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Education
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Edward Okoeguale

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior BA/PM with 8+ years of experience in diverse industries such as IT, Logistics, Education, E-commerce, and Housing. Skilled in bridging the gap between business and technology teams through advanced analytical and communication abilities. Consistently deliver high-impact programs, services, and products to enhance operational efficiency and elevate customer experience. Collaborate effectively with agencies, individuals, and teams to drive improved customer and stakeholder outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager / Business Analyst

DBN Limited
London
04.2024 - Current

Spearheaded the implementation of Quik Learn, an educational online and on-site learning solution for K1 to K12 students

  • Led business needs assessments and requirements gathering meetings, and prioritized deliverables effectively
  • Established clear project goals and scope, developed schedules and budgets, monitored progress, and enhanced project management best practices
  • Managed project documentation, status reports, and plans, and facilitated collaborative communication through emails, weekly bulletins, SharePoint updates, and progress meetings.
  • Optimized communication and collaboration expenses by implementing Google Apps for Business
  • Conducted brainstorming sessions with the project team to develop risk and issue management strategies
  • Coordinated vendor evaluation and selection processes, appraising RFP responses and vendor proposals.

Housing Business Analyst

Kineara CIC (Collaborative Partnership with Southwark Council)
London
09.2021 - 03.2024

Enhanced client and team experience and wellbeing by orchestrating and implementing processes that eliminated inefficiencies

  • Streamlined work processes, resulting in a 45% efficiency gain and faster resolution of client issues. This led to increased client satisfaction.
  • Managed a caseload of complex cases, developing tailored support plans to address individual client needs
  • Implemented standardized procedures for needs assessments, referrals, and action plan creation to enhance consistency and minimize confusion for staff and clients.
  • Conducted vendor selection and provided change management support for software migration to Salesforce.
  • Led the elicitation of high-level requirements for the continuous improvement of the council's housing website and applications
  • Facilitated 3 Amigo sessions for feature discussions and estimations with the developer lead and testing leads, ensuring requirements were understood, properly estimated, and prioritized
  • Participated in user acceptance testing (UAT), identifying and documenting defects to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products
  • Provided comprehensive support and advocacy to clients on complex issues such as housing, financial, and medical needs
  • Collaborated with local authorities, housing associations, charities, and other stakeholders to facilitate housing solutions and services
  • Monitored service performance and utilized data to inform improvements and policy development, resulting in a 30% increase
  • Led housing assistance workshops to gather requirements for future improvements to the council's interactive website, engaging with property owners, estate agents, and DSS-focused rental agencies like Help 2 Rent
  • Escalated to Council leaders, Review team, Members of Parliament (MPs), and other stakeholders to highlight issues and seek support for clients to resolve unsatisfactory housing duty complaints.

Business Analyst

Maestro Consult Limited
London
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive business process analysis and recommended software solutions that improved operational efficiency by 20%
  • Collaborated with clients across various industries to identify business needs, gather requirements, and translate them into technical specifications
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, facilitating workshops and meetings to ensure project alignment with business objectives
  • Led the development and implementation of custom software solutions, overseeing projects from inception to delivery within Agile frameworks
  • Created detailed technical documentation and user manuals and conducted training sessions to support software adoption
  • Maintained project documentation and provided regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and milestones.

Business Analyst

London Borough of Camden
London
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive financial analysis to support budget planning and resource allocation, contributing to cost savings of £85,000 annually
  • Led the analysis and redesign of key business processes to improve service delivery, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing times
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven strategies, enhancing policy-making and operational efficiency
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of business requirements for software development projects, ensuring clear communication between clients and development teams
  • Documented key feature improvements utilizing user analytics and feedback
  • Supported the design and implementation of business process improvements, resulting in significant enhancements in client operations
  • Conducted data analysis to provide actionable insights, aiding in strategic decision-making and project prioritization.

Business/Project Analyst

on various IT Implementation Projects including HR, Payment, Ecommerce, Education and Logistics
05.2008 - 12.2017
  • Contributed to business development by supporting proposal creation, collaborating with stakeholders to identify process enhancements, and leveraging performance metrics to optimize operational efficiency.

Project Worker

St. Mungo's Homeless Charity
London
11.2002 - 02.2008
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a supportive work environment. Established strong client relationships through advocacy and maintaining professional boundaries. Effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Education

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Skills

Hard Skills

  • Collaboration Tools : Teams,,SharePoint
  • PPM Tools: JIRA, MS Project
  • ERP Tools:: SAP, Oracle
  • Data Analysis & Reporting : Excel, Qlikview
  • Other : Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, MS Visio
  • Methodologies: ITIL, Prince2, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall
  • CRM: Salesforce, Kronos, Lawson, Tivoli, Banner
  • Testing : § Mercury, Quick Test Pro

Soft Skills

  • Project Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Facilitation and Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Risk Assessments
  • Trauma Informed Theory & Principles
  • Counseling
  • Suite of housing skills Inc Housing Act 2004

Training

  • Cultural Diversity
  • Safeguarding children and Adults
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Understanding Addiction
  • Support with Homelessness
  • Debt & Breathing Space
  • Six Sigma, Lean Methodology
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Problem-solving and Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Managing Stakeholders
  • Team Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Member Association of Project Management (APM)
  • Member International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
  • Member ITIL Community

Corecompetencies

Teams, SharePoint, JIRA, MS Project, SAP, Oracle, Excel, Qlikview, Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, MS Visio, ITIL, Prince2, SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Salesforce, kronos, Lawson, Tivoli, Banner, Project Management, Verbal and Written Communication, Facilitation and Negotiation, Relationship Management, Risk Assessments, Trauma Informed Theory & Principles, Counseling, Suite of housing skills Inc. Housing Act 2004

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Project Manager / Business Analyst

DBN Limited
04.2024 - Current

Housing Business Analyst

Kineara CIC (Collaborative Partnership with Southwark Council)
09.2021 - 03.2024

Business Analyst

Maestro Consult Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021

Business Analyst

London Borough of Camden
01.2018 - 04.2019

Business/Project Analyst

on various IT Implementation Projects including HR, Payment, Ecommerce, Education and Logistics
05.2008 - 12.2017

Project Worker

St. Mungo's Homeless Charity
11.2002 - 02.2008

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