Keerthy Kola
About Keerthy Kola
Keerthy Kola is a Cognos Developer with extensive experience in business intelligence and reporting projects. He has worked for several organizations, including American Electric Power and the Ohio Department of Health, and possesses strong skills in Cognos tools and data visualization technologies.
Work at American Electric Power
Keerthy Kola has been employed as a Cognos Developer at American Electric Power since 2018. In this role, Kola is responsible for the full life cycle development of reporting projects. This includes gathering requirements, designing reports, developing solutions, testing, and overseeing production roll-outs. Kola's work contributes to the company's data analytics and reporting capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Keerthy Kola holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from JNTUH University in Hyderabad, India, which was completed in 2012. Kola is also an IBM Certified Designer for Cognos 10 BI Reports. This educational background, combined with extensive hands-on experience in various Cognos tools, equips Kola with the necessary skills for effective business intelligence and data visualization.
Background in Business Intelligence Development
Prior to joining American Electric Power, Keerthy Kola worked in various roles focused on business intelligence development. Kola served as a Senior Business Intelligence Developer at MetLife and Prudential Financial from 2012 to 2015, where responsibilities included migrating reports and defining best practices for report development. Kola also worked at the Ohio Department of Health and Maximus, gaining experience in Cognos development and reporting.
Technical Skills and Tools
Keerthy Kola possesses extensive experience with a variety of Cognos tools, including Cognos Series 11x, 10.2 BI, Cognos ReportNet, and others. Kola has hands-on experience in implementing dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics using Tableau Desktop and Server. Kola has developed complex data visualizations, including side-by-side bars, scatter plots, and heat maps, showcasing a strong proficiency in data representation.
Project Management and Methodologies
Keerthy Kola has a strong understanding of various software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Rational Unified Process (RUP), Rapid Application Development (RAD), Waterfall, and Agile. This knowledge supports Kola's ability to manage projects effectively and adapt to different development environments, ensuring successful project outcomes.