Seasoned Business Analyst with several years product management experience in business environments. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Effective driver of product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. Creative solutions architect with real-time problem-solving flexibility. Organised ,smart and dependable team player, successful at managing multiple projects with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills.
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Margaret Adisa
London
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lloyd Banking GroupBirmingham
Project Officer
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Engaged and managed over 50 contractors and consultants, delegating tasks and overseeing workflows to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
- Monitored and reported on project status to ensure cost-effectiveness and schedule adherence.
- Contributed to risk and issue management through strategic decision making and resource allocation, effectively maintaining strict project timelines.
- Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables.
- Created and developed detailed project plans, setting SMART project goals, defining roles and producing timelines in accordance with project needs.
- Secured three (3) new business opportunities by conducting research and networking.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify process improvements and business opportunities.
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
- Tracked and communicated project status, timelines and action items from project inception to delivery.
- Managed estimation processes by preparing bid packages, procurement plans and contract reviews.
- Created and developed detailed project plans, setting SMART project goals, defining roles and producing timelines in accordance with business needs.
- Prepared project coordination documentation such as project proposals, business cases and risk registers to establish project scope.
AGTek Consulting LtdBristol
Senior Business Analyst
04.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Conducted training classes, held personal meetings and led special workshops to improve employee performance.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
- Collaborated throughout systems development lifecycles, from requirements gathering to production releases.
- Led cross-functional teams in analysing technological changes to understand operational impact.
- Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
- Liaised with stakeholders to verify technology alignment, recommending solutions against project specifications.
- Performed research to understand departmental and organisational needs, using findings to create tailored solutions.
- Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
NHS EnglandBirmingham, GLS
Quality Assurance & Business Analyst
10.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Resolved technical issues affecting cross-functional communication and project deliverables.
- Prepared project coordination documentation such as project proposals, business cases and risk registers to establish .
- Saved £900m over 6months through expert project management.
- Calculated required budgets, team requirements and additional resources to ensure project feasibility.
- Kept project and team on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify process improvements and business opportunities.
- Delivered exceptional SaaS to clients, maintaining relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed desires and expectations for key stakeholders across numerous high-value projects.
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover challenges and recommend resolutions.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Amazing Grace Consultant
Business Analyst/ UAT Tester
04.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Facilitated effective decision-making by proactively participating in daily scrum stand-ups.
- Simplified existing test procedures, resulting in 20% efficiency increase.
- Prevented project delivery delays, using Jira to facilitate project tracking.
- Defined testing scope and requirements for specific features or products.
- Conducted product design reviews to identify potential issues and implement corrective action.
- Leveraged knowledge of software development lifecycle within safety-critical environments to meet requirements.
- Trained team members in best practice testing methods to improve adherence and accuracy.
- Produced written documentation, and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
- Met strict deadlines in collaborative agile development environment.
- Extracted software testing requirements from business requirements and functional specifications.
- Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
- Liaised with stakeholders to verify technology alignment, recommending solutions against project specifications.
Union Bank Plc
Transformation and Improvement Manager
10.2016 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Ensured that process checks were done properly and at the correct frequency.
- Researched new tools and technologies that could be used by the quality assurance team.
- Appointed as the main corporate office contact, handling all questions and issues from customers and vendors.
- Oversaw on-site testing for customers as required by the project specifications.
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover bugs and resolve issues within a timely manner.
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover challenges and recommend resolutions.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Wrote, edited and updated project manuals and technical documentation that was used by the QA team.
- Oversaw on-site testing for customers as required by project specifications.
- Identified cost reduction strategies resulting in significant annual cost savings.
- Facilitated strategic decision-making by producing accurate QA reports in SAP.
United Bank For Africa Plc
Quality Assurance Officer
03.2012 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Developed quality assurance plans by conducting analyses.
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Attended meetings and submitted decisions made to senior management for approval.
- Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for new products.
- Uploaded documents to internal and external systems for backup.
- Performed periodic operational checks of data held within database to uphold quality standards.
- Contributed to drafting, reviewing and finalising Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Analyses data from external sources to identify potential problems with competitors' products and services.
Education
University of IbadanAfrica
Master of Science from Managerial Psychology
08.2014
University Overview
Skills
- JIRA
- Scrum management
- Stakeholder relations
- Agile methodologies
- Waterfall methodologies
- Kanban methodology
- PMBOK methodology
- Sprint planning
- PRINCE2
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Project Officer
Lloyd Banking Group
09.2023 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
AGTek Consulting Ltd
04.2023 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance & Business Analyst
NHS England
10.2022 - 03.2023
Business Analyst/ UAT Tester
Amazing Grace Consultant
04.2021 - 10.2022
Transformation and Improvement Manager
Union Bank Plc
10.2016 - 04.2021
Quality Assurance Officer
United Bank For Africa Plc
03.2012 - 10.2016
University of Ibadan
Master of Science from Managerial Psychology
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