Kush Novels LLC
Kush Novels LLC
Business Analyst Data & Reporting Specialist QA & Cybersecurity Professional

Thisha Smith

Delivering high-quality, secure, and data-driven business solutions.

Basic Info About Me

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I am Thisha Smith, a results-driven professional specializing in the intersection of Business Analysis, Data Reporting, Quality Assurance, and Agentic AI / AI-assisted workflow development. With a solid track record in managing healthcare data and verifying complex software systems, I specialize in translating stakeholder requirements into functional technical designs and high-quality deliverables.

My experience includes healthcare data reporting, software quality assurance, database validation, process improvement, and Agentic AI / AI-assisted workflow integration.

I specialize in analyzing complex business requirements, creating dashboards and reports, executing detailed testing, and implementing automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.

  • Name

    Thisha Smith

  • Website

    LinkedIn

  • GitHub

    GitHub

  • Location

    Sacramento, CA

  • Versatility

    Business Analysis | Data Reporting | Quality Assurance | Agentic AI

Creative

I see the world differently—turning ideas into reality with innovation and imagination. Whether it's problem-solving, storytelling, or designing something new, I thrive on creativity and pushing boundaries.

Winner

I don't just aim to participate; I aim to excel. Every challenge is an opportunity to prove that hard work, resilience, and passion always lead to success.

Smart

I love learning, growing, and staying curious. Whether it's diving into data, analyzing trends, or figuring out complex puzzles, I'm always striving to expand my knowledge and think ahead.

Powerful

Confidence, strength, and determination define me. I believe in taking action, standing strong in my beliefs, and using my skills to make a real impact.

Helper

Supporting others comes naturally to me. Whether it's lending a hand, offering guidance, or being the go-to problem solver, I find joy in making a difference in people's lives.

Intelligent

Knowledge isn't just about facts; it's about application. I blend logic, insight, and intuition to make smart decisions and navigate the world with clarity.

Gamer

Gaming isn't just a hobby—it's a mindset. Strategy, teamwork, and adaptability define how I approach both virtual and real-world challenges.

Healthy

I believe in balance—nurturing my mind, body, and soul. Whether it's physical wellness, mental clarity, or personal growth, I prioritize what keeps me at my best.

Testimonials

"Thisha is a high performer with a consistent track record of success. She is collaborative, creative, and persistent. One example that stands out is a dashboard she configured from scratch to help eliminate manual back-and-forth interactions about monthly sales data submissions."

Lisa Brown

Product Manager • Managed Thisha directly

"Thisha managed partner data operations responsible for data accuracy, data validation, and reporting. She is thoughtful, responsive, fluent, and highly knowledgeable, delivering insights that help report business results."

Kim Ogawa

Strategic Partner Marketing Manager at Intel Corporation • Worked on different teams

"Thisha is an exceptional professional. She is incredibly easy to work with, displays a natural ability to connect and interact with people at all levels, and consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results."

Kleber Haraguchi

Business Intelligence & Operations Lead • Worked on same team

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My Skills & Capabilities

Business Analysis

Data Reporting

Quality Assurance

Healthcare Reporting

Excel Automation

Power BI

SQL

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Cybersecurity Support

AI Workflow Optimization

Professional Profile

Target Roles

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Reporting Specialist
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Program Analyst
  • Administrative & Operations Support
  • Cybersecurity Support
  • AI Workflow Support

Value Statement

Business, data, and operations professional with 20+ years of experience supporting technology, healthcare, financial, government, and customer-facing environments. Recognized for transforming complex information into actionable results through analysis, reporting, process improvement, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Professional Summary

Versatile business and technology professional with experience spanning business analysis, reporting, quality assurance, data validation, program support, customer service, and process improvement.

Skilled in translating business requirements into actionable solutions, validating data accuracy, supporting operational workflows, documenting procedures, and coordinating with stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.

Background includes healthcare reporting, enterprise software testing, business systems analysis, customer support, compliance-focused operations, and administrative coordination.

