Abdulsalam Soetan
Newport,Gwent
Summary
Driven professional with knack for analytical thinking and problem-solving, combined with strong communication and data interpretation skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex information and present actionable insights. Ready to contribute to organisational success in Business Analyst role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Business Analyst
Burges Salmon
Bristol, Bristol
2026.03 - Current
- Supported the definition, design and organisation‑wide rollout of a new HRIS system.
- Performed QA testing on the organisation's website to validate functionality and improve reliability before release.
- Collaborated with IT team to design efficient software solutions, improving processes significantly.
- Streamlined the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process by analysing the current process and recommending targeted improvements.
- Documented clear and accurate business and solution requirements to support smooth project delivery.
- Documented Business Process Models.
Business Analyst Apprentice
Burges Salon
Bristol, Bristol
2024.09 - 2026.03
- Balanced apprenticeship with 4 days work and 1 day study each week.
- Facilitated requirements and process‑mapping workshops for a new LMS.
- Created UML process maps to support LMS design.
- Supported RFP preparation, vendor evaluation and solution recommendations.
- Analysed current processes and suggested improvements.
- Assisted with documenting business and functional requirements.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Analyst Apprenticeship
QA Ltd
Bristol 2024.09 - 2026.04
A-Levels - Mathematics
Lliswerry High School
Newport 2022.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Physics
Lliswerry High School
Newport 2022.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Information Technology
Lliswerry High School
Bristol 2022.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- BPMN & UML Process Mapping
- Jira and confluence proficiency
- Microsoft Visio
- SWOT Analysis
- User acceptance testing
- Requirement gathering
- Data Modelling
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, data cleansing, dashboards)
- AI‑powered analysis tools (eg, ChatGPT, Copilot)
Certification
BCS Foundation Certificate in Digital Business Change (Dec 2024)
BCS Practitioner Certificate in Requirements Engineering (Apr 2025)
Timeline
Business Analyst
Burges Salmon
2026.03 - Current
Business Analyst Apprentice
Burges Salon
2024.09 - 2026.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Analyst Apprenticeship
QA Ltd
2024.09 - 2026.04
A-Levels - Mathematics
Lliswerry High School
2022.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Physics
Lliswerry High School
2022.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Information Technology
Lliswerry High School
2022.09 - 2024.07