Shiva
Kumar.

Data & AI applications

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Shiva Kumar.

Data analyst and AI builder
University of Melbourne

I build AI apps and data tools, from the first idea to a working product. My projects span enterprise analytics, a personal life hub, and Parallel: a simulator for exploring the lives you could lead.

CURRENTLYLead Data Analyst · UoMFOCUSData quality, analytics & applied AICOLLECTION16 projects to explore
01 / PROJECT COLLECTION

The project collection.

Enterprise analytics, applied AI and personal products.

Open any project for details.

03 / EXPERIENCE

Experience.

Enterprise technology, data and automation since 2014.

University of MelbourneLead Data AnalystAug 2023–present

Led service analytics, data quality and reporting across Client Services, managing three direct reports.

  • Built Python and SQL pipelines across survey, service and endpoint data, and delivered Streamlit applications and Power BI reports for operational analysis.
  • Investigated duplicate device records, inconsistent serial numbers and unclear ownership by reconciling SCCM, Intune and Jamf data. Built a dedicated Streamlit asset register to support record-level checks.
  • Defined approximately 40 service measures across seven transaction types and six service domains, establishing the measurement framework behind service reporting.
  • Introduced LLM-assisted classification of customer comments to organise feedback into themes, with human review of the suggested classifications.
  • Set team priorities across reporting, CMDB quality and automation. Coached a junior analyst to deliver a central ServiceNow asset solution within one month.
University of MelbourneCollaboration Applications SpecialistAug 2022–Aug 2023

Led Microsoft 365, Zoom and Power Platform changes in an environment supporting approximately 60,000 users.

  • Coordinated releases with Cyber Security, platform engineering and support teams, from testing and review to communication and handover.
  • Built Power BI reports, Power Apps and workflows connected to SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure Data Lake, Dataverse and APIs.
  • Set development controls for security, data access, ownership and releases. Automated administration using Python, PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
University of MelbourneCollaboration Applications EngineerOct 2021–Aug 2022

Managed Microsoft 365 and Zoom configuration, releases, reporting and adoption.

  • Established testing, rollback and support-readiness checks and worked on single sign-on, integrations and data-loss prevention.
  • Removed duplicate Zoom records, standardised licensing and supported the migration from on-premises Zoom to Zoom Cloud with no service outages.
  • Mentored Service Centre colleagues and produced practical support guidance.
AHPRASystems / Data EngineerMar 2021–Oct 2021

Built deployment reporting and device-enrolment automation.

  • Developed an Intune auto-enrolment solution for iPads and iPhones, with recorded outcomes of 85% fewer Service Desk calls and 62% lower hardware wastage costs.
  • Built Power BI and SQL reports for deployment failures and recurring errors. Used software-asset and usage data to identify unused assets and licensing inefficiencies.
  • Administered Azure, Microsoft 365, SCCM, Intune and a hybrid Exchange environment of approximately 7,000 mailboxes.
ColesSystems Engineer, Windows 10 ProgramJan 2020–Feb 2021

Supported a Windows 10 program serving more than 7,000 users.

  • Analysed endpoint, migration and support data to identify rollout trends and resolve deployment issues.
  • Designed a secure remote first-login process during COVID restrictions, removing unnecessary office visits.
  • Worked with architecture, packaging and imaging teams on application and device-migration defects.
National Australia BankSystems EngineerFeb 2018–Dec 2019

Supported development and test environments used by more than 4,000 employees and project teams.

  • Coordinated network, storage, server, application and end-user-computing teams to resolve complex issues.
  • Provisioned and troubleshot VMware and Hyper-V environments, software deployments, storage, DNS, DHCP and group policy.
IBMEscalations ManagerAug 2014–Feb 2018

Managed client escalations and coordinated IBM and NAB technical teams.

  • Led major-incident calls across desktop, banking, network, application and infrastructure services.
  • Produced daily escalation reports, identified recurring issues and created scripts and guidance to reduce repetitive support work.
  • Delivered junior-staff training and received two IBM Hall of Fame awards.
04 / MY TOOLKIT

Tools I use.

Applied across enterprise analytics, automation and personal products.

Data & analysis

Cleaning and reconciling records, building reusable pipelines and turning operational data into reports.

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Power BI
  • Data modelling

Applications & AI

Interactive tools, workflow applications and classification of unstructured comments with human review.

  • Streamlit
  • Codex
  • LLMs
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate

Platforms & automation

Experience across collaboration platforms, endpoint systems and the integrations that connect them.

  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • ServiceNow
  • PowerShell
  • Microsoft Graph
MY APPROACH

How I work.

My approach connects the source records, the software and the people using it.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Get into the records.

Trace inconsistencies back to their source. Reconcile systems, check ownership and activity, and understand what the data can actually tell us.

02 / BUILD

Make it usable.

Turn a recurring question into an application, report or workflow. I use Python, SQL, Streamlit and Codex to move from requirements to something people can work with.

03 / REVIEW

Keep judgement involved.

Check the logic against the underlying records. In AI-assisted classification, the model suggests a theme and a person reviews the result.

EDUCATION

Education.

Master of Data Science

Monash University

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

Visvesvaraya Technological University

05 / AFTER HOURS

The cosmic observatory.

Astronomy, for the pleasure of exploring it. Seven illustrated journeys through space.

AFTER HOURS / COSMIC STORIES

The life cycle of a massive star.

Star formation, fusion, core collapse and supernova.

The life of a massive starPlay or scrub from stellar birth through a supernova to a neutron-star remnant.MASSIVE STAR / ONE POSSIBLE LIFEBIRTH → FUSION → SUPERNOVA → REMNANT
The science behind this moment
01 / FIRST LIGHT

A star is born.

A dense pocket of gas contracts under gravity. As its core heats up, a new star takes shape.

Illustrated sequence · scale & time compressedThe physics ↗
05 / PERSONAL INTERESTS

Outside work.

Outside work, my interests include aviation, astronomy and the outdoors.

01 / AVIATION

A view from above.

A personal interest that also appears in my airline operations explorer and the flight history I organise in Anchal Life Hub.

Explore the collection ↗
02 / ASTRONOMY

The night sky.

Astronomy is a personal interest, away from my day-to-day work.

03 / THE OUTDOORS

Time away from the screen.

Getting outdoors is part of my life beyond data and software, and a change of pace from building on a screen.

Cosmic Cliffs · James Webb Space Telescope
NASA, ESA, CSA & STScI
LET’S TALK

Ideas, opportunities
or just a good conversation?

I’m always open to discussing data, AI, product ideas, potential collaborations, or opportunities to make an impact.

Work opportunities

Full-time, contract
or consulting

Collaborations

Interesting projects
and ideas

Have a question?

Happy to help if I can

Just say hi

Always up for a
good chat

Connect on LinkedIn
shivakumar0072@gmail.com

Based in Melbourne, open to local and global opportunities.

Editorial illustration of the project subject.