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SAMUEL EKELE

SAMUEL EKELE

Summary

Experienced analyst with background in delivering end-to-end IT systems and business change projects. Friendly and motivating leader experienced in overseeing cross-functional teams to analyze impacts of technological change.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior Business Analyst

7venoaks Limited
06.2023 - 11.2023

PROJECT : (Established a comprehensive framework to build a language learning website where users have option of a self-paced learning option or virtually)


  • Gathered and analyzed business requirements through workshops and interviews of stakeholders to identify key pain points and areas for improvement, documenting in JIRA and Confluence
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with business and IT stakeholders
  • Wrote user stories that aligned with INVEST principles and acceptance criteria which confirms with Gherkin syntax of (Given, When, Then)
  • Created detailed documentation including business requirement documents, process flows for current and future state, use cases, features, customer journeys and Mockups to guide the development team
  • Assisted in user training sessions to ensure smooth adoption and transition to new processes and systems
  • Produced written documentation and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
  • Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
  • Analyzed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
  • Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to gather and document precise business requirements for alignment with organizational goals.

Business Analyst (Intern)

The Pacemakers Organization
02.2022 - 08.2022

PROJECT : (Data Transformation and Process Automation)


  • Managed user requirement lists by translating business requirements into system functionality requirements
  • Elicited functional and non-functional business requirements through client facing interviews and workshops
  • Participated in brainstorming workshop sessions, engaging with stakeholders to understand and integrate their business needs into technology
  • Managed project scope along with PMO in line with the business requirement
  • Supported QA testing efforts by triaging defects, ensuring bug fixes and smooth implementation
  • Performed GAP analysis leveraging data insights to identify business process improvement opportunities.
  • Documented and produced AS IS/TO-BE process flows, requirements specification, business rules, functional requirements, use cases and wireframes
  • Managed UAT's in accordance with agreed requirements
  • Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and priorities workload.
  • Identified and resolved issues using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education

Business Analysis Process

Coursera

Data Ecosystem

Coursera

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) -

2023

Six Sigma certified (Yellow Belt) - undefined

2023

BSc - Accounting

Benue State University
1.2017

Skills

  • Tools:
  • Microsoft Office suite of Products (Word, Power point
  • Excel)
  • Applications and Systems: Balsamiq, JIRA, SharePoint
  • Basecamp, Figma, Trello, Drawio
  • Skills Set:
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Interface
  • Specifications, Process Mapping, Use case diagrams
  • BPMN, Software Development Lifecycle Methodologist
  • (SDLC), waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Issue resolutions
  • Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Product
  • Backlog
  • Key Soft Skills:
  • Business process analysis and improvement
  • Requirements gathering and documentation
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management, creative thinker
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Knowledge of business analysis tools and methodologies
  • (eg, Agile, Scrum)

Timeline

Junior Business Analyst

7venoaks Limited
06.2023 - 11.2023

Business Analyst (Intern)

The Pacemakers Organization
02.2022 - 08.2022

Business Analysis Process

Coursera

Data Ecosystem

Coursera

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) -

Six Sigma certified (Yellow Belt) - undefined

BSc - Accounting

Benue State University
SAMUEL EKELE