyse complex problems and deliver strategic solutions, while her industry roles provided her with hands-on experience in implementing these strategies and driving tangible results. This combination of consulting and industry expertise makes Sheenal adept at bridging the gap between high-level strategy and practical execution, ensuring that her clients achieve their business objectives efficiently and effectively.
Outside of her work commitments, she is an avid traveller with experience in 44 countries and residency in 4, Sheenal channels her passion for unknown territories and exploration into her work in data analytics. Just as she navigates new cultures and landscapes with curiosity and adaptability, she approaches data challenges with the same sense of adventure and discovery.
Her global experiences have honed her ability to think critically and creatively, allowing her to uncover hidden insights and craft innovative solutions. Sheenal's travels have also enhanced her communication skills and cultural awareness, which she leverages to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and clients.
Solutions SHeenal provides
Sheenal provides expert knowledge in the following areas:
SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS
- Sheenal worked with a large Western Australian oil & gas company to optimise their LNG production, detect pipe corrosion and perform predictive asset maintenance using machine learning models.
- For a large APAC insurance business, Sheenal consolidated their claims, customer demographic, and health & well-being program datasets to develop insights used to influence their Mental Health PR strategy, subsequently leading to changes to their existing early invention and rehabilitation programs.
- With expertise in advanced statistical algorithms, machine learning, big data cloud platforms, and data visualisation, Sheenal has worked with business stakeholders, data scientists, data engineers, and BI developers to successfully translate over 1,000 business hypotheses into analytical models using R and Python.
- In addition to her technical analytical knowledge, Sheenal also has vast experience in working with senior stakeholders in running ideation workshops for data analytics use cases and defining a data governance strategy and analytics roadmap, enabling improved data management, data quality, data security, and data access
Associations
- Member, Australian Information of Security Association (AISA)
Qualifications
- Doctorate (PhD) in Statistics
- Bachelor of Computer Bioinformatics (Honours)