Business Analytics Professional

Turning data into strategic decisions.

I apply artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and business intelligence to complex challenges in healthcare, finance, and organizational strategy.

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Sara Seri in a professional setting
Sara SeriMS Business Analytics · Grand Canyon University
4End-to-end analytics projects
3Professional focus areas
15+Models and analytical methods
1Mission: measurable impact

Analytics with a business purpose.

I am a business analytics professional focused on transforming complex data into clear, practical decisions. My graduate work combines machine learning, forecasting, optimization, data visualization, and executive communication across healthcare and financial applications.

My work is guided by one principle: an analytical model is most valuable when it helps people act. I build solutions that connect technical rigor with operational efficiency, financial performance, and meaningful outcomes.

Healthcare

Earlier insight. Better allocation.

Risk prediction, cost reduction, capacity forecasting, and preventive decision support.

Finance

Evidence for smarter strategy.

Financial modeling, market signals, forecasting, performance analysis, and risk interpretation.

Artificial Intelligence

Models designed for action.

Machine learning, predictive analytics, explainability, validation, and optimization.

Business Intelligence

Clarity for decision-makers.

Dashboards, KPIs, data storytelling, executive reporting, and strategic recommendations.

Selected portfolio

Four projects. One clear professional direction.

Each project moves from a real business problem through data preparation, modeling, validation, interpretation, and actionable recommendations.

01

Finance · NLP · Predictive Modeling

Stock Return Prediction Using Financial Metrics and SEC Filing Text

Evaluated whether numerical language features extracted from SEC filings improved stock-return prediction beyond traditional financial metrics. The project compared financial-only, text-only, and combined model pipelines with chronological validation.

  • OLS baseline and robust interpretation
  • Financial text features and sentiment signals
  • Time-aware validation and feature selection
02

Healthcare · Classification · Prevention

Early Diabetes Risk Prediction Using Machine Learning

Developed classification models using the CDC BRFSS health indicators dataset to identify individuals at elevated diabetes risk and support earlier preventive intervention and resource allocation.

  • Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost
  • Class imbalance and false-negative analysis
  • Healthcare-focused model interpretation
03

Healthcare Finance · AI · Cost Reduction

Predicting Preventable High-Cost Patients Before Crisis Care

Used the MEPS 2022-2023 longitudinal dataset to predict future high-cost healthcare status from prior-year health, utilization, insurance, socioeconomic, and expenditure information.

  • Random Forest sealed validation ROC-AUC: 0.817
  • Top-decile lift: 4.31
  • Risk segmentation and preventive-care workflow
04

Healthcare Operations · Forecasting · Optimization

Optimizing Hospital Resource Allocation Using Artificial Intelligence

Built an end-to-end decision-support framework using CDC/NHSN weekly hospital data. XGBoost forecasts next-week inpatient occupancy, while a linear optimization model recommends surge-bed and staffing adjustments.

  • XGBoost average R²: 0.907
  • Average RMSE: 2.888 occupancy points
  • Forecast-to-action optimization framework

A multidisciplinary analytics toolkit.

Programming & Data

Python, SQL, Excel, data cleaning, feature engineering, statistical analysis, reproducible workflows.

Machine Learning

Linear and logistic regression, Random Forest, XGBoost, model validation, feature importance, calibration.

Business Intelligence

Power BI, Tableau, dashboards, KPI design, data visualization, executive reporting, decision support.

Applied Analytics

Healthcare analytics, financial analytics, forecasting, optimization, cost-benefit analysis, resource allocation.

PythonSQLPower BITableauExcelXGBoostRandom ForestForecastingOptimization

Research and professional development

Building a focused body of work.

Completed

Predictive Analytics for Diabetes Risk

Machine learning for earlier identification and preventive resource allocation.

Completed

Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Cost Reduction

Identifying future high-cost patients before preventable crisis utilization.

Completed

Artificial Intelligence for Hospital Resource Optimization

Forecasting demand and translating prediction into staffing and bed-allocation decisions.

Ongoing

AI, Healthcare, Finance, and Responsible Decision Support

Developing practical frameworks that connect analytics performance with business and societal impact.

My goal is not simply to build models.

It is to build analytical solutions that improve how organizations decide, allocate, and grow.

Let’s connect

Interested in analytics, healthcare innovation, finance, or strategic decision support?

I welcome conversations with recruiters, analysts, researchers, healthcare leaders, finance professionals, and organizations working on meaningful data-driven challenges.