Oscar Fernandez-Mahoney
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
Detail oriented Business Analyst with Experience in Requirements Gathering, Process Modelling and Stakeholder Engagement withing the Housing Industry. I am skilled in conducting workshops, interviews and data analysis to drive business improvements. I am proficient in BPMN, UML and Agile methodologies to translate business needs into IT requirements. I am very passionate about process improvement and delivering effective solutions that align with strategic goals. I am seeking to apply this expertise in a Business Analyst role to drive improvements and business growth
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Junior Business Analyst
Places For People
Preston, Lancashire
2023.09 - 2025.02
- Elicited and documented of business and system requirements through workshops, interviews and observation techniques leading to the writing of clear and structured User Stories and Acceptance criteria format and then managing and prioritising these requirements through MoSCoW technique
- Conducted As-Is process models , identifying inefficiencies and performing gap analysis to aid in the design of the TO-BE process modelling to reach the desired state
- Effectively facilitated many stakeholder meetings with more Senior stakeholders
- Facilitated online and in person workshops, interviews and training sessions
- Supported the writing of test scripts and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) facilitating the successful implementation of a new digital compliance certificate
- Spearheaded the implementation of new Process Modelling software (Bizz Design) in addition to the facilitation of multiple training sessions alongside the creation of a 'How to Guide' that was rolled out across the organisation
- Actively contributed as a part of a Large Scale IT Transformation Programme, staying on as a knowledge expert to ensure a seamless handover to a new BA
- Led on a Business Analysis workstream within the Business Architecture project providing clear recommendations linked to the business area capabilities
Sales Assistant
Schuh
Warrington, Cheshire
2021.04 - 2023.08
Warehouse Operative
Amazon
Warrington, Cheshire
2019.07 - 2019.09
Warehouse Operative
Hermes (EVRI)
Warrington, Cheshire
2017.05 - 2017.10
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MAN 2021.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MAN 2018.01 - 2021.01
A-Levels - Business Studies - B, History - C, Spanish - C
Barrow Hall College
Warrington, WRT 2016.01 - 2018.01
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's A-C
Great Sankey High School
Warrington, WRT 2011.01 - 2016.01
Skills
- Requirements Elicitation
- Business Process Modelling
- Gap Analysis
- Process Optimisation
- Requirements Documentation
- Requirements Prioritisation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Proficient in Excel
- Multiple Process Modelling Tools
- Agile Working
- Collaborative working
- Proficient in Azure DevOps
- SWOT Analysis
- PESTLE Analysis
- Creation of RACI Matrices
- Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Junior Business Analyst
Places For People
2023.09 - 2025.02
Sales Assistant
Schuh
2021.04 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
2021.01 - 2022.01
Warehouse Operative
Amazon
2019.07 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
2018.01 - 2021.01
Warehouse Operative
Hermes (EVRI)
2017.05 - 2017.10
A-Levels - Business Studies - B, History - C, Spanish - C
Barrow Hall College
2016.01 - 2018.01
GCSEs - 11 GCSE's A-C
Great Sankey High School
2011.01 - 2016.01