TARUN GUNDALA
Glen Iris,VIC
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Business Analyst and Administration Leader with over 4 years of experience in enhancing data integrity, leading administrative functions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in the education sector. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, process governance, and delivering performance insights through automated reporting and dashboards. Known for leading high-impact projects, mentoring staff, and fostering operational excellence across diverse education systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Funding and Claims Officer / Business Analyst
Builders Academy Australia
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021 - Current
- Led the Data Quality team on 15+ strategic projects, including external audits, withdrawal analytics, and qualification transitions.
- Directed operational processes for student records, enrolments, and funding claims, increasing efficiency by 30% and generating $120K+ in additional revenue.
- Audited over 1 million student records using SQL and Excel, reducing data error rates by 30% and improving institutional data reliability.
- Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards for leadership teams to improve revenue forecasting and performance visibility.
- Built cross-functional partnerships across departments to resolve data discrepancies, accelerating resolution of funding and student issues.
- Standardized data governance procedures, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing audit risks.
- Developed Excel- and Power BI-based automation solutions, saving 1,000+ labor hours annually and supporting real-time compliance checks.
- Mentored new team members and launched a centralized onboarding program that cut training time by 50% and raised productivity by 25%.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory standards through policy oversight and compliant documentation management.
Business Analyst Intern
Builders Academy Australia
Melbourne, VIC
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with leadership to gather and document business requirements for reporting and system improvement initiatives.
- Created executive dashboards and presentations featuring actionable data visualizations and summary metrics.
- Provided administrative and documentation support for internal projects and process redesign efforts.
- Coordinated team meetings and maintained structured project records to enhance collaboration and transparency.
Education
Master of Information Technology - Data Analytics
Deakin University
Melbourne07.2019
Skills
- Business Requirements Gathering
- Data Integrity & Governance
- Reporting & Workflow Automation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement & Compliance
- SQL
- Power BI
- Excel
- Python
- Student & Learner Management Systems (VETTrak, Canvas, MyProfiling)
Additional Information
Full Work Rights in Australia (Permanent Resident), Strong knowledge of compliance and quality assurance in regulated environment.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Funding and Claims Officer / Business Analyst
Builders Academy Australia
01.2021 - Current
Business Analyst Intern
Builders Academy Australia
10.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Information Technology - Data Analytics
Deakin University