Known for strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Core Skills

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering Data Analysis & Reporting Quality Assurance & Process Validation Administrative & Program Support Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication Documentation & Procedure Development Microsoft Excel (Advanced Formulas, Validation, Reporting) Power BI & Dashboard Reporting SQL, Data Querying & Optimization Data Entry & Records Management Compliance & Confidential Information Handling Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Project Coordination & Workflow Tracking Cybersecurity Awareness & Risk Support AI Productivity & Process Optimization

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Business Analysis & Program Support

Ideal for:

  • Business Analyst
  • Program Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Administrative Support

Data & Reporting

Ideal for:

  • Data Analyst
  • Reporting Specialist
  • Healthcare Reporting
  • Power BI Analyst

Quality Assurance & Testing

Ideal for:

  • QA Analyst
  • QA Lead
  • UAT Specialist
  • Validation Engineer

Professional Experience

02/2026 – Present

Data & Reporting Specialist

Master Care, LLC – Sacramento, CA
  • Records & Reporting Support: Validate and reconcile member-level data for CalAIM reporting, ensuring accurate records, clean files, and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Confidential Data Handling: Retrieve, process, and organize secure files through SFTP, including encrypted files, structured reporting outputs, and payer-specific submission files.
  • Data Validation & Quality Review: Utilize advanced Excel functions, reporting logic, and validation techniques to identify discrepancies, improve file accuracy, and support successful monthly submissions.
  • Team & Stakeholder Support: Provide reporting updates, clarify data issues, and coordinate with internal teams and leadership to meet regulatory and operational deadlines.
  • Reporting Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain reporting logic, mapping documentation, validation procedures, and audit-ready working files to support repeatable, scalable, and traceable reporting processes.
  • Reporting Modernization & AI Workflow Innovation: Support reporting modernization initiatives through process analysis, workflow documentation, validation planning, and evaluation of AI-assisted approaches designed to improve reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and analyst productivity.
10/2025 – 01/2026

Sales Associate

Macy's – Sacramento, CA
  • Provided efficient, accurate customer service while handling high-volume requests, resolving issues, and following documented procedures.
  • Maintained clean, compliant point-of-sale records and ensured precise entry of transactions, returns, and adjustments.
  • Supported daily store operations through organized task tracking, inventory coordination, and adherence to documented procedures.
06/2023 – 11/2024

Business Data Analyst

Intel Corporation – Sacramento, CA
  • Led CRM and internal system enhancements across Business Analyst, Product Owner, and QA roles, translating business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Directed data governance and automation initiatives, improving reporting accuracy by 30% and increasing team productivity by 25%.
  • Built and maintained Power BI dashboards and SQL pipelines supporting executive KPIs and operational reporting.
  • Coordinated UAT and release readiness activities to ensure system changes met business and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborated with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align priorities, resolve issues, and support timely delivery.
04/2017 – 06/2023

GPU Validation Engineer

Intel Corporation – Sacramento, CA
  • Designed and executed validation strategies for DirectX graphics drivers across multiple hardware platforms to ensure performance, stability, and launch readiness.
  • Collaborated with engineering and program teams to reduce delivery risks and improve platform reliability.
  • Developed Python-based automation, reducing manual testing effort by 40% and accelerating validation cycles.
  • Integrated validation processes into CI/CD pipelines to improve testing consistency and documentation.
  • Analyzed defects and root causes, contributing to a 35% reduction in post-release issues.
07/2014 – 03/2017

QA Test Analyst Lead

NextGen Information Services Inc. (Client: NJVC LLC) – St. Louis, MO
  • Led QA strategy, test planning, execution, and production support for a .NET-based enterprise application supporting government operations.
  • Reduced defect leakage by 30% and improved sprint testing efficiency by 40%.
  • Coordinated functional, regression, and system testing across multiple environments.
  • Mentored team members, improving onboarding efficiency and overall team performance.
  • Partnered with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to support continuous improvement.

