Her Story
About Devanshi
Devanshi Mehta is a Senior Business Analyst with over four years of experience in data analytics and the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain. Currently working as a Claims Business Analyst at Sompo, she specializes in delivering consulting-led solutions across both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Her expertise spans business process consulting, system analysis, and functional design, with a strong focus on translating complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications across platforms. Devanshi brings deep technical proficiency in tools and platforms such as Guidewire, and DataStage, along with strong capabilities in SQL, data mapping, and ETL pipeline development. In addition to her core business and analytics expertise, Devanshi is also highly proficient in emerging AI technologies, with strong knowledge of prompt engineering, Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic AI concepts. She understands how these technologies can be leveraged to optimize business operations, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across enterprise environments. Her growing expertise in AI further strengthens her ability to bridge traditional business analysis with next-generation technological solutions. She has extensive experience supporting trade lifecycle processes, including settlement, reconciliation, and compliance reporting aligned with regulatory frameworks. Known for her analytical rigor, she has led end-to-end testing cycles, facilitated stakeholder workshops, and contributed to system migrations and backend optimizations, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity. She holds a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Stevens Institute of Technology, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA, and an MBA in Technology Management. Her passion for data began early in her academic journey, sparked by an introduction to big data and its real-world applications. Since then, she has continued to build expertise in analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making through academic projects and professional experience. Devanshi is recognized for her adaptability, collaborative approach, and ability to bridge business and technology, with a long-term goal of advancing into a data science role within the financial services industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Devanshi
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute a lot of my success to the support of my family. There have been difficult moments in my life when things did not go according to plan, and during those times they stood by me like a rock, constantly encouraging and motivating me.
They always reminded me that life is not a race and that there is no fixed timeline for achieving your goals. They taught me that it is okay to take a step back, take care of yourself, and come back even stronger. Because of them, I have never truly felt like a failure, even during the times when I faced setbacks.
They have been my biggest cheerleaders in every success and my strongest support system during every low. I truly believe that wherever I am today would not have been possible without them.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have ever received is to never limit yourself to just your job title. Always stay curious, keep learning new skills, and look for opportunities outside of your immediate responsibilities because that is often where the biggest growth happens. I have also learned that being reliable, having a positive attitude, and being willing to take initiative can take you just as far as technical skills. I have also learned not to be afraid to speak up, share ideas, and advocate for yourself because your voice matters. At the end of the day, growth comes from staying curious, taking initiative, and being willing to put yourself out there.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The biggest advice I would give is to pursue something that genuinely interests you. When you are curious about a field, you are naturally more motivated to learn, grow, and keep pushing through challenges. Follow that passion because it can often lead you exactly where you want to be.
There will definitely be obstacles along the way, but do not let them discourage you. Keep going, keep learning, and seek out communities, groups, and mentors who can help you grow. Being surrounded by like-minded people gives you support, inspiration, and new perspectives. It also helps you discover opportunities, skills, and ideas that you may not have even realized you needed.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in every field right now is keeping up with how quickly AI is changing the industry. Many technical tasks are becoming automated, so professionals need to focus more on problem-solving, business understanding, and communication. At the same time, there is a huge opportunity because companies are looking for people who have both data and AI skills. Those who can turn data into clear business decisions and leverage AI to give better results will continue to stand out.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values I hold closest are honesty, loyalty, and determination. Honesty is especially important to me because I believe it is the foundation of both strong relationships and long-term success. It means being truthful with yourself, with the people you care about, and with the people you work with.
In my career, I value transparency with colleagues and managers because it builds trust, strengthens teamwork, and creates a positive work environment. I believe honesty and integrity shape who you are, both personally and professionally, and they are qualities that can take you far in life.
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