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Daniel Opusunju

Daniel Opusunju

Business Analyst
Leeds, UK

Summary

Seasoned Business Analyst offering 4 years of IT, Retail & Marketing industry success. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

Business Analyst

Cancer Research UK
City Of London, LND
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Process Optimization Project:
  • ● Strategic Problem Solving: Collaborated with leadership to analyze business challenges and drive innovative solutions.
  • ● Efficient Requirements: Led workshops using gap analysis and stakeholder management for streamlined requirements gathering.
  • ● Visualized System Functionality: Created comprehensive use case diagrams documenting system improvements.
  • ● Agile Delivery: Transformed epics into detailed user stories, boosting development efficiency by 40% and defining UAT criteria that reduced testing/implementation time by 20%.
  • ● Data Migration & Quality: Developed and executed a seamless data migration strategy for financial data to Salesforce, including data cleansing and mapping for accurate transfer.
  • ● Productivity & Support: Organized bug identification workshops to improve product development by 10% and provided post-migration support to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • ● Team Leadership: Mentored junior Business Analysts/accelerate scheme participants, fostering their growth.
  • User Research & UX Project:
  • ● User-Centered Design: Scoped, planned, and facilitated user research projects, ensuring an Agile and user-centric approach.
  • ● Actionable Insights: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • ● Data-Driven Optimization: Utilized qualitative and quantitative data to inform research, analyze user focus, and drive outcomes.
  • ● Improved Efficiency: Re-engineered user stories, resulting in a 40% increase in product team efficiency and a 15% reduction in development time.
  • ● Automated Workflows: Designed user journey and flow maps, automating workflows with APIs to cut post-implementation testing by 50%.
  • ● Agile User Stories: Created detailed, user-focused Agile stories for increased development efficiency.
  • ● Testing Efficiency: Supported development of testing automation frameworks, increasing testing efficiency by 30%.

Business Analyst

Alexander Maclean
Leeds, WYK
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Evaluated and optimized current business and operational processes, providing actionable recommendations for enhancement
  • Documented process flows and formulated requirements for functional improvements
  • Translated requirements into Agile User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
  • Conducted User Acceptance testing to ensure MVP and end-product functionality
  • Created wireframes, site maps, and content inventories for new LMS website design
  • Extracted essential business information from files, records, and historical data for development requests and conducted workshops to determine business requirements and identify pain points
  • Contributed to strategic planning initiatives for LMS application, aligning with end-user goals
  • Collaborated with leadership to analyze complex business problems and build compelling business cases
  • Documented current system functionalities with use case diagrams, laying the groundwork for future improvements
  • Led workshops using advanced techniques (gap analysis, stakeholder management, etc.) to gather detailed requirements
  • Developed a clear Target Operating Model showcasing the benefits of the new LMS
  • Translated broad epics into concise user stories, facilitating understanding for both business and technical teams
  • Created wireframes using Balsamiq Cloud for clear communication of solutions and risk mitigation
  • Defined rigorous UAT criteria with detailed and accurate user stories, ensuring high quality standards
  • Completed benefits realization documentation, demonstrating the project's significant value add
  • Major Achievement:
  • Led the successful development and migration to a new LMS, resulting in a 32% increase in student satisfaction.

CS Finance Specialist

CAZOO
Leeds, WYK
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Excelled at managing customer financial plans and options, utilizing both Slack and Salesforce for efficient organization and communication
  • Tailored financial advice to each customer's unique needs and goals, ensuring prompt resolution to their inquiries and concerns
  • Proactively identified and presented alternative solutions that maximized value and exceeded expectations by leveraging understanding of customer requirements
  • Increased customer satisfaction by 20% through personalized financial advice, and successfully negotiated payment plans for customers facing hardship, exceeding company recovery rate by 15%
  • Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-centric approach, making me a valuable asset for any team focused on optimizing financial solutions
  • Implemented Salesforce, driving a 50% cross-selling and down-selling rate, significantly increasing revenue
  • Leveraged Salesforce data to tailor financial advice, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction
  • Utilized Salesforce for automated follow-up schedules, improving the overall customer experience
  • Performed financial and sales analysis and determined best practices to mitigate risk with customers.
  • Maintained an organized customer database in Salesforce, ensuring streamlined operations
  • Resolved over 60% of customer issues within 24 hours, leading to a stronger retention rate.

