PRAISE MATTHEW
Business Analyst
Glasgow
Summary
Strategic Business Analyst with proven experience delivering data-led transformation, operational efficiency, and cross-functional change in fast-paced environments. Strong background in requirements elicitation, business process analysis, UAT facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and analytics. Recognized for improving efficiency by up to 30%, strengthening operational controls, and enabling data-driven decision-making aligned to organizational strategy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Business Analyst (Contract)
Amdari Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Translated 20+ business requirements into clear functional specifications, improving delivery alignment and reducing gaps.
- Supported UAT, documentation, and transition-to-operations, achieving a 98% adoption rate within 90 days.
- Produced executive-level reports securing approval for optimization initiatives delivering £100,000+ in projected gains.
Postgraduate Internship – Team Lead
Leanchoil Trust
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Captured requirements across three departments for a digital integration initiative, improving communication flow by 20%.
- Delivered strategic recommendations adopted by senior leadership to improve digital readiness.
- Produced use cases and analysis artifacts supporting prioritization and resource allocation.
Data Analyst Trainee
Data Trained
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed automated dashboards, improving reporting speed by 20% and enhancing insight quality.
- Validated large datasets using advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional logic), with 99% accuracy through structured data quality checks.
- Conducted AI-enabled competitor research, reducing manual research costs by £1,600.
Operations Manager
Pravic Ventures Limited
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed operations across 10+ sites, improving efficiency by 30% through workflow redesign and resource optimization.
- Defined and managed operational requirements maintaining 95%+ compliance with client contracts, strengthening service reliability and retention.
- Reduced regulatory and eco-compliance risks by 30%, improving audit outcomes.
Skills
Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
Business Process Mapping (As-Is / To-Be)
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Gap & Root Cause Analysis
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Change Readiness & Transition Support
Project Execution & Operational Readiness
QA & UAT Facilitation
Data Analysis & Reporting (SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel)
Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma, Sketch)
Process Mapping Tools (Drawio, Visio, Lucidchart)
Project Management Tools (Jira, mondaycom, Azure Boards, Asana)
Documentation & Collaboration (Confluence, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
PERSONAL TRAITS
- Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver
- Adaptable and effective in fast-paced environments
- Strong communicator and stakeholder manager
- Collaborative, cross-functional team player
- Data-driven, proactive, and results-oriented
Accomplishments
SkillMatch | MVP Prototype
- Delivered a functional MVP within 8 weeks through requirements gathering and validation.
- Reduced requirements ambiguity by 30% via early user testing and iterative feedback.
Brewery Process Optimization | Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- Identified workflow inefficiencies and designed a digital process blueprint projected to improve efficiency by 20%.
- Eliminated manual data re-entry through improved process design.
Global HRIS Business Case | FMCG
- Analyzed fragmented HR systems and developed a business case recommending SAP SuccessFactors.
- Projected a 25% reduction in process duplication and improved reporting accuracy
Instacart Analytics Solution | SQL & Power BI
- Built an end-to-end analytics solution, improving reporting speed by 40%.
- Delivered insights on revenue, churn, and product performance to support optimization.
Digital Health Transformation | Health & Wellbeing Project
- Led a cross-department digital initiative, improving workflow efficiency by 20%.
- Streamlined processes by 15% through effective team collaboration and the adoption of digital tools.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Informatics and Analytics
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom01.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biochemistry
University of Ilorin
Ilorin09.2018
Certification
Agile Business Analysis (Agile BA | APMG), 2025
Timeline
Business Analyst (Contract)
Amdari Inc
01.2024 - Current
Postgraduate Internship – Team Lead
Leanchoil Trust
05.2023 - 08.2023
Data Analyst Trainee
Data Trained
01.2023 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
Pravic Ventures Limited
10.2018 - 12.2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Informatics and Analytics
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biochemistry
University of Ilorin