Additional Experience

  • Senior QA Test Analyst Lead – Fusion Technology Solutions | Client: Reed Elsevier | 10/2011 – 02/2013
  • Senior QA Tester / Lead – Signature Consultants | Client: Wells Fargo | 05/2011 – 10/2011
  • QA Test Lead – MODIS | Client: US Bank | 10/2010 – 05/2011
  • Senior Analyst, Software Testing & Quality Assurance – TEKsystems | Client: MasterCard | 08/2009 – 10/2010
  • Senior QA Tester & Business Analyst – PlumRhino Consulting | Client: Wachovia Securities | 11/2008 – 08/2009
  • QA Consultant – TEKsystems | Client: MasterCard | 03/2008 – 10/2008
  • COBOL Developer / QA / Business Analyst – Accenture Inc. | Client: A.G. Edwards | 12/2003 – 12/2007
  • SAS Developer – CitiFinancial International | 08/2001 – 03/2003

Certifications & Professional Development

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Coursera) – Completed August 2025
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) – In Progress
    • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (Microsoft SC-900) – In Progress

Education

American River College, Sacramento, CA

Associates of Computer Programming (A.S.) – C++ Concentration | GPA: 3.7 | Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | May 2023

Vatterott College, St. Louis, MO

Associates of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems | GPA: 3.5 | May 1997

Professional Development & Community Involvement

01/2025 – 04/2026

Professional Development & Community Involvement

  • Participated in Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and Blacks In Cybersecurity (BIC) programs focused on cybersecurity awareness, mentorship, professional growth, networking, and career development.

Leadership & Communication

  • Board Member of NIA (Network of Intel African American) ERG, providing strategic guidance to support professional development and community engagement.
  • Proven ability to present data-driven insights to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Effective coach and mentor, enhancing team performance through process training and knowledge sharing.

My Services

I offer professional services designed to help businesses optimize processes, secure systems, and derive clear insights from data.

Services

Business Analysis & Requirements

Translating business goals into clear technical specifications, user stories, process flows, and comprehensive backlog requirements.

Data Reporting & Analytics

Creating healthcare reporting pipelines, writing and optimizing SQL queries, troubleshooting performance, and validating data accuracy.

Quality Assurance & Testing

Designing structured test cases, executing functional, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT) cycles, and managing defects.

Excel Automation & Process Improvement

Writing VBA macro scripts, optimizing complex spreadsheets, and streamlining legacy manual processes to increase team speed.

Cybersecurity Support & Documentation

Drafting cybersecurity training guides, mapping software assets, verifying compliance, and documenting security practices.

AI Productivity & Workflow Consulting

Deploying AI-assisted administrative operations, prompt engineering, and utilizing large language models for process efficiency.

Work Process

01

Discover & Plan

We start with a deep dive into your business needs. I gather requirements, analyze workflows, and identify key goals to ensure a clear project roadmap.

02

Design & Develop

I create structured plans, dashboards, test cases, or process models based on your business objectives. Whether it's Power BI reports, test automation, or business documentation, I build solutions that fit your needs.

03

Test & Refine

I conduct detailed testing and quality assurance, ensuring everything runs smoothly before deployment. From software testing to data validation, I fine-tune the details for accuracy and efficiency.

04

Deliver & Optimize

Your solution is ready to go! I ensure a smooth transition with documentation, training, and ongoing support to keep things running efficiently.

Portfolio

A selection of recent projects highlighting my work in business analysis, data validation, and process automation.

Healthcare Data

Healthcare Reporting & Data Quality

Automated reporting and data validation pipelines for healthcare compliance.

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AI & AUTOMATION

AI & AUTOMATION

Workflow Automation • Prompt Systems • Productivity

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TrueBalance Planner

TrueBalance Planner

Product Design • Financial Planning • Web Application

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Project Continuum

Project Continuum

Creative Technology & Narrative Systems

Narrative quality assurance, automation workflows, validation systems, AI-assisted production pipelines, and interactive storytelling architecture.

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Contact Me

I’m open to conversations around Business Analysis, Data Reporting, Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity, AI workflow support, and technology-driven business improvement.