The Data Nerd Library

Linnette Builds

Currently pursuing CHC Certification


Documenting my transition from healthcare compliance to data analytics—one project at a time.

🙃 About Me

From Medicaid to DataFor over 20 years, I’ve worked in healthcare, helping seniors navigate one of the most complex systems in America — Medicaid eligibility, long-term care, compliance, and reimbursement.Along the way, I discovered something unexpected: I love data.Today I’m learning SQL, healthcare analytics, compliance, Power BI, and AI while documenting everything I learn so other career changers can benefit from the journey. Whether you’re coming from healthcare or another nontraditional background, I hope this hub helps you see that it’s never too late to start.Get in Touch!

📬 Contact me

Let’s build something useful together.Whether you’re following my journey, in healthcare, learning SQL, or just love talking about data, I’d love to connect — I’m always happy to meet other lifelong learners.For professional inquiries, collaborations, speaking opportunities, or networking about healthcare, SQL, analytics, and process improvement:✉️ Email Me💼 Connect on LinkedIn


See what I’m building.• SQL projects
• Power BI dashboards
• Learning repositories
• Portfolio
🐙 View Projects


Looking for SQL resources?I’ve organized all the websites, books, YouTube channels, and tools that have helped me learn.📚 Browse Resources

📚 Resource LIBRARY

One place for everything I’m learning.Inside you’ll find 700+ carefully curated resources covering SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python, AI, healthcare analytics, certifications, datasets, books, communities, and more—all organized so you can spend less time searching and more time building.

The Data Nerd Library

ResourceDescriptionCategory
SQLBoltInteractiveSQL Lessons
SQLZooHands-on SQL practiceSQL Learning
Mode SQL TutorialBusiness-focused SQL tutorialSQL Learning
W3Schools SQLSQL reference and examplesSQL Learning

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🚀 Building in Public

Learning by building real-world software.I’m documenting my transition from healthcare compliance to data analytics by building real projects from the ground up.


- CURRENT BUILDS -


🤖 Medicaid AI AssistantAI-powered case management assistant that automates weekly case updates, preserves workflow continuity, and streamlines long-term care Medicaid operations.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
Python • OpenAI • Excel • AI • xlwings
Status
Under Active Development
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🔬 Medicaid Analytics LabA laboratory for SQL, Python, dashboards, reporting, and healthcare analytics focused on long-term care Medicaid operations.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
SQL • Python • Power BI • Excel • Git
Status
Under Active Development
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⭐ Review Manager TrackerAI-assisted application for organizing products, capturing notes, generating review drafts, and managing review workflows.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
Python • SQL • OpenAI • SQLite • Git
Status
Under Active Development
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📚 Data Nerd LibraryCurated collection of SQL, Python, AI, Excel, Power BI, GitHub, and analytics learning resources.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
Google Sheets • Excel • SQL • Python • AI
Status
Continuously Updated
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🌍 Linnette BuildsMy public engineering journal documenting projects, architecture, tutorials, and the journey of building software in public.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
Markdown • GitHub • HTML • Carrd • Technical Writing
Status
Actively Growing
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- FUTURE BUILDS -


🏗 LTC Analytics WarehouseEnterprise data warehouse architecture supporting healthcare reporting, business intelligence, ETL pipelines, and operational analytics.

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Tech
SQL • Data Warehousing • ETL • Power BI • Database Design
Status
Planned


⚙️ Workflow AutomationsWorkflow automation engine connects spreadsheets, AI, APIs, and operational processes to eliminate repetitive manual work.

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Tech
Python • APIs • Automation • OpenAI
Status
Planned


🧠 Medicaid Case IntelligenceDecision-support engine that analyzes Medicaid cases, identifies risks, summarizes documentation, and assists specialists with eligibility insights.

The Data Nerd Library

Tech
Python • AI • NLP • SQL • OpenAI
Status
Planned


📄 Medicaid Document IntelligenceDocument intelligence platform that extracts, classifies, summarizes, and validates Medicaid forms using OCR and AI.

Tech
OCR • Python • OpenAI • Document AI • APIs
Status
Planned


⚖️ Medicaid Rules EngineBusiness rules engine that evaluates Medicaid eligibility using configurable policy logic and regulatory workflows.

Tech
Python • Rules Engine • SQL • APIs
Status
Planned


📚 Medicaid Knowledge BaseCentralized repository of Medicaid policies, forms, manuals, FAQs, and reference materials for specialists and AI applications.

Tech
Markdown • AI • Search • SQL • APIs
Status
Planned


🎯 Medicaid Case SimulatorInteractive simulator for modeling Medicaid eligibility scenarios, policy changes, asset transfers, and financial planning outcomes.

Tech
Python • AI • SQL • Simulation Models
Status
Planned


🌐 Medicaid APIBackend API providing secure access to platform services, integrations, authentication, and healthcare data exchange.

Tech
FastAPI • Python • REST APIs • SQL • Authentication
Status
Planned

🚀 Building in Public

Learning by building real-world software.I’m documenting my transition from healthcare compliance to data analytics by building real projects from the ground up.


- CURRENT BUILDS -

Long-Term Care Medicaid Pending AnalyticsI'm designing a fictional relational database inspired by real-world long-term care Medicaid workflows. This project focuses on database design, SQL development, reporting, and business analytics while demonstrating how data can improve operational efficiency and decision-making.Follow the project on GitHub as I document the journey from business requirements and schema design to SQL queries, dashboards, and analytical insights.🖊️ GitHub
SQL • Database Design • Healthcare Analytics • Business Intelligence

Product Review Manager & TrackerI'm building an AI-assisted review management application that helps organize products, capture personal notes, generate polished review drafts from my own experiences, and track review progress. This project combines full-stack development, SQL, browser automation, and AI into a practical tool I use throughout the week.Follow the project on GitHub as I build the database, dashboard, browser extension, and AI-powered workflow one feature at a time.🖊️ GitHub
Full-Stack Development • SQL • AI Integration • Automation

⚙️ Workflow Automations → workflow-automations
🧠 Medicaid Case Intelligence → medicaid-case-intelligence
📄 Medicaid Document Intelligence → medicaid-document-intelligence
⚖️ Medicaid Rules Engine → medicaid-rules-engine
📚 Medicaid Knowledge Base → medicaid-knowledge-base
🎯 Medicaid Case Simulator → medicaid-case-simulator
🌐 Medicaid API → medicaid-api

💭 My Thoughts

Not every lesson fits in a dashboard.This is where I write about the messier parts of a career change—what it's like learning SQL as a non-engineer, what I wish I'd known when I started, and the small wins that keep me moving forward.✍🏼 Linnette Builds (LinkedIn)
Building in public: project updates, lessons learned, and career growth.
✍🏼 Substack
Reflections on career growth, healthcare, and learning data analytics.
📝 Hashnode
Technical articles, SQL tutorials, and project documentation.

📝 SQL TIPS

Small lessons, one query at a time.A running collection of the SQL concepts, syntax, and “aha” moments I’ve picked up along the way — written the way I wish someone had explained them to me. If you’re learning SQL from scratch too, hopefully these save you a few Google searches.