Archana Kakulvar
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving, communication skills, and team building. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and accounting expertise, coupled with a solid understanding of SQL databases and quality assurance. Known for remaining calm under pressure, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Hard-working BA with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Reliable BA with Education industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Salesforce Business Analyst
Trinity School
09.2020 - Current
- Managed across different departments to support through end-to-end business requirements for Software Development Life Cycle.
- Experienced in Scoping Phase , gap analysis, testing and implementation phase.
- Strong requirement gathering using face to face and conducting interview and preparing functional document s like use cases, software requirement specifications
- Experience creation custom objects and page layouts, search layouts to organise fields, custom links , related lists, reports and dashboards
- Created picklists, dependant picklist , master detail relationships between objects and formula fields to custom objects.
- Working knowledge with third party apps like Cirrico and Salesforce core platforms like sales , services etc
- Worked alongside team of 4 to analyze business requirements to identify gaps and opportunities with budgets of $500k
- Worked across 8 projects per quarter to identify new requirements to define project scope and roadmap with budgets of up to $3M.
- Developed document working prototypes and workflow diagrams to facilitate better system understanding which improved efficiency by 60%
- Communicated across the IT team to understand issues and requests
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Recognised with Gold Star Awards 2 Years in a row between 2023 and 2025
Business Analyst
Aarke Ltd
London, London
10.2014 - 09.2020
- Performed quality assurance tests to ensure product reliability and efficiency before deployment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all business requirements, aiding seamless project flow .
- Implemented cost-saving measures through rigorous budget management and careful resource allocation.
- Created tailored solutions by understanding and translating customer requirements into functional specifications.
- Simplified complex data into understandable presentations, facilitating better communication amongst teams.
- Collaborated with IT team to design efficient software solutions, improving workflow significantly.
- Conducted training sessions for new software implementations, increasing staff productivity levels.
- Observed systems and staff operations throughout organisation, compiling current and accurate information.
- Located deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence.
Business analyst
Salisbury's Limited
London, London
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Developed robust financial models for forecast planning, contributing to sound business decisions.
- Enhanced company performance through meticulous data analysis.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through rigorous budget management and careful resource allocation.
- Collaborated with IT team to design efficient software solutions, improving workflow significantly.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all business requirements, aiding seamless project flow .
- Streamlined business operations by analysing and implementing process improvements.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
- Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
- Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
- Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
Business Analyst
Thomson Reuters
Hyderabad
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Enhanced company performance through meticulous data analysis.
- Engaged in contract negotiations that resulted in favourable terms for our organisation.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through rigorous budget management and careful resource allocation.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all business requirements, aiding seamless project flow .
- Led cross-functional teams towards successful project completion on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Simplified complex data into understandable presentations, facilitating better communication amongst teams.
- Managed multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout projects' lifespan.
- Actual vs. Budget Analysis explaining major business drivers.
- Coordinated, prepared, and maintained daily, monthly and Quarterly reports for Thomson Reuters
Corporate Team. - Provided accurate and timely reports and information to the business area regarding budgetary and
other selected financial matters. - Ensured that the productivity and quality levels were achieved as per the standards set for the process.
- Worked on a Business Warehouse tool called BEX.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
Associate analyst
Progressive Media Group, India
Hyderabad
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Completed ad-hoc analyses as required, supporting key business initiatives.
- Drafted comprehensive financial reports for critical insight generation.
- Contributed to quarterly business reviews with in-depth trend analysis.
- Analysed complex data sets for improved business decisions.
- Have worked in the areas of financial analysis, construction company valuation, company & industry/
market research, and relationship management in the financial services sector.
● Undertook research in the form of developing reports on acquisition, mergers, equity offerings, debt
offerings, partnerships, venture financing, and private equity transactions.
● Worked with clients on special assignments, conducted required research and analysis, and presented
the recommendations.
● Performed secondary research; gathering and analysing data from SEC, SEDAR, ASX fillings, OTC
Bulletin, Market Wire, Thomson Reuters, and Data Monitor. - Increased operational transparency by creating intuitive dashboards and reports.
Education
Master of Business Administration - IT
JNTU
INDIA 01.2006 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad 01.2003 - 09.2006
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Accounting
- Knowledge of SQL Database
- Quality Assurance
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to learn new skills
- Adapt to changes
Affiliations
- Gardening and Cooking
Certification
Salesforce Admin 201
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Salesforce Business Analyst
Trinity School
09.2020 - Current
Business Analyst
Aarke Ltd
10.2014 - 09.2020
Business analyst
Salisbury's Limited
11.2011 - 09.2014
Business Analyst
Thomson Reuters
12.2010 - 11.2011
Associate analyst
Progressive Media Group, India
05.2008 - 11.2010
Master of Business Administration - IT
JNTU
01.2006 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Commerce
Osmania University
01.2003 - 09.2006
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