Results-driven professional Business Analyst with profound experience of more than3 years of global implementations, with a background in Gap Analysis| Problem identification| information collection| writing user stories | final development of simplified solution at Retail, Manufacturing and Education technology industries. An accomplished communicator with strong investigation, problem solving and decision-making skills, combined with knowledge in requirement engineering, business process modelling, mapping out key dependencies and stakeholder management. Managed the implementation of digital and process changes using agile and waterfall methodologies, ensuring that all projects were completed on time and within budget with a95% success rate.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst(Remote)
CALDWELL FOSTER ADVISORY, UK
09.2024 - Current
Responsible for working for a large £10m organisation, Responsible for implementing digital changes in the retail division, within the department of a £20 million, large sized organisation in the EdTech industry
Eliciting market trends and customer needs to identify areas for improvement and new product development specific to the EdTech industry
Conducting stakeholder interviews, surveys, and workshops to gather requirements, and capturing them using tools such as Excel, process mapping diagrams, and user stories
Conducting user research and collecting customer feedback to inform product design and development specific to the retail division of the organization
Creating epics, user stories, and use cases to break down features into smaller, more manageable components, and incorporating them into product roadmaps requirements specific to a £10m retail division within a £20m organization
Managing stakeholder expectations and communication by utilizing Confluence to maintain alignment across multiple projects
Developing business cases and product roadmaps to present to stakeholders, and securing approval and funding for product development within a £10m retail division of a £20m organization
Facilitating product development using Agile methodologies, including scrum and Kanban, to manage product development workflows in Jira, and ensuring that the product is delivered on time and within budget
Supporting the implementation and rollout of new products and features within the £10m retail division, ensuring that the product is integrated with existing systems and processes, and conducting user training and support during product rollout
Business Analyst
Dominos Franchise PPC, UK
06.2022 - 09.2024
As a Business Analyst at a prominent pizza company, I was responsible for driving operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience through data analysis and the integration of digital solutions
Conducted in-depth analysis of customer data, order workflows, and operational performance to identify areas for improvement
Led cross-functional teams to implement process changes and improve efficiency
By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I contributed to optimizing processes such as online ordering, delivery logistics, and inventory management, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction
Developed and maintained process documentation and procedures
Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues
Provided training and support to team members on new processes and systems
Supported the implementation of new technologies, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives and helping to continuously refine the overall customer experience
Evaluated and tested new systems to ensure they meet quality standards
Key Expertise:
- Implemented a new LMS platform that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's education programs by40%
- Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis, resulting in the development of a successful new product line that increased revenue by18%
Business Development Manager
Raxa Creation, INDIA
06.2018 - 04.2021
Client Relationship Management: Successfully managed and nurtured client relationships, ensuring their needs and expectations were met
Sales and Revenue Growth: Achieved sales targets and contributed to revenue growth through effective client engagement and business proposals
Data Analysis: Utilized data analysis to assess client needs and market demands, informing strategic decisions and proposals
Stakeholder Communication: Collaborated with various stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and senior management, to align business strategies
SWOT Analysis: Conducted SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analyses to evaluate business potential and mitigate risks
Key Expertise:
Conducted root cause analysis that identified and resolved recurring issues, resulting in a50% improvement in key performance metrics
- Trained and provided support to15 team members on new processes and systems
- Monitored and reported on project progress and results, resulting in a15% increase in project completion rates
Key Expertise:
Sales Success: Surpassed sales targets consistently, leading to a 19% increase in business revenue and market share
Strategic Market Insights: Conducted in-depth market research that led to the identification of emerging business opportunities, resulting in revenue growth and brand recognition
Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers.
Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Education
Master's - international business management
Northumbria University
01.2023
Bachelor's - mechanical engineering
Gujarat Tech. University
01.2018
Skills
Business Analyst: Data Mapping Data Analysis Business Process Re-engineering Process Improvement Stakeholders Management Requirements Engineering AS-IS TO- BE Gap Analysis Workshop Facilitation Root Cause Analysis Process Flow Mapping Process optimisation Project Scoping Full Project Lifecycle RAID Management SDLC MoSCoW User stories UI-UX Designing UAT Cost-analysis Reporting and Documentation Requirement Engineering Feasibility Analysis Functional And Non Functional Requirement
Operational Activities: Operational Management Planning and Monitoring Requirement Analysis Requirement management and Communication
Tools: Jira sage50 MS Project Visio salesforce Drawio Smart Draw PowerPoint Excel Word SharePoint Hubspot Confluence
Process & Methodologies: Agile Waterfall Unified Modelling Language (UML) Customer Journey Definitions