CS Billing Specialist

EE
Leeds, WYK
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Played a key role in supporting client financial wellbeing by providing personalized guidance on bill repayment options
  • Working directly with clients, I tailored solutions to their unique needs and circumstances, demonstrating both empathy and proactive support
  • Strong communication skills allowed me to navigate difficult situations and secure timely bill payments, while minimizing potential delinquencies and improving cash flow
  • Partnered with external debt recovery services when necessary, ensuring responsible and ethical collection practices
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Importantly, I recognized when clients needed deeper support and connected them to appropriate debt advice services for expert guidance and long-term financial solutions
  • This holistic approach not only increased on-time payments by 15% through personalized plans but also garnered positive client feedback, highlighting my effectiveness in supporting their financial well-being
  • Increased revenue through successful cross-selling and down-selling of company offerings
  • Resolved customer complaints, network queries, and finance issues, escalating complex cases for further support
  • Designed customer-centric payment plans leading to reduced late payments and charges

Major Achievement:

  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Achieved a 5% increase in customer satisfaction while reducing debt repayment rates, demonstrating effective solutions and enhanced service quality.

Project Business Analyst

Handy DOPHS Resources Ltd.
Abuja, FCT
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • By delving into current international goods procurement processes, I uncovered cost-saving potential through in-depth analysis and trend identification
  • My focus transformed into spearheading initiatives to streamline these processes, prioritizing efficiency and expense reduction
  • By implementing strategic cost-saving solutions, I achieved measurable improvements in areas like human resource outsourcing by 50%
  • This success wasn't achieved solely; I fostered collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., logistics, finance, legal) to ensure effective implementation and garner stakeholder buy-in
  • Tackled complex challenges related to used goods acquisition and delivery by leveraging my strong problem-solving abilities, ultimately demonstrating significant impact on the organization's bottom line
  • Managed international procurement with meticulous record-keeping and financial oversight, leveraging sales reports for precise profit and loss analysis
  • Cultivated a motivated team committed to best practices, leading to enhanced customer experience and performance
  • Implemented impactful marketing strategies driving significant sales increases
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and accurately categorize clients for targeted interventions
  • Maintained transparency through timely monthly reports and stakeholder meetings, enabling informed decision-making
  • Major Achievement:
  • Delivered a comprehensive business value document outlining a roadmap for success
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Reduced expenses by 30% and delivery duration by 20% through strategic cost-saving solutions.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

Leeds Beckett University
United Kingdom
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Leeds Beckett University
United Kingdom
09.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Afe Babalola University
Nigeria
09.2011 - 09.2015

Skills

Business Analysis & Intelligenceundefined

Certification

PMI Business Analysis: Business Process Modeling

Interests

Cyber Security

Business Development

Game Development

Quote

Always reflect on the past to Inform the future...
Daniel Opusunju

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Timeline

Scrum Master - In view

08-2024

PMI Business Analysis: Business Process Modeling

12-2023

PMI Agile Project Management with Jira Cloud

12-2023

Business Analyst

Cancer Research UK
01.2023 - 10.2023

Business Analyst

Alexander Maclean
07.2022 - 11.2022

CS Finance Specialist

CAZOO
05.2022 - 08.2022

CS Billing Specialist

EE
11.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Construction Management

Leeds Beckett University
09.2020 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Leeds Beckett University
09.2017 - 09.2020

Project Business Analyst

Handy DOPHS Resources Ltd.
03.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Afe Babalola University
09.2011 - 09.2015
Daniel OpusunjuBusiness Analyst