Rishi Alva

Florida hospital cost explorer

Built on CMS public data, this tool lets you compare what Florida hospitals charge for joint replacements against what Medicare actually pays, broken down by city and region.

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Spotify streaming dashboard

A Power BI dashboard built on a set Spotify dataset. Search by artist or track, set a date range, and see which songs are pulling the most streams.

Music and streaming vibe for the Spotify Power BI dashboard

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PlainRx AI: public health plain language

Full-stack app that rewrites flyers, FAQs, and handouts to a target reading level in English or Spanish, with optional PDF and Word export and before/after readability scores, powered by Groq.

PlainRx AI project graphic: document layout and label

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Education & experience

Public health background with hands-on analytics and research experience. Full timeline on LinkedIn.

Education

University of South Florida B.S., Public Health 2020–2024 · Tampa, FL Coursework and projects at the intersection of technology, analytics, policy, and health systems. Activities & societies: Student Government, USF Basketball, Bulls Esports, Indian Student Association, Future Leaders of America, Student Athletics Board
MIT Professional Education Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making 2025 · Cambridge, MA Executive-style program focused on data science and AI for decision-making.
Valencia College A.A., Dual Enrollment 2018–2020 · Orlando, FL

Selected credentials

LinkedIn Learning Consulting Foundations (client management, value, practice) 2025
LinkedIn Learning Strategic Business Analysis Essentials, Data Visualization for Analysts, How to Think Like a Consultant 2025
LinkedIn Learning Generative AI vs. Traditional AI 2025
LinkedIn Learning Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) Cert Prep by Microsoft Press 2025

View all certifications on LinkedIn

Roles that map to analytics & consulting

Experience in public health research, data, and working with teams across healthcare and community settings.

Aug 2023 – Jan 2025
Quantitative Research Analyst Florida Department of Health (Hillsborough County)
- Designed and fielded a public health survey on behavioral and clinical risk factors for childhood obesity, aligned with population health goals.
- Analyzed survey data in Excel and R to surface social determinants and inform prevention strategies.
Aug 2022 – Mar 2024
Student Researcher USF Public Health Research Initiative
- Qualitative study on healthcare access barriers for low-income populations: interviews, coding, synthesis for policy-relevant recommendations.
- Partnered with faculty and peers on equity-focused findings suitable for non-technical audiences.
Aug 2021 – Mar 2024
Public Health Outreach Coordinator American Red Cross
- Led campus blood drives and outreach: logistics, volunteers, compliance, and health messaging at scale.
- Strong practice in stakeholder coordination, operations, and clear communication under deadlines.
Mar 2022 – Sep 2023
Student Caster University of South Florida
- Live broadcast production: overlays, OBS-style tooling, audience engagement, and crisp narration for fast-paced formats.
May 2023 – Aug 2023
Sales Athlete Converse
- Customer discovery, product recommendations, and consistent performance against sales targets in a fast retail environment.
- Store operations: inventory, merchandising, and clear communication of brand and promotions.
May 2022 – Aug 2022
Athlete Nike
- Floor sales, sizing, and recommendations tied to customer needs and store goals.
- Transactions, returns, and teamwork in a high-traffic retail setting.
May 2016 – Aug 2022
CDCE Volunteer U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Orlando)
- Long-term support in a high-volume hospital: patient intake, coordination, records, and calm communication in sensitive settings.

Additional experience (including earlier retail) is on LinkedIn. See the full timeline on LinkedIn.

My approach

How I approach problem solving, communicate findings, and deliver work that teams can act on.

Curious-minded

I am naturally curious and I take the work seriously. I want to understand the full picture before I start drawing conclusions.

Stakeholder-ready

I build things with the end user in mind. Whether it is a dashboard or a writeup, it needs to be clear enough for someone else to pick up and run with.

Right tool for the job

The tools depend on the problem. SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and AI when it is the right call.

Python SQL R Java JavaScript HTML/CSS Excel (Advanced Functions & VBA) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Computer Vision Prompt Engineering A/B Testing & Experimentation AI Strategy & Roadmapping Statistical Modeling Data Visualization User & Market Research Agile & Scrum Methodologies Product Analytics Business Intelligence (BI) Data-Driven Decision Making Healthcare Analytics OpenAI API Llama API GitHub Jupyter Notebook Google Colab Power BI Tableau Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Statistical Process Control (SPC) Tools Qualtrics Google Analytics SQL Workbench Claude Cursor Perplexity Oracle AI Agent Platform

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Tooling depth (hover or tap rows for detail)

SQL & relational dataQueries · reporting · joins

Python & analysisScripts · pandas · automation

Tableau & BIDashboards · storytelling

Excel & executive reportingModels · summaries

AI / ML & generative toolsPrompting · APIs · validation · responsible use

Quick answers

What analytics work do you focus on?

I work across the full pipeline, from cleaning and structuring data to analysis and visualization. I have done that kind of work in public health research and I enjoy it across different domains.

What makes your background different?

Not many people come into consulting and analytics through public health. It shaped how I think about data, how to frame a problem, and how to communicate findings to people outside the field.

What are you looking for next?

I am looking for a role where analytics actually informs strategy, not just reporting. Consulting and health are the spaces I am most drawn to but the work and the team matter more than the